Best Christmas Movies on Netflix for Kids – With Links

• Actors: Kurt Russell, Judah Lewis, Darby Camp
• MPAA Rating: PG
• The Christmas Chronicles on IMDb
• The Christmas Chronicles on Netflix

When two mischievous siblings accidentally crash Santa’s sleigh, they embark on a wild, magical adventure to save Christmas and rediscover their belief in holiday magic. Because let’s face it, nothing says Christmas like a rock ‘n’ roll Santa played by Kurt Russell.

• Actors: Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn, Darby Camp
• MPAA Rating: PG
• The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two on IMDb
• The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two on Netflix

The Pierce kids reunite with Santa to stop a mischievous elf from canceling Christmas and turning the North Pole into chaos. It’s like Home Alone, but with more reindeer and a lot more jingle bells.

• Actors: Jennifer Garner, Ed Helms, Emma Myers
• MPAA Rating: PG
• Family Switch on IMDb
• Family Switch on Netflix

A chaotic family wakes up in each other’s bodies right before Christmas, leading to hilarious misunderstandings and touching moments about the true meaning of family. What better time for a body swap than when you’re untangling Christmas lights or arguing over ugly sweaters?

• Actors: Jason Schwartzman, J.K. Simmons, Rashida Jones
• MPAA Rating: PG
• Klaus on IMDb
• Klaus on Netflix

A selfish postman and a reclusive toymaker team up to spark joy in a dreary town, creating the origin story of Santa Claus with heartwarming charm. It’s like Christmas was sprinkled with magic and wrapped in animated perfection.

• Actors: Brendan Dooling, Leslie Bellair, Evie Louise Thompson
• MPAA Rating: TV-G
• An Elf’s Story: The Elf on the Shelf on IMDb
• An Elf’s Story: The Elf on the Shelf on Netflix

When a Scout Elf named Chippey is assigned to restore a young boy’s belief in Christmas, he learns the true magic of the season himself. Think of it as Elf on the Shelf meets a holiday self-help seminar—complete with flying reindeer.

• Actors: Henry Lawfull, Maggie Smith, Kristen Wiig
• MPAA Rating: PG
• A Boy Called Christmas on IMDb
• A Boy Called Christmas on Netflix

A young boy named Nikolas embarks on an enchanting adventure to find his father and bring hope to the world, becoming the first Santa Claus in the process. Christmas just got an epic fairy-tale upgrade, complete with talking mice and grumpy trolls.

• Actors: Luke Evans, Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley
• MPAA Rating: TV-Y7
• Scrooge: A Christmas Carol on IMDb
• Scrooge: A Christmas Carol on Netflix

Ebenezer Scrooge gets a musical and visually dazzling update in this animated retelling, where the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet-to-Come dance their way into his icy heart. Nothing screams Christmas spirit like a jazzy redemption arc for the ultimate holiday grump.

• Actors: Jan Decleir, Mo Bakker, Stefaan Degand
• MPAA Rating: TV-PG
• The Claus Family on IMDb
• The Claus Family on Netflix

A boy who despises Christmas discovers his grandfather is Santa Claus, and reluctantly steps in to help save the holiday. Turns out, “I’m allergic to Christmas cheer” isn’t a valid excuse when Santa’s counting on you.

• Actors: Jan Decleir, Mo Bakker, Bracha van Doesburgh
• MPAA Rating: TV-PG
• The Claus Family 2 on IMDb
• The Claus Family 2 on Netflix

Now fully embracing his Claus duties, Jules must tackle a tricky wish that challenges the spirit of giving. Christmas just got an extra sprinkle of heartwarming drama… because even Santa’s family isn’t drama free!

• Actors: Keythe Farley, Dee Bradley Baker, Kaliayh Rhambo
• MPAA Rating: TV-Y7
• Alien Xmas on IMDb
• Alien Xmas on Netflix

An alien tasked with stealing Earth’s gravity learns the true meaning of Christmas after a little girl shows him kindness. Because nothing says “holiday cheer” like a kleptomaniac extraterrestrial discovering the joys of giving.

• Actors: Amber Frank, Bailey Gambertoglio, Sydney Park
• MPAA Rating: TV-Y7
• Spirit Riding Free: Spirit of Christmas on IMDb
• Spirit Riding Free: Spirit of Christmas on Netflix

Lucky and her friends race to bring their loved ones together for Christmas, all while wrangling holiday surprises in their small frontier town. It’s like Christmas in the Wild West, but with fewer shootouts and more festive horse rides.

• Actors: Heather Graham, Brandy Norwood, Jason Biggs
• MPAA Rating: TV-PG
• Best. Christmas. Ever! on IMDb
• Best. Christmas. Ever! on Netflix

A holiday feud sparks hilarity when one mom’s over-the-top Christmas letter sets off a rivalry with her old college friend. Nothing says “merry and bright” like passive-aggressive Christmas cards and snow-covered shenanigans.

• Actors: Jaylen Barron, Freddy Carter, Manpreet Bambra
• MPAA Rating: TV-G
• Free Rein: The Twelve Neighs of Christmas on IMDb
• Free Rein: The Twelve Neighs of Christmas on Netflix

Zoe and her friends race to save their beloved stables while uncovering a holiday mystery in this heartwarming Christmas special. Because nothing says “holiday spirit” like reindeer stand-ins that neigh instead of fly!

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