34 Greatest Family Christmas Movies to Watch With Kids

Every family approaches Christmas traditions differently. Some decorate the tree months in advance and stock the pantry with party foods as soon as Halloween ends. Others embrace Christmas-themed read-a-longs while wearing matching pajamas.

But one of our all-time favorite seasonal activities is putting on fuzzy socks and pressing play on a holiday movie with our loved ones. The best family Christmas movies are enjoyable for audiences of all ages, from toddlers to grandparents. Some of the classics may be movies that the adults in the room watched as kids, like A Christmas Story or Miracle on 34th Street. The only difference? Now, they're streaming on platforms like Netflix and Disney+.

A few highlights? Tots can watch beloved cartoon characters, like Mickey Mouse and Peppa Pig, in comedic holiday-themed shorts. Animated movies like Klaus and Rise of the Guardians offer ingenious twists on traditional tales. And even teenagers will enjoy their Home Alone rewatch. So, without further ado, find 35 of our favorite holiday Christmas movies for the whole family.