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Movies like The Claus Family 2 (2021)

The best movies like The Claus Family 2 (2021) are Candy Cane Lane (2023), Beethoven's Christmas Adventure (2011) and Dashing Through the Snow (2023). If The Claus Family 2 hooked you with its family and comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Candy Cane Lane (2023)

    Determined to win the neighborhood's annual Christmas decorating contest, family man Chris makes a pact with an elf to help him out-do the competition. However, the elf casts a spell bringing the twelve days of Christmas to life, unleashing chaos on the small unsuspecting town.

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

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  2. 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 & comedy

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  3. 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

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  4. Kristin's Christmas Past (2013)

    Kristin, a cynical 34-year-old, drinks a mysterious champagne on Christmas Eve and wakes up seventeen years in the past, sharing a room with her 17-year-old self. Given the chance to change the worst Christmas of her life, she attempts to fix past mistakes, only to discover surprising truths about her family that may help her mend her present-day relationships.

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

  5. Shorts (2009)

    A young boy's discovery of a colorful, wish-granting rock causes chaos in the suburban town of Black Falls when jealous kids and scheming adults alike set out to get their hands on it.

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

  6. Noelle (2019)

    Kris Kringle's daughter, Noelle, sets off on a mission to find and bring back her brother, after he gets cold feet when it's his turn to take over as Santa.

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

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  7. Elf (2003)

    When young Buddy falls into Santa's gift sack on Christmas Eve, he's transported back to the North Pole and raised as a toy-making elf by Santa's helpers. But as he grows into adulthood, he can't shake the nagging feeling that he doesn't belong. Buddy vows to visit Manhattan and find his real dad, a workaholic.

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

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  8. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

    The Grinch decides to rob Whoville of Christmas - but a dash of kindness from little Cindy Lou Who and her family may be enough to melt his heart...

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

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  9. 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

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  10. The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two (2020)

    Kate Pierce is reluctantly spending Christmas with her mom’s new boyfriend and his son Jack. But when the North Pole and Christmas are threatened to be destroyed, Kate and Jack are unexpectedly pulled into a new adventure with Santa Claus.

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

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  11. Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made (2020)

    An 11-year old boy believes that he is the best detective in town and runs the agency Total Failures with his best friend, an imaginary 1,200 pound polar bear.

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

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  12. The Loud House Movie (2021)

    The Loud family travel to Scotland and discover they are descendants of Scottish royalty as they move into their giant ancestral castle.

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

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  13. The Santa Clause 2 (2002)

    Better watch out! The big guy in red is coming to town once again. This time, Scott Calvin -- also known as Santa Claus -- finds out there's an obscure clause in his contract requiring him to take on a wife. He has to leave the North Pole to fulfill his obligations, or else he'll be forced to give up his Yuletide gig.

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

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  14. Pooh's Heffalump Movie (2005)

    Who or what exactly is a Heffalump? The lovable residents of the Hundred Acre Wood -- Winnie the Pooh, Rabbit, Tigger, Eeyore, Kanga and the rest of the pack -- embark on a journey of discovery in search of the elusive Heffalump. But as is always the case, this unusual road trip opens their eyes to so much more than just the creature they're seeking.

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

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  15. The Claus Family (2020)

    When his grandfather suddenly falls ill, holiday-hating Jules learns of his family's magical legacy and realizes he's the only hope to save Christmas.

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

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  16. Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh (2008)

    Step brothers Drake and Josh must give a foster family the best Christmas ever or face years in jail for a Christmas party gone wrong.

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

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  17. A Christmas Story Christmas (2022)

    Follows Ralphie, now adult, who returns to the house on Cleveland Street to give his kids a magical Christmas like the one he had as a child, reconnecting with childhood friends, and reconciling the passing of his Old Man.

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

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  18. To Grandmother's House We Go (1992)

    When precocious twins Sarah and Julie feel like Mom is tired of them, they take off on an exciting adventure to their grandmother's house and encounter a pair of villains along the way.

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

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  19. Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square (2020)

    A rich and nasty woman returns to her hometown to evict everyone but discovers the true meaning of Christmas thanks to the local townsfolk – and an actual angel. Features 14 original songs with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton!

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

  20. 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: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & fantasy

  21. A Meowy Christmas (2017)

    A couple of bumbling burglars are mistaken as two aliens by a talking cat that watches too many conspiracy videos. Regardless it's up to Ms. Whiskers and her rat friend, Chuck, to capture them and save Christmas.

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

  22. 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 family & comedy

  23. Dimension 20: Misfits and Magic Holiday Special (2021)

    GM Aabria Iyengar returns with the four magical misfits stuck at wizarding school over winter break.

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

  24. 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

  25. Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist (2022)

    It’s Holiday Season in Reno, and Lieutenant Dangle wishes he’d never been born. With the help of a roller skating “Angel,” he learns how much better the lives of the other deputies would be if he never existed. Will he decide to live on anyway? There’s still Christmas criminals to catch!

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

  26. Al sur de la Navidad (2016)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy

  27. Much Ado About Christmas (2021)

    Haley is a wealthy heiress known for her acts of kindness. Haley meets hopeless romantic Claud, and she keeps her wealthy family a secret. When Claud pitches an ad campaign to Haley's mom and Haley's secrets are revealed, things get...complicated.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  28. Christmas Time Is Here (2021)

    Nia Moore ia a successful small-town real estate agent trying to sell a resort to her client, Julian. Much to Nia's dismay, the only resort that Julian wants to buy belongs to her widower father, Patrick. Patrick is ready to retire, but Nia wants to keep the property and the family memories it holds.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  29. Royally Wrapped For Christmas (2021)

    Lindsay Palmer, the NY director of an international charity organization, is called to the Kingdom of Veronia by the royal family who runs the foundation to interview for the job of overseeing the whole operation. As Lindsay is put through the interview process, she ends up finding true love with the prince.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  30. A Kindhearted Christmas (2021)

    Jamie owns a sightseeing and tour company in the small town of Cooperville, New York. Navigating the holidays with enthusiasm is trickier for Jamie since her husband Matt passed. Matt loved Christmas and found unparalleled joy in giving to others. While reminiscing with family, Jamie realizes the town desperately needs someone with Matt’s genius for thinking of the small gestures that bring genuine happiness to the holidays.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like The Claus Family 2?

The closest matches to The Claus Family 2 are Candy Cane Lane (2023), Beethoven's Christmas Adventure (2011) and Dashing Through the Snow (2023). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The Claus Family 2?

Start with Candy Cane Lane (2023), the closest match to The Claus Family 2.

What is the highest-rated movie like The Claus Family 2?

Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh (2008), rated 7.3/10 by 241 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like The Claus Family 2?

Candy Cane Lane (2023) is the most recent release on this list.

How are movies similar to The Claus Family 2 chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Claus Family 2, 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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