Movies Like Christmas Stories

If you liked Christmas Stories (1994), a animation movie directed by Iryna Kadziukova, 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
Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas (2011)
★ 6.5/10Also animation
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…
2
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…
3
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.
4
Stick Man (2015)
★ 6.8/10Also animation
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?
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
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.
8
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…
9
Once Upon a Snowman (2020)
★ 6.9/10Also animation
The previously untold origins of Olaf, the innocent and insightful, summer-loving snowman are revealed as we follow Olaf’s first steps as he comes to life and searches for his identity in the snowy mountains outside…
10
Santa's Little Helpers (2019)
★ 6.3/10Also animation
After being accidentally stranded at the North Pole, the Minions decide to embrace their new surroundings by taking on the role of Santa's helpers. Chaos and hilarity ensue as they attempt to prove their worth as…
11
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…
12
Trolls Holiday in Harmony (2021)
★ 7.1/10Also animation
Queen Poppy plans the first annual Trolls Kingdom Secret Holiday Gift Swap, but things don't go quite as expected.
13
The Snowman (1982)
★ 7.6/10Also animation
A young boy makes a snowman one Christmas Eve, which comes to life at midnight and takes him on a magical adventure to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus.
14
The Little Matchgirl (2006)
★ 7.4/10Also animation
An animated short based on Hans Christian Andersen's tale about a poor young girl with a burning desire to find comfort and happiness in her life. Desperate to keep warm, the girl lights the matches she sells, and…
15
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…
16
Toy Story That Time Forgot (2014)
★ 7.1/10Also animation
During a post-Christmas play date, the gang find themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It's all up to Trixie, the triceratops, if the gang…
17
A Christmas Carol (2009)
★ 6.9/10Also animation
Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he…
18
A Garfield Christmas (1987)
★ 7.4/10Also animation
Garfield, Jon and Odie go to Jon's family farm for Christmas, where Garfield finds a present for Grandma.
19
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.
20
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…