{"id":55721,"date":"2024-11-04T21:19:19","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T21:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c?p=55721"},"modified":"2025-11-21T21:20:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T21:20:41","slug":"holiday-movies-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/holiday-movies-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"27 holiday movies for kids that everyone will love"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&rsquo;s a time-honored tradition for families the world over. Just as the temperatures drop and the end-of-year holidays start rolling in, everyone cozies up on the couch for a cup of hot cocoa and a holiday movie. Because really, is there a more perfect way to take a break from the madness of the season?<\/p><p>Looking for a solid roster of some of the best holiday movies for kids? We&rsquo;ve got you covered. During the 2025 holiday season, stream these holiday movies on Netflix, Amazon, Disney+ and AppleTV (where packages and subscription fees vary). And keep in mind, Santa adds and removes movies regularly. Happy watching!<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kids-holiday-movies-on-netflix-nbsp\">Kids holiday movies on Netflix&nbsp;<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-klaus\"><strong>1. &lsquo;Klaus&rsquo;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Klaus | Official Trailer | Netflix\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/taE3PwurhYM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p>A disgruntled postal worker forms a friendship with a talented toymaker.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Sergio Pablos<\/p><p><strong>Release date: <\/strong>November 8, 2019<\/p><p><strong>Run time:<\/strong> 1 hour, 37 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> PG<\/p><p><strong>Watch:<\/strong> &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/80183187\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klaus<\/a>&rdquo; on Netflix<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-the-star\">2. &lsquo;The Star&rsquo;<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"THE STAR - Official Trailer\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9NjvYZtwk00?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><br>A fun, animated take on the biblical story of Christmas.<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Timothy Reckart<\/p><p><strong>Release date: <\/strong>November 17, 2017<\/p><p><strong>Run time:<\/strong> 1 hour, 26 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> PG<\/p><p><strong>Watch:<\/strong> &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/80121841\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Star<\/a>&rdquo; on Netflix<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-jingle-jangle-a-christmas-journey\">3.<strong> &lsquo;Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey&rsquo;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey | Everything is Possible | Official Trailer | Netflix\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aYPUYVgwLWY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p>A toy maker finds hope after being betrayed by his apprentice.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>David E. Talbert<\/p><p><strong>Release date: <\/strong>November 6, 2020<\/p><p><strong>Run time:<\/strong> 2 hours, 2 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> PG<\/p><p><strong>Watch:<\/strong> &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/watch\/80232043?trackId=255824129&amp;tctx=0%2C0%2C0a0c1330-88d9-495c-891e-171424b1f3a3-902202%2C0a0c1330-88d9-495c-891e-171424b1f3a3-902202%7C2%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C80232043%2CVideo%3A80232043%2C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jingle Jangle<\/a>&rdquo; on Netflix<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-holiday-rush\"><strong>4. &lsquo;Holiday Rush&rsquo;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Holiday Rush | Official Trailer | Netflix\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c2U6diYTnxA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p>A lavish radio DJ and his four kids are forced to move out of their mansion just before the holidays.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Leslie Small<\/p><p><strong>Release date: <\/strong>November 28, 2019<\/p><p><strong>Run time:<\/strong> 1 hour, 34 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> PG<\/p><p><strong>Watch: <\/strong>&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/watch\/81033086?trackId=255824129&amp;tctx=0%2C0%2C1accccfb-a70b-4a6f-86af-b56d090b207f-8483740%2C1accccfb-a70b-4a6f-86af-b56d090b207f-8483740%7C2%2Cunknown%2C%2C%2CtitlesResults%2C81033086%2CVideo%3A81033086%2CminiDpPlayButton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Holiday Rush<\/a>&rdquo; on Netflix<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-spookley-and-the-christmas-kittens\"><strong>5. &lsquo;Spookley and the Christmas Kittens&rsquo;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Spookley and the Christmas Kittens | Movie Trailer\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N8zNhxaW4fA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><br>A 45-minute holiday special that&rsquo;s perfect for little ones who are fans of Spookley the Square Pumpkin.