Movies Like Christmas Stars

If you liked Christmas Stars (1998), a animation movie directed by Abi Feijó and Regina Pessoa, 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
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.
3
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…
4
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.
5
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.
6
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.
7
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…
8
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.
9
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…
10
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…
11
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…
12
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…
13
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.
14
Bah, Humduck!: A Looney Tunes Christmas (2006)
★ 7.1/10Also animation
In this adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Daffy Duck is the greedy proprietor of the Lucky Duck Mega-Mart and all he can think about is the money to be made during the holiday season.
15
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…
16
Barbie in 'A Christmas Carol' (2008)
★ 7.2/10Also animation
On 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…
17
Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa (2010)
★ 6.6/10Also animation
Wayne and Lanny, now partners, are called by Magee to meet with a secret contact – Mrs. Claus, who sends them on a new mission to retrieve a box from Santa’s secret workshop. Later they sneak into Santa’s office while…
18
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…
19
Barbie: A Perfect Christmas (2011)
★ 6.8/10Also animation
The 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.
20
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…