December is finally on its way! Imagine it’s the day where you finally bring down the Christmas decorations from the loft after a long year, everyone is in the festive mood singing along to Christmas carols, crafting paper snowflakes is well on its way and you’re trying to think of the perfect way to end the day. Well, there’s no better way than snuggling together and watching a festive Christmas movie! So, gather the family around and cosy up, because we’ve rounded up the best Christmas movies for kids. With everything from the old classics to some brand new movies, there’s something for everyone!
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Best Christmas Movies for Kids
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Polar Express, 2004
A Christmas classic, you can’t go this jolly season without watching one of the favourite Christmas movies for kids. So, hop aboard the Polar Express and travel on a magical journey to The North Pole and discover the true spirit of Christmas! Packed full of fun and feel-good festive moments, it’s definitely one that the whole family will love, plus it’s the perfect Christmas Eve film to watch just before Santa comes.
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Arthur Christmas, 2011
Step inside the high tech Christmas Operation that makes sure every kid receives their present from Santa with Arthur Christmas. But the question is, can Arthur save Christmas Day and make sure everyone gets their present from Santa? A jolly good Christmas movie for the kids.
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Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch, 2018
This animated version of the classic tale has quickly become a family favourite for the festive time, and it’s easy to see why. Will this grumpy, green Grinch complete his mission to ruin Christmas for the village of Whoville, or will Christmas be saved?
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The Elf On The Shelf Presents: An Elf’s Story, 2011
Everyone’s got a space for an elf on the shelf in their homes, so make space to add The Elf On The Shelf Presents: An Elf’s Story to your Christmas watch list. This animated tale follows the story of Taylor and his new friend Chipey the elf, sent all the way from Santa’s workshop to add a little bit of Christmas magic!
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Olaf’s Frozen Adventure, 2017
Who doesn’t love this cute and friendly little snowman from Frozen? Olaf’s Frozen Adventure see’s this loveable snowman head off on an adventure to find the best Christmas rituals to help Anna and Elsa, we’re sure that you’ll love this one just as much as the kids do!
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Winnie The Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year, 2002
Venture down to the Hundred Acre Woods and join Pooh Bear, Piglet, Rabbit, Tigger, Kanga and Roo on their Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve celebrations! Witness how Pooh and his friends’ silly antics lead Rabbit to want to move out of the woods for good, does he go through with it or will his friends change his mind during this jolly season? An animated classic that warms the souls of all Pooh Bear lovers, but will introduce new kiddos to the fun and exciting adventures deep in the Hundred Acre Woods. It’s one of our favourite Christmas movies for kids!
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Angela’s Christmas, 2018
Delve into a story set in Ireland during the 1910s, based around a little girl called Angela and her loving desire to ensure everyone has a merry, safe and warm Christmas. An animated movie to lift your spirits and warm your heart as you fall in love with the innocent and sweet nature of Angela. A happy Christmas movie for the kids to enjoy and feel the spirit of Christmas.
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Angela’s Christmas Wish, 2020
Everyone loves a sequel, especially kids who wish to see their favourite characters again! This is why Angela’s Christmas Wish is the best Christmas movie for those kids who loved the first one, watch them back to back to get the perfect experience. A sweet story about Angela whose only Christmas wish is to reunite her family and bring back her Dad who is working all the way in Australia. Will her wish come true?
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Dreamworks: Home for the Holidays, 2017
Reunite with the beloved alien Oh from Home, for a Christmas special on his adventure on bringing the Christmas spirit to his fellow Boovs. But trouble always follows Oh, so gather the kids and watch how his Christmas quest goes astray!
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The Snowman and The Snowdog, 2012
If your little ones love The Snowman, then the sequel should definitely be on your list. The Snowman and The Snowdog is just as charming, and you’ll love watching everyone’s favourite snowman come to life again, plus a little snowy companion too!
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Prep and Landing, 2009
Get into the festive mood with Prep and Landing and meet elves Wayne and Lanny who work in the elite squad of elves as they help Santa get ready for the big day. This animated classic is perfect for the little ones to feel some of that special Christmas magic.
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The Christmas Chronicles 1 & 2, 2018, 2020
Join the brother and sister duo as they go on a mission to catch Santa on camera, but it quickly turns into an adventure of a lifetime and a mission to save Christmas! One of the newest and most exciting Christmas movies for the kids that the whole family will love.
But it gets even better because the sequel is also just as thrilling! Accompany Kate Pierce who unexpectedly returns to the North Pole when a mysterious troublemaker is on the rampage to cancel Christmas, forever. Will they succeed? You have to watch to find out! -
Home Sweet Home Alone, 12th November 2021
Just like the classic Home Alone, meet Max, a boy who is left alone around the festive period who has taken it upon himself to protect his family home. Prepare yourself for laughs, thrills and a little bit of action! The perfect new Christmas movie for kids and for the family to enjoy.
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Home Alone, 1990
And of course, you can’t start the Christmas season off without watching THE most classic Christmas movie of all time, Home Alone. A fun, action-packed, hilarious movie about Kevin and his “dream come true” of being on his own. Does he fully embrace this independence or does he wish his family would come back? Introduce one of the best Christmas movies ever to your kiddos and watch them laugh along with the adults too!
Best Christmas Movies for Families
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Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, 2020
This new Christmas film is sure to soon become a family favourite. Step into an imaginary world with a toymaker, his adventurous granddaughter, and a brand new invention that’s full of magic.
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Noelle, 2019
Tune in and join Noelle, Kris Kringle’s daughter, who yearns to do something important like her brother Nick, who will become the next Father Christmas. But when the pressure gets too much for him, Nick gets cold feet and runs away, leaving the Christmas holiday in jeopardy! With the Elve’s and Noelle worried that Christmas might not happen, will she find her brother in time to save the day and most importantly, Christmas? A brilliantly, funny Christmas movie for the family to enjoy together!
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Elf, 2003
Buddy the Elf always wondered why he didn’t fit in with the other elves at the North Pole, with him being much, much bigger than them. But then he overhears that he’s actually a human and was adopted by the elves, not only that but Santa also reveals that Buddy’s real father is on the Naughty list! So, he travels to New York in search of his father, to build a relationship with him and to change his selfish ways. Will Buddy be successful or will his father remain on the Naughty list, much to his dismay?
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Nativity!, 2009
Hands up if you love a school Christmas nativity play, and keep them up if you love the Christmas film Nativity! Packed full of dancing and Christmas sparkle, this much-loved family classic would make a great addition to your Christmas watch list. Loved watching this? Check out the sequels too!
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Klaus, 2019
Step into Smeerensburg, the grumpiest village on Earth in Klaus! When Jesper, the new village postman befriends the talented toymaker Klaus, the pair team up and go on a mission to deliver joy and happiness. One of the best Christmas movies for families from the last decade!
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