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Best Christmas movies of all time, according to critics
Best Christmas movies of all time, according to critics
Christmas day may still be a few weeks away, but the Christmas and holiday season is certainly settling in. Families are shopping for gifts and planning large gatherings, and plenty of people are preparing to entertain. But when people need a quick way to keep everyone occupied during the holiday season, movies are often the best way to go.
Broadcast and cable networks will be replaying some of the same festive films and television specials year after year, with families sitting together sipping hot chocolate by the fireplace while watching these classics. But not all films are about family and joy, with many films involving Christmas touching on a wide variety of different genres.
Christmas films like “Elf” are fun family comedies, while some films like the horror movie “Black Christmas” take a completely different approach and use Christmas imagery in a very different context. Some films are less sentimental and family-centric, focusing instead on authenticity in depicting the conflicts between family members. Other films are about an entirely different subject matter while taking advantage of Christmas as a backdrop for their distinct imagery and broad themes of family and unity.
To help people sort through the many holiday movies out there, Stacker compiled Metacritic data on all Christmas movies and ranked them according to their Metascore (out of 100). Any ties are broken by IMDb user scores (out of 10).
To qualify, each film had to be identified as a Christmas movie by critics at significant publications, with at least four reviews from those publications. At Stacker, we recognize that genre is meant to help describe and communicate the tone and style of a film, not to serve as a limiting factor on what films can and cannot be. There are no hard and fast lines that define Christmas movies, and we think leaning into more open interpretations of what fits into certain genres is best practice for getting a pool of films that represent all possible expressions of a particular genre.
Every film on the following list has been considered according to the cinematic history and development of Christmas movies. Keep reading to learn about the very best in the genre.
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#26. Trading Places (1983)
- Director: John Landis
- Metascore: 69
- IMDb user rating: 7.5
- Runtime: 116 minutes
During the peak of his “Saturday Night Live” career, Eddie Murphy starred in “Trading Places,” one of his many 1980s film hits. Murphy plays Billy Ray Valentine, a street hustler who is groomed into a stockbroker to replace the educated Louis Winthorpe (Dan Aykroyd) as part of a bet between two mogul brothers. Winthorpe reaches his lowest point at a Christmas office party, but he and Valentine team up to take down the brothers playing with their lives with an elaborate and crowd-pleasing scheme. Despite some heavy subject matter and a few complicated details on stocks and finances, the film carries a light-hearted tone, with one of its famous sequences involving a gorilla on a train, of all possible things.
#24. Bad Santa (2003)
- Director: Terry Zwigoff
- Metascore: 70
- IMDb user rating: 7.0
- Runtime: 91 minutes
It isn’t a particularly family-friendly Christmas movie, but “Bad Santa” is something of a classic in some circles. The film stars Billy Bob Thornton as a conman who uses an annual gig as Santa Claus at the mall to further his robbery agenda. As Thornton’s bad Santa continues to spiral down due to his alcoholism and sex addiction, doubts emerge about his abilities to sustain this lifestyle. Crude, vulgar, and unusual, this film gets laughs from audiences and critics alike, but it might be one to save for after the kids have hit the hay.
#23. Gremlins (1984)
- Director: Joe Dante
- Metascore: 70
- IMDb user rating: 7.3
- Runtime: 106 minutes
Part horror and part dark comedy, “Gremlins” is the cult classic with a storyline built on the premise of a father trying to find a Christmas present for his son. The gift he finds turns out to be a “mogwai,” a creature that spawns mischievous and dangerous little monsters. Grim and violent, the film upset many parents who brought their children to movie theaters. "Gremlins" did manage to leave behind a legacy of critical praise and today is remembered for the contrast between the bright Christmas setting and the dark humor.
#21. Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010)
- Director: Jalmari Helander
- Metascore: 71
- IMDb user rating: 6.7
- Runtime: 84 minutes
“Rare Exports” had an unusual take on the Christmas movie subgenre, as a bizarre fantasy meets horror meets comedy flick. The Finnish film depicts a group of people residing near a mountain as they trap different reindeer and attempt to capture Santa Claus himself. Featuring deadpan comedy and Christmas-themed horror, this film is nothing if not original.
