Movies like A Christmas Fairy Tale (1993)

Puss in Boots (1988)

Following the death of their miller father, his eldest son inherits the mill, the middle one a donkey, and the youngest a cat. While initially disappointed, the lad soon learns not only that the cat can talk but is quite resourceful.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & family

Jesus (2020)

From the bustling streets of Jerusalem to the raging Sea of Galilee, join Peter, Nicodemus, Mary Magdalene, and a multitude of others as they journey alongside the most famous person ever to walk the earth. Witness the most miraculous events in history as Jesus sets sail with fishermen, challenges the Pharisees, befriends the outcasts, and heals the hurting. The lives he touches will never be the same. Filmed in front of a live audience, Sight & Sound's spectacular original production has been experienced by over one million people live on stage.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & music

Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration (2022)

In honor of the 30th anniversary of the animated classic, this animated and live-action blended special showcases the fan-favorite movie, along with new musical performances, sets and costumes inspired by the classic story.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & fantasy

A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits (2016)

A contemporary musical version of the classic Cinderella story in which the servant step daughter hope to compete in a musical competition for a famous pop star.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & fantasy

The Nutcracker (1993)

On Christmas Eve, a little girl named Marie falls asleep and dreams herself into a fantastic world in which her toys become larger than life. She meets up with the Nutcracker Prince who takes her on a journey to his kingdom and defends her from the Mouse King.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & music

Strange Magic (2015)

A love potion works its devious charms on fairies, elves and the swamp-dwelling Bog King as they all try to possess the potion for themselves.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & family

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1972)

An all-star cast highlights this vibrant musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll's immortal tale. One day, plucky young Alice follows a white rabbit down a hole and discovers a world of bizarre characters.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & fantasy

Tom Thumb (1958)

A boy, no bigger than a thumb, manages to outwit two thieves determined to make a fortune from him.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & family

The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during nighttime visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & family

A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish (2019)

Kat is an aspiring singer-songwriter who dreams of making it big. However, her dreams are stalled by her reality: a conniving and cruel stepfamily and a demoralizing job working as a singing elf at billionaire Terrence Wintergarden’s Santa Land.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & fantasy

Godmothered (2020)

A young and unskilled fairy godmother that ventures out on her own to prove her worth by tracking down a young girl whose request for help was ignored. What she discovers is that the girl has now become a grown woman in need of something very different than a "prince charming."

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & fantasy

Olaf's Frozen Adventure (2017)

Olaf is on a mission to harness the best holiday traditions for Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & fantasy

Descendants 2 (2017)

When the pressure to be royal becomes too much for Mal, she returns to the Isle of the Lost where her archenemy Uma, Ursula's daughter, has taken her spot as self-proclaimed queen.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & fantasy

Dashing Through the Snow (2023)

Eddie Garrick is a good-hearted man who has lost his belief in the wonder of Christmas. While spending time with his nine-year-old daughter Charlotte on Christmas Eve, he befriends a mysterious man in a red suit named Nick.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & family

Scrooge (1970)

A musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic ghost tale starring Albert Finney.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & family

Cinderella III: A Twist in Time (2007)

When Lady Tremaine steals the Fairy Godmother's wand and changes history, it's up to Cinderella to restore the timeline and reclaim her prince.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & fantasy

Babes in Toyland (1934)

Ollie Dee and Stannie Dum try to borrow money from their employer, the toymaker, to pay off the mortgage on Mother Peep's shoe and keep it and Little Bo Peep from the clutches of the evil Barnaby. When that fails, they trick Barnaby, enraging him.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & family

Cinderella (1997)

Cinderella chafes under the cruelty of her wicked stepmother and her evil stepsisters, until her Fairy Godmother steps in to change her life for one unforgettable night. At the ball, she falls for handsome Prince Christopher, whose parents, King Maximillian and Queen Constantina, are anxious for him to find a suitable paramour.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & fantasy

Beethoven's Christmas Adventure (2011)

A Christmas elf accidentally takes off in Santa's sleigh, crash lands in a small town, and loses the magic toy bag. Beethoven must rescue the elf, recover the bag from greedy crooks, and return the sleigh to Santa in time to save Christmas.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & fantasy

Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas (1997)

Astonished to find the Beast has a deep-seated hatred for the Christmas season, Belle endeavors to change his mind on the matter.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & family

Bing Crosby's Merrie Olde Christmas (1977)

Bing Crosby and his family spend Christmas at the estate of a distant relative in England.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music & family

A Frozen Christmas 2 (2017)

When Santa and his reindeer pal Barnaby finish delivering presents for Christmas, they head back to the North Pole to celebrate. Gather around and listen as Santa and his elf pals dance and tell stories. Including time-honored Christmas story classics!

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music & family

A Magic Christmas (2014)

Jack Carter, a man constantly living in a state of regret, takes his technology-obsessed family, including their lovable dog Buster, on a Christmas vacation to the mountains in the hopes of reconnecting with them. While on vacation, Jack and his family run into an estranged, uber-competitive friend of Jack's, who now lives the life of luxury Jack pines for. Through a series of juvenile competitions, Jack realizes that the love of his family is more rewarding than anything money could buy.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family & fantasy

Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas (2004)

Santa Claus, Mickey Mouse and all his Disney pals star in an original movie about the importance of opening your heart to the true spirit of Christmas. Stubborn old Donald tries in vain to resist the joys of the season, and Mickey and Pluto learn a great lesson about the power of friendship.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family & fantasy

One Magic Christmas (1985)

Ginny Grainger, a young mother, rediscovers the joy and beauty of Christmas, thanks to the unshakable faith of her six-year-old daughter Abbie and Gideon, Ginny's very own guardian angel.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family & fantasy

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)

Sam the snowman tells us the story of a young red-nosed reindeer who, after being ousted from the reindeer games because of his glowing nose, teams up with Hermey, an elf who wants to be a dentist, and Yukon Cornelius, the prospector. They run into the Abominable Snowman and find a whole island of misfit toys. Rudolph vows to see if he can get Santa to help the toys, and he goes back to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. But Santa's sleigh is fogged in. But when Santa looks over Rudolph, he gets a very bright idea...

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family & fantasy

Santa Claus (1959)

Pitch, the mean-spirited devil, is trying to ruin Christmas. Santa Claus teams up with Merlin the Magician and the children of the world in order to save the day!

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family & fantasy

Al sur de la Navidad (2016)

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy

Violent Night 2 (2026)

When Santa forgets the true meaning of Christmas, he finds himself in the heart of a lively mall community in desperate need of his help. Sapped of his magic, he’ll need another way to take on the goons threatening the mall, and time is running out. Santa has to rediscover his faith in goodness and call in some last-minute reinforcements from the one person no baddie wants to tangle with: Mrs. Claus.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy

The Christmas Snowman (2017)

After wishing for the perfect man, a woman awakes to discover her new handsome neighbor is actually the snowman she built the day before, who has now come to life. But when she awakes on Christmas morning, he is gone and the snowman is back. Could it all have been a dream?

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy