Movies like Chilly Christmas (2012)
The best movies like Chilly Christmas (2012) are The Dog Who Saved Christmas (2009), A Belle for Christmas (2014) and Shelby: The Dog Who Saved Christmas (2014). If Chilly Christmas hooked you with its comedy and family, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedPatrick (2018)6.7/10 from 265 votes
- NewestA Dog's Perfect Christmas (2026)Released 2026
The Dog Who Saved Christmas (2009)
Zeus, a Labrador Retriever and a former police dog, has lost his bark after his barking ended up blowing off a five-year investigation and his partner can't shoot straight again and ends up at the pound. He is adopted by a father as both an early Christmas present and as a guard dog for the house, but the mom remains hesitant.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisA Belle for Christmas (2014)
A boy and his little sister discover their new dog has been nabbed by their father's gold-digging girlfriend, and they recruit their friends to help them save their beloved pup.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
Shelby: The Dog Who Saved Christmas (2014)
This isn't just a Christmas miracle... It's Christmas magic! In this heart-warming family tale, rescue dog Shelby manages to escape the dog pound on Christmas Eve and runs straight into the arms of little Jake (John Paul Ruttan, Robocop). Immediately the two are inseparable! Jake wants to be a magician and Shelby soon becomes the best friend and magical assistant he's always wanted... The only thing standing between them and a perfect Christmas is the notorious local dogcatcher - he has Shelby in his sights and he's not going to stop until he finds him! Can Shelby and Jake conjure up a little Christmas magic to save the day?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
K-9 Adventures: A Christmas Tale (2013)
Luke Perry stars in this heartwarming "tail." Kassie, her friends and her dog, Scoot, organize a holiday fundraiser, but must protect the cash from some crooks in order to save Christmas.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
A Dog Named Christmas (2009)
A developmentally challenged young man with a penchant for caring for animals in need sets out to convince his family - and their whole rural community - to participate in a local shelter's inaugural "Adopt a Dog for Christmas Program."
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
Bone Alone (2013)
When a family visits Grandma's house on Christmas Eve, they leave their dog at home alone. And when burglars try to take the presents from under the tree, the dog must use every trick it knows to stop them.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & family
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Search for Santa Paws (2010)
When Santa and his new best friend, Paws, discover that the boys and girls of the world have lost the spirit of the season, they take a trip to New York City. But after Santa loses his memory, it's up to Paws, a faithful orphan named Quinn, her new friend Will, and a wonderful group of magical talking dogs to save St. Nick and show the world what Christmas is really all about.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Dog's Perfect Christmas (2026)
When a medical emergency pulls the Goss family apart, determined dog Winstead will do all he can to bring his humans back together before Christmas Eve.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Hotel for Dogs (2009)
Placed in a foster home that doesn't allow pets, 16-year-old Andi and her younger brother, Bruce, turn an abandoned hotel into a home for their dog. Soon other strays arrive, and the hotel becomes a haven for every orphaned canine in town. But the kids have to do some quick thinking to keep the cops off their tails.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSanta Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012)
When Mrs. Claus travels to Pineville, the merriest place on the planet, a quartet of magical puppies stow away on her sled, granting joyful wishes to the town's boys and girls. However, something goes terribly wrong - the Christmas spirit begins to disappear. Now, the Santa Pups and Mrs. Claus must race to save Christmas magic from running out for all.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGrumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever (2014)
A lonely cat living in a mall pet shop has a sour outlook on life until, in the midst of the holiday rush, she’s swept up into a robbery and a friendship with a human girl.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & family
SnoozefestMovies like thisBeverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (2011)
Puppy mayhem turns the lives of newlywed Chihuahua parents Papi and Chloe upside down when their rambunctious, mischievous puppies present one challenge after another. But when their human owners end up in trouble, the tiny pups will stop at nothing to save them - because in good times and hard times, the family always sticks together. So Papi, Chloe and the puppies embark on a heroic adventure, proving once again that big heroes come in small packages.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & family
SnoozefestMovies like thisSanta Buddies (2009)
When Puppy Paws, the fun-loving son of Santa Paws, gets bored, he finds Budderball on Santa's naughty list and figures he's just the dog to show him how to be an ordinary pup. When the magical Christmas Icicle starts to melt however, and the world begins to forget the true meaning of the season, it's up to Puppy Paws and his newfound Buddies to journey back to the North Pole and save Christmas.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
SnoozefestMovies like thisJingle All the Way (2011)
A spirited Husky puppy looking for a home at a Christmas tree farm instantly bonds with a young boy visiting with his parents. As the boy rides away, unable to keep him, the pup escapes and embarks on a snowy journey to find his friend again.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
Beethoven's 5th (2003)
When Sara takes Beethoven to spend summer vacation with wacky Uncle Freddie in an old mining town, the mischievous canine "digs up" the missing clue to a legendary hidden fortune of Rita and Moe Selig. Now everybody wants to be the dog's best friend as his discovery unleashes a frenzy of treasure hunting among the community's cast of kooky creatures. With help from Uncle Freddie and Garrett (a friend or maybe more), Sara and Beethoven try to help uncover a secret that has been in the crazy little town for years.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisDog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws (2025)
