Movies like Santa's Little Helpers (2019)
The best movies like Santa's Little Helpers (2019) are Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa (2010), Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular (2010) and Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas (2011). If Santa's Little Helpers hooked you with its animation and comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedCro Minion (2015)7.2/10 from 266 votes
- NewestPrep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol (2025)Released 2025
Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa (2010)
Wayne and Lanny, now partners, are called by Magee to meet with a secret contact – Mrs. Claus, who sends them on a new mission to retrieve a box from Santa’s secret workshop. Later they sneak into Santa’s office while he is asleep, using their high tech equipment from the previous film. Lanny’s expertise at dressing the tree enables them to enter the hidden workshop where they recover the box and escape just in time. But what is the box for?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDonkey's Christmas Shrektacular (2010)
Deck the halls with Donkey’s laughter in this all-new holiday collection. Donkey presents his very own carolling stage show featuring his Far Far Away pals in this merry, musical treat with all the trimmings! Join in the fun as they bring their own Shrektacular spirit to festive holiday songs, a fun Donkey Decoration scramble, and a hilarious virtual Yule Log that’s so funny… it’s on fire.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisIce Age: A Mammoth Christmas (2011)
When Sid accidentally destroys Manny's heirloom Christmas rock and ends up on Santa's naughty list, he leads a hilarious quest to the North Pole to make things right and ends up making things much worse. Now it's up to Manny and his prehistoric posse to band together and save Christmas for the entire world!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMinions: 3 Mini-Movie Collection (2016)
The Minions are back along with some new friends in three hilariously fun short films: Competition, Cro Minion, and Binky Nelson Unpacified.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & animation
Toy Story That Time Forgot (2014)
During a post-Christmas play date, the gang find themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It's all up to Trixie, the triceratops, if the gang hopes to return to Bonnie's room in this Toy Story That Time Forgot.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisOnce Upon a Snowman (2020)
The previously untold origins of Olaf, the innocent and insightful, summer-loving snowman are revealed as we follow Olaf’s first steps as he comes to life and searches for his identity in the snowy mountains outside Arendelle.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both adventure & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAn Almost Christmas Story (2024)
A young owl meets a lost little girl in New York City. Together, they try to get home for Christmas.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & adventure
Worth the HypeMovies like thisPrep & Landing (2009)
Wayne gets a new rookie partner, Lanny, after his previous partner got the promotion he wanted. Lanny has to remind Wayne of the Spirit of Christmas and the importance of being an elf in Santa's Prep and Landing elite unit.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTrolls Holiday (2017)
When the eternally optimistic Poppy, queen of the Trolls, learns that the Bergens no longer have any holidays on their calendar, she enlists the help of Branch and the rest of the gang on a delightfully quirky mission to fix something that the Bergens don't think is broken.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both adventure & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTraining Wheels (2013)
When Margo, Edith, and Agnes chase after an ice cream truck, little Agnes struggles to keep up and takes a tumble while pedaling her bike. Seeing her disappointment, the Minions spring into action to lift her spirits. Using their quirky ingenuity, they construct a unicorn-themed motorcycle to help Agnes ride in style. With her new wheels, Agnes embarks on a whimsical and heartwarming ride through town, showcasing the Minions’ unwavering dedication to bringing joy to the girls’ lives. This short captures the charm of teamwork, creativity, and pure delight.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisYellow Is the New Black (2018)
An adventure about two Minions who make a daring (though temporary) escape from jail. As they navigate the chaos of their breakout, their antics showcase the Minions' signature blend of resourcefulness and mischief, resulting in a short filled with hilariously unpredictable moments.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisOlaf's Frozen Adventure (2017)
Olaf is on a mission to harness the best holiday traditions for Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCompetition (2015)
Two minions working in a bomb lab get competitive.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Naughty List (2013)
After two young elves give Santa and the North Pole food poisoning they must redeem their Naughty List status by finding a way to save Christmas.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & animation
A Trash Truck Christmas (2020)
When Santa crash-lands in the junkyard on Christmas Eve, Hank, Trash Truck and their animal friends all have a hand in rescuing the holiday for everyone.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCro Minion (2015)
Two minions have to babysit a little Neanderthal baby.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTom and Jerry Santa's Little Helpers (2014)
