Movies Like A Very Merry Cricket
If you liked A Very Merry Cricket (1973), a animation and family movie directed by Chuck Jones, 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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A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
★ 7.7/10Also animation and familyWhen 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…
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Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983)
★ 7.7/10Also family and animationEbenezer 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…
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Shrek the Halls (2007)
★ 6.4/10Also animation and familyThe 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…
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Tom and Jerry: Snowman's Land (2022)
★ 6.8/10Also animation and familyIt’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…
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Olaf's Frozen Adventure (2017)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and familyOlaf is on a mission to harness the best holiday traditions for Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff.
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Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year (2002)
★ 7/10Also animation and familyIt'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…
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Barbie in 'A Christmas Carol' (2008)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and familyOn 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…
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys (2001)
★ 5.9/10Also animation and familyWhen 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…
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The Nutcracker Prince (1990)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and familyAfter 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…
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Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse (2001)
★ 7/10Also animation and familyWhen 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…
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Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas (2004)
★ 7/10Also animation and familySanta 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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Merry Madagascar (2009)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and familyWhile trapped on the island of Madagascar, the Central Park Zoo escapees receive a visit from Santa--crash landing on their territory and getting amnesia to boot! The animals must help Santa assume his rightful place…
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The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol (2011)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and familyWhen Grouchy Smurf behaves badly to everyone and refuses to celebrate Christmas, the Smurfs of Christmas Past, Present and Future teach him to appreciate Christmas.
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Barbie: A Perfect Christmas (2011)
★ 6.8/10Also animation and familyThe vacation plans of Barbie and her sisters take a turn due to a snowstorm. Stranded in Tannenbaum town, they find themselves amidst a holiday venture where they learn a heartwarming lesson.
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Merry Little Batman (2023)
★ 6.6/10Also animation and familyThis Christmas, Damian Wayne wants to be a superhero like his dad – the one and only Batman. When Damian is left home alone while Batman takes on Gotham’s worst supervillains on Christmas Eve, he stumbles upon a…
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An Almost Christmas Story (2024)
★ 7/10Also animation and familyA young owl meets a lost little girl in New York City. Together, they try to get home for Christmas.
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Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale (2007)
★ 6.8/10Also animation and familyChristmas is never so spirited as when Tom and Jerry lock horns for the holidays in their new original movie--Tom & Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale In an empty opera house, Jerry wishes for a chance to perform -- and…
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A Garfield Christmas (1987)
★ 7.4/10Also animation and familyGarfield, Jon and Odie go to Jon's family farm for Christmas, where Garfield finds a present for Grandma.
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The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper (2005)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and familyDuring the holiday season, when the animals of the Central Park Zoo are preparing for Christmas, Private, the youngest of the penguins notices that the Polar Bear is all alone. Assured that nobody should have to spend…
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The Boss Baby: Christmas Bonus (2022)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and familyChristmas 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.