25 Best Christmas Films

9) HOME ALONE

Director: John Hughes

Actors: Macaulay Culkin, Catherine O'Hara, Joe Pesci,

Daniel Stern, John Heard, John Candy

Year: 1991

Yes, it did make the list. Let's be honest, it's a fun movie. Cute little Kevin McCallister is accidentally left home alone, when his family flies to France. Everything would be fine, except two idiot burglars are dead set on robbing his house. If you haven't seen this film... well, maybe you should re-evaluate your life.

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Film: COOL RUNNINGS

Director: Jon Turteltaub

Actors: John Candy, Leon, Doug E. Doug, Malik Yoba, Rawle D. Lewis

Year: 1993

Synopsis: A group of you Jamaicans form an Olympic bobsledding team.

1993's underdog story about a group of men who form an unlikely team, is quite entertaining and endearing. John Candy leads a cast of hilarious and talented actors in this fact-based story of the first Jamaican bobsledding team in the Olympics. You'll laugh, cry, and feel good after this uplifting film about the power of perseverance and hope.

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Film: UNCLE BUCK

Director: John Hughes

Actors: John Candy, Jean Louisa Kelly, Gaby Hoffmann, Macaulay Culkin, Amy Madigan, Laurie Metcalf

Year: 1989

Synopsis: A wacky bachelor helps out his estranged brother and sister-in-law.

Funny guy John Candy was at his best in this hilarious film about a man trying to take care of his nieces and nephew for a few weeks. The cast is great, but it's youngsters Gaby Hoffmann and Macaulay Culkin who have some of the best lines. One of the best scenes: Buck preparing a giant pancake (that he has to flip with a shovel).

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Film: PLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES

Director: John Hughes

Actors: Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins, Michael McKeon, Kevin Bacon, Dylan Baker

Year: 1987

Synopsis: Two men, one an executive, the other a salesman, decide to travel together to get home for Thanksgiving.