Holiday Animation Movies

In this selection you will find the best Christmas and New Year cartoons for the whole family for all years of cinematography – from classic to modern.

An Almost Christmas Story An Almost Christmas Story 25min
An Almost Christmas Story
IMDb: N/A
25min

In New York City, a young owl encounters a lost little girl. They embark on a journey together, aiming to return home in time for Christmas.

The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday 26min
The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday
IMDb: N/A
26min

To ensure the success of their yearly Holiday Heist-tacular, Mr. Wolf and his band of animal criminals must quickly revive the Christmas spirit throughout the entire city.

Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Scrooge: A Christmas Carol 6.2 1h 36min
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol
IMDb: 6.2
1h 36min

In this 2022 animated adaptation directed by Stephen Donnelly, the classic Charles Dickens tale is brought to life with a fresh visual style and a musical twist. The story follows…

Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas 7.3 30min
Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas
IMDb: 7.3
30min

In this delightful holiday special, Shaun the Sheep embarks on a festive adventure that quickly spirals into chaos when a farmhouse raid to get bigger stockings for the flock inadvertently…

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Robin Robin Robin Robin 7.0 32min
Robin Robin
IMDb: 7
32min

In this charming stop-motion animated film, a young bird raised by a family of mice embarks on a journey of self-discovery. As she struggles to fit in with her adoptive…

A Trash Truck Christmas A Trash Truck Christmas 28min
A Trash Truck Christmas
IMDb: N/A
28min

In this charming animated holiday special, a young boy named Hank and his best friend, a giant trash truck, embark on a festive adventure to help Santa Claus save Christmas….

Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical 3.7 2min
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical
IMDb: 3.7
2min

This is a musical adaptation of the timeless tale about the ill-tempered Grinch, who devises a plan to rob the residents of Whoville of their Christmas celebration.

Klaus Klaus 8.2 1h 36min
Klaus
IMDb: 8.2
1h 36min

In this animated feature, a young, self-centered postman named Jesper is stationed in a remote, frozen town where he befriends a reclusive toymaker named Klaus. Together, they embark on a…

Angela’s Christmas Angela’s Christmas 7.0 30min
Angela’s Christmas
IMDb: 7
30min

Set in Ireland during the early 20th century, this heartwarming animated film follows a young girl named Angela who embarks on a mission to ensure everyone has a warm and…

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Trolls Holiday Trolls Holiday 6.1 26min
Trolls Holiday
IMDb: 6.1
26min

In this animated musical special, the ever-optimistic Poppy, voiced by Anna Kendrick, discovers that the Bergens no longer have any holidays to celebrate. Determined to bring joy to their lives,…

The Star The Star 6.3 1h 26min
The Star
IMDb: 6.3
1h 26min

In this animated adventure, a small but brave donkey named Bo yearns for a life beyond his daily grind at the village mill. His dreams take a turn when he…

Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You 5.4 1h 31min
Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You
IMDb: 5.4
1h 31min

In this heartwarming animated holiday film, a young girl named Mariah dreams of getting a puppy for Christmas. As she embarks on a series of adventures to prove she is…

Elliot the Littlest Reindeer Elliot the Littlest Reindeer 5.0 1h 29min
Elliot the Littlest Reindeer
IMDb: 5
1h 29min

In this heartwarming animated film, a miniature horse named Elliot dreams of joining Santa’s reindeer team after one of the reindeer retires. As Christmas approaches, Elliot, along with his friend…

Olaf’s Frozen Adventure Olaf’s Frozen Adventure 5.7 22min
Olaf’s Frozen Adventure
IMDb: 5.7
22min

In this charming animated short film, Olaf, the lovable snowman from the Frozen franchise, embarks on a heartwarming quest to find the perfect holiday tradition for his friends, Anna and…

Duck the Halls: A Mickey Mouse Christmas Special Duck the Halls: A Mickey Mouse Christmas Special 21min
Duck the Halls: A Mickey Mouse Christmas Special
IMDb: N/A
21min

Donald chooses to remain at home for the holiday season rather than traveling to a warmer location. To mark this unique occasion, Mickey aims to ensure that Donald’s inaugural Christmas…

