Let’s be honest — while kids get all the cute Christmas classics, adults deserve their own version of holiday fun too! After all, the holidays can be a lot — family chaos, gift stress, and maybe one too many eggnogs. So when the kids go to bed and the lights twinkle just right, it’s time to unwind with movies that brings on the laughs (and maybe a few inside jokes).
Here’s a list of hilarious Christmas movies for adults that bring the perfect mix of festive fun, relatable chaos, and holiday humor that’s definitely not on the kids’ watchlist.
1. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
It doesn’t get more iconic than Clark Griswold’s holiday disaster. From over-the-top lights to a squirrel in the Christmas tree, this comedy is the perfect mix of slapstick and family mayhem.
Why it’s perfect for adults: Every grown-up can relate to the chaos of trying to make Christmas “perfect.”
2. Office Christmas Party (2016)
Corporate chaos meets Christmas comedy. When a branch office tries to save their jobs by throwing the wildest holiday party ever, things spiral out of control — in the most ridiculous ways.
Best paired with: A glass of wine and zero thoughts about your own workplace party.
3. Bad Santa (2003)
Billy Bob Thornton plays the most un-Christmasy Santa of all time — a cynical conman who robs department stores during the holidays. Dark humor meets weirdly heartfelt moments in this offbeat classic.
Warning: This one’s for adults only. (Seriously. Don’t watch it with the family.)
4. The Night Before (2015)
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, and Anthony Mackie team up for a night of wild holiday adventures in New York City. It’s equal parts hilarious, nostalgic, and heartfelt — with plenty of outrageous twists.
Why adults love it: It’s about friendship, growing up, and holding onto holiday traditions — with a heavy dose of chaos.
5. A Bad Moms Christmas (2017)
Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, and Kathryn Hahn return as three overworked moms who just want a break during the holidays. When their own mothers show up unexpectedly, things get hilariously messy.
Mood: Laugh-out-loud chaos, wine glasses clinking, and major “mom solidarity” vibes.
6. Four Christmases (2008)
Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon star as a couple forced to visit all four of their divorced parents on Christmas Day. Awkward family moments, chaotic travel, and relatable holiday dread ensue.
Best part: The church Christmas play scene — pure comedy gold.
7. The Family Stone (2005)
While it leans more toward dramedy, The Family Stone has some seriously funny (and painfully real) family moments. Watching the Stones clash over Christmas dinner is holiday entertainment at its finest.
Fair warning: It’ll make you laugh and tear up — all within five minutes.
Final Thoughts
When you’re ready for a break from the wholesome family movies, grab some snacks, pour your favorite holiday drink, and queue up one of these adults-only Christmas comedies.
Whether you’re laughing at Clark Griswold’s light fiasco or cringing through an office holiday party gone wrong, these funny Christmas movies for adults are guaranteed to make your holiday nights a little brighter — and a lot funnier.
