Movies Like Santa Claus and the Magic Drum
If you liked Santa Claus and the Magic Drum (1996), a animation and family movie directed by Mauri Kunnas, 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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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.
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Dashing Through the Snow (2023)
★ 6.1/10Also fantasy and familyEddie 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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Santa Claus: The Movie (1985)
★ 6.3/10Also family and fantasyIn ancient times, a man named Claus, who delivers toys in his small village, fulfils his destiny to become Santa Claus after meeting an expert toy-making elf, Patch, in the North Pole. In the present day, Santa Claus…
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Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012)
★ 6.1/10Also family and fantasyWhen 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…
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
★ 7.4/10Also animation and familySam 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…
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The Search for Santa Paws (2010)
★ 6.3/10Also family and adventureWhen 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…
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That Christmas (2024)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and familyIt'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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PAW Patrol: Ready, Race, Rescue! (2019)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and familyIt’s the Adventure Bay 500! The pups have built an awesome race track and are ready to be the pit crew for their race hero, The Whoosh! But when the legendary racer is unable to drive in the championship race, he calls…
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Prep & Landing (2009)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and fantasyWayne 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…
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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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Nocturna (2007)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and familyAn orphan boy named Tim is afraid of the dark. However, when the stars start going out in the sky, he finds himself exploring the world of the night, alongside his new friend, the Cat Shepherd.
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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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Stick Man (2015)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and familyStick 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?
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The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and familyFeeling 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…
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Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights (2024)
★ 7.4/10Also animation and familyNiko the reindeer joins his father in Santa's Flying Forces, but when Santa's sleigh is stolen by an acquaintance, Niko must find it in time for Christmas.
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Klaus (2019)
★ 8.2/10Also animation and familyA selfish postman and a reclusive toymaker form an unlikely friendship, delivering joy to a cold, dark town that desperately needs it.
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Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas (1997)
★ 6.2/10Also animation and fantasyAstonished to find the Beast has a deep-seated hatred for the Christmas season, Belle endeavors to change his mind on the matter.
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A Boy Called Christmas (2021)
★ 7.3/10Also family and adventureAn 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…
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The Snowman (1982)
★ 7.6/10Also adventure and animationA 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.
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)
★ 7.5/10Also animation and familyBitter 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…