Christmas is right around the corner and there’s no better time to cozy up with loved ones and watch your favorite holiday movie. With so many PG-rated classics, there’s no shortage of holiday films that are suitable for the whole family. But when the adults need some alone time, they may want to watch something that’s a little edgier, a little raunchier, but still chock-full of Christmas Spirit.

Here, we list some of the best Christmas movies with more adult themes, perfect for when the kids go to bed.

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12 Bad Santa, 2003

     Miramax Films

If you’re into dark comedies, 2003’s Bad Santa certainly delivers. Every year, leading men Willie and Marcus pose as a mall Santa and elf to rip off nearby stores. This year, Willie is more depressed and more vulnerable than ever, leading an onslaught of shenanigans to ensue. With sexy scenes and downright naughty laughs, Bad Santa is as R-rated as Christmas movies come.

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11 Four Christmases, 2008

     Via: Empire

In Four Christmases, Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughan shine as Brad and Kate, a married couple with severely dysfunctional families. Since both Brad and Kate come from divorced households, their Christmas is spent traveling from house to house, with each adventure full of mayhem and chaos. This Christmas classic is perfect for lovers of romantic comedy.

10 Office Christmas Party, 2016

     DreamWorks Pictures

Office Christmas Party takes corporate America back to college. When an entire firm is at risk of losing their jobs, they devise a solution, one that includes throwing a mega-Christmas bash to win over a major client in order to come together as a team. With its star-studded cast, Office Christmas Party is full of sex-fueled, gross-out laughs.

9 Krampus, 2015

Sure you’ve heard of Santa Claus, but have you heard of Krampus? As one of only a few holiday horror films, Krampus follows a young boy who loses his Christmas spirit and thus releases an ancient demon to wreak havoc on his family. Krampus, originating from European myth, adds a darker side to Christmas lore. Keep the Christmas tree lights on if you dare watch this flick.

8 National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, 1989

     Warner Bros.

How can you go wrong with a classic like National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation? Follow the Griswold family as they try (and ultimately, fail) to have a perfect, traditional Christmas celebration. With its slapstick comedy and goofy fun, it’s no wonder the movie has become a staple of the holiday season, perfect if you’re looking for lots of laughs and a hint of nostalgia.

7 The Night Before, 2015

     Columbia Pictures

The Night Before takes place on Christmas Eve when three childhood best friends reunite to find the best party in New York City. Ethan, Isaac, and Chris have made it a tradition to spend Christmas Eve chasing parties, and decide that this year, they’re going to outdo themselves and somehow make it to the best party: the Nutcracker Ball. Full of drugs and booze, The Night Before certainly brings a different kind of holiday spirit.

6 Scrooged, 1988

       Paramount Pictures

In another throwback film, Scrooged re-imagines Charles Dickens’ classic tale, A Christmas Carol. The story follows a television executive who is rude, uncaring, and generally selfish. Soon, he finds himself visited by three ghosts. They warn him that he’s heading fast toward a lonely and meaningless demise. Will he change for the better and find his Christmas spirit?

5 A Bad Mom’s Christmas, 2017

     STX Entertainment

Christmas can definitely be a stressful time, especially for mothers who want to make the holiday special for their whole families. When three overworked mothers decide to rebel against the expectation set on them during the holidays, things quickly take a turn in A Bad Mom’s Christmas. Soon, their own mothers help create more chaos as Christmas quickly goes south.

4 Black Christmas, 2019

     Universal Pictures

In our second horror entry, Black Christmas is perfect for slasher fans. In this flick, a group of young sorority women are preparing for holiday parties and fun. However, the girls are soon preyed on by a vicious Christmas killer. Full of thrills and kills, Black Christmas is sure to send shivers down your spine.

3 Die Hard, 1988

     20th Century Fox

Yes, we believe Die Hard is a Christmas movie and a great one at that. Taking place on Christmas Eve, John McClane is forced to spring into action during a holiday party that is overtaken by terrorists. As a skilled police officer, McClane must save the hostages and take down the bad guys in the ultimate Christmas thriller.

2 Almost Christmas, 2016

Almost Christmas follows a grieving family as they look to spend the holidays together after their mother’s death. Though well-intentioned, the family is highly dysfunctional. The film is at times, emotionally intense, but silly at the same time, perfect for fans of drama and comedy.

1 Love Actually, 2003

     StudioCanal

Love Actually is another staple holiday movie that tells the stories of multiple couples as they attempt to navigate their complicated love lives. The movie has equal parts romance as it does comedy; with so many different but intertwined character stories to follow, Love Actually is sure to not only hold your attention, but raise your holiday spirits too.