12 Kids' Christmas Movies That Will Make You Believe in Magic Again

A Boy Called Christmas (2021)

Nikolas travels to the snowy north to find his father who has disappeared beyond the Arctic Circle, trying to reach the legendary elven village of Elfhelm. Encounters with magical creatures and real miracles await the boy on his exciting journey.

When Santa Fell to Earth (2011)

Ben has recently moved to a new town where he feels lonely and uncomfortable. In addition, his parents are busy with their own problems and don't pay much attention to the boy. Just before Christmas, Ben sees the very real Santa Claus fall from the sky, and that's where his amazing journey begins.

The Search for Santa Paws (2010)

One day, Santa Claus receives a white toy puppy that is brought to life by the Magic Icicle. Paws becomes Santa's best friend, and together, they get ready for Christmas celebrations. But then, Santa's magical crystal gets stolen, and Paws goes missing. An orphaned girl named Quinn finds the puppy in New York and sets out to return Paws to his owner.

Nativity! (2009)

Failed actor Paul Maddens works as a primary school teacher and hates Christmas more than anything else in the world because, once upon a time, his girlfriend dumped him on a Christmas eve. This year, Paul is asked to produce the school's nativity play. Things get out of hand when a ridiculous rumor spreads that a Hollywood producer is going to turn Maddens' play into a movie.

Snow Buddies (2008)

By chance, five puppies travel from their hometown to Alaska with an ice cream shipment. There they meet a husky named Shasta and Adam, the pup's owner, who dreams of winning a dog sled competition. With Shasta's five new friends, he finally gets the chance to participate in the races.

Christmas in Wonderland (2007)

How great would it be to find a bag with a million dollars under the Christmas tree? The Saunders family gets lucky: after they have moved from Los Angeles to a new place, where they have no friends and no money, the kids find a money-filled bag at a local mall. But there are also two crooks out to get the bag — so they chase the children through the Christmas Eve shopping mall.

The Polar Express (2004)

The main character is an eight-year-old boy who doesn't believe in Santa Claus. But he's forced to drop the skeptical attitude when a magical express train stops right in front of his house on Christmas Eve. Aboard the amazing train, the boy will make new friends and rediscover his Christmas spirit.

Daddy Wanted for Christmas (2003)

Nine-year-old Linda lives in an orphanage and dreams of finding a family. On Christmas Eve, the girl decides that she can't wait for the miracle to happen, so Linda sets out on a journey to find her parents. Anything is possible on Christmas, and Linda's dream is destined to come true.

Elf (2003)

A curious boy named Buddy hides in Santa's bag and goes to the North Pole, where he is raised by elves. When he becomes an adult, Buddy goes to New York to find his biological father — as well as his place in this world.

A Little Christmas Story (1999)

The Swedish film titled En Liten Julsaga tells the story of a little girl who loses her favorite teddy bear on the subway. The girl is inconsolable, but as any miracle can happen on Christmas Eve, the bear will make an unusual journey to return to its young owner.

All I Want for Christmas (1991)

Ethan and Hallie want nothing more for Christmas than to bring their parents back together. The kids come up with a plan to reunite the family, but difficulties arise on the way — one of which is their mom's new fiancé. Then, the children decide to enlist the help of Santa Claus himself.

A Christmas Story (1983)

Do you remember what presents you dreamed of when you were a kid? Toys, candy, a family trip? Well, nine-year-old Ralphie dreams of a Red Ryder air rifle. The boy's parents are terrified and will never agree to buy it, so Ralphie decides to ask Santa Claus.