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Movies to watch with your kids at Christmas! A collection the whole family can enjoy

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How about enjoying a movie together with your family on Christmas Day? Santa Claus, reindeer, enchanting snowy scenes, and heartwarming stories…

By watching as a family, both adults and children are sure to share new discoveries and touching moments.

In this article, we’ll introduce Christmas movies recommended for watching with kids.

From timeless classics cherished across generations to underrated gems you might have missed, we’ve got the perfect picks to help your family create wonderful Christmas memories!

Movies to Watch with Kids at Christmas! A Collection the Whole Family Can Enjoy (21–30)

Mariah Carey – All I Want for Christmas

December 21: “Mariah Carey All I Want for Christmas” DVD Release

Mariah Carey - All I Want for Christmas

A family-friendly film packed with the sparkle and laughter of Christmas.

The story begins when Mariah falls in love at first sight with an adorable puppy named Princess she meets at a pet shop and decides that’s exactly what she wants for Christmas.

But to make her wish come true, she first has to tame a mischievous dog named Jack—and that’s when the chaos starts.

The rambunctious Jack runs wild around the house, throwing the family’s holiday preparations into disarray.

Will Jack end up ruining Mariah’s dream—or not? Filled with humor and heart, this Christmas movie is perfect for watching with kids.

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SPY×FAMILY CODE:White

‘SPY×FAMILY’ The Movie: CODE White — Thank-You PV for the Big Hit

SPY×FAMILY CODE:White

Learning that Eden Academy will hold a cooking practicum, Loid heads with his family to the snowy land of Frigis to make the headmaster’s favorite dish, “Melemele,” in hopes of earning a Stella Star.

Along the way, a key Anya happens to pick up from a suitcase drags them into a state-secret-level chocolate incident, putting their lives in danger.

Although Yor fends off the attackers with brilliant combat prowess, upon arrival a tyrannical soldier steals their Melemele—and then Anya is abducted by an unknown party.

A spy, an assassin, a telepath, and a future-seeing dog… a family with secrets joins forces to take on a heartwarming and hilarious winter tale.

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Snowtime！

Snowtime! Official Trailer 1 (2016) – Animated Movie HD

Snowtime！

Set in a small village, it all begins when the children plan a grand snowball fight centered around a “snow fortress” to make memories over their winter break.

A boy named Luke is chosen as the team leader, but he accidentally hits Sophie, a transfer student, with a snowball, leading her to become the leader of the rival team.

As friendship, budding romance, and competitiveness intermingle, the snowball fight gradually escalates into a serious battle.

What was supposed to be a game takes an unexpected, sorrowful turn, and through it the children come to realize there are things more important than winning or losing.

This story of growth and bonds, set against a snowy landscape, gently reflects both the purity and the pain found in a child’s world.

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Poupelle of Chimney Town

‘Poupelle of Chimney Town’ The Movie - Trailer 1 [In theaters December 25]

Poupelle of Chimney Town

A town full of chimneys, covered in smoke.

No one has ever seen the night sky.

Yet the chimney-sweeper boy, Lubicchi, alone keeps believing, “Beyond this smoke, there are stars.” One Halloween night, a red, glowing mass falls from the sky and becomes Poupelle, a garbage man, who meets Lubicchi.

Though disliked by the townspeople, the two gradually open their hearts to each other.

Before long, Poupelle becomes the one who supports Lubicchi’s belief.

This is a moving tale about the courage to take a step forward without fearing to believe—perfect for Christmas.

Its world of fantastical visuals and music gently embraces the hearts of all who watch.

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Wolf Children: Ame and Yuki

Wolf Children: Ame and Yuki – Trailer

Wolf Children: Ame and Yuki

A story about Ame and Yuki, children born between a wolf and a human, and the mother who protects and raises them with immense love.

After their werewolf father is gone, their mother, Hana, raises her children—who possess both wolf and human traits—in a nature-rich rural village on her own.

In a land where she knows no one, Hana begins farming with no prior experience and resolves to raise her children.

Her tremendous effort and a mother’s strength really resonate, don’t they? As the children grow, the time comes for each to choose their own way of life… The ending is bittersweet yet heartwarming.

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Thomas the Tank Engine: Find Santa! Percy’s Christmas Express

[Teaser Short] In theaters 12/12: 'Thomas & Friends the Movie: Find Santa! Percy's Christmas Express'

Thomas the Tank Engine: Find Santa! Percy’s Christmas Express

On Christmas Eve on the Island of Sodor, the air is filled with twinkling lights and the sweet aroma of baking cookies.

Amid it all, Thomas’s best friend Percy discovers a mishap: one letter to Santa hasn’t been delivered.

Realizing that a child’s wish won’t come true unless it’s delivered today, Percy sets off with Thomas and friends on a grand adventure to find Santa.

Racing along snow-covered tracks and searching the skies filled with stars, their journey feels like stepping into a picture book.

Seeing Percy never give up and trust his friends warms the hearts of not only children but adults too.

This film, where kindness and the belief in miracles intertwine, is a perfect choice for a winter night.

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Earwig and the Witch

Earwig and the Witch The Movie - Trailer [In theaters Friday, August 27]

Earwig and the Witch

A story about Aya, who grew up in an orphanage and is taken in by the seemingly mean witch Bella and the gloomy novelist Mandrake.

Fed up with doing nothing but chores, she struggles to get them to teach her magic.

Unaware that she is the daughter of a witch, Aya overcomes various trials, learns to think for herself, takes action, and finally earns the chance to learn magic from Bella.

The three—Aya, Bella, and Mandrake—come to build a family-like bond.

In the end, both Bella and Mandrake look happy, making this a work that conveys the warmth and power of love, as well as the importance of perseverance, staying true to your will, and working hard without giving up.

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