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1. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

PG | 76 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy

Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion.

Director: Henry Selick | Stars: Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey

Votes: 375,117 | Gross: $75.08M

2. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

PG | 104 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

On the outskirts of Whoville lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch who plans to ruin Christmas for all of the citizens of the town.

Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Kelley, Jeffrey Tambor

Votes: 291,480 | Gross: $260.04M

3. The Grinch (2018)

PG | 85 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

A grumpy Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the village of Whoville.

Directors: Yarrow Cheney, Scott Mosier | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Cameron Seely, Rashida Jones, Pharrell Williams

Votes: 91,129 | Gross: $270.62M

4. The Santa Clause (1994)

PG | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

When a man inadvertently makes Santa fall off his roof on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place.

Director: John Pasquin | Stars: Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson, Eric Lloyd

Votes: 133,411 | Gross: $144.83M

5. The Santa Clauses (2022–2023)

TV-PG | 33 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Scott Calvin is about to turn 65. Realizing that he can't be Santa forever, he sets out to find a suitable replacement Santa while preparing his family for a new life adventure south of the North Pole.

Stars: Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Austin Kane, Elizabeth Allen-Dick

Votes: 11,107

6. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964 TV Movie)

TV-G | 47 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

A young reindeer Rudolph lives at the North Pole. His father is one of Santa's reindeer and it is expected that Rudolph will eventually be one too. However, he has a feature which is a setback and causes him to be ostracized: his red nose.

Director: Larry Roemer | Stars: Billie Mae Richards, Burl Ives, Larry D. Mann, Paul Soles

Votes: 37,469

7. The Santa Clause 2 (2002)

G | 104 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Scott Calvin has been a humble Santa Claus for eight years, but it might come to an end if he doesn't find a Mrs. Claus.

Director: Michael Lembeck | Stars: Tim Allen, Spencer Breslin, Elizabeth Mitchell, Eric Lloyd

Votes: 63,899 | Gross: $139.24M

8. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 26 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

A grumpy hermit hatches a plan to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville.

Directors: Chuck Jones, Ben Washam | Stars: Boris Karloff, June Foray, Dal McKennon

Votes: 59,020

9. Fred Claus (2007)

PG | 116 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Fred Claus, Santa's bitter older brother, is forced to move to the North Pole to help Santa and the elves prepare for Christmas in exchange for cash.

Director: David Dobkin | Stars: Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti, Elizabeth Banks, John Michael Higgins

Votes: 47,801 | Gross: $72.01M

10. Santa Claus: The Movie (1985)

PG | 107 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

The legend of Santa Claus is put in jeopardy when an unscrupulous toy manufacturer attempts to take over Christmas.

Director: Jeannot Szwarc | Stars: Dudley Moore, John Lithgow, David Huddleston, Burgess Meredith

Votes: 15,601 | Gross: $23.72M

11. The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974 TV Movie)

TV-G | 51 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

When a weary and discouraged Santa Claus considers skipping his Christmas Eve run one year, Mrs. Claus and his elves set out to change his mind.

Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Shirley Booth, Mickey Rooney, Dick Shawn, George S. Irving

Votes: 11,640

12. Barbie: A Perfect Christmas (2011 Video)

Not Rated | 74 min | Animation, Family, Musical

With big plans and Christmas just around the corner, Barbie and her sisters pack their suitcases to visit Aunt Millie; but, instead, they wind up in a snow-capped and super-festive little town. Is this going to be the best Christmas ever?

Director: Mark Baldo | Stars: Diana Kaarina, Jennifer Waris, Rachel Drance, Nevada Brandt

Votes: 1,342

13. Get Santa (2014)

PG | 102 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

After Santa Claus is arrested and jailed, a recently paroled prisoner and his young son attempt to save Christmas before it's too late.

Director: Christopher Smith | Stars: Jim Broadbent, Rafe Spall, Kit Connor, Ewen Bremner

Votes: 4,753

14. 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (1974 TV Movie)

TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

When a town learns that Santa Claus has struck it off his delivery schedule due to an insulting letter, a way must be found to change his mind.

Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Joel Grey, Tammy Grimes, John McGiver, George Gobel

Votes: 3,785

15. The Night They Saved Christmas (1984 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 92 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy

Santa's home is threatened when an oil company blasts in the North Pole.

Director: Jackie Cooper | Stars: Jaclyn Smith, Art Carney, Paul Le Mat, Mason Adams

Votes: 1,709

16. The Search for Santa Paws (2010 Video)

G | 96 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

Magic dogs and an elf team up with two children to rescue Santa who has lost his memory.

Director: Robert Vince | Stars: Kaitlyn Maher, Madison Pettis, Richard Riehle, Danny Woodburn

Votes: 3,261

17. Olive, the Other Reindeer (1999 TV Movie)

TV-G | 45 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

When Santa cancels his annual flight because of a hurt reindeer, a young Christmas loving dog named Olive is convinced she has what it takes to get Santa's flight off the ground and save Christmas.

Director: Steve Moore | Stars: Drew Barrymore, Dan Castellaneta, Joe Pantoliano, Edward Asner

Votes: 2,752

18. A Miser Brothers' Christmas (2008 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 45 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

Santa Claus and the mischievous brothers Heat Miser and Snow Miser are the targets of yuletide treachery in the animated delight A Miser Brothers' Christmas.

Director: Dave Barton Thomas | Stars: Mickey Rooney, George S. Irving, Juan Chioran, Catherine Disher

Votes: 1,328

19. How the Toys Saved Christmas (1996)

Not Rated | 78 min | Animation, Adventure, Family

A group of toys take matters into their own hands when their Christmas delivery is in jeopardy.

Director: Enzo D'Alò | Stars: Dario Fo, Mary Tyler Moore, Lella Costa, Tony Randall

Votes: 615

20. 'Twas the Night (2001 TV Movie)

TV-G | 84 min | Comedy, Family

A mischievous 14-year-old boy and his irresponsible uncle almost ruin Christmas when they decide to take Santa's new high-tech sleigh for a joyride.

Director: Nick Castle | Stars: Josh Zuckerman, Brenda Grate, Bryan Cranston, Jefferson Mappin

Votes: 1,248

21. The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus (1985 TV Movie)

TV-G | 50 min | Animation, Adventure, Family

At a council convened by The Great Ak, the forest being tells the story of Santa Claus to explain why he deserves to be made immortal.

Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Earl Hammond, Earle Hyman, Larry Kenney, Lynne Lipton

Votes: 1,418

22. The Christmas That Almost Wasn't (1966)

G | 89 min | Family, Fantasy

Santa has to get a job as Santa to earn money to pay his overdue rent bill

Director: Rossano Brazzi | Stars: Paul Tripp, Lydia Brazzi, Alberto Rabagliati, Sonny Fox

Votes: 942

23. Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A. (1977 TV Movie)

97 min | Drama

Based on the true story of coal miners who became trapped underground in a cave-in on Christmas Eve, 1951.

Director: Jud Taylor | Stars: Mitchell Ryan, Kurt Russell, Andrew Prine, John Carradine

Votes: 176

24. Cancel Christmas (2010 TV Movie)

TV-G | 87 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Santa Claus discovers that children have become too greedy and must prove otherwise before his favorite holiday is canceled. His mission is to teach two incorrigible children the importance of charity.

Director: John Bradshaw | Stars: Judd Nelson, Justin Landry, Natalie Brown, John Fleming

Votes: 632

25. Once Upon a Christmas (2000 TV Movie)

G | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Discouraged by a lack of Christmas spirit, Santa wants to quit, but his daughter Kristin begs for one more chance to prove to him that there is hope for the world.

Director: Tibor Takács | Stars: John Dye, Kathy Ireland, Mary Donnelly Haskell, Liz Torres

Votes: 944

26. Elmo Saves Christmas (1996 Video)

TV-Y | 60 min | Family

Elmo wishes that it would be Christmas every day, but with the help of Santa's reindeer-in-training, Lightning, he learns that might not be such a good idea when he sees the future.