#20. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
- Director: Shane Black
- Metascore: 72
- IMDb user rating: 7.5
- Runtime: 103 minutes
Writer-director Shane Black is famous for setting nearly all of his films during Christmastime, and after writing a number of famous action movies in the 1980s, his 2005 directorial debut fully immersed itself in the Christmas spirit. Darkly comedic and hilariously complex and bonkers, “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang” stars Robert Downey Jr. as a burglar-turned-accidental actor who finds himself in increasingly absurd situations with a private investigator (Val Kilmer). The film caught the attention of Marvel Studios, which hired Downey as Iron Man and bring on Black to co-write and direct “Iron Man 3,” another Christmas-set film with some frantic and absurd moments of its own.
#19. Die Hard (1988)
- Director: John McTiernan
- Metascore: 72
- IMDb user rating: 8.2
- Runtime: 132 minutes
“Die Hard” is easily among the most influential action movie from the 1980s, yet much of contemporary conversation over the film is regarding its status as a Christmas movie. Featuring dark humor and bloody action, “Die Hard” has Bruce Willis starring as John McClane, who attends the office Christmas Eve party of his estranged wife on the same night that an apparent terrorist named Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) leads a team to violently take the entire office skyscraper. The film features several Christmas references, with twisted uses of Santa hats and Christmas-themed duct tape in pivotal scenes, but many could argue that the film is ultimately about a family reuniting.
#18. Tokyo Godfathers (2003)
- Directors: Satoshi Kon, Shôgo Furuya
- Metascore: 73
- IMDb user rating: 7.8
- Runtime: 92 minutes
The late Satoshi Kon, best known for “Paprika” and “Perfect Blue,” was one of the directors behind “Tokyo Godfathers,” an animated comedy film based on the novel “Three Godfathers.” Taking place on Christmas Eve, the film focuses on three homeless people who find a baby and go on a quest to find its parents. With an emphasis on family, this film inherited Christmas spirit and heart, even with its unusual setup.
#17. Edward Scissorhands (1990)
- Director: Tim Burton
- Metascore: 74
- IMDb user rating: 7.9
- Runtime: 105 minutes
One of Tim Burton’s most iconic movies is “Edward Scissorhands,” which stars Johnny Depp in the eponymous role. As the name implies, Edward has blades as hands, which he got as a result of his being a product of a mad experiment. Though Christmas isn’t a major theme here, one of the essential scenes takes place during Christmas, where Edward creates joy from carving an ice sculpture with his hands and creating snow with the ice shavings. Even with the dark imagery, this Burton film is ultimately one with a heartwarming and hopeful message about finding belonging as an outcast.
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#16. Metropolitan (1990)
- Director: Whit Stillman
- Metascore: 77
- IMDb user rating: 7.4
- Runtime: 98 minutes
Wealthy young socialites in Manhattan are the focus of “Metropolitan,” a film that takes place in an apartment during the debutante season. These characters form bonds, discuss their respective philosophies on life, and uncover secrets about each other. While the film itself isn’t strictly about Christmas, “Metropolitan” does attempt to capture the feeling of the time between Christmas and New Year’s in New York City.
#15. A Christmas Story (1983)
- Director: Bob Clark
- Metascore: 77
- IMDb user rating: 8.0
- Runtime: 94 minutes
One of the more obvious seasonal classics is “A Christmas Story,” based on a book by Jean Shepherd—who also acted as the movie’s narrator. The film is told through a series of vignettes, with protagonist Ralphie retelling a story from his childhood where he obsessed about getting a BB gun as a Christmas gift. While not immediately popular or successful upon release, the film eventually became an iconic holiday classic thanks to its sense of humor.