Samuel and his friends along with his trusted dog Athena have to go for the adventure of a lifetime, matching wits with a mob boss to solve Oscar's riddles in order to help Athena save Christmas for the whole town.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
Bark Ranger (2015)
Two kids and their trusty dog, Ranger, stumble across a treasure map while playing in an abandoned ranger station. They set out on the adventure of a lifetime in search of a forgotten gold mine, but things take a turn for the worst when they come across a pair of bumbling crooks hiding out from the police.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & family
Santa's Little Helper (2015)
After getting fired from his job, a slick, fast-talking businessman is thrown into an elf competition to become Santa¹s next second-in-command. Put through a series of rigorous training exercises to prepare for the contest, The Miz and another aspiring elf go head-to-head in the hopes of becoming Santa¹s Little Helper.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & family
SnoozefestMovies like thisBeethoven's Big Break (2008)
Eddie, a struggling animal trainer and single dad suddenly finds himself the personal wrangler for a large and lovable St. Bernard whose fabulous movie "audition" catapults the dog to stardom. However, a trio of unscrupulous ne'er-do-wells have plans to kidnap the famous dog and hold him for ransom.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisBeethoven's 2nd (1993)
Beethoven is back -- and this time, he has a whole brood with him now that he's met his canine match, Missy, and fathered a family. The only problem is that Missy's owner, Regina, wants to sell the puppies and tear the clan apart. It's up to Beethoven and the Newton kids to save the day and keep everyone together.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisA Doggone Christmas (2016)
When the CIA discovers a cute orphan puppy with amazing telepathic abilities, the powers-that-be in Washington immediately lock him down and plan on forcing the poor dog to become a covert secret weapon. But fate steps in and frees the pint-sized Jack Russel Terrier from government clutches
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
Step Dogs (2013)
When a pampered Hollywood pooch is sent up to North to live with a wise cracking farm-mutt, all leashes are off.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & family
My Dog's Christmas Miracle (2011)
University professor Madeline Walters isn’t doing too well in the dating game. Good men are hard to find, so she’s happy spending time with her Maltese puppy Cinnamon, and her precocious teenage daughter Chloe.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & family
Cool Dog (2010)
Jimmy lives in the tranquil town of Eagle Rock, Louisiana, with his father, stepmother and his best friend Rainy, a German Shepherd. When Jimmy's father gets a promotion, the family must relocate to an apartment in New York City that has a strict no pet policy. Unwilling to let his master go without a fight, Rainy embarks on a cross-country journey to New York but navigating the Big Apple is just the beginning of his challenging adventure.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & comedy
Mistletoe Over Manhattan (2011)
Rebecca, Mrs. Claus (Tedde Moore) is worried that her exhausted, workaholic husband (Mairtin O’Carrigan) has lost his holiday spirit. She believes she can help him recapture his bliss and secretly heads to the one place she knows the spirit of Christmas must still exist: New York City, where she first fell in love with Nick. In a crowded New York diner, Rebecca befriends Joe (Greg Bryk), a caring cop who is worried about this kindly grandmother, who’s alone and low on funds. Joe reveals he and his wife Lucy (Tricia Helfer) are in the middle of a divorce. Sensing that Joe is still very much in love with his wife, Rebecca agrees to work temporarily as the family’s nanny until Christmas. To Rebecca’s delight, by healing Joe and Lucy’s family, she shows Santa that Christmas miracles are still possible and his job’s more important than ever!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
Beethoven's 4th (2001)
The family is pleasantly surprised and puzzled when Beethoven suddenly becomes obedient. Turns out it's a prince and the pauper scenario, with the real Beethoven now living with a pompous rich family.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisMax 2: White House Hero (2017)
Max is assigned to the White House while Butch, the secret service dog, is on maternity leave. He meets TJ, a 12 year old boy, who is the President's son. Due to his father's high profile, he is trying hard to fit in and lead a normal life. During a state visit by the Russian President and his daughter, Alexandra (Alex), TJ is asked to accompany her, during their stay. TJ befriends Alex, but when they get into trouble, Max comes to the rescue!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisChristmas with Tucker (2013)
While coming to terms with his dad's recent passing in a tractor accident, 13-year-old George McCray is living with his grandparents on their Kansas farm. George misses his mom, Jill, who has moved to Minnesota to deal with her grief, but there is the promise of their reunion at Christmas. George feels needed on the farm as he helps his grateful grandfather Bo with daily chores and comforts his grandmother Cora. He has also made friends with Mary Ann and became attached to Tucker, the smart and friendly dog the McCrays take in when his troubled owner Frank Thorne lands in jail.
Why it matches: Fans watch both
Patrick (2018)
A woman's chaotic life becomes more complicated when she inherits her grandmother's dog.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAir Bud: Spikes Back (2003)
Air Bud finds that he has the uncanny ability to play volleyball.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & family
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Chilly Christmas?
The closest matches to Chilly Christmas are The Dog Who Saved Christmas (2009), A Belle for Christmas (2014) and Shelby: The Dog Who Saved Christmas (2014). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Chilly Christmas?
People who watched Chilly Christmas most often go on to The Dog Who Saved Christmas (2009), A Belle for Christmas (2014) and Shelby: The Dog Who Saved Christmas (2014).
What is the highest-rated movie like Chilly Christmas?
Patrick (2018), rated 6.7/10 by 265 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Chilly Christmas?
A Dog's Perfect Christmas (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Chilly Christmas?
Yes: The Dog Who Saved Christmas (2009), A Belle for Christmas (2014) and Shelby: The Dog Who Saved Christmas (2014).
How are movies similar to Chilly Christmas chosen?
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