Director: Emily Squires | Stars: Charles Durning, Harvey Fierstein, Maya Angelou, Kevin Clash

Votes: 437

27. Twice Upon a Christmas (2001 TV Movie)

TV-G | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

When the North Pole faces destruction at the hands of Santa Claus' malicious daughter, her long-lost sister must travel home and save Christmas.

Director: Tibor Takács | Stars: John Dye, Kathy Ireland, Mary Donnelly Haskell, Wayne Thomas Yorke

Votes: 691

28. A Very Cold War Christmas (2022 TV Movie)

13 min | Animation

When Santa Claus refuses to give Ukraine to Vladimir Putin as a Christmas present, the Russian president sends his armed forces against the North Pole to denazify it.

Directors: Matt Lappin, Tim Luecke, Jim Hoskinson | Stars: Peter Stormare, Tim Luecke, Stephen Colbert, Jeff Bergman

Votes: 13

29. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1992 Video)

Not Rated | 30 min | Animation, Short, Family

A hermit, known as the Grinch hates Christmas and is tired of the Whos of Who-ville celebrating it. This year, he plans to steal it from them. Features the illustrations from the book accompanied by narration.

Director: Ray Messecar | Star: Walter Matthau

Votes: 769

30. The Night Before the Night Before Christmas (2010 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 88 min | Family, Fantasy

When Santa sets off on his Christmas duties a day early, crashes into the Fox family's house, ends up with amnesia, and loses his magic sack of presents, he needs help. But the Foxes are a ... See full summary »

Director: James Orr | Stars: Jennifer Beals, Rick Roberts, R.D. Reid, Jordan Prentice

Votes: 732

31. Raggedy Ann and Andy in the Great Santa Claus Caper (1978 TV Movie)

30 min | Animation, Family

When inventor/efficiency expert Alexander Graham Wolf plots to take over Santa's workshop, Comet asks for help from Raggedy Ann, Andy and their dog, Raggedy Arthur.

Director: Chuck Jones | Stars: June Foray, Daws Butler, Les Tremayne

Votes: 121

32. The Grinch (2000 Video Game)

E | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

You're the Grinch and must spread the holiday gloom by smashing presents, ruining houses and stealing gifts.

Stars: Josh Gerhardt, Dean Andre, Peter Cugno, Matt Holm

Votes: 239

33. Christmas Crash (2009 Video)

90 min | Drama

An unhappily married couple reconnect after surviving a plane crash.

Director: Terry Ingram | Stars: Michael Madsen, Alexandra Paul, Elyse Levesque, Melanie Papalia

Votes: 209

34. The Online Adventures of Ozzie the Elf (1997 TV Movie)

22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Ozzie's a temp in Santa's workshop, but he wants to become a permanent helper, so he begins to make points by showing Santa how computers and automation can help production. But when the ... See full summary »

Directors: David Bleiman Ichioka, Ken Pontac | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Cam Clarke, Jim Cummings, Kath Soucie

Votes: 23

35. Santa's Last Christmas (1999 TV Movie)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Drama, Fantasy

Santa and his helpers oversleep and risk causing a toy shortage at Christmas.

Director: Henri Heidsieck | Stars: John Franklyn-Robbins, Richard Tate, Ellie Beaven, Anthony Jackson

Votes: 47

36. Die Rotkehlen: Santa Claus, bleibt dieses Jahr zu Haus (2020 Video)

Short, Comedy, Family

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Stars: Carsten Dörrbecker, Julia Dörrbecker, Sebastian Lecke, Eric-Jamie Anthony Scharf

37. Tompta Gudh (2002)

30 min | Short, Adventure, Comedy

Kenneth wants to shoot and kill tomtar.