#14. 2046 (2004)
- Director: Wong Kar-Wai
- Metascore: 78
- IMDb user rating: 7.4
- Runtime: 129 minutes
Loosely following up on his film “In The Mood For Love,” Hong Kong director Wong Kar-Wai added some subtle science-fiction elements and constant references to Christmas Eve in “2046.” In this movie, Chow Mo-wan (Tony Leung Chiu-Wai) contemplates his unconsummated affair (which viewers saw in “In The Mood For Love”). The film shows subsequent relationships with other women that took place following the affair, with many key scenes taking place on Christmas Eve in different years.
#13. Christmas, Again (2014)
- Director: Charles Poekel
- Metascore: 79
- IMDb user rating: 6.6
- Runtime: 80 minutes
“Christmas, Again” made the rounds at several independent film festivals, including Sundance. The movie focuses on a Christmas tree salesman named Noel (Kentucker Audley) looking to move on from his past while a number of people––one being a romantic interest––help him out of a loop of self-destruction. As opposed to focusing on Christmas itself or showing a more cheery depiction of the holiday season, this film honed in on some of the less festive feelings that might overtake some during the time of year.
#12. Tuesday, After Christmas (2010)
- Director: Radu Muntean
- Metascore: 81
- IMDb user rating: 7.0
- Runtime: 99 minutes
Romanian film “Tuesday, After Christmas” depicts a family in discord, as the patriarch (Mimi Branescu) of the family engages in an affair with a younger woman (Maria Popistasu)––who also happens to be the family’s dentist. In love with both women, the man realizes that he must make a decision between the two before Christmas, with an ultimate verdict held off until the Tuesday after. Many Christmas films have themes of warmth and unity, while this particular film took the opposite direction and honed in on conflict and heartbreak.
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#11. C.R.A.Z.Y. (2005)
- Director: Jean-Marc Vallée
- Metascore: 81
- IMDb user rating: 7.9
- Runtime: 127 minutes
Quebecois film “C.R.A.Z.Y.” tells the story of a young man (Marc-André Grondin) dealing with homophobia from his family and others, and takes place over the span of several years. The young man was born on Christmas, and the film skips around to different Christmases in depicting different points of his life. Even with the serious subject matter, the film manages to feel light-hearted enough to elicit laughs, while still remaining honest and authentic.
#10. Eastern Promises (2007)
- Director: David Cronenberg
- Metascore: 82
- IMDb user rating: 7.6
- Runtime: 100 minutes
A film focused on the Russian mob may not be what one thinks of as a Christmas film, but “Eastern Promises” carries plenty of Christmas-related themes involving gift-giving and family. Taking place before Christmas in snowy England, the film stars Naomi Watts as a woman seeking a lost baby girl and Viggo Mortensen as an FSB agent who has infiltrated a violent Russian gang––the gang being led by the father of the baby. Mortensen’s Oscar-nominated performance was a result of intense research and immersion into the role––which featured a nude and bloody fight scene in a bathhouse.
#9. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
- Director: Henry Selick
- Metascore: 82
- IMDb user rating: 8.0
- Runtime: 76 minutes
On the line between Halloween film and Christmas film, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is beloved by both those who adore the spooky October season and the festive, snowy December season. The film follows Jack Skellington (voiced by Danny Elfman), the pumpkin king of Halloweentown, a gothic fantasy world filled with spooky creatures. After wandering in the woods, Jack accidentally finds the door to Christmastown and becomes enamored with the concepts and imagery he witnesses. The Tim Burton-produced film is filled with musical numbers, ranging from thrilling and scary to fun and festive, to represent the different holidays it portrays.
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#8. A Christmas Tale (2008)
- Director: Arnaud Desplechin
- Metascore: 84
- IMDb user rating: 7.1
- Runtime: 150 minutes
Not every family has the luxury of healthy familial relationships, as the French comedy “A Christmas Tale” reminds us. The film follows a family full of strained relationships and how that family is shaken upon the discovery that the family matriarch (Catherine Deneuve) has leukemia. The film is sharp and funny, successfully engaging critics and capturing the chaos that defines many family gatherings during the holiday season.
