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The Most Magical Christmas Movies for Kids (That You'll Actually Enjoy Too)
Break out the hot chocolate and popcorn! Nothing beats the cozy feeling of curling up with holiday treats to watch the best Christmas movies of all time or Christmas movies on Netflix on a winter day. There's just something about holiday films that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. And when it’s a family-friendly movie that you can enjoy with everyone you love—from toddlers to adults—even better. So snuggle in with your family on the couch, and watch your kids’ faces light up as they soak up the best Christmas movies for kids. (Matching pajamas and homemade Christmas treats not required, but strongly encouraged.) There are plenty of new for 2022 movies out there, so your list will never get boring!
The only problem you might run into when choosing a Christmas movie is picking just one. And in that case, we highly recommend a movie marathon, of course. To help you decide what to stream, we've compiled a list of the best kid-friendly Christmas movies out there, from classic Christmas movies like It's a Wonderful Life to animated films with so much heart. Whether you're looking for hilarious laugh-out-loud moments, a sentimental tale, or romantic Christmas movies, you can enjoy with your significant other after the little ones are tucked in, these flicks will keep your crew entertained for hours.
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1) A Boy Called Christmas
Young Nikolas travels north on a quest to find his father, who is searching for a village of elves. A reindeer and his pet mouse join him on his magical journey in this new Netflix movie.
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2) The Snowy Day
This 2016 adaptation of the beloved Ezra Jack Keats book sees Peter take a snowy walk through his neighborhood to his Nana's house to bring home their Christmas Eve dinner.
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3) The Guardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Special
Marvel favorites Guardians of the Galaxy are reuniting for a new-for-2022 holiday special. This time, they're teaming up to make Christmas unforgettable.
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4) Spirited
This musical re-telling of A Christmas Carol stars Will Ferrell as The Ghost of Christmas Present and Ryan Reynolds as Clint Briggs. This Apple TV+ original is PG-13, so save it for the older kids.
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5) Trolls Holiday Special
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When Queen Poppy realizes the Bergens don't have holidays, she enlists help from Branch and the Snack Pack to bring holidays to the Bergens.
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6) Scrooge: A Christmas Carol
We can never get enough of Scrooge, and lucky for us, there are plenty of adaptations to go around. This new animated version just debuted on Netflix last month.
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7) Angela's Christmas
In this heartwarming short film set in Ireland in the 1910s, Angela visits a church with her family on Christmas Eve and gets an extraordinary idea.
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8) Angela's Christmas 2
If your kids are a fan of the first one, they'll definitely want to tune in to watch the sequel!
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9) Peppa Pig: Peppa's Christmas and Other Stories
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Peppa Pig is adored by kids everywhere, and this holiday collection of stories sees Peppa and her family getting ready for the holidays by mailing letters to Santa and picking out a Christmas tree.
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10) Winnie The Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year
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Kids will love celebrating the season with Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, and the rest of the characters who live in The Hundred Acre Wood.
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11) Black Nativity
Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson, and Forest Whitaker star in this musical adaptation of Langston Hughes' play about family, faith, and forgiveness.
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12) Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas Thomas
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This Christmas special follows Thomas as he looks for the best tree on the island of Sodor.
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13) Elf
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There are many lessons to be learned from Buddy the Elf, played by Will Ferrell. For one, "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing for all to hear." Oh, and that maple syrup can go on spaghetti.
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14) Sesame Street: Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
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It's Christmas Eve when Elmo's father tells him a bedtime story about his great-great-grandmonster, back when Sesame Street was a very different sort of place. With help from his friends, Elmo must find a way to bring the spirit of Christmas to Sesame Street.
Amazon Prime - 16/59
15) Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
In this musical starring Forest Whitaker, Keegan-Michael Key, and Phylicia Rashad, a toymaker and his granddaughter bring a magical world to life with a special invention.
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16) Frozen
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This popular winter Disney animated feature is just-right for kids of all ages to enjoy. But be warned—your family may not be able to "Let it go!" We feel a sing-along coming on!
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17) Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You
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The story of a little girl's wish for a Christmas puppy is set to a soundtrack by Mariah Carey.
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19) Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
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Both the original and the remake will warm your heart as the real Santa Claus helps a skeptical mother and daughter believe.
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20) Home Alone
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When 8-year-old Kevin McAllister is left, well, home alone, he has to fend for himself and protect his family's house from two robbing con men.
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21) Home Alone 2: Lost In New York
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Kevin McCallister is back, and this time, he’s taking on the Big Apple. But can he survive another run-in with the Wet Bandits?
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22) Golden Winter
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This one's as adventurous as it is festive! A young boy and a group of Golden Retrievers must join forces to stop a bank robbery.
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23) The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas
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The Grinch may be the most popular, but it isn't the only Dr. Seuss-inspired flick to watch with your kids this season. Here, the cat we all know and love is back in true Christmas style.
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24) The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
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Even the older kids will enjoy the magical tale of Clara, who embarks on a journey through the four secret realms.
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25) The 12 Dogs of Christmas
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A plot about a town that's outlawed dogs and a festive Christmas pageant? We're sold.
