Movies Like Captain Kangaroo's Merry Christmas Stories

If you liked Captain Kangaroo's Merry Christmas Stories (1985), a movie, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983)
★ 7.7/10
Ebenezer Scrooge is far too greedy to understand that Christmas is a time for kindness and generosity. But with the guidance of some new found friends, Scrooge learns to embrace the spirit of the season. A retelling of…
2
Stick Man (2015)
★ 6.7/10
Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three, and he's heading on an epic adventure across the seasons. Will he get back to his family in time for Christmas?
3
Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year (2002)
★ 7/10
It's Christmastime in the Hundred Acre Wood and all of the gang is getting ready with presents and decorations. The gang makes a list of what they want for Christmas and send it to Santa Claus - except that Pooh forgot…
4
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse (2001)
★ 7/10
When a huge snowstorm leaves everyone stranded, Mickey and all of his guests at the House of Mouse, including Pooh, Belle, Snow White, Cinderella, Ariel and many more of his old and new friends, break out the cookies…
5
The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol (2011)
★ 6.7/10
When Grouchy Smurf behaves badly to everyone and refuses to celebrate Christmas, the Smurfs of Christmas Past, Present and Future teach him to appreciate Christmas.
6
Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale (2007)
★ 6.8/10
Christmas is never so spirited as when Tom and Jerry lock horns for the holidays in their new original movie--Tom & Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale In an empty opera house, Jerry wishes for a chance to perform -- and…
7
Merry Madagascar (2009)
★ 6.5/10
While trapped on the island of Madagascar, the Central Park Zoo escapees receive a visit from Santa--crash landing on their territory and getting amnesia to boot! The animals must help Santa assume his rightful place…
8
Shrek the Halls (2007)
★ 6.4/10
The Christmas tree isn't the only thing green in this new holiday classic. Shrek is back and trying to get into the spirit of the season. After promising Fiona and the kids a Christmas they'll remember, he is forced to…
9
Angela's Christmas (2017)
★ 6.8/10
A trip to church with her family on Christmas Eve gives young Angela an extraordinary idea. A heartwarming tale based on a story by Frank McCourt.
10
A Boy Called Christmas (2021)
★ 7.3/10
An ordinary young boy called Nikolas sets out on an extraordinary adventure into the snowy north in search of his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm. Taking with him a…
11
Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas (1999)
★ 7.1/10
Mickey, Minnie, and their famous friends Goofy, Donald, Daisy and Pluto gather together to reminisce about the love, magic and surprises in three wonder-filled stories of Christmas past.
12
Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving (1999)
★ 6.6/10
A collection of Winnie the Pooh's memorable holiday adventures, as Winnie, Piglet, and Tigger set out to find the right ingredients for Winter, Rabbit learns how to manage a complicated Thanksgiving dinner, and…
13
Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas (2021)
★ 7/10
Shaun's seasonal excitement turns to dismay when a farmhouse raid to get bigger stockings for the flock inadvertently leads to Timmy going missing. Can Shaun get Timmy back before he becomes someone else’s present?
14
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys (2001)
★ 5.9/10
When the mysterious Toy Taker grabs all of Santa's toys, it looks like the children will miss out on Christmas. But everyone's favorite reindeer, Rudolph, comes to the rescue with his lovable friends: Hermey the elf…
15
The Grinch (2018)
★ 6.9/10
The Grinch hatches a scheme to ruin Christmas when the residents of Whoville plan their annual holiday celebration. But a certain little who might change things.
16
The Wild Robot (2024)
★ 8.3/10
After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.
17
A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
★ 7.7/10
When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees amongst everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant. Charlie Brown accepts…
18
A Chipmunk Christmas (1981)
★ 6.9/10
Alvin learns the true meaning of Christmas.
19
The Boss Baby: Christmas Bonus (2022)
★ 6.7/10
Christmas Eve takes a twisty turn when the Boss Baby accidentally swaps places with one of Santa's elves and gets stranded at the North Pole.
20
Barbie in 'A Christmas Carol' (2008)
★ 7.2/10
On Christmas Eve, Kelly is reluctant to go to a Christmas Eve ball, so Barbie tells her the story of Eden Starling, a glamorous singing diva in the Victorian England and the owner of a theatre house. However, Eden is…