20 movies like Santa Claus, ordered by similarity : Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe(2009), The Boy Who Saved Christmas(1998), March of the Wooden Soldiers(1934), My Dad Is Scrooge(2014), The Santa Suit(2010), The Santa Clause(1994), Toy Story 4(2019), Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer(2018), Santa Buddies(2009), Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups(2012), Elf(2003), Golden Winter(2012) ...
Fantasy, Kids & Family, Other
UK|USA
1985
107 Minutes
Dudley Moore David Huddleston John Lithgow Burgess Meredith Judy Cornwell Jeffrey Kramer Christian Fitzpatrick Carrie Kei Heim
friend elf businessman wife toy maker lighthearted heartwarming uplifting north pole new york city christmas loyalty magic toys business santa claus adventure pursuit rise 1980s
The legend of Santa Claus is put in jeopardy when an unscrupulous toy manufacturer attempts to take over Christmas.
Other, Comedy, Fantasy
Philippines|USA
2009
90 Minutes
Jenny McCarthy Paul Sorvino Dean McDermott Kelly Stables Mig Macario Kris Holdenreid Gabe Khouth Lynne Griffin
business woman santa claus elf woman daughter father charming engaging playful lighthearted heartwarming cheery north pole santa's workshop new york city relationships christmas family relationships love business
Following his mother's death, Hector arrives in Manila to live with his grandmother. Unable to speak Tagalog, Hector falls in with a street gang before a photographer takes him under his ... See full summary »
Kids & Family, Other, Fantasy
UK
1998
94 Minutes
Andre Bourque Colin McLane Amy Stromer Walter Barret Robinson Dana Woods Jerry Turner J. O'Flaherty Miki Moon
young boy santa claus evil twin friend elf kidnapper lighthearted heartwarming amusing engaging witty charming america saving the day christmas santa claus twins fantasy kidnapping adventure
Five thirty-something couples decide to indulge in some friendly partner swapping with disastrous results for their marriages and friendship.
Fantasy, Kids & Family, Other
USA
1934
73 Minutes
Stan Laurel Charley Rogers Oliver Hardy Charlotte Henry Felix Knight Henry Brandon Jean Darling Johnny Downs Marie Wilson
toy maker girl boy villain hero toy soldier creative amusing madcap toyland cave toy shop shoe toys framed self-sacrifice romance helping others battle love
Opposing the evil Barnaby, Ollie Dee and Stanley Dum try and fail to pay-off Mother Peep's mortgage and mislead his attempts to marry Little Bo. Enraged, Barnaby's Bogeymen are set on Toyland.
Kids & Family, Other, Comedy, Fantasy
Canada
2014
90 Minutes
Brian Cook Laurie Campbell Bonnie Wright Jon Heder Charles Shaughnessy Keith Cooper Ethan Ryan Goldberg Eva Grieg
young boy animal talking animal father santa claus uplifting amusing endearing heartwarming lighthearted farm canada ontario, canada countryside christmas beliefs friendship animals growing up adventure
"A Christmas Carol" turns into "A Christmas Corral" as the animals of Woodsley's Farm help Oliver and his little sister June stage the classic tale to shock their Dad into embracing the spirit of the holidays.
Comedy, Other, Fantasy
France
2010
89 Minutes
Kevin Sorbo Jodie Dowdall Derry Robinson Rosemary Dunsmore Jason Blicker Darrell Faria Jennifer Gibson Brianna D'Aguanno Paul Haywood Ted Atherton Randy Thomas
ceo toy maker santa claus aspiring actor store clerk businessman lighthearted amusing charming spirited cheery heartwarming canada christmas holidays corporate greed change of heart santa claus life lessons discovery
A union pensioner and his wife are robbed, but find that merely getting the assailants brought to justice is not enough for their consciences.
Comedy, Kids & Family, Other
USA|Canada
1994
97 Minutes
Tim Allen Judge Reinhold Wendy Crewson Eric Lloyd David Krumholtz Peter Boyle Larry Brandenburg Mary Gross Paige Tamada
doctor father son ex-wife elf psychiatrist madcap heartwarming positive north pole illinois household restaurant roof santa claus father/son relationship childhood divorce magic custody
When a man inadvertently makes Santa fall off of his roof on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place.
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family, Fantasy
USA
2019
100 Minutes
woody buzz lightyear little bo peep toy child friend playful amusing charming heartwarming cheeky rv classroom bedroom store playground lost going home saving the day friendship
When a new toy called "Forky" joins Woody and the gang, a road trip alongside old and new friends reveals how big the world can be for a toy.
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family, Other, Fantasy
Canada
2018
89 Minutes
animal santa claus best friend horse mysterious woman amusing charming heartwarming north pole santa's workshop christmas retirement new job disaster saving the day adventure discovery pursuit love 2010s
When Blitzen announces his retirement on December 21st, a miniature horse has 3 days to fulfill his lifelong dream of earning a spot on Santa's team at the North Pole try-outs.
