Christmas Movies To Enjoy Once The Kids Have Gone To Bed

Spending time with the family is something that's so great about the holidays, but what about when you want something a little more grown up to enjoy? It turns out we don't just have to watch dancing elves and people learning the true meaning of Christmas on repeat.

In fact, the Christmas movies to enjoy once the kids have gone to bed might just snap you back into why the holidays aren't all about jingle bells and family fun. After all, it can get pretty exhausting in the end, so why not spice things up with something a little more outside of the box when you need a refresh?

Bad Santa goes to show that holiday cheer comes in all shapes and sizes

When it comes to adult Christmas movies, 'Bad Santa' might be the first that often comes to mind. Billy Bob Thornton takes the lead in this dark comedy, posing as a Santa in a mall when he's really just a scammer. It's the perfect amount of bah-humbug that so many need when they feel like artificial holiday cheer is getting more than enough, while the adult humor should have you laughing throughout. Of course, there's still a little feel-good to come from it all when Thornton realizes he might not be entirely down on his luck, but this is far from a Christmas movie to enjoy with the kids.

Office Christmas Party might be a little too relatable to some

Many of us have been there. You know, the office Christmas pirates where we push things so far over the line we're not sure where it is anymore? That's partly what makes the comedy 'Office Christmas Party' so great. Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, and Kate McKinnon are just some of the huge names to take center stage here when a CEO tries to shut down her party-loving brother's branch of the company. The result? He needs to work with his chief technical officer to throw the office Christmas party of a lifetime to impress a client and close a sale if they stand a chance of saving their jobs.

Black Christmas gives Christmas the horror injection it needs

Halloween might be over, but that doesn't mean you have to forget all about horror until next year. That's because 1974's mystery horror 'Black Christmas' perfectly blends the genres for adults looking for a thrill after the kids' bedtime. A group of sorority sisters all start getting anonymous phone calls around winter break, and things quickly take a dark turn. When one of the girls goes missing, and another teenager loses her life, the sorority sisters start to realize that things might not be a joke after all - and the criminal could be closer than they realize.

A Bad Moms Christmas gives us even more from the three rebellious moms

The comedy 'A Bad Moms' introduced us to rebellious moms played by Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn, and Mila Kunis, but 'A Bad Moms Christmas' sees the trio take things to brand new levels. They know that Christmas is when they really have to pull something special out of the bag every year, but how are they meant to do that when they have their own mothers to worry about, too? From throwing their parties to being the perfect hosts, these moms add just the perfect amount of comedy to the holidays.

The Night Before sees three comedy legends come together in style

For ten years, three lifelong friends - played by Anthony Mackie, Seth Rogan, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt - have got together on Christmas Eve to see the holidays in with a bang. However, when one is about to become a father, the trio realizes their tradition is about to end. Determined to see their final get-together out with a bang, the three throw the biggest night of their lives as they search for the Holy Grail of all Christmas parties: the Nutcracka Ball.

Violent Night is the perfect blend of violence and comedy at Christmas

Just like the name suggests, the dark comedy 'Violent Night' has just enough violence to make this a movie best kept for when the kids are tucked in bed, but don't worry; there are plenty of hilarious moments throughout. A team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family's home and takes them all hostage on Christmas Eve in a bid to get their hands on some riches, but they have no idea they're not alone: Santa is there, too. When he discovers a little girl needs his help, Santa decides he can't leave until everyone is safe - even if that means pulling some tricks out of his sleeve.

The Christmas movies to enjoy once the kids have gone to bed come in all shapes and sizes, but with plenty of time before the big day, why stick to one when you could enjoy them all throughout the holiday season instead? The question is: where do we begin?