<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Bernie Denk<\/p><p><strong>Release date: <\/strong>December 6, 2019&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Run time:<\/strong> 45 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> TV-Y<\/p><p><strong>Watch:<\/strong> &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81183595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spookley and the Christmas Kittens<\/a>&rdquo; on Netflix<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-scrooge-a-christmas-carol\"><strong>6. &lsquo;Scrooge: A Christmas Carol&rsquo;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Scrooge: A Christmas Carol | Official Trailer | Netflix\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tZylTiyaWV8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><br>A remake of the classic story about one of the most famous holiday haters.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Stephen Donnelly<\/p><p><strong>Release date: <\/strong>November 18, 2022<\/p><p><strong>Run time:<\/strong> 1 hour, 36 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> TV-Y7<\/p><p><strong>Watch: <\/strong>&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81028225?src=tudum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scrooge: A Christmas Carol<\/a>&rdquo; on Netflix<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-holiday-movies-for-kids-on-hulu\">Holiday movies for kids on Hulu<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-the-polar-express\"><strong>7. &lsquo;The Polar Express&rsquo;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Polar Express (2004) Official Trailer - Tom Hanks, Robert Zemeckis Movie HD\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TQhRqtt-Fpo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p>Tom Hanks stars in the animatronic rendition of the iconic book.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Robert Zemeckis<\/p><p><strong>Release date: <\/strong>November 10, 2004<\/p><p><strong>Run time:<\/strong> 1 hour, 40 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> G<\/p><p><strong>Watch:<\/strong> &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hulu.com\/movie\/the-polar-express-cfaafa9b-a8e0-4d0a-88bd-c3fecfbf695b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Polar Express<\/a>&rdquo; on Hulu<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-disney-plus-holiday-movies\">Disney Plus holiday movies<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-home-alone\"><strong>8. &lsquo;Home Alone&rsquo;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Home Alone Official Trailer\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dzdpqRGA1qc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p>A kid has the holiday season of his life after he&rsquo;s accidentally left home alone for the week.<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Chris Columbus<\/p><p><strong>Release date: <\/strong>November 16, 1990<\/p><p><strong>Run time:<\/strong> 1 hour, 43 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> PG<\/p><p><strong>Watch: <\/strong>&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyplus.com\/movies\/home-alone\/3v4vqKPG2jSr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home Alone<\/a>&rdquo; on Disney Plus<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-noelle\"><strong>9. &lsquo;Noelle&rsquo;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Noelle Trailer #1 (2019) | Movieclips Trailers\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wuirERNQ8Dg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p>Anna Kendrick stars as Kris Kringle&rsquo;s daughter with big dreams.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Marc Lawrence<\/p><p><strong>Release date: <\/strong>November 12, 2019<\/p><p><strong>Run time:<\/strong> 1 hour, 40 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> G<\/p><p><strong>Watch: <\/strong>&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyplus.com\/movies\/noelle\/1NOwi3epkH6X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Noelle<\/a>&rdquo; on Disney Plus<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-the-nutcracker-and-the-four-realms\"><strong>10. &lsquo;The Nutcracker and the Four Realms&rsquo;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Teaser Trailer #1 (2017) | Movieclips Trailers\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2Up_FzHIaBg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p>A slightly-darker version of the ballet classic.<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Lasse Hallstr&ouml;m, Joe Johnston<\/p><p><strong>Release date: <\/strong>November 2, 2018<\/p><p><strong>Run time:<\/strong> 1 hour, 40 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> PG<\/p><p><strong>Watch: <\/strong>&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyplus.com\/movies\/the-nutcracker-and-the-four-realms\/5dYD1WTOdnZm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Nutcracker and the Four Realms<\/a>&rdquo; on Disney Plus<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-decorating-disney\"><strong>11. &lsquo;Decorating Disney&rsquo;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Decorating Disney | Holiday Magic Premiere | Freeform\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KLIZY20sHZk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p>An hour-long special that goes behind the scenes of the Disney parks&rsquo; decor during the holidays.<\/p><p><strong>Release date: <\/strong>2017<\/p><p><strong>Run time:<\/strong> 42 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> TV-PG<\/p><p><strong>Watch: <\/strong>&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyplus.com\/movies\/decorating-disney-holiday-magic\/4QLrT8IeJAt5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Decorating Disney<\/a>&rdquo; on Disney Plus<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-santa-paws-2-the-santa-pups\"><strong>12. &lsquo;Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups&rsquo;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups Official DVD Release Trailer (2012) - Disney Movie HD\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ie365Vzyef8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p>A group of mischievous pups help save Christmas.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Robert Vince<\/p><p><strong>Release date: <\/strong>November 20, 2012<\/p><p><strong>Run time:<\/strong> 1 hour, 28 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> G<\/p><p>Watch: &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyplus.com\/movies\/santa-paws-2-the-santa-pups\/4z3iItrX0Hog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups<\/a>&rdquo; on Disney Plus<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-13-winnie-the-pooh-a-very-merry-pooh-year\"><strong>13. &lsquo;Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year&rsquo;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Winnie the Pooh A Very Merry Pooh Year Trailer\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k2OiS7A8sWg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p>A throw-back musical with Pooh and the gang that&rsquo;s perfect for little kids.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Jim Cummings<\/p><p><strong>Release date: <\/strong>November 12, 2002<\/p><p><strong>Run time:<\/strong> 1 hour, 5 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> G<\/p><p><strong>Watch: <\/strong>&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyplus.com\/movies\/winnie-the-pooh-a-very-merry-pooh-year\/8AgNKkCrq8Oc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year<\/a>&rdquo; on Disney Plus<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-holiday-movies-for-kids-on-amazon\">Holiday movies for kids on Amazon<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-14-arthur-christmas\">14. &lsquo;Arthur Christmas&rsquo;<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ARTHUR CHRISTMAS - Official Trailer - In Theaters 11\/23\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7tk-WZSqIGQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p>Santa Claus&rsquo;s son Arthur has to take on the responsibility of delivering a Christmas gift to a child his dad missed.<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Sarah Smith<\/p><p><strong>Release date: <\/strong>November 23, 2011<\/p><p><strong>Run time:<\/strong> 1 hour, 37 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> PG<\/p><p><strong>Watch: <\/strong>&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Arthur-Christmas-James-McAvoy\/dp\/B009SQQRH2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arthur Christmas<\/a>&rdquo; on Amazon Prime Video<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-15-curious-george-a-very-monkey-christmas\"><strong>15. &lsquo;Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas&rsquo;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Curious George - A Very Monkey Christmas Trailer\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Oa1mBBayNWE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p>George and The Man in the Yellow Hat can&rsquo;t decide what to get each other for Christmas.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Scott Heming<\/p><p><strong>Release date: <\/strong>November 25, 2009<\/p><p><strong>Run time:<\/strong> 58 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> G<\/p><p><strong>Watch: <\/strong>&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Curious-George-Very-Monkey-Christmas\/dp\/B002SOYTMQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas<\/a>&rdquo; on Amazon Prime Video <\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-16-48-christmas-wishes\"><strong>16. &lsquo;48 Christmas Wishes&rsquo;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"48 Christmas Wishes US Trailer\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cS9k4C5M4AY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p>Two elves have to leave home for the first time after losing a whole town&rsquo;s Christmas letters.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Marco Deufemia, Justin G. Dyck<\/p><p><strong>Release date: <\/strong>November 2, 2017<\/p><p><strong>Run time:<\/strong> 1 hour, 24 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> G<\/p><p><strong>Watch:<\/strong> &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/48-Christmas-Wishes-Madeline-Leon\/dp\/B09472R1NQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">48 Christmas Wishes<\/a>&rdquo; on Amazon Prime Video <\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-7-elf\">1<strong>7. &lsquo;Elf&rsquo;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Elf - Official Trailer 2019\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W4NIrWgRfrA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p>An adult (Will Ferrell) has an over-the-top love for Christmas after being raised in the North Pole.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Jon Favreau<\/p><p><strong>Release date: <\/strong>November 7, 2003<\/p><p><strong>Run time:<\/strong> 1 hour, 37 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> PG<\/p><p><strong>Watch: <\/strong>&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Elf-Will-Ferrell\/dp\/B09PQ88296\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elf<\/a>&rdquo; on Amazon Prime Video<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-18-the-black-candle\"><strong>18. &lsquo;The Black Candle&rsquo;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title='\"The Black Candle\" film trailer - Narrated by Maya Angelou' width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S_tElo8mndY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p>A documentary that explores Kwanzaa&rsquo;s growth from the Black Power Movement in the 1960s.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Roy Battersby<\/p><p><strong>Release date: <\/strong>November 2008<\/p><p><strong>Run time:<\/strong> 1 hour, 43 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> PG-13<\/p><p><strong>Watch:<\/strong> &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Black-Candle-Maya-Angelou\/dp\/B08PYL7H43\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Black Candle<\/a>&rdquo; on Amazon Prime Video <\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-19-little-women\"><strong>19. &lsquo;Little Women&rsquo;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"LITTLE WOMEN - Official Trailer (HD)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AST2-4db4ic?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p>The coming-of-age drama, Greta Gerwig-style.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Greta Gerwig<\/p><p><strong>Release date: <\/strong>December 25, 2019<\/p><p><strong>Run time:<\/strong> 2 hours, 15 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> PG-13<\/p><p><strong>Watch: <\/strong>&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Little-Women-Emma-Watson\/dp\/B082WKYDFG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Little Women<\/a>&rdquo; on Amazon Prime Video <\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-20-paul-blart-mall-cop\"><strong>20. &lsquo;Paul Blart: Mall Cop&rsquo;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Indie\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o7RO7TiqGZw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p>A security guard gets his moment in the sun when a mall is taken over on Black Friday.<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Steve Carr<\/p><p><strong>Release date: <\/strong>January 16, 2009<\/p><p><strong>Run time:<\/strong> 1 hour, 31 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> PG<\/p><p><strong>Watch:<\/strong> &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Paul-Blart-Mall-Kevin-James\/dp\/B0024SQZRS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paul Blart: Mall Cop<\/a>&rdquo; on Amazon Prime Video <\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-21-eight-crazy-nights\"><strong>21. &lsquo;Eight Crazy Nights&rsquo;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Eight Crazy Nights (2002) - Trailer\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VoFIpnSGnZk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p>Best for older kids, this Adam Sandler flick tells the story of a party animal who changes his ways.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Seth Kearsley<\/p><p><strong>Release date: <\/strong>November 27, 2002<\/p><p><strong>Run time:<\/strong> 1 hour, 18 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> PG-13<\/p><p><strong>Watch:<\/strong> &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Adam-Sandlers-Eight-Crazy-Nights\/dp\/B000I9VXPE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eight Crazy Nights<\/a>&rdquo; on Amazon Prime Video <\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-22-black-nativity\"><strong>22. &lsquo;Black Nativity&rsquo;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BLACK NATIVITY Official HD Trailer\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yfhupIQ1JnE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p>A modern-day version of the Langston Hughes play, set in Harlem.&nbsp;<\/p><p>(Available to rent for $3.99)<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Kasi Lemmons<\/p><p><strong>Release date: <\/strong>November 27, 2013<\/p><p><strong>Run time:<\/strong> 1 hour, 33 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> PG-13<\/p><p><strong>Watch:<\/strong> &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Black-Nativity-Forest-Whitaker\/dp\/B00ISKOF1O\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Black Nativity<\/a>&rdquo; on Amazon Prime Video<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-kids-holiday-movies-to-stream-on-appletv\">Best kids holiday movies to stream on AppleTV<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-23-all-i-want-is-christmas\"><strong>23. &lsquo;All I Want Is Christmas&rsquo;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Movie Trailer: All I Want Is Christmas (2012)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4DwNoZuuYto?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><br>A Christmas-obsessed Jewish boy swaps plane tickets with another boy at the airport so he can see what the holiday is really like.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Sue Corcoran<\/p><p><strong>Release date: <\/strong>November 13, 2017<\/p><p><strong>Run time:<\/strong> 1 hour, 37 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> PG<\/p><p><strong>Watch:<\/strong> &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/us\/movie\/all-i-want-is-christmas\/umc.cmc.45aq3fbh1bt2d9iu7hqcpzo05\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All I Want Is Christmas<\/a>&rdquo; on Apple TV<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-24-caillou-s-holiday-movie\"><strong>24. &lsquo;Caillou&rsquo;s Holiday Movie&rsquo;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Caillou's Holiday Movie | Trailer 2014\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1Ak9_rMZ5v0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p>Caillou learns the true meaning of Christmas.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Nick Rijgersberg<\/p><p><strong>Release date: <\/strong>October 7, 2003<\/p><p><strong>Run time:<\/strong> 1 hour, 13 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> NR<\/p><p><strong>Watch: <\/strong>&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/us\/movie\/caillous-holiday-movie\/umc.cmc.2tp27gzyuge3a8ej2eaujit3m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caillou&rsquo;s Holiday Movie<\/a>&rdquo; on Apple TV<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-25-a-charlie-brown-christmas\"><strong>25. &lsquo;A Charlie Brown Christmas&rsquo;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A Charlie Brown Christmas Trailer\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eGSilAxmJUs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p>Charlie helps his friends discover the true meaning of Christmas.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Bill Melendez<\/p><p><strong>Release date: <\/strong>December 9, 1965<\/p><p><strong>Run time:<\/strong> 30 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> NR<\/p><p><strong>Watch:<\/strong> &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/us\/movie\/a-charlie-brown-christmas\/umc.cmc.mbxalimrwrtq72wj4h601pyf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Charlie Brown Christmas<\/a>&rdquo; on Apple TV<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-26-a-charlie-brown-thanksgiving\"><strong>26. &lsquo;A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving<\/strong>&lsquo;<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving - Thanksgiving\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BGS0qSHuias?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p>Thanksgiving isn&rsquo;t what they envisioned, but the Peanuts gang makes it work.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Bill Melendez<\/p><p><strong>Release date: <\/strong>November 20, 1973<\/p><p><strong>Run time:<\/strong> 30 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> NR<\/p><p><strong>Watch:<\/strong> &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/us\/movie\/a-charlie-brown-thanksgiving\/umc.cmc.7grdgbjdq3tiy37f4dc3yeyms?&amp;app=tv&amp;cid=wwa-us-kwgo-tvp-slid-&amp;itscg=MC_20000&amp;itsct=atvp_brand_omd&amp;mttnsiteid=143238&amp;mttnagencyid=a5e&amp;mkwid=zC5u28e8&amp;mttncc=US&amp;mttn3pid=Google%20AdWords&amp;mttnsubplmnt=_adext_&amp;mttnsubad=OUS2019880_1-636602743333-c&amp;mttnsubkw=113096061773__zC5u28e8_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving<\/a>&rdquo; on Apple TV<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-7-the-nightmare-before-christmas\">2<strong>7. &lsquo;The Nightmare Before Christmas&rsquo;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nightmare Before Christmas - Trailer (1080p)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jv8lGa_ZXao?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p>Halloween meets Christmas in a way only Tim Burton could envision.<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Tim Burton<\/p><p><strong>Release date: <\/strong>October 29, 1993<\/p><p><strong>Run time:<\/strong> 1 hour, 16 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> PG<\/p><p><strong>Watch: <\/strong>&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/us\/movie\/the-nightmare-before-christmas\/umc.cmc.15sv1obrzlxhuf2xhjftbr6ab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Nightmare Before Christmas<\/a>&rdquo; 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