Comedy, Kids & Family, Adventure, Other
2009
88 Minutes
George Wendt Christopher Lloyd Danny Woodburn Craig Anton Andrew Astor
puppy santa claus dog friend airy amusing heartwarming lighthearted emotional north pole christmas magic fantasy friendship animals adventure discovery rescue growing up 2000s
Budderball, B-Dawg, Rosebud, Buddha, and Mudbud help Puppy Paws, the feisty son of Santa Paws, to remember the true meaning of Christmas.
Adventure, Comedy, Kids & Family, Other, Fantasy
USA
2012
88 Minutes
Cheryl Ladd Kaitlyn Maher Josh Feldman Danny Woodburn Pat Finn Paul Rae Obba Babatundé
puppy santa claus child father nanny amusing heartwarming lighthearted emotional village christmas magic animal rescue loss of hope adventure discovery quest growing up love 2010s
When the Christmas spirit mysteriously begins to disappear, the playful and mischievous Santa Pups - Hope, Jingle, Charity and Noble - must race to save Christmas.
Fantasy, Comedy, Kids & Family, Other
USA
2003
97 Minutes
Will Ferrell James Caan Bob Newhart Ed Asner Mary Steenburgen Zooey Deschanel Daniel Tay Faizon Love Peter Dinklage Amy Sedaris Michael Lerner
son father girlfriend elf hilarious new york city department store north pole family home family christmas father/son relationship growing up transformation 2000s
Buddy, a human, is raised amongst elves at the North Pole. When he discovers that he is not an elf, he travels to New York to search for his biological father.
Kids & Family, Other, Adventure, Comedy
USA
2012
91 Minutes
Haylie Duff Sam Mendoti Shannon Elizabeth Jason Brooks Joe Hursley Madeleine Falkskog Clyde Tull Richard Lund Zach Louis Austin James Wolff Sam Elliot Hafermalz
young boy friend puppy golden retriever bank robbers bank robber emotional positive playful charming heartwarming lighthearted abandoned house bank dog rescue human-animal friendship childhood bank robbery friendship christmas
A boy befriends a litter of homeless Golden Retrievers. Together, they help stop a bank robbery just in time for Christmas.
Adventure, Kids & Family, Other, Comedy
France
2010
96 Minutes
Kaitlyn Maher Madison Pettis Bill Cobbs Chris Coppola Patrika Darbo John Ducey Richard Riehle Pete Gardner Wendi McLendon-Covey Bonnie Somerville Danny Woodburn
santa claus dog orphan woman dog catcher emotional heartwarming lighthearted inspiring cheery hospital orphanage new york city park christmas orphans friendship adventure discovery growing up
A union pensioner and his wife are robbed, but find that merely getting the assailants brought to justice is not enough for their consciences.
Fantasy, Kids & Family
Switzerland
2020
89 Minutes
Jude Manley Sophia Alongi J.R. Brown Greg Lutz Cait Brasel Kyle Jacob Henry Bill Jenkins Jeremy Miller Christy Tate
teenager robot family best friend scientist businessman amusing charming lighthearted thrilling family home laboratory school robots friendship adventure growing up pursuit 21st century
Young Jewish man bucks orthodox traditions (and mother's meddling) by shaving, shopping outside the faithful, and considering a shiksa for a wife.
Sci-Fi, Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family, Fantasy
USA|Australia|UK
2005
90 Minutes
robot inventor father businessman villain friend lighthearted cheery family home office hideout robots father/son relationship business resistance adventure quest rescue future
In a robot world, a young idealistic inventor travels to the big city to join his inspiration's company, only to find himself opposing its sinister new management.
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family, Fantasy
USA
2010
102 Minutes
teenager child toy cowboy astronaut bear charming heartwarming thrilling household day-care center dump friendship loyalty deception betrayal abandonment escape growing up revenge
The toys are mistakenly delivered to a day-care center instead of the attic right before Andy leaves for college, and it's up to Woody to convince the other toys that they weren't abandoned and to return home.
Fantasy, Kids & Family, Other
USA
1994
114 Minutes
Richard Attenborough Elizabeth Perkins Dylan McDermott Mara Wilson Robert Prosky J.T. Walsh James Remar Jane Leeves Simon Jones William Windom
young girl santa claus executive lawyer skeptic kris kringle charming heartwarming touching uplifting new york city macy's renewed faith christmas trust holidays mother/child relationship discovery mystery 1990s
A lawyer and a little girl must prove that a man claiming to be Santa Claus is the real thing.
Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family, Other, Fantasy
USA
1993
75 Minutes
king santa claus villain dog monster creative heartwarming small town fantasy world house cemetery halloween christmas kidnapping gossip aspirations pursuit mystery unknown era
Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion.
Fantasy, Kids & Family, Other, Animation
USA
2004
100 Minutes
young boy santa claus waiter conductor playful creative emotional train north pole christmas loneliness journey friendship dance adventure unknown era
On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.
Fantasy
Italy
1989
90 Minutes
Lou Ferrigno John Steiner Leo Gullotta Roland Wybenga Enio Girolami Yehuda Efroni
sinbad sea captain adventurer magician lover friend engaging playful charming witty lighthearted heartwarming sea ship city fantasy world fairy tales love interest relationships danger
Sinbad and his shipmates aid a young prince, who must battle an evil wizard to gain the hand of a beautiful princess.