Best Christmas Movies For Kids In 2025, Where To Watch The Epic 'Elf' To 'The Christmas Chronicles'

The most magical season of the year has arrived as it's Christmas 2025. And what better way to celebrate the long holidays than by watching some of the best Christmas movies? From classics to stellar comedy, watching Christmas movies is the best way to spend time with family. As a holiday tradition, let us review the 10 best Christmas movies for kids.

#1. Home Alone 1 and Home Alone 2, the cult classic Christmas films

The iconic Christmas comedies Home Alone 1 and 2, starring Macaulay Culkin as 'Kevin McCallister', are the perfect pick for kids to watch on Christmas 2025. The film features elaborate traps and heartwarming holiday themes and is available to stream on Disney+ or to rent on Amazon Prime Video.

#2. Binge-watch Santa’s magic in The Christmas Chronicles 1 and 2

Another gem in the list of movies to binge-watch this Christmas season is The Christmas Chronicles. Both the film and its sequel are available on Netflix and star Kurt Russell as 'Santa Claus'. The first part, released in 2018, reveals how two teenagers accidentally get on Santa's sleigh and help Santa save Christmas. Part two features the real-life couple Kurt Russel and Goldie Hawn as they team up as 'Santa' and 'Mrs Claus'.

#3. Critically acclaimed animated film, Klaus

Third on the list is the critically acclaimed 2019 animated film, Klaus, which tells the story of a lazy postman, Jesper, who meets Klaus, a reclusive toymaker. It tells the story of how Santa became the popular gift-giver, starting as a lonely toymaker. The Oscar-nominated film is available on Netflix and is hailed for its humor, stunning visuals, and fresh take on Christmas lore.

#4. Elf, a comic roller coaster

The 2003 release Elf is one of the most obvious choices for Christmas films. The story of a human raised as an oversized Elf who travels to New York to find his biological father is nothing less than a roller coaster ride. Will Ferrell, who plays the role of ‘Buddy’, dressed in a green smock and yellow tights, would definitely tickle your funny bones. The film is available to stream on NowTV, and you can also rent it on Amazon Prime.

#5. A Boy Called Christmas takes you on an adventurous snowy trip

A fantasy film released in 2021 tells the story of a boy named Nikolas who sets out on a trip to the north in search of his father. What follows is Nikolas’ adventurous trip through the snow-clad North Pole while befriending a reindeer. The story is known for its wit and adventure, while also inspiring hope. The popular film is available on Netflix.

#6. How The Grinch Stole Christmas is a Jim Carrey classic

Jim Carrey is at his comic best in How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The 2000 film centers on a green creature who lives on Crumpit, a mountain overlooking Whoville, the home of the Whos. Annoyed by the noisy Christmas festivities for 53 years, the Grinch tries to stop Christmas from coming. Are you already hooked by the plot? Well, the epic family comedy is available on Disney+ and Netflix.

#7. Scrooged, a classic Charles Dickens story

A fabulous modern rendition on Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol, Scrooged, stars Bill Murray, who plays the role of a cynical TV executive, ‘Frank Cross’. He is visited by three ghosts (Past, Present, Future) on Christmas Eve, who teach him the true meaning of Christmas and give him a chance to mend his ways. What follows is a chaotic comedy as Frank transforms his life while realising the true meaning of the season. The popular film is available to stream on Apple TV.

#8. Miracle on 34th Street is a classic Christmas comedy

What happens when Santa Claus has to prove that he is for real? This is exactly the story of Miracle on 34th Street, in which a six-year-old Susan doesn’t believe in the existence of Santa Claus. When Kris Kringle takes over as Santa at a major NYC department store and proves to be the real Santa Claus, magic unfolds. The film, which is available to stream on Disney+, is a nostalgic treat.

#9. The Polar Express is a visual treat this Christmas season

One of the best Christmas films, The Polar Express, follows a young boy who questions the existence of Santa Claus and boards a magical train to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. What follows is a joyous ride to Santa’s headquarters with valuable lessons about Christmas, challenges, and making true friends. The film is available to stream on Now TV and to rent on Amazon Prime Video.

#10. That Christmas, a holiday delight

That Christmas is based on Richard Curtis’ book, which follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends and a massive snowstorm that alters everyone’s festive plans, including Santa’s. The animated film, available on Netflix, focuses on four kids dealing with family issues and loneliness, while Santa Claus also faces a chaotic Christmas. The film weaves the message of togetherness and the importance of family and friendship.

Which one of these films will be your pick this Christmas?

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