Movies Like Merry Christmas: Max's Miraculous Gift

If you liked Merry Christmas: Max's Miraculous Gift (1993), a animation and family movie directed by Roswitha Haas, 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
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…
2
Barbie in 'A Christmas Carol' (2008)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and family
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…
3
Merry Madagascar (2009)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and family
While 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…
4
The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol (2011)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and family
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.
5
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…
6
Barbie: A Perfect Christmas (2011)
★ 6.8/10Also animation and family
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.
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
Toy Story That Time Forgot (2014)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and family
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…
9
Shrek the Halls (2007)
★ 6.4/10Also animation and family
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…
10
The Velveteen Rabbit (2023)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and family
When seven-year-old William receives a new favorite toy for Christmas, he discovers a lifelong friend and unlocks a world of magic.
11
Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas (2021)
★ 7/10Also animation and family
Shaun's seasonal excitement turns to dismay when a farmhouse raid to get bigger stockings for the flock inadvertently leads to Timmy going missing. Can Shaun get Timmy back before he becomes someone else’s present?
12
The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper (2005)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and family
During 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…
13
Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983)
★ 7.7/10Also family and 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…
14
Mickey Saves Christmas (2022)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and family
Mickey, Minnie and their pals attempt to celebrate the perfect Christmas at their snowy cabin. However, when Pluto causes Santa to lose all the presents on his sleigh, the friends travel to the North Pole on a quest to…
15
The Star (2017)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and family
A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the greatest story ever told: the first Christmas.
16
The Snowman (1982)
★ 7.6/10Also animation and family
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.
17
A Garfield Christmas (1987)
★ 7.4/10Also animation and family
Garfield, Jon and Odie go to Jon's family farm for Christmas, where Garfield finds a present for Grandma.
18
The Little Prince (2015)
★ 7.6/10Also animation and family
Based on the best-seller book 'The Little Prince', the movie tells the story of a little girl that lives with resignation in a world where efficiency and work are the only dogmas. Everything will change when…
19
Alien Xmas (2020)
★ 6.4/10Also animation and family
A young elf mistakes a tiny alien for a Christmas gift, not knowing her new plaything has plans to destroy Earth's gravity — and steal all the presents.
20
The Polar Express (2004)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and family
When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.