Movies like Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special: 20 to watch next
If you loved Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special (1988) — a family, comedy and tv movie film directed by Paul Reubens and Wayne Orr — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like holiday and christmas. 8 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh 2008★ 7.3
Shares: Comedy, Family, TV Movie
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.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Candy Cane Lane 2023★ 6.0
Shares: Comedy, Family
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.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square 2020★ 5.9
Shares: Comedy, Family, TV Movie
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!
Stream in India on Netflix
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Magic Stocking 2015★ 6.5
Shares: Family, TV Movie
A young widow finds a tattered old Christmas stocking at a Holiday craft sale, but is skeptical of its magic when it seems to create small trinkets on its own.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Click & Collect 2018★ 6.6
Shares: Comedy, TV Movie
To save his daughter's Christmas, Andrew goes on a road trip with Dev, his neighbour from hell, to buy an elusive Sparklehoof the Unicorn Princess.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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To Grandmother's House We Go 1992★ 6.5
Shares: Family, Comedy, TV Movie
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.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Kristin's Christmas Past 2013★ 5.9
Shares: TV Movie, Comedy, Family
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.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Christmas Note 2015★ 6.3
Shares: Family, TV Movie
Having just moved back to her hometown without her serviceman husband but with her young son, Gretchen Daniels finds her life in disarray as Christmas approaches. But she discovers new purpose when she helps to deliver a message to her neighbor, Melissa, which makes her an ally in the quest to find the neighbor's sibling she never knew she had. The women become bonded not only by the search, but by the understanding that being there for each other means they're no longer alone. This friendship becomes the greatest Christmas gift of their lives. Based on a bestselling novel by Donna VanLiere.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Bah, Humduck!: A Looney Tunes Christmas 2006★ 7.1
Shares: Comedy, Family
In this adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Daffy Duck is the greedy proprietor of the Lucky Duck Mega-Mart and all he can think about is the money to be made during the holiday season.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Trailer Park Boys Xmas Special 2004★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy, TV Movie
In this holiday prequel, it’s 1997 and Sunnyvale Trailer Park is getting ready for the holiday season. Julian’s got a great idea to make money this Christmas, Ricky gets confused between God and Santa, and Bubbles tries to get the Boys together for an annual Christmas bonfire. Meanwhile, Mr. Lahey is thrilled because Christmas is the only day of the year that his wife Barb allows him to have a few drinks. Directed by series creator Mike Clattenburg, this hour-long special takes place before Jamie was J-Roc, before Randy and Lahey were a couple, and before the Shitmobile was missing a door.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse 2001★ 7.0
Shares: Family, Comedy
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.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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A Christmas Story Christmas 2022★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy, Family
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.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas 2021★ 7.0
Shares: TV Movie, Comedy, Family
After a series of mishaps, Mickey, Minnie and the gang are separated all over the world and must try to get back to Hot Dog Hills by Christmas Eve. A mysterious and jolly stranger shows up to tell them about The Wishing Star, which could be the secret to bringing everybody home in time to celebrate together.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Beethoven's Christmas Adventure 2011★ 6.0
Shares: Family, Comedy
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.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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A Charlie Brown Christmas 1965★ 7.7
Shares: Family, Comedy, TV Movie
When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees amongst everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant. Charlie Brown accepts, but it is a frustrating struggle. When an attempt to restore the proper spirit with a forlorn little fir Christmas tree fails, he needs Linus' help to learn the meaning of Christmas.
Stream in India on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
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A Scooby-Doo! Christmas 2002★ 8.2
Shares: Family, Comedy
On the way to Daphne's relatives' condominium, the Mystery Inc. gang detours through the town of Winter Hollow, where the vengeful Headless Snowman has destroyed the town's Christmas spirit.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales 2002★ 6.5
Shares: Comedy, Family, TV Movie
Tis the season for the cheer and charm of the Peanuts kids - and this delight special offers five segments full of unforgettable moments. Snoopy works as a bell-ringer to raise money and tries making peace with the ferocious cat next door. Linus strives to strike the right tone in his letter to Santa - and his friendship with an indecisive girl at school. Sally's idea about gift giving and the identity of Santa may be unusual - but her strange notion about how to obtain a Christmas tree surprisingly does the job. Lucy tries awfully hard to be nice...and still coax everyone around her to buy her presents. Charlie Brown and Sally wait up for Santa (a surprisingly short man), who spreads Christmas gift cheer further than they had thought. Make merry!
Stream in India on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
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A Flintstones Christmas Carol 1994★ 6.8
Shares: Comedy, Family, TV Movie
Fred is cast as Ebenezer Scrooge in a stage adaption of the classic Christmas story, but is acting a bit stingy in real life.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown 1992★ 6.2
Shares: TV Movie, Family, Comedy
As the holiday season rolls around and all the Peanuts gang are getting ready for it. Whether it be Charlie Brown struggling to raise money for his girlfriend or Sally and Peppermint Patty struggling to rehearse and memorize their one word lines for the Christmas pageant, these kids try to keep with the Christmas spirit while Snoopy has his mischief to do.
Stream in India on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
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Happy New Year, Charlie Brown 1986★ 6.5
Shares: Family, Comedy, TV Movie
It's the night of Peppermint Patty’s New Year’s Eve bash, but Charlie Brown has to write a book report about War and Peace. Hoping to join the fun for a special dance with the Little Red-Haired Girl, he tries desperately to finish in time.
Stream in India on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel