Best Holiday Movies for Kids

When you're ready for some quality family time amid the chaos of the season, there's nothing better than curling up with one of our holiday favorites. From all-time classic holiday movies for kids such as The Muppet Christmas Carol and Miracle on 34th Street to sweet holiday-themed romances for older tweens and teens like While You Were Sleeping and Love Actually, you're sure to find a festive flick that's just right for your family. For even more holiday-themed ideas, check out these books and apps.

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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!

age 3+

Series-inspired special teaches kids about animals, caring.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2012)

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A Charlie Brown Christmas

age 3+

The Peanuts gang in a classic Christmas special.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1965)

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Frosty the Snowman

age 3+

Classic Christmas TV special is sing-along fun.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2000)

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Jingle All the Way

age 3+

Heartwarming holiday tale has strong marketing tie-ins.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2011)

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Jingle and Bell's Christmas Star

age 3+

Sweet sequel's friendly messages outshine product tie-ins.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2012)

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

age 3+

Heartwarming for all ages, some old-school content.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1964)

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The Snowman

age 3+

Charming, wordless, book-based holiday fable for all ages.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1982)

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The Snowman and the Snowdog

age 3+

Sweet holiday sequel about a boy who misses his dog.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2013)

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Thomas and Friends: The Christmas Engines

age 3+

Gentle winter train tales celebrate the holidays.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2014)

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Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving

age 3+

Sweet seasonal adventures make this a holiday treat.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2009)

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Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year

age 3+

Beloved characters celebrate holidays, differences.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2002)

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All I Want for Christmas Is You

age 4+

Merry, mischievous holiday tale is fun for families.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2017)

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A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

age 4+

Classic Turkey Day special for young and old.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1973)

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The Christmas Toy

age 4+

A charming, if familiar, toy story.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1986)

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Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas

age 4+

Heartwarming TV special is true to Seuss' classic book.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1966)

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If You Give a Mouse a Christmas Cookie

age 4+

Book pals spread holiday cheer with friendly, funny tale.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)

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A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa

age 4+

Kermit and friends deliver a cheery holiday tale.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2008)

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Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas

age 4+

Kindness saves unfriendly street in fun holiday story.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)

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The Snowy Day

age 4+

Love and community central to holiday book adaptation.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)

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Stick Man

age 4+

Book-based animated short celebrates love of family.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2015)

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