#7. Tangerine (2015)
- Director: Sean Baker
- Metascore: 85
- IMDb user rating: 7.1
- Runtime: 88 minutes
Shot entirely on the iPhone and making its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, “Tangerine” is the epitome of an independent film. The movie follows a transgender sex worker who discovers that her pimp and boyfriend has cheated on her, with the story tracking her search for him during Christmas Eve. The film received marks for its unique attitude and for its depiction of an often overlooked subculture.
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#6. Little Women (1994)
- Director: Gillian Armstrong
- Metascore: 87
- IMDb user rating: 7.3
- Runtime: 115 minutes
One of the several adaptations of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel “Little Women,” this film features Winona Ryder, Kirsten Dunst, Claire Danes, and Susan Sarandon as members of the March clan. As with all adaptations of the novel, this film focuses on the relationships between the March sisters and how those relationships evolve over the years. With wintry scenes sprinkled throughout the film, Christmas serves as the backdrop for one of the more important family gatherings depicted in the film.
#5. Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
- Director: George Seaton
- Metascore: 88
- IMDb user rating: 7.9
- Runtime: 96 minutes
Possibly the oldest Christmas classic that remains a strong favorite to this day is “Miracle on 34th Street.” The film follows a department store Santa who claims to be the real deal. Though the cheery Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn) wins the hearts of children and adults alike, his claim that he’s the “real” Santa Claus ultimately leads to a high-profile court case to determine his mental state. From start to finish, the film carries a theme of joy in the face of cynicism and true holiday spirit. Even after attempts to remake the film, the original version still stands its ground as a must-watch, family-friendly seasonal staple.
#4. It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
- Director: Frank Capra
- Metascore: 89
- IMDb user rating: 8.6
- Runtime: 130 minutes
Frank Capra co-wrote and directed “It’s a Wonderful Life,” which remains a largely influential Christmas film even today. An overwhelmed man (James Stewart) is close to committing suicide on Christmas Eve, but his guardian angel intervenes and guides him through points in his life to moments where he made a difference for other people. The film wasn't always the holiday classic it is today—the studio actually lost money at the time of its original release. In 1974 when the producer and original copyright owner (Republic Pictures) failed to renew the copyright, "It's a Wonderful Life" entered the public domain, meaning it was free for TV networks to show: until Republic Pictures found a way to regain control 1993.
#3. Little Women (2019)
- Director: Greta Gerwig
- Metascore: 91
- IMDb user rating: 7.8
- Runtime: 135 minutes
In yet another remake of the literary classic, Little Women, the 2019 rendition directed by Greta Gerwin garnered a lot of praise. This version was lauded for its fresh take on a familiar story through unique cinematography and storytelling. Unlike versions in the past, the story was not scripted chronologically. Viewers get thrown back and forth in time to check in on the formative moments of the not so little women’s lives. The film was nominated for a total of 188 awards around the world and won 72 of them—including an Oscar for Best Achievement in Costume Design.
#2. The Apartment (1960)
- Director: Billy Wilder
- Metascore: 94
- IMDb user rating: 8.3
- Runtime: 125 minutes
Legendary actors Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine star in “The Apartment,” a famous romantic comedy centering on extramarital affairs. The film has an important scene that takes place during a Christmas party, with some truths about affairs and entanglements coming to light in the height of drunken revelations. The film is often thought to be gleeful, while also raising ire through its focus on adultery and less conventional family values.
#1. Carol (2015)
- Director: Todd Haynes
- Metascore: 95
- IMDb user rating: 7.2
- Runtime: 118 minutes
Based on a 1952 book titled “The Price of Salt,” “Carol” is a queer romance film starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara––and one of the top-rated films of 2010. Taking place during the Christmas season in the 1950s, the film follows Mara as a female photographer and Blanchett undergoing a difficult divorce. The two women connect after a chance encounter and, before long, enter into a passionate-but-complicated romance. While essentially melodramatic and not necessarily focused on familial themes associated with Christmas, the film has been applauded by critics and audiences alike for its compelling and engaging storyline.
