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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: 376,257 | Gross: $75.08M

2. 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: 133,640 | Gross: $144.83M

3. 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: 64,010 | Gross: $139.24M

4. 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: 37,559

5. The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two (2020)

PG | 112 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

Kate Pierce, now a cynical teen, is unexpectedly reunited with Santa Claus when a mysterious troublemaker threatens to cancel Christmas--forever.

Director: Chris Columbus | Stars: Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn, Darby Camp, Julian Dennison

Votes: 35,771

6. Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)

PG | 95 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Ernest helps Santa Claus as he searches for his successor.

Director: John R. Cherry III | Stars: Jim Varney, Douglas Seale, Oliver Clark, Noelle Parker

Votes: 12,885 | Gross: $28.20M

7. 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: 3,270

8. A Fairly Odd Christmas (2012 TV Movie)

Approved | 68 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Timmy Turner been going overboard with his wish granting, and now that Christmas is just around the corner, there's almost nothing left for Santa to do! Now it's up to Timmy to save ... See full summary »

Director: Savage Steve Holland | Stars: Drake Bell, Daniella Monet, David James Lewis, Daran Norris

Votes: 1,070

9. 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: 4,766

10. '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: 3,791

11. 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: 1,714

12. Merry Madagascar (2009 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 28 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

When Santa and his reindeer crash onto Madagascar it's up to Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melvin, and the penguins to save Christmas.

Director: David Soren | Stars: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith

Votes: 6,448

13. 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: 2,756

14. Tom and Jerry: Santa's Little Helpers (2014 Video)

Not Rated | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

Jerry and Tuffy are living the good life in Santa's workshop, until the unfortunate day on which Tom is rescued by the Clause family. With Tom in the house, merry mayhem ensues at the North... See full summary »

Director: Darrell Van Citters | Stars: Mark Hamill, Edie McClurg, Kath Soucie, Rick Zieff

Votes: 245

15. Elmo Saves Christmas (1996 Video)

TV-Y | 60 min | Adventure, Family, Musical

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: 439

16. Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice (2011 TV Movie)

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

Lanny and Wayne race to recover classified North Pole technology.

Directors: Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers | Stars: Dave Foley, Derek Richardson, Sarah Chalke, Rob Riggle

Votes: 2,275

17. Puppy Star Christmas (2018)

PG | 91 min | Comedy, Family, Musical

A song-filled new Air Bud 'Pup Star' movie that introduces four new pups to the family, who stow away on Santa's sleigh and find themselves trapped at the North Pole, trying to save the world's Christmas spirit.

Director: Robert Vince | Stars: Diedrich Bader, Oakley Bull, Tyreese Burnett, Chico

Votes: 302

18. 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: 635

19. In the Nick of Time (1991 TV Movie)

89 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Santa Claus is up for retirement after his 300 years, and he searches New York City for a replacement.

Director: George Miller | Stars: Lloyd Bridges, Michael Tucker, Cleavon Little, Conrad Bergschneider

Votes: 110

20. The Key to Christmas (2020)

80 min | Family

When a disgruntled elf takes over the North Pole, she turns time backwards and Santa Claus begins getting younger fast. It's up to a loyal elf, a little girl with a magic key, and the now-teenage Santa to save the future of Christmas.

Director: Jason Mills | Stars: Scott Osborne, Camryn Macdonald, Sadie Silcock, Liam Tait

Votes: 127

21. Midden in de winternacht (2013)

Not Rated | 81 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

When his father cannot make it home Max is convinced that Christmas will be extremely boring this year. But then Mr. Moose crashes through his roof and he is not so sure anymore. This is a ... See full summary »

Director: Lourens Blok | Stars: Dennis Reinsma, Dana Goldberg, Jeroen van Koningsbrugge, Jelka van Houten

Votes: 352

22. 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

23. The Late Show Con Karim Musa (2016– )
Episode: Come Yotobi salvò il Natale (2016)

11 min | Talk-Show

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Star: Karim Musa

24. New Looney Tunes (2015–2020)
Episode: You Ain't Nothin' but a Foghorn/The Pepe Who Came in from the Cold (2020)

TV-Y7 | Animation, Short, Adventure

Daffy Duck crashes rock star Foghorn Leghorn's music festival. / Blacque Jacque Shellacque kidnaps Santa Claus so Pepe and Claudette take on the mission to save the holiday season.

Director: Sean Petrilak | Stars: Carlos Alazraqui, Dee Bradley Baker, Eric Bauza, Bob Bergen

Votes: 10

25. 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: 420

26. The Ghost and Molly McGee (2021–2024)
Episode: Festival of Lights/Saving Christmas (2021)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

When a blackout occurs on the last night of Hanukkah, the people of Brighton seek refuge in Libby's mom's bookstore. Molly tries to convince Andrea's father to save Christmas after budget cuts leave Brighton without its Snowflake Festival.

Directors: David Knott, Johnny Castuciano, Stephen Heneveld, Sam King | Stars: Ashly Burch, Dana Snyder, Lara Jill Miller, Thomas Lennon

Votes: 149

27. The Amazing World of Gumball (2011–2019)
Episode: Christmas (2013)

TV-Y7 | 11 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

Santa Claus is coming to town. Unfortunately he gets run over by the Wattersons, so it's up to them to save Christmas.

Director: Mic Graves | Stars: Logan Grove, Kwesi Boakye, Kyla Rae Kowalewski, Teresa Gallagher

Votes: 431