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We’ve curated the ultimate list of children’s Christmas movies guaranteed to bring holiday cheer to your home.
Christmas is an enchanting time of twinkling lights, festive music, and the heartwarming smell of turkey and chicken.
It’s also the perfect time to snuggle up with the little ones and dive into the magical world of Christmas movies.
For children, these films bring the season alive, weaving tales of Santa Claus, mischievous elves, snow-filled adventures, and the timeless message of love and kindness.
A Boy Called Christmas
Directed by Gil Kenan, this enchanting film introduces us to Nikolas, an ordinary boy who embarks on an extraordinary adventure to the snowy North.
His mission? To find his father, who is searching for the legendary village of the elves, Elfhelm. With a spirited reindeer named Blitzen and a loyal pet mouse by his side, Nikolas discovers his true destiny.
Based on Matt Haig’s 2015 book of the same name, the film boasts a stellar cast including Henry Lawfull, Toby Jones, Sally Hawkins, Kristen Wiig, Michiel Huisman, Zoe Colletti, Stephen Merchant, Jim Broadbent, and Maggie Smith. A magical tale perfect for the holiday season!
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
This magical American Christmas musical fantasy, written and directed by David E. Talbert, tells the story of a toymaker who, years after a heartbreaking betrayal by his apprentice, discovers a renewed sense of hope when his brilliant young granddaughter unexpectedly enters his life.
Featuring an incredible cast that includes Forest Whitaker, Keegan-Michael Key, Hugh Bonneville, Anika Noni Rose, Phylicia Rashad, Lisa Davina Phillip, Ricky Martin, and Madalen Mills, this film is sure to fill your holiday season with wonder and joy.
Klaus
You’d experience a heartwarming holiday treat with Sergio Pablos’ Klaus! This delightful animated tale follows a bumbling postman who earns the title of the academy’s worst student.
As a punishment, he’s sent to a frosty, remote town in the North, where he stumbles upon a reclusive toymaker named Klaus.
Packed with charm and beautifully traditional animation, the film features a stellar voice cast, including Jason Schwartzman, J.K. Simmons, Rashida Jones, Will Sasso, Neda Margrethe Labba, Sergio Pablos, Norm Macdonald, and Joan Cusack.
It’s a story full of warmth, laughter, and the true spirit of Christmas
That Christmas
This delightful addition to Netflix’s children’s Christmas lineup, directed by Simon Otto, weaves together interconnected storylines inspired by That Christmas and Other Stories by Curtis and illustrated by Rebecca Cobb.
With a stellar voice cast including Brian Cox, Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker, and Bill Nighy, the film brings heartwarming tales of the holiday season to life, making it a must-watch for families this Christmas.
Angela’s Christmas
This heartwarming animated film, directed by Damien O’Connor and co-written by Will Collins and Damien O’Connor, brings to life a cherished children’s story by Pulitzer Prize-winning Irish author Frank McCourt.
Set in the quaint town of Limerick, Ireland, during the 1910s, the story follows young Angela (voiced by Lucy O’Connell) on her earnest mission to ensure that everyone experiences the joy and warmth of Christmas.
With its touching narrative and charming animation, Angela’s Christmas captures the true spirit of the season, making it a delightful watch for audiences of all.