An all-new holiday special, Santa’s Little Helpers has Jerry and Tuffy living the good life in Santa’s workshop until the unfortunate day in which Tom is rescued by the Clause family. With Tom in the house, merry mayhem ensues at the North Pole, but when the dust settles, the destructive duo needs to work together to save Christmas and learn the true meaning of friendship.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Binky Nelson Unpacified (2015)
After a daring heist at a museum, the youngest member of the villainous Nelson family, Binky, realizes he's left behind his beloved pacifier. Determined to retrieve it, Binky embarks on an adorable and hilarious mission to recover his prized possession.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPanic in the Mailroom (2013)
Two Minions are busy at work in the mailroom. One of them, bored, decides to throw a box of expired PX-41 samples into its designated chute.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMower Minions (2016)
The Minions need to raise $20 to purchase an as seen on TV banana blender. So they take up lawn mowing at an old folks home, with hilarious antics!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisUrkel Saves Santa: The Movie! (2023)
The holiday season has arrived, and brilliant but accident-prone Steve Urkel has already ruined his local celebration by publicly humiliating a shopping mall Santa. In his attempt to make things right and score some nice points with the big guy in the North Pole, Steve creates an invention that only makes things worse. Using his big brain and even bigger heart, Steve must find the real Santa to see if together they can help the city rediscover the holiday spirit.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Minion Scouts (2019)
When Margo, Agnes and Edith return from Badger Scout camp, three of the Minions are entranced by the girls' merit badges. Their own attempt at scout camp results in attracting a bear, eating poison berries and eventually blowing up a dam, creating a massive flood. But, when they arrive back home, the girls share their badges, encouraging the rest of the Minions to try their hand at scouting.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisPrep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol (2025)
Christmas elves Lanny and Wayne panic when their holiday missions go awry, leaving Wayne thinking he's in BIG trouble with Santa and accidentally revealing other merry mishaps.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBanana (2010)
The Minions fight over a delicious banana... but is that all they want?!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisPixar Short Films Collection: Volume 3 (2018)
From Disney-Pixar and the creative minds who brought you The Incredibles, Finding Nemo and Toy Story comes the studio’s latest collection of delightful and inspiring animated stories – Pixar Shorts: Volume 3. Eleven short films include Oscar® winner Piper (Best Short Film, Animated, 2016) and nominees Sanjay’s Super Team (2015) and Lou (2017). With unforgettable characters, insightful bonus extras, and cutting-edge animation, it’s a must-own for any movie fan!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & comedy
Prep & Landing: Tiny's Big Adventure (2011)
Tiny's Big Adventure is a two-minute computer animated short that debuted on Disney.com. The short features Magee's assistant, Tiny, trying to make a pot of coffee and in the process, accidentally ruins the elves' break room.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
The Secret Life of Kyle (2017)
After the events of Despicable Me 3, we follow Kyle and his secret life when Gru and his family are gone.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMinions: Holiday Special (2020)
Four mini-movie escapades starring the Minions, with various special guest appearances, all to celebrate the holidays!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDespicable Me Presents: Minion Madness (2010)
Three new mini-movies from the creators of Despicable Me. Orientation Day: Three freshly cloned minions go through the wacky orientation process at the evil laboratories of Gru. Home Makeover: The minions "assist" Edith, Margo & Agnes in a home makeover when they find out a social worker is going to pay them a visit. Watch the crazy antics ensue! Banana: A minion finds a banana in his lunch bag. To what lengths will the other minions go through to steal away that coveted yellow goodness?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & adventure
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Boss Baby and Tim's Treasure Hunt Through Time (2017)
Join the fun as Boss Baby and Tim battle pirates, travel through outer space, swim deep into the sea, and go toe-to-toe with some ferocious dinosaurs!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Santa's Little Helpers?
The closest matches to Santa's Little Helpers are Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa (2010), Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular (2010) and Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas (2011). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Santa's Little Helpers?
People who watched Santa's Little Helpers most often go on to Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa (2010), Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular (2010) and Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas (2011).
What is the highest-rated movie like Santa's Little Helpers?
Cro Minion (2015), rated 7.2/10 by 266 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Santa's Little Helpers?
Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Santa's Little Helpers?
Yes: Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa (2010), Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular (2010) and Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas (2011).
How are movies similar to Santa's Little Helpers chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Santa's Little Helpers, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.