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26) Dr. Seuss' The Grinch
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This updated, animated version of the classic shows the Grinch like we've never seen him before: Very cute!
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27) Santa Buddies
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We’re certain this movie has a heartwarming storyline, but all we can focus on are the adorable cast members!
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28) The Princess Switch
Vanessa Hudgens stars in this Netflix Original Christmas movie about a baker who switches lives with a royal who’s about to be married.
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29) The Christmas Chronicles
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In this film from Netflix, two siblings join an unorthodox Santa Claus for an unforgettable Christmas Eve adventure. Follow it up with the sequel for a double feature.
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30) Jack Frost
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Grab the tissues! This heartwarming story about a young boy dealing with the loss of his dad will make you laugh and cry.
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31) Beauty And The Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
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Belle, the Beast, Mrs. Potts, Chip, and all of your favorite magical characters are back in this sequel that is almost as delightful as the classic tale as old as time.
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32) Get Santa
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When Santa finds himself on the run from the police, it’s up to one boy and his father to get Kris Kringle home safely.
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33) A Charlie Brown Christmas
The lovable Charlie Brown attempts to direct a Christmas play and learns the real reason for the season.
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34) Prancer
Jessica Riggs finds an injured reindeer in the forest and is convinced it's Prancer, one of Santa's reindeer. While a local vet helps the girl nurse the reindeer back to health, not all is well.
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35) I'll Be Home For Christmas
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Jonathan Taylor Thomas gets stranded in the desert by rival classmates, and must make it home to his family before the holidays.
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36) Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas
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Curious George and The Man With the Yellow Hat are back, and they can't wait for Christmas—even though they have no idea what to get each other as gifts.
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37) Christmas With the Kranks
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Tim Allen always shines in Christmas movies, and this classic is no exception. See what happens when Luther (Tim Allen) and Nora Krank (Jamie Lee Curtis) decide to toss Christmas traditions aside and take a cruise in the Caribbean instead.
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38) Jingle All the Way
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There's nothing Arnold Schwarzenegger won't do to make sure his son gets the toy of his dreams for Christmas.
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39) The Christmas Dragon
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After years without Christmas coming, a young orphan girl ends up with a magical crystal that can change everything.
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40) A Doggone Christmas
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41) The Star
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A rambunctious donkey teams up with a sheep, a dove, and some camels to follow the star that leads them to the site of the First Christmas.
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42) Disney's a Christmas Carol
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In this 2009 rendition, Scrooge is played by Jim Carrey, who hilariously learns the true meaning of Christmas thanks to a visit from three ghosts.
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43) The Polar Express
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This holiday film reminds us that seeing isn't always believing. Plus, who wouldn't want a steaming cup of hot chocolate delivered with a little song and dance?
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44) Alone For Christmas
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Ever wonder what happens when your dog is home alone? Find out what this one does when it's alone on Christmas Eve and robbers come a-knockin'.
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45) It's a Wonderful Life
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46) Arthur's Perfect Christmas
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In this holiday special, Arthur learns about all sorts of ways to celebrate the holiday season.
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47) The Santa Clause
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What happens when you accidentally become the man in the red suit? Tim Allen will keep the whole family in stitches as he attempts to avoid his fate as Santa. And in the sequel, he returns in search of his Mrs. Claus.
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48) The Santa Clause 2
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Let's face it, sequels are typically not as good as the originals, but the Santa Clause 2 is definitely an exception. If you loved the original Santa Clause, this follow-up about Santa's quest for a wife will have you laughing all the way. Then tune in for the new series on Disney+!
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49) The Snowman
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Move over, Frosty! This family classic based on Raymond Briggs' book will be enjoyed by all generations.
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50) Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas
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Jim Carrey portrays the mean, green Grinch in this live-action version of the classic Dr. Seuss tale.
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51) The Muppet Christmas Carol
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This is probably the least frightening version of A Christmas Carol, thanks to the Muppets' humor and lovability.
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52) How the Grinch Stole Christmas
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If your kids love the latest animated Grinch installment and the live-action version, showing them the original that started it all is an absolute must this season.
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53) Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
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Although there's debate over whether or not this is actually a Christmas movie (some argue it's more of a Halloween movie), the Tim Burton-produced picture completely captures the spirit of the holiday.
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54) Mickey's Once Upon A Christmas
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Everyone's favorite mouse uncovers the true spirit of the holidays in three sweet stories.
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55) Mickey's Twice Upon A Christmas
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The whole gang is back in this holiday collection of entertaining shorts, from an ice skating competition between Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck, to an adventure at Santa's workshop with Huey, Dewey, and Louie.
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56) The Year Without a Santa Claus
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The Miser Brothers must work out their differences and prove to Santa that the children of Southtown still believe in him.
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57) Arthur Christmas
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Santa's goofy but good-hearted son Arthur sets out to deliver a forgotten present.
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58) Annabelle's Wish
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In this Hallmark classic, a young calf dreams of joining Santa's illustrious reindeer squad.
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