The time has finally come! There’s tinsel everywhere, and people have started putting out their Christmas trees, which means that it’s officially time to start planning your annual movie marathon with your fam-jam. So get your cups of hot chocolate, marshmallows, and warm popcorn ready, and take a look at these best Christmas movies that are perfect to watch with your kids.
10 Best Christmas Movies For Kids
Shaun The Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas (2021)
If your family is fond of Shaun The Sheep and Shaun The Sheep: Farmageddon, then you should definitely add this movie to your watchlist. This series features a set of plucky barnyard animals, who often get into mischief, but also work together to get themselves out again. For their holiday adventure, they have to save their smallest sheep from accidentally becoming a Christmas present. It’s only 30 minutes, so it’s a good way to begin your movie marathon.
Watch it on Netflix
A Boy Called Christmas (2021)
Based on the best-selling novel by Matt Haig, this movie starts off even before Santa Claus exists. It tells the story of Nikolas, a boy who loves toys and goes on a search for a legendary place, Elfheim. He heads to the North pole, befriends a reindeer on his way, and you can probably already guess where the story is heading, right?
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Klaus (2019)
When this movie came out in 2019, it made such a splash and buzz, that it was nominated for an Oscar, under the category of Best Animated Feature. And when you watch the movie, you will know exactly why: it’s a beautiful animated feature about a postal worker who befriends a lonely toymaker. Hmm..wonder what happens next? Watch the movie to find out!
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Olaf’s Frozen Adventure (2017)
When Elsa and Anna realise they have no family traditions, Olaf goes on a mission to find them some. As he visits the townspeople and asks them about their family customs, they cheerfully tell him how they celebrate festivities in their family. This movie is only a half-hour long, but it’s perfect if you need something to throw on for a quick holiday cheer.
Watch it on Prime Video
Santa Buddies (2009)
This is a spin-off of the Air Bud movies and follows a group of pups who are helping Santa revive the Christmas spirit. This movie is adorable and it instantly puts you into the right mood, and you can follow it up with the prequels, The Search For Santa Paws, and Santa Paws 2: Santa Pups.
Watch it on Prime Video
The Polar Express (2004)
Even before A Christmas Carol, Zemeckis’s The Polar Express used innovative motion capture animation to make it feel like Tom Hanks has been transported to the beloved Chris Van Allsburg’s book. This classic movie teaches young minds all about the Christmas spirit and cheers and puts everyone around in a jolly mood.
Watch it on Prime Video
Jingle All The Way (1996)
Arnold Schwarzenegger might have defeated predators and defeated terminators but in Jingle All The Way, he is no match for the mob who wants to buy the hottest toy on Christmas Eve. So is he able to acquire the gift after all? Watch it to find out. Also, use this movie as a reminder to finish your shopping early.
Watch it on Prime Video
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
If you want a little dose of Halloween to cut through the Christmas cheer, this stop-motion movie by Tim Burton shows what happens when vampires and witches take over the Christmas season. It has songs from Danny Elfman, especially “What’s This?” which are good enough to be a part of your holiday playlist.
Watch it on Prime Video
Home Alone (1990)
The best part of this movie? How Kevin sets a series of booby traps to keep a pair of robbers from invading his house. While this isn’t exactly Christmas spirit, it does teach him the importance of being able to celebrate holidays with his family. And if you have already watched this movie, you should add its sequels to your watchlist.
Watch it on Prime Video
Frosty The Snowman (1969)
It’s impossible to watch this movie without getting its classic song stuck in your head, so be prepared to thummpity-thump-thump your way through the rest of your week or day, if you are lucky.
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How The Grinch Stole The Christmas (1966)
By now there are lots of versions of this movie (we didn’t even mention the one that stars Jim Carrey), but everyone’s hearts are set to grow three sizes whenever they watch the gorgeous Chuck Jones animation in this ‘60s special.
Watch it on Prime Video
We hope these Christmas movies put you and your little ones in a good mood and holiday spirit. Bookmark this post, or watchlist the movies as soon as you come across them to enjoy an evening filled with fun, laughter, and some special moments. Happy holiday movie marathon folks!
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