Movies Like A Danny Elfman Christmas Story

If you liked A Danny Elfman Christmas Story (2025), a animation 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
The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol (2011)
★ 6.7/10Also animation
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.
2
The Boss Baby: Christmas Bonus (2022)
★ 6.7/10Also animation
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.
3
A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
★ 7.7/10Also animation
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…
4
The Nutcracker Prince (1990)
★ 6.5/10Also animation
After young Clara receives a wooden nutcracker as a Christmas gift, she dreams about a fantastical battle between her Nutcracker Prince and the evil Mouse King. At stake is the Nutcracker's freedom - and Clara's future…
5
Olaf's Frozen Adventure (2017)
★ 6.5/10Also animation
Olaf is on a mission to harness the best holiday traditions for Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff.
6
Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983)
★ 7.7/10Also animation
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…
7
Prep & Landing (2009)
★ 6.9/10Also animation
Wayne gets a new rookie partner, Lanny, after his previous partner got the promotion he wanted. Lanny has to remind Wayne of the Spirit of Christmas and the importance of being an elf in Santa's Prep and Landing elite…
8
Shrek the Halls (2007)
★ 6.4/10Also animation
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
Barbie in 'A Christmas Carol' (2008)
★ 7.2/10Also animation
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…
10
Bah, Humduck!: A Looney Tunes Christmas (2006)
★ 7.1/10Also animation
In this adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Daffy Duck is the greedy proprietor of the Lucky Duck Mega-Mart and all he can think about is the money to be made during the holiday season.
11
The Grinch (2018)
★ 6.9/10Also animation
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.
12
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
★ 7.9/10Also animation
Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spindly Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, kidnaps Santa Claus and plans to deliver shrunken heads and other ghoulish gifts…
13
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys (2001)
★ 5.9/10Also animation
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…
14
The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful (2024)
★ 7/10Also animation
The residents of Springfield search for Christmas cheer.
15
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse (2001)
★ 7/10Also animation
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…
16
Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales (2002)
★ 6.5/10Also animation
Tis the season for the cheer and charm of the Peanuts kids - and this delight special offers five segments full of unforgettable moments. Snoopy works as a bell-ringer to raise money and tries making peace with the…
17
Olive, the Other Reindeer (1999)
★ 6.7/10Also animation
After mis-hearing a radio broadcast about Santa canceling his Christmas trip due to an injured reindeer, Olive the dog decides to travel to the North Pole and volunteer to be a replacement. Unfortunately, Olive must…
18
Angela's Christmas (2017)
★ 6.8/10Also animation
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.
19
Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas (1999)
★ 7.1/10Also animation
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.
20
Kung Fu Panda Holiday (2010)
★ 7/10Also animation
The Winter Feast is Po's favorite holiday. Every year he and his father hang decorations, cook together, and serve noodle soup to the villagers. But this year Shifu informs Po that as Dragon Warrior, it is his duty to…