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Diana Spencer is shown in an undated family album photo at Park House, Sandringham, Norfolk, when she was a toddler. (AP Photo/HO)
Family album picture of Lady Diana Spencer in her baby carriage at Park House, Sandringham, Norfolk in 1962. (AP Photo/ho)
Family album picture of Lady Diana Spencer in Cadogan Place Gardens, London, during summer of 1968. (AP Photo)
Family album picture of Lady Diana Spencer with Souffle, a Shetland pony, at her mother's home in Scotland during the summer of 1974. (AP Photo/ho)
Lady Diana Spencer, near her flat in the Earls Court district of London, around November 1980. (AP Photo)
Lady Diana in an unknown location in 1981. (AP Photo)
Prince Charles and his bride-to-be, Lady Diana Spencer, driving down the course in an open carriage before Royal Ascot in England meeting on June 19, 1981. (AP Photo/Press Association)
The casually clad Prince Charles of Wales and his fiancée Lady Diana Spencer, relaxing on a fence at Balmoral on May 6, 1981, during their Scottish holiday. (AP Photo/Press Association)
Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer leave St Paul’s Cathedral followed by Prince Andrew after a rehearsal of their wedding ceremony in London on July 27, 1981. (AP Photo)
Lady Diana Spencer in her wedding gown on the steps of St. Paul's Cathedral in London on her way to the wedding ceremony. Person at left is unidentified. (AP Photo/BIPNA, Pool)
Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer are shown on their wedding day at St. Paul's Cathedral in London on July 29, 1981. (AP Photo)
With a 25-foot (7.6 meter) sweeping train, The Princess of Wales, former Lady Diana Spencer, leaves St. Paul's Cathedral arm in arm with Prince Charles at the end of their wedding ceremony in London, July 29, 1981. (AP Photo)
Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer are shown on their wedding day at St. Paul's Cathedral in London on July 29, 1981. (AP Photo)
Britain's Prince Charles kisses his bride, the former Diana Spencer, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London after their wedding on July 29, 1981 (AP Photo)
The carriage carrying the Prince and Princess of Wales passes along Trafalgar Square on its way from St. Paul's Cathedral to Buckingham Palace after the royal wedding in London on July 29, 1981. (AP Photo)
Prince Charles and his bride Diana, Princess of Wales, pose in the Throne Room of Buckingham Palace for this picture made after their wedding at St. Paul's Cathedral today. Back row, left to right: Edward van Cutsem, Lord Nicholas Windsor, Sarah Jane Gaselee, Prince Edward, Prince Charles, The Princess of Wales, Prince Andrew and Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones. Front row, left to right: Catherine Cameron, seated, India Hicks, standing, and Clementine Hambro, seated. (AP Photo, BIPNA, Pool)
The carriage carrying the Prince and Princess of Wales passes along Trafalgar Square on its way from St. Paul's Cathedral to Buckingham Palace after the royal wedding in London on July 29, 1981. (AP Photo)
Prince Charles and his bride Diana, Princess of Wales, wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their marriage July 29, 1981, at St. Paul's Cathedral. (AP Photo)
Lady Diana Spencer waves to crowds of well-wishers from a horse-drawn carriage en route to St. Paul's Cathedral, London, where she will marry Britain's Prince Charles, heir to the throne, July 29, 1981. (AP Photo/Pool)
Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, with his wife Princess Diana, holds his newborn son Prince William as they leave St. Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London, June 22, 1982. (AP Photo/Staff/Redman)
Britain's Prince William, the 6-month old son of British Prince Charles and Princess Diana, the Prince and Princess of Wales with his parents during a special picture call at Kensington Palace in London, England on Dec. 22, 1982. (AP Photo/David Caulkin)
This is a 1984 photo of Princess Diana with sons Prince William, foreground, and Prince Harry. (AP Photo)
Princess Diana stoops down to accept flowers from children seated on a log as the royal couple visited Macedon, Australia, Saturday, Nov. 2, 1985. (AP Photo/Jim Bourdier)
Princess Diana, the Princess of Wales, arrives at a charity fashion show wearing a silver dress designed by Bruce Oldfield, in London, in 1985. The charity affair was expected to raise £70,000 ($82,600) for the Dr. Barnado Homes, that take care of orphan children. (AP Photo)
Princess Diana, the Princess of Wales sits cross-legged in a Bedouin tent in the desert about 60-miles from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Nov. 18, 1986, and talks with Prince Saod Faisel, son of King Faisal. (AP Photo/John Redman)
The Princess of Wales is pictured during an evening reception given by the West German President Richard von Weizsacker in honour of the British Royal guests in the Godesberg Redoute in Bonn, Germany on Monday, Nov. 2, 1987. Prince Charles and Princes Diana are touring Germany presently in an official state visit. (AP Photo/Herman Knippertz)
Britain's Princess Diana, the Princess of Wales, hugs and plays with an HIV positive baby in Faban Hostel, San Paulo, on April 24, 1991, on the second day of her visit to Brazil. (AP Photo/Caulkin)
Britain's Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, right, talks with Diana, Princess of Wales, at the Royal Ascot horse race meeting near London, England, in this undated photo. (AP Photo)
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The move by the Food and Drug Administration tweaks the recipe of shots made by Pfizer and rival Moderna that already have saved millions of lives. The hope is that the modified boosters will blunt yet another winter surge.
