The holidays are a great time to watch Christmas movies with family and friends. There aren’t a lot of African-American Christmas films, but we’ve compiled a list of the Top 10 African-American Christmas movies. We’re sure you’ll enjoy the Christmas movies on this list.
Some of these movies may be familiar to you like “Diva’s Christmas Carol ” starring Vanessa Williams. Others, you may not have even heard about like “The Kid Who Loved Christmas” starring Cicely Tyson, Michael Warren and Sammy Davis Jr.
Check out our list of the Top 10 African-American Christmas Movies. We’re sure that you’ll find some old and new holiday favorites!
Looking for a larger selection of Black Christmas movies?
Click here to go to our African-American Holiday movies
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Top 10 African-American
Christmas Movies
(In alphabetical order)
About the list: The movies on this list have a predominantly Black cast or star an African-American in a major role. Unless indicated otherwise, all of these movies are available on DVD.
1. Diva’s Christmas Carol
2000 - Drama, Musical, Fantasy
Vanessa Williams stars as an singing diva who has her share of wicked ways. While in New York to do a Christmas charity concert, she is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.
List Price: $19.99
Sale Price: $16.49
2. Christmas at Water’s Edge
2004 - Family
Keisha Knight Pulliam is a spoiled, wealthy college girl who is used to getting everything she wants for Christmas. To help her learn the real meaning of the holiday, an unlikely angel in disguise (Pooch Hall) comes into her life.
List Price: $19.99
Sale Price: $10.99
3. This Christmas
2007 - Comedy, Romance, Drama
Loretta Devine stars as Ma’Dere, the matriarchal head of her family. For the first time in years, the her entire family is gathering together to celebrate Christmas. However, each family member’s problems and secrets threaten to undo the harmonious Christmas celebration that they all want.
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Sale Price: $9.49
4. Dream for Christmas – Available on VHS video only
1973 - Drama
Hari Rhodes and Beah Richards star in this little know Christmas film that was a made-for-television movie. When a Black Pastor and his family movie from Arkansas to California, the Pastor soon discovers that the church he is moving to is broke and on the verge of being demolished. The minister and his family don’t give up. It’s close to Christmas, a time when miracles are known to happen.
This title is only available on video from resellers. Limited quantities.
From $8.99
5. Jingle All the Way
1996 – Family, Comedy, Action
Sinbad stars in this movie as a postal worker who has his sights set on getting the hottest Christmas toy of the season – Turbo Man. He competes with Arnold Schwarzneggar who is frantically
trying to get the toy for his son. Sinbad won a Blockbuster Entertainment Award for his performance in this Christmas movie.
List Price: $14.98
Sale Price: $6.99
6. The Kid Who Loved Christmas – Available on VHS video only
1990 – Family, Drama
Cicely Tyson, Michael Warren and Sammy Davis Jr. (In his last movie appearance) lead an all-star Black cast in this heartwarming family Christmas movie. It’s the story about a boy who is finally about to be adopted when unexpectedly his adoptive mother is killed in a car accident. The father tries to do what he can to continue with the adoption, but he encounters many roadblocks. The father and young boy’s only wish is to be together as a family for Christmas.
This title is only available on video from resellers. Limited quantities.
From $6.99
7. Last Holiday
2006 – Comedy, Drama
Queen Latifah stars as Georgia Byrd, a department store clerk who leads a quiet life but is secretly a huge culinary food fan. When she finds out that this Christmas may be her last holiday, she takes her entire savings and goes on a once-in-a-lifetime vacation. LL Cool J co-stars.
List Price: $14.98
Sale Price: $13.49
8. The Perfect Holiday
2007 – Comedy, Family, Romance
Morris Chestnut and Gabrielle Union star in this holiday romantic comedy. When a young girl overhears her mom say that she would like to get a a compliment from a ma, the daughter turns
to Santa for help. She asks the local department store Santa to give her mom a compliment for Christmas. Granting her request, the store Santa (Morris Chestnut) sees the girl’s mother and
says something very nice to her. A romance between them starts to develop, but not without its share of complications.
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9. The Preacher’s Wife
1996 – Comedy, Drama
Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston and Courtney B. Vance star in this Christmas story about a Preacher, his wife and an angel sent to help them. Unbeknownst to the preacher and his wife, the man they have befriended is an angel who has been sent to help rejuvenate their marriage.
List Price: $14.99
Sale Price: $10.99
10. Santa and Pete
1999 – Family, Drama
James Earl Jones stars and narrates this warm holiday film. Grandpa Nicholas (James Earl Jones) decides to read a very special story to his grandson about the miracle worker, St. Nick, and his loyal assistant Pete. The story tells about Santa and Pete’s adventures and how they came to devote their lives to spreading the spirit of giving.
List Price: $19.95
Sale Price: $17.99
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