Movies Like Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
If you liked Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964), a comedy and fantasy movie directed by Nicholas Webster, 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.
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Dear Santa (2024)
★ 6.2/10Also comedy and fantasyLikeable 6th grader Liam writes to Santa asking him to prove that he's real. But Liam is dyslexic and accidentally sends his letter to Satan instead, who shows up at Liam's house, excited to have his first fanboy…
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Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Frost Fight! (2015)
★ 6/10Also fantasy and science fictionThe holiday season gets extra chilly as Loki and the frost giant Ymir plot to conquer the world. Marvel heroes Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor and others must stop the villains from stealing Santa's power – if…
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Elf (2003)
★ 6.7/10Also comedy and fantasyWhen young Buddy falls into Santa's gift sack on Christmas Eve, he's transported back to the North Pole and raised as a toy-making elf by Santa's helpers. But as he grows into adulthood, he can't shake the nagging…
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My Stepmother Is an Alien (1988)
★ 5.8/10Also comedy and science fictionTrying to rescue her home planet from destruction, a gorgeous extraterrestrial named Celeste arrives on Earth and begins her scientific research. She woos quirky scientist Dr. Steve Mills, a widower with a young…
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy and fantasyThe Grinch decides to rob Whoville of Christmas - but a dash of kindness from little Cindy Lou Who and her family may be enough to melt his heart...
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Real Men (1987)
★ 6/10Also comedy and science fictionA womanizing CIA agent and an insecure insurance agent are paired together to make sure a deal goes through with aliens for the future of mankind.
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That Christmas (2024)
★ 7.2/10Also comedy and fantasyIt's an unforgettable Christmas for the townsfolk of Wellington-on-Sea when the worst snowstorm in history alters everyone's plans — including Santa's.
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LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special (2020)
★ 6.6/10Also science fiction and comedyAs her friends prep for a Life Day holiday celebration, Rey journeys with BB-8 on a quest to gain a deeper knowledge of the Force at a mysterious Jedi Temple. There, she embarks on a cross-timeline adventure through…
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Dashing Through the Snow (2023)
★ 6.1/10Also fantasy and comedyEddie 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…
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Planet 51 (2009)
★ 5.9/10Also comedy and science fictionWhen Earth astronaut Capt. Chuck Baker arrives on Planet 51 -- a world reminiscent of American suburbia circa 1950 -- he tries to avoid capture, recover his spaceship and make it home safely, all with the help of an…
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Noelle (2019)
★ 6.6/10Also comedy and fantasyKris Kringle's daughter, Noelle, sets off on a mission to find and bring back her brother, after he gets cold feet when it's his turn to take over as Santa.
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Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas (2004)
★ 7/10Also comedy and fantasySanta Claus, Mickey Mouse and all his Disney pals star in an original movie about the importance of opening your heart to the true spirit of Christmas. Stubborn old Donald tries in vain to resist the joys of the…
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The Christmas Chronicles (2018)
★ 7.2/10Also comedy and fantasySiblings Kate and Teddy try to prove Santa Claus is real, but when they accidentally cause his sleigh to crash, they have to save Christmas.
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Red One (2024)
★ 6.9/10Also comedy and fantasyAfter Santa Claus (codename: Red One) is kidnapped, the North Pole's Head of Security must team up with the world's most infamous tracker in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.
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The 12 Days of Christmas Eve (2022)
★ 6.1/10Also comedy and fantasyWhen Brian Conway, a successful businessman whose family relationships have suffered, gets in a car accident on Christmas Eve, Santa gives him twelve chances to redo the day and repair the relationships in his life…
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The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two (2020)
★ 6.5/10Also fantasy and comedyKate Pierce is reluctantly spending Christmas with her mom’s new boyfriend and his son Jack. But when the North Pole and Christmas are threatened to be destroyed, Kate and Jack are unexpectedly pulled into a new…
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Dark Star (1974)
★ 6/10Also comedy and science fictionA group of scientists are sent on a mission to destroy unstable planets. Twenty years into their mission, they have to battle their alien mascot as well as a "sensitive" and intelligent bombing device that starts to…
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The Adam Project (2022)
★ 7/10Also science fiction and comedyAfter accidentally crash-landing in 2022, time-traveling fighter pilot Adam Reed teams up with his 12-year-old self on a mission to save the future.
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The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022)
★ 7.1/10Also comedy and science fictionOn a mission to make Christmas unforgettable for Quill, the Guardians head to Earth in search of the perfect present.
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Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest (2007)
★ 7.4/10Also comedy and science fictionWith the Griffins stuck at home during a blackout, Peter tells the story of "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope".