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Christmas Family movies

Christmas-centered family stories about reunions, generosity, redemption, nostalgia, and reconciliation.

That Christmas

1. That Christmas

Animation Comedy Family Fantasy Adventure
6.8
20241h 31min

Overview

It's an unforgettable Christmas for the townsfolk of Wellington-on-Sea when the worst snowstorm in history alters everyone's plans — including Santa's.

Themes

Appearance vs reality, Duplicity via identical spaces, Fragile trust under pressure, Deception through alibis, Past crime haunting present, Unreliable testimony dynamics

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Netflix
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Candy Cane Lane

2. Candy Cane Lane

Comedy Fantasy Family Christmas Family Buddy Comedy
5.6
20231h 57min

Overview

A man, determined to win the neighborhood's annual Christmas decorating contest, makes a pact with an elf to help him win. However, the elf casts a spell bringing the twelve days of Christmas to life, bringing chaos to the small, unsuspecting town.

Themes

Elf deception and manipulation, Holiday contest pressure, Magic chaos disrupts the town, Prize-driven deception, Family resilience under magical strain

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Scrooge: A Christmas Carol

3. Scrooge: A Christmas Carol

Animation Family Fantasy Christmas Family Family Animation
6.2
20221h 37min

Overview

On a cold Christmas Eve, selfish miser Ebenezer Scrooge has one night left to face his past — and change the future — before time runs out.

Themes

Class inequality, Debt burden, Family obligation, Financial insecurity, Charity versus self-interest, Memory and accountability

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Netflix
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Falling for Christmas

4. Falling for Christmas

Romance Comedy Family Romantic Comedy Christmas Family
5.3
20221h 35min

Overview

An engaged, spoiled hotel heiress finds herself in the care of a handsome, blue-collar lodge owner and his precocious daughter after getting amnesia in a skiing accident.

Themes

"movie: falling for christmas. genres: romance, Comedy, Family, Romance, Comedy, Family main themes: holiday, Christmas spirit, Holiday, Christmas spirit full keywords list: holiday, Christmas spirit. concept analysis: the film explores themes of self-discovery and the importance of genuine connections over material wealth. it highlights the transformative power of love and community in overcoming personal struggles."

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Netflix
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A Boy Called Christmas

5. A Boy Called Christmas

Family Adventure Fantasy Christmas Family Adventure Epic
6.7
20211h 44min

Overview

An 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 headstrong reindeer called Blitzen and a loyal pet mouse, Nikolas soon meets his destiny in this magical and endearing story that proves nothing is impossible…

Themes

Family resilience, Belonging through belief, Hope under threat, Myth and reality, Journey as transformation, Generosity as identity

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8-Bit Christmas

6. 8-Bit Christmas

Family Comedy Fantasy Christmas Family Parody
6.7
20211h 38min

Overview

In suburban Chicago during the late 1980s, ten-year-old Jake Doyle embarks on a herculean quest to get the latest and greatest video game system for Christmas.

Themes

Class inequality, Peer pressure and exclusion, Pursuit of material gifts, Family sacrifice and memory, Community bans on video games, Spirit of giving

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Just Another Christmas

7. Just Another Christmas

Comedy Drama Fantasy Family Christmas Family
6.7
20201h 41min

Overview

After taking a very nasty fall on Christmas Eve, grinchy Jorge blacks out and wakes up one year later, with no memory of the year that has passed. He soon realizes that he’s doomed to keep waking up on Christmas Eve after Christmas Eve, having to deal with the aftermath of what his other self has done the other 364 days of the year.

Themes

Marital strain under pressure, Time loop fatigue, Memory erosion under repetition, Family responsibility and care, Fidelity under temptation, Cyclical fate and renewal

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Netflix
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The Princess Switch: Switched Again

8. The Princess Switch: Switched Again

Family Romance Comedy TV Movie Christmas Family
5.4
20201h 37min

Overview

When Duchess Margaret unexpectedly inherits the throne & hits a rough patch with Kevin, it’s up to Stacy to save the day before a new lookalike — party girl Fiona — foils their plans.

Themes

"movie: the princess switch: switched again. genres: family, Romance, Comedy, Tv movie, Family, Romance, Comedy, Tv movie main themes: holiday, Royal family, Sequel, Holiday, Royal family, Sequel full keywords list: holiday, Royal family, Sequel, Look-alike, Christmas. concept analysis: the film explores themes of identity and the complexities of love, Showcasing how true connections can overcome societal expectations and personal doubts. it emphasizes the importance of friendship and support in navigating life's challenges, Particularly in the face of royal responsibilities."

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The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two

9. The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two

Family Fantasy Adventure Comedy Christmas Family
6.0
20201h 52min

Overview

Kate Pierce is reluctantly spending Christmas with her mom’s new boyfriend and his son Jack. But when the North Pole and Christmas are threatened to be destroyed, Kate and Jack are unexpectedly pulled into a new adventure with Santa Claus.

Themes

Blended family tension, Duty vs personal desire, Time travel consequences, Protecting sacred artifacts, Intergenerational reconciliation, Teamwork under pressure

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Netflix
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Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

10. Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

Family Fantasy Music Christmas Family Supernatural Fantasy
6.4
20202h 2min

Overview

An imaginary world comes to life in a holiday tale of an eccentric toymaker, his adventurous granddaughter, and a magical invention that has the power to change their lives forever.

Themes

Generational tension, Family estrangement, Invention driven ambition, Christmas resilience, Toymaker heritage, Inventor responsibility

Available on

Netflix
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