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Justice Dept. provides judge with redacted Trump affidavit
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The document was filed under seal and it was not immediately clear when it might be made public, or how much of it will be disclosed.
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Estelle Harris
Estelle Harris, who hollered her way into TV history as George Costanza’s short-fused mother on “Seinfeld” and voiced Mrs. Potato Head in the “Toy Story” franchise, died April 2, 2022. She was 93. As middle-class matron Estelle Costanza, Harris put a memorable stamp on her recurring role in the smash 1990s sitcom. With her high-pitched voice and humorously overbearing attitude, she was an archetype of maternal indignation.
Liz Sheridan
Liz Sheridan, a veteran stage and screen actress who played Jerry Seinfeld's mother, Helen, on "Seinfeld," died April April 15, 2022, at age 93. Though she had dozens of film credits, she was best known as Seinfeld's doting mother on his titular sitcom, which ran for nine seasons. She also appeared as the snoopy neighbor Mrs. Ochmonek on the alien-led sitcom "ALF."
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Howard Hesseman
Howard Hesseman, best known as the hard-rocking disc jockey Dr. Johnny Fever on the sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati," died Jan. 28, 2022. In addition to earning two Emmy nominations for his role on "WKRP," Hesseman also appeared on "Head of the Class" and "One Day at a Time," along with guest appearances on "That 70's Show," among others. The Oregon native also hosted "Saturday Night Live" several times. — CNN
Emilio Delgado
Emilio Delgado, who spent more than 40 years entertaining generations of children playing the Fix-It Shop owner Luis on "Sesame Street," died March 10, 2022. He was 81. Delgado had cited the PBS show's importance as a cultural touchstone in the way people of color were depicted on TV. — CNN
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Michael Lang
Michael Lang, a co-creator and promoter of the 1969 Woodstock music festival that served as a touchstone for generations of music fans, died Jan. 8, 2022. He was 77.
Anne Heche
Anne Heche, the Emmy-winning film and television actor whose dramatic Hollywood rise in the 1990s and accomplished career contrasted with personal chapters of turmoil, died of injuries from a fiery car crash. She was 53. By the late 1990s Heche was one of the hottest actors in Hollywood, a constant on magazine covers and in big-budget films. In 1997 alone, she played opposite Johnny Depp as his wife in “Donnie Brasco” and Tommy Lee Jones in “Volcano” and was part of the ensemble cast in the original “I Know What You Did Last Summer.”
Estelle Harris
Estelle Harris, who hollered her way into TV history as George Costanza’s short-fused mother on “Seinfeld” and voiced Mrs. Potato Head in the “Toy Story” franchise, died April 2, 2022. She was 93. As middle-class matron Estelle Costanza, Harris put a memorable stamp on her recurring role in the smash 1990s sitcom. With her high-pitched voice and humorously overbearing attitude, she was an archetype of maternal indignation.
