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Movies like Thomas & Friends: Christmas on Sodor (2017)

The best movies like Thomas & Friends: Christmas on Sodor (2017) are Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys (2001), The Boss Baby: Christmas Bonus (2022) and Barbie: A Perfect Christmas (2011). If Thomas & Friends: Christmas on Sodor hooked you with its animation, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys (2001)

    When the mysterious Toy Taker grabs all of Santa's toys, it looks like the children will miss out on Christmas. But everyone's favorite reindeer, Rudolph, comes to the rescue with his lovable friends: Hermey the elf, Yukon Cornelius the grizzly prospector, the abominable snow monster Bumbles and Rudolph's very special friend Clarice. Together, they promise Santa they'll track down Toy Taker and rescue Santa's toy. Their incredible quest takes them on a wild adventure with Rudolph's red nose leading the way!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

  2. The Boss Baby: Christmas Bonus (2022)

    Christmas Eve takes a twisty turn when the Boss Baby accidentally swaps places with one of Santa's elves and gets stranded at the North Pole.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  3. Barbie: A Perfect Christmas (2011)

    The vacation plans of Barbie and her sisters take a turn due to a snowstorm. Stranded in Tannenbaum town, they find themselves amidst a holiday venture where they learn a heartwarming lesson.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  4. Barbie in 'A Christmas Carol' (2008)

    On Christmas Eve, Kelly is reluctant to go to a Christmas Eve ball, so Barbie tells her the story of Eden Starling, a glamorous singing diva in the Victorian England and the owner of a theatre house. However, Eden is self-centered and loves only herself. She is frequently accompanied by her snooty cat, Chuzzlewit. She does not believe in Christmas and orders all her employees to work on Christmas.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  5. Olive, the Other Reindeer (1999)

    After mis-hearing a radio broadcast about Santa canceling his Christmas trip due to an injured reindeer, Olive the dog decides to travel to the North Pole and volunteer to be a replacement. Unfortunately, Olive must deal with an evil postman who's tired of handling all the extra Christmas mail. Will Martini the penguin be able to help Olive realize her dream?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  6. Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year (2002)

    It's Christmastime in the Hundred Acre Wood and all of the gang is getting ready with presents and decorations. The gang makes a list of what they want for Christmas and send it to Santa Claus - except that Pooh forgot to ask for something. So he heads out to retrieve the letter and get it to Santa by Christmas...which happens to be tomorrow!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  7. Ploey: You Never Fly Alone (2018)

    A plover chick has not learned to fly when his family migrates in the fall. He must survive the arctic winter, vicious enemies and himself in order to be reunited with his beloved one next spring.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  8. Koati (2021)

    Three unlikely heroes - Nachi, a free-spirited coati; Xochi, a fearless monarch butterfly and Pako, a hyperactive glass frog - embark on an adventure to stop wicked coral snake Zaina from destroying their rain forest homeland.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  9. Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse (2001)

    When a huge snowstorm leaves everyone stranded, Mickey and all of his guests at the House of Mouse, including Pooh, Belle, Snow White, Cinderella, Ariel and many more of his old and new friends, break out the cookies and hot chocolate to help Donald mend his tattered Christmas spirit.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  10. Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale (2007)

    Christmas is never so spirited as when Tom and Jerry lock horns for the holidays in their new original movie--Tom & Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale In an empty opera house, Jerry wishes for a chance to perform -- and magically his dream comes true. The little mouse is whisked away to an enchanted kingdom where anything is possible: candy forests, singing snowflakes, even the toys spring to life! Jerry has a great time with his new friends, and when Jerry dances with the music box ballerina, he is as happy as happy can be. Unfortunately, alley cats led by Tom crash Jerry's party, kidnap the music box ballerina and wreak havoc in the holiday kingdom. It's up to Jerry to set things right -- and with help from a fellow mouse named Tuffy and more newfound friends, Jerry just may win the day!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  11. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie (1998)

    Young Rudolph suffers a childhood accident that sees his nose turn from the publicly accepted norm of black to a glowing red colour. His parents worry about him getting teased, and indeed he does in the end. When he is beaten in the reindeer games by his rival for a doe he fancies, Rudolph runs away and moves into a cave with Slyly the Fox. However can he overcome his fear and reach his true potential?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  12. Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe (2020)

    Phineas and Ferb travel across the galaxy to rescue their older sister Candace, who has been abducted by aliens and taken to a utopia in a far-off planet, free of her pesky little brothers.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  13. The Nutcracker Prince (1990)

    After young Clara receives a wooden nutcracker as a Christmas gift, she dreams about a fantastical battle between her Nutcracker Prince and the evil Mouse King. At stake is the Nutcracker's freedom - and Clara's future happiness.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  14. Arctic Dogs (2019)

    Animals band together to save the day when the evil Otto Von Walrus hatches a sinister scheme to accelerate global warming and melt the Arctic Circle.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

  15. Alien Xmas (2020)

    A young elf mistakes a tiny alien for a Christmas gift, not knowing her new plaything has plans to destroy Earth's gravity — and steal all the presents.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  16. PAW Patrol: Jet to the Rescue (2020)

    A royal relative steals a gem with the power to make things fly, the Paw Patrol takes to the skies to stop him and save Barkingburg.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  17. Spirit Riding Free: Spirit of Christmas (2019)

    Lucky and her friends venture into town on Christmas Eve in an attempt to fulfill their holiday plans. But when distractions lead to delays, they must figure out how to get home in time for Christmas in the middle of a serious snowstorm!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  18. My Little Pony: Best Gift Ever (2018)

    As the ponies prepare for another Hearth's Warming, families come together to celebrate the holiday; Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Applejack, Rarity, and Rainbow Dash are ready for the big day, but Princess Twilight Sparkle doesn't have time to celebrate.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  19. The Wishmas Tree (2020)

    A young possum's misguided wish for a white Wishmas not only freezes her entire hometown of Sanctuary City, but also threatens the lives of all who live there. Before the magical Wishmas Tree dies, she must undertake a perilous journey into the WILD; battling self-doubt, ghostly predators and ultimately, Extinction itself, to reverse the damage she has caused and save her city.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  20. The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild (2022)

    The fearless one-eyed weasel Buck teams up with mischievous possum brothers Crash & Eddie as they head off on a new adventure into Buck's home: The Dinosaur World.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Thomas & Friends: Christmas on Sodor?

The closest matches to Thomas & Friends: Christmas on Sodor are Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys (2001), The Boss Baby: Christmas Bonus (2022) and Barbie: A Perfect Christmas (2011). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Thomas & Friends: Christmas on Sodor?

Start with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys (2001), the closest match to Thomas & Friends: Christmas on Sodor.

What is the highest-rated movie like Thomas & Friends: Christmas on Sodor?

Barbie in 'A Christmas Carol' (2008), rated 7.2/10 by 600 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Thomas & Friends: Christmas on Sodor?

The Boss Baby: Christmas Bonus (2022) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Thomas & Friends: Christmas on Sodor?

Yes: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys (2001), The Boss Baby: Christmas Bonus (2022) and Barbie: A Perfect Christmas (2011).

How are movies similar to Thomas & Friends: Christmas on Sodor chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Thomas & Friends: Christmas on Sodor, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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