The Snowy Day The Snowy Day 38min
The Snowy Day
IMDb: N/A
38min

Adapted from the acclaimed book by Ezra Jack Keats, the story follows Peter as he embarks on an enchanting journey through the snow to his Nana’s house, tasked with bringing…

Arthur Christmas Arthur Christmas 7.1 1h 37min
Arthur Christmas
IMDb: 7.1
1h 37min

Each Christmas, Santa and his vast army of highly trained elves produce gifts and distribute them around the world in one night. However, when one of 600 million children to…

Santa’s Apprentice Santa’s Apprentice 6.3 1h 20min
Santa’s Apprentice
IMDb: 6.3
1h 20min

Santa is reluctant to step down from his role, but tradition dictates that he must prepare a successor. The chosen one, selected from millions of children, must meet specific criteria:…

Prep & Landing Prep & Landing 22min
Prep & Landing
IMDb: N/A
22min

In this animated holiday special, viewers are introduced to an elite team of elves responsible for preparing homes around the world for Santa Claus’s arrival on Christmas Eve. The story…

A Christmas Carol A Christmas Carol 6.8 1h 36min
A Christmas Carol
IMDb: 6.8
1h 36min

Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the…

Polar Express Polar Express 6.6 1h 40min
Polar Express
IMDb: 6.6
1h 40min

When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never…

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie 5.8 1h 23min
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
IMDb: 5.8
1h 23min

In this animated holiday adventure, a young reindeer with a unique glowing red nose embarks on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. As he faces challenges and meets new friends,…

Annabelle’s Wish Annabelle’s Wish 7.2 54min
Annabelle’s Wish
IMDb: 7.2
54min

On Christmas Eve, a charming calf named Annabelle comes into the world with an extraordinary dream: she wants to soar through the sky like one of Santa’s reindeer. Inspired by…

The Nightmare Before Christmas The Nightmare Before Christmas 7.9 1h 16min
The Nightmare Before Christmas
IMDb: 7.9
1h 16min

Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spindly king of Halloween Town, kidnaps Santa Claus and plans to deliver shrunken…

Mickey’s Christmas Carol Mickey’s Christmas Carol 8.0 26min
Mickey’s Christmas Carol
IMDb: 8
26min

This animated film, directed by Burny Mattinson, offers a charming retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale, featuring beloved Disney characters. Scrooge McDuck takes on the role of Ebenezer Scrooge,…

The Small One The Small One 26min
The Small One
IMDb: N/A
26min

In ancient Israel, a young Hebrew boy is instructed by his father to sell their aging, diminutive donkey named Small One. The boy heads to the market in Jerusalem but…

The Year Without a Santa Claus The Year Without a Santa Claus 7.7 51min
The Year Without a Santa Claus
IMDb: 7.7
51min

In this 1974 stop-motion animated holiday special, Santa Claus finds himself feeling underappreciated and decides to take a year off from his Christmas duties. As Santa contemplates his decision, two…

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas 25min
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
IMDb: N/A
25min

In this 1974 animated holiday special, a small town faces a Christmas crisis when Santa Claus decides to skip their community due to a critical letter published in the local…

Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town 7.7 48min
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
IMDb: 7.7
48min

This classic stop-motion animated film, narrated by the legendary Fred Astaire, delves into the origins of the beloved holiday figure, Santa Claus. It follows the journey of a young Kris…

Frosty the Snowman Frosty the Snowman 25min
Frosty the Snowman
IMDb: N/A
25min

This classic animated holiday special follows the enchanting tale of a snowman brought to life by a magical hat, delighting children with his jolly personality and adventures. As the story…

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! How the Grinch Stole Christmas! 8.3 26min
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
IMDb: 8.3
26min

This classic animated television special, directed by Ben Washam, brings to life Dr. Seuss’s beloved tale of a grumpy creature who despises the festive cheer of the Whos in Whoville….

A Charlie Brown Christmas A Charlie Brown Christmas 8.3 25min
A Charlie Brown Christmas
IMDb: 8.3
25min

In this beloved animated classic, Charlie Brown finds himself disillusioned by the commercialism surrounding the holiday season. With the help of his friends, including the ever-optimistic Linus, he sets out…