Movies Like Spot's Magical Christmas

If you liked Spot's Magical Christmas (1995), a animation and family movie directed by Leo Nielsen, 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 Search for Santa Paws (2010)
★ 6.3/10Also family
When Santa and his new best friend, Paws, discover that the boys and girls of the world have lost the spirit of the season, they take a trip to New York City. But after Santa loses his memory, it's up to Paws, a…
2
Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012)
★ 6.1/10Also family
When Mrs. Claus travels to Pineville, the merriest place on the planet, a quartet of magical puppies stow away on her sled, granting joyful wishes to the town's boys and girls. However, something goes terribly wrong…
3
Blizzard (2003)
★ 6/10Also family
A young girl's aunt tells her the tale of a young ice skater and an enchanted reindeer.
4
Noelle (2019)
★ 6.6/10Also family
Kris 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.
5
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…
6
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie (1998)
★ 6.1/10Also animation and family
Young Rudolph suffers a childhood accident that sees his nose turn from the publicly accepted norm of black to a glowing red colour. His parents worry about him getting teased, and indeed he does in the end. When he is…
7
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.
8
Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas (2004)
★ 7/10Also animation and family
Santa 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…
9
Annabelle's Wish (1997)
★ 6.6/10Also family and animation
Annabelle - a calf who has a special wish for Christmas - wants to be a reindeer and help Santa Claus drive his sleigh as he delivers his presents! Annabelle's friends tell her not to get her hopes up, but to…
10
A Boy Called Christmas (2021)
★ 7.3/10Also family
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
Dashing Through the Snow (2023)
★ 6.1/10Also 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…
12
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys (2001)
★ 5.9/10Also animation and family
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…
13
Klaus (2019)
★ 8.2/10Also animation and family
A selfish postman and a reclusive toymaker form an unlikely friendship, delivering joy to a cold, dark town that desperately needs it.
14
Prancer: A Christmas Tale (2022)
★ 6.5/10Also family
Ten-year-old Gloria and her recently widowed grandfather Bud befriend a mysterious reindeer when the family gather for Christmas. Bud comes to believe that Prancer may actually be magical, but Gloria fears his theory…
15
Stick Man (2015)
★ 6.8/10Also animation and family
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?
16
Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year (2002)
★ 7/10Also animation and family
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…
17
Arthur Christmas (2011)
★ 6.8/10Also animation and family
For hundreds of years, the Claus family has delegated the title "Santa" to a chosen few of its members, which can be passed down upon retirement. Each Christmas, Santa and his vast army of highly trained elves produce…
18
PAW Patrol: Jet to the Rescue (2020)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and family
A royal relative steals a gem with the power to make things fly, the Paw Patrol takes to the skies to stop him and save Barkingburg.
19
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)
★ 7.5/10Also animation and family
Bitter and hateful, the Grinch is irritated at the thought of a nearby village having a happy time celebrating Christmas. Disguised as Santa Claus, with his dog made to look like a reindeer, he decides to raid the…
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…