10 Movies For Children Related To Christmas
The last month of the year is synonymous with parties and celebrations, but also with holidays, gifts and fun. The cinema is one of the favorite entertainments of young and old. Therefore, to enjoy in December at home along with a cup of hot chocolate and some marshmallows, these are 10 movies for children related to Christmas.
10 Christmas movies for kids
The Grinch (2018)
The third adaptation of the story written by Dr. Seuss arrived in digital animation format in Real 3D. On this occasion, we find a film much less dark than the previous version that had Jim Carrey as the protagonist, which also makes it more friendly for child audiences.
Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
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Another story related to the story How the Grinch Stole Christmas! On this occasion, the protagonist is Jack Skeleton, the Pumpkin King, a central figure in the Halloween celebration . Animated using the stop motion technique, its Gothic aesthetic, much in the style of its creator, Tim Burton, can impress younger children.
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (1998)
From AA-rated Christmas-related children’s movies, that is, especially for the little ones. It tells the story of a reindeer that, thanks to its bright red nose, is unmistakable. However, he is teased by his classmates. After running away, he returns to become the hero who saves Christmas.
Home Alone (1990), one of the best Christmas-related movies for kids
A kind of modern Christmas classic starring a beardless Macaulay Culkin alongside veterans Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern and Catherine O’Hara. It was so successful that it led to four additional installments. It tells the story of a boy who, on the eve of Christmas Eve, must defend his house against a couple of thieves.
The Polar Express (2004)
Directed by Robert Zemeckis ( Back to the Future , Forrest Gump ), following the motion capture animation technique. It tells the adventures of an eight-year-old boy who is not very convinced about celebrating Christmas or believing in Santa Claus.
But the boy’s faith is restored after traveling on a train under Tom Hanks to the North Pole. An authentic adventure the same night of December 24th.
A Christmas Carol (2009), a classic of Christmas-related children’s movies
A Christmas Carol , by Charles Dickens, is one of those stories that reflects what the spirit of Christmas is. Also filmed with the technique of motion capture and directed by Robert Zemeckis, Jim Carrey was commissioned to represent the famous Ebenezer Scrooge.
A Christmas with the Muppets (1992)
Another adaptation of the Dickens classic, but starring the Muppets . Rated AA, unlike the Zemeckis version, this tape was produced especially for younger children.
Elf (2003)
Before Jon Favreau founded the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Iron Man , he directed this original Christmas comedy full of magic and fun.
It tells the story of a human who, by accident, ends up becoming one of Santa Claus’s elves. But, when he discovers his origins, he decides to go on an adventure to try to find his true parents.
Arthur Christmas (2011)
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Although at the time of its premiere it was classified as a failure, little by little it has earned its place among the Christmas-related feature films for children.
In this story, the North Pole has been modernized to such an extent that it works in the best Amazon way. With everything under control, Santa decides to retire. But, just the first year after retirement, a child has been left without a gift.
Batman Returns (1992)
A superhero film, also released long before this film subgenre became the king of Hollywood made cinema . Directed by Tim Burton, who exploited the same dark, gothic aesthetic that characterized The Nightmare Before Christmas. The knight of the night must face the attack of Catwoman and The Penguin in full Christmas celebrations. Recommended for children from 12 years.
Other Christmas-related movies for kids
The options don’t end with these 10 titles. For the little ones we recommend A Charlie Brown Christmas. Slightly older kids, ages 10-12, can choose A Daddy in Trouble (with Arnold Schwarzenegger).
Finally, for the kids who are on vacation and are already entering adolescence, they will enjoy Los Gremlis , Eduardo Scissorhands (another by Tim Burton) or Bad Santa .