Director: Ted Kjellsson | Stars: Olof Wallberg, Ingela Schale, Alexander Karim, Efram Bergkvist

Votes: 88

38. The Nanny (1993–1999)
Episode: Oy to the World (1995)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

An animated Christmas special. Brighton is acting very selfishly, and Fran wishes he could learn that Christmas is not about what you get but what you give. On their way to help at a ... See full summary »

Director: Lauren MacMullan | Stars: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane

Votes: 332

39. Codename: Kids Next Door (2002–2008)
Episode: Operation N.A.U.G.H.T.Y. (2005)

TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

In "Operation: N.A.U.G.H.T.Y. (Ninnies Almost Undo Greatest Holiday This Year)", the Kids Next Door try to save Christmas when the Delightful Children From Down the Lane frame them for the ... See full summary »

Stars: Dee Bradley Baker, Ben Diskin, Tom Kenny, Candi Milo

Votes: 113

40. Just Cause (2001–2003)
Episode: The Wives of Christmas Past (2002)

Crime, Drama

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Director: Rob W. King | Stars: Elizabeth Lackey, Shaun Benson, Richard Thomas, Mark Hildreth

41. Oh Yeah! Cartoons (1998–2002)
Episode: The Fairly OddParents: The Fairy Flu!/Lollygagin/Tales from the Goose Lady: The Tortoise and the Hairpiece (1999)

TV-Y | 24 min | Animation, Short, Action

Out on a relaxing drive in his sleigh, Santa and Emma decide to have a picnic. Accidentally, Santa drops a sandwich bag and it lands on what they believe is an uninhabited island.

Directors: Mike Bell, Butch Hartman, Guy Vasilovich, Dave Wasson | Stars: Carlos Alazraqui, Mike Bell, Jeff Bennett, Mary Kay Bergman

Votes: 12

42. Chris & John to the Rescue! (2006– )
Episode: Chris & John Rescue Christmas! (2006)

Comedy, Reality-TV

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Stars: Chris Carter, John Simpson, Brian Doyle, Larissa Laycock

43. The Jon Dore Television Show (2007–2009)
Episode: Jon's Christmas (2009)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

When he doesn't get what he wants for Christmas, Jon is pissed. Taking matters into his own hands, Jon confronts that rotund demon, Santa Claus, and a bloody brawl ensues. In this instant ... See full summary »

Director: Matthew Hawkins | Stars: Jon Dore, Harold Jerome, Levi MacDougall, Ashley Wolstat

Votes: 68

44. Phineas and Ferb (2007–2024)
Episode: Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation! (2009)

TV-G | 33 min | Animation, Short, Action

During Christmas vacation, Phineas and Ferb's quest to show gratitude to Santa during Christmas may be doomed for failure, when Dr. Doofenshmirtz uses an invention that puts the entire town of Danville on Santa's naughty list.

Director: Zac Moncrief | Stars: Vincent Martella, Ashley Tisdale, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Caroline Rhea

Votes: 417

45. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: The Fight Before Christmas (2010)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

Marge gets depressed when the rest of the family does not get into the holiday spirit, and she writes a letter, hoping to get some help; Mr. Burns and Moe's new friend delay the Simpsons as they attempt to travel to Hawaii for the holiday.

Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Bob Anderson, Matthew Schofield | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 1,397

46. American Dad! (2005– )
Episode: For Whom the Sleigh Bell Tolls (2010)

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

Stan and Steve accidentally shoot and kill Santa Claus, but he is brought back to life by his elves and is hell-bent on getting revenge against the entire Smith family.

Directors: Bob Bowen, Ron Hughart, Brent Woods | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane

Votes: 1,117

47. The Cleveland Show (2009–2013)
Episode: Murray Christmas (2010)

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Rallo befriends a Jewish man at the retirement home during the holidays, and Cleveland finally stands up to his father physically, but gives him a heart attack.

Directors: Ken Wong, Albert Calleros, Anthony Lioi | Stars: Mike Henry, Sanaa Lathan, Kevin Michael Richardson, Reagan Gomez-Preston

Votes: 292

48. Family Guy (1999– )
Episode: Road to the North Pole (2010)

TV-14 | 44 min | Animation, Comedy

Disappointed with the Mall Santa, Stewie and Brian decide to go up to the North Pole to teach Santa a lesson, only to face a shocking revelation.

Directors: Greg Colton, James Purdum, Peter Shin, Steve Beers | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis

Votes: 2,558