Here are 25 of the best family Christmas movies for kids to watch this year. Of course, which movies you choose from this list will depend on how old your kids are, so you’ll see a range movies for different ages. But overall, this is a pretty good mix that we’ve enjoyed with our kids. Enjoy!
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1. Home Alone (1990)
I recently did a poll in my Instagram stories, and Home Alone came out as the number 1 favorite Christmas movie to watch with kids.
Where to watch Home Alone: Disney+
2. The Grinch (2018)
This version of The Grinch is sooo good! It will entertain your entire family.
Where to watch The Grinch: Peacock
3. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)
This is the original version of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas, based on the book. It’s short, sweet, and sure to bring back memories for the adults in the room.
Where to watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas!: Amazon Prime
4. The Polar Express (2004)
The book is magical, and so is the movie. Such a good one to watch in your pajamas under the Christmas tree.
Where to watch The Polar Express: Netflix
5. The Santa Clause (1994)
This movie (and the 2 that complete the trilogy) are my personal favorite Christmas movies. I just think they are so creative and hilarious, and my kids like to watch them with me too!
Where to watch The Santa Clause: Disney+
6. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
Did you ever watch this movie as a kid? I can remember running upstairs to get into my pajamas and brush my teeth during the commercials before it came back on! 🤣 That was a different time.
7. Prep and Landing (2009)
This TV special is just 30 minutes long.
Where to watch Prep & Landing: Disney+
8. Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas (2021)
Where to watch Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas: Netflix
9. The Toy that Saved Christmas (1996)
If your family loves VeggieTales, this original Christmas special will not disappoint!
Where to watch The Toy that Saved Christmas: Roku
10. Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year (2002)
Where to watch Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year: Disney+
11-12. The best Christmas pageant ever (1983 and 2024)
If you’ve ever read this heartwarming chapter book, you’ll enjoy the movie versions, both new and old.
13. The Elf on the Shelf: An Elf’s Story (2010)
I like how this movie is a little bit slower-paced and calm, but still fun. My younger kids loved it.
Where to watch The Elf on the Shelf: An Elf’s Story: Netflix
14. Arthur Christmas (2011)
Where to watch Arthur Christmas: Netflix
15.Miracle on 34th Street
This is the oldest movie on this list, and the original was in black and white. I remember watching it as a kid, and laughing so hard at some of the lines. Now I think it’s so special to watch with my own kids.
Where to watch Miracle on 34th Street: Disney+
16. Elf (2003)
This movie was another top favorite in my Instagram poll of best Christmas movies to watch with kids!
Where to watch Elf: Max
17. Adventures in Odyssey: Electric Christmas (1994)
This is a short animated movie showing what happens when 2 boys take a neighborhood decorating contest just a little too far.
18. The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
This movie has some fantastic music in it, and some very lovable characters to make what could be a bit of a scary movie just the right amount of silly and lovable.
Where to watch The Muppet Christmas Carol: Disney+
19. The Star (2017)
This movie tells the original Christmas story- but from the animals’ points of view. It’s funny, it’s heartwarming, and it has quickly become one of our family’s favorites.
Where to watch The Star: Netflix
20. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
This movie feels like Christmas to me. “That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.”
Where to watch A Charlie Brown Christmas: AppleTV
21. Klaus (2019)
Where to watch Klaus: Netflix
22. Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas (1999)
Where to watch Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas: Disney+
23. It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
Where to watch It’s a Wonderful Life: Amazon Prime, PLEX, Xumo
24. Frosty the Snowman (1969)
An oldie but a goodie.
Where to watch Frosty the Snowman: Disney+, Peacock, Hulu
25. Mickey’s Christmas Carol (1983)
A creative and family-friendly version of A Christmas Carol.
Where to watch Mickey’s Christmas Carol: Disney+
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