New York is one of the more popular cities to set a holiday movie, and for good reason. The city has some of the most iconic holiday locations in the world, from Rockefeller Center to Wollman Rink to The Plaza.
Here are some of the classic, and not-so-classic, films set the Big Apple.
Miracle on 34th Street
This classic celebrates the magic of childhood and even has a little subversive element poking fun at the commercialization of Christmas.
Miracle on 34th Street Remake
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In case you want a color-filled update of the classic, "Miracle on 34th Street" was remade in 1994.
Home Alone 2
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This underrated sequel has much of the charm of the original and was shot on location in Central Park and Rockefeller Plaza.
Elf
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Like many immigrants, Buddy (a giant elf played by Will Ferrell) makes a daring journey to the Big Apple and his undaunted enthusiasm helps him adjust to some less-than-friendly encounters.
The Family Man
A Wall Street Master of the Universe discovers what's really important in life. Spoiler Alert: It's not money...
Serendipity
Boy meets girl in Bloomingdale's. Boy and girl go ice skating at Wollman Rink. Girl tells boy to leave it to fate. Years later they try to find each other again.
Scrooged
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Another Master of the Universe learns what a jerk he is, though he is undoubtedly an ironic, funny jerk because he's played by Bill Murray.
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