Movies Like Rudolph's Shiny New Year

If you liked Rudolph's Shiny New Year (1976), a animation and fantasy movie directed by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass, 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
Olaf's Frozen Adventure (2017)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and family
Olaf is on a mission to harness the best holiday traditions for Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff.
2
Robin Robin (2021)
★ 7/10Also animation and family
A bird raised by mice begins to question where she belongs and sets off on a daring journey of self-discovery.
3
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
★ 7.4/10Also animation and family
Sam the snowman tells us the story of a young red-nosed reindeer who, after being ousted from the reindeer games because of his glowing nose, teams up with Hermey, an elf who wants to be a dentist, and Yukon Cornelius…
4
It's a SpongeBob Christmas! (2012)
★ 7.1/10Also family and animation
At Christmastime in Bikini Bottom, everyone's excited except Plankton, who always gets a lump of coal from Santa. But he vows this year he'll finally get his wish – the Krabby Patty formula! And it won't be by being…
5
Trolls Holiday in Harmony (2021)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and fantasy
Queen Poppy plans the first annual Trolls Kingdom Secret Holiday Gift Swap, but things don't go quite as expected.
6
The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and family
Feeling forgotten by the children of the world, old St. Nick decides to skip his gift-giving journey and take a vacation. Mrs. Claus and two spunky little elves, Jingle and Jangle, set out to see to where all the…
7
Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas (2011)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and family
When Sid accidentally destroys Manny's heirloom Christmas rock and ends up on Santa's naughty list, he leads a hilarious quest to the North Pole to make things right and ends up making things much worse. Now it's up to…
8
The Grinch (2018)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and comedy
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.
9
That Christmas (2024)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and comedy
It's an unforgettable Christmas for the townsfolk of Wellington-on-Sea when the worst snowstorm in history alters everyone's plans — including Santa's.
10
Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne (2021)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and family
After finding out her grandmother won't be visiting for Christmas, Lucy decides to cheer herself up by throwing the ultimate New Year's Eve party. Meanwhile, Charlie Brown tries to fulfill one of his resolutions before…
11
The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol (2011)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and comedy
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.
12
The Boss Baby: Christmas Bonus (2022)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and family
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.
13
Trolls Holiday (2017)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and family
When the eternally optimistic Poppy, queen of the Trolls, learns that the Bergens no longer have any holidays on their calendar, she enlists the help of Branch and the rest of the gang on a delightfully quirky mission…
14
Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July (1979)
★ 6.4/10Also animation and fantasy
Winterbolt is trying to make the North Pole his evil wonderland, and it is up to Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and others to stop him.
15
Olive, the Other Reindeer (1999)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and family
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…
16
Shrek the Halls (2007)
★ 6.4/10Also animation and comedy
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…
17
Dashing Through the Snow (2023)
★ 6.1/10Also fantasy and family
Eddie Garrick is a good-hearted man who has lost his belief in the wonder of Christmas. While spending time with his nine-year-old daughter Charlotte on Christmas Eve, he befriends a mysterious man in a red suit named…
18
Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas (2021)
★ 7/10Also animation and tv movie
After a series of mishaps, Mickey, Minnie and the gang are separated all over the world and must try to get back to Hot Dog Hills by Christmas Eve. A mysterious and jolly stranger shows up to tell them about The…
19
It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown (1992)
★ 6.2/10Also animation and tv movie
As the holiday season rolls around and all the Peanuts gang are getting ready for it. Whether it be Charlie Brown struggling to raise money for his girlfriend or Sally and Peppermint Patty struggling to rehearse and…
20
Tom and Jerry: Snowman's Land (2022)
★ 6.8/10Also animation and family
It’s time to chase that holiday spirit with Tom and Jerry! With magic in the air, Jerry and his nephew, Tuffy, make a snow mouse that miraculously comes to life! To keep their new friend, Larry the snow mouse from…