Where to Stream Your Favorite Black Holiday Movies

It’s not just the stellar cast led by Forest Whitaker, Anika Noni Rose, Keegan-Michael Key and Phylicia Rashad that makes “Jingle Jangle” such an interesting Christmas movie. It’s the fantastic music and the unique story that keeps us coming back every year. It doesn’t feel like every other Christmas movie out there, which is why it’s so endearing.

Honestly, we don’t need to wait until Christmas to enjoy “The Best Man Holiday,” but it does make the film’s setting feel more authentic if we watch it while surrounded by holiday decorations. And if you decide to make it a full “The Best Man” binge, the first film is available on Starz and the limited series “The Best Man: Final Chapters” is on Peacock.

You’d be hard pressed to find a more star-studded family holiday movie than “This Christmas.” With a cast including, Loretta Devine; Delroy Lindo; Idris Elba; Regina King; Sharon Leal; Columbus Short; Lauren London; Chris Brown; and Laz Alonso, there are no weak links in this chain, which makes every character feel crucial to the story.

If you ever feel bad about your holiday family drama, just watch “Almost Christmas’” classic dinner scene, and you’ll be instantly overcome with relief about your family’s shenanigans.

We’ll never stop missing Whitney Houston’s one-of-a-kind presence, but her performance in “The Preacher’s Wife” truly makes us grieve her extraordinary talent. Plus, it’s rare that we get to see a lightheared side of Denzel Washington, which is always fun.

Obviously, some parts of “Friday After Next” haven’t aged well. However, for fans of the “Friday” trilogy, it’s not really the holiday season until they get involved in Craig and Day-Day’s Christmas Eve shenanigans.

Curling up in your favorite pjs with a cup of peppermint hot chocolate and a holiday rom-com starring Gabrielle Union and Morris Chestnut? Yes please. Everything about that sounds like a fantastic Christmas tradition.

A father and daughter help Santa unravel a Christmas conspiracy as the dad reconciles his dislike of the holiday season. Ludacris and Lil Rel Howrey lead this adorable, charming family comedy. This is one that everyone is guaranteed to enjoy.

We’re not going to claim the Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross comedy is a timeless classic. But it is a lot of sugary, family friendly holiday fun. If you want something that will offer a few laughs without offending anyone, this is a solid choice.

Come on, you know we weren’t going to make it through a whole list of Black holiday movies without Madea. Tyler Perry’s popular character brings her signature nonsense to the holidays as she must mend the relationship between two of her relatives and teach a valuable lesson about family.

If you’re obsessed with “Love Actually,” but wish it had more Black characters, check out “Boxing Day,” which follows a British author as he introduces his fiance to his family during Christmas.

As young Langston reaches a crossroads in his life, his fractured family tries to find a path toward reconciliation. However, the real draw here is the amazing musical performances from Jennifer Hudson and Mary J. Blige.

Queen Latifah takes over Europe in this Christmas classic, which features her at her leading lady best.