Movies like Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town: 20 to watch next
If you loved Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970) — a animation, family and fantasy film directed by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like mayor, santa claus and musical. 12 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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The Year Without a Santa Claus 1974★ 7.2
Shares: Animation, Family, TV Movie, Fantasy
Feeling forgotten by the children of the world, old St. Nick decides to skip his gift-giving journey and take a vacation. Mrs. Claus and two spunky little elves, Jingle and Jangle, set out to see to where all the season's cheer has disappeared. Aided by a magical snowfall, they reawaken the spirit of Christmas in children's hearts and put Santa back in action.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Boss Baby: Christmas Bonus 2022★ 6.7
Shares: Animation, Family
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.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 1964★ 7.4
Shares: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Sam the snowman tells us the story of a young red-nosed reindeer who, after being ousted from the reindeer games because of his glowing nose, teams up with Hermey, an elf who wants to be a dentist, and Yukon Cornelius, the prospector. They run into the Abominable Snowman and find a whole island of misfit toys. Rudolph vows to see if he can get Santa to help the toys, and he goes back to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. But Santa's sleigh is fogged in. But when Santa looks over Rudolph, he gets a very bright idea...
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Arthur Christmas 2011★ 6.8
Shares: Animation, Family
For hundreds of years, the Claus family has delegated the title "Santa" to a chosen few of its members, which can be passed down upon retirement. Each Christmas, Santa and his vast army of highly trained elves produce gifts and distribute them around the world in a one-night high-tech operation. However, when one of 600 million children to receive a gift from Santa on Christmas Eve is missed, it is deemed ‘acceptable’ to all but one—Arthur Claus, the current Santa’s misfit son deemed ineligible for the title, who executes an unauthorised rookie mission to get the last present halfway around the globe before dawn on Christmas morning.
Stream in India on Sony Pictures Amazon Channel
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Olive, the Other Reindeer 1999★ 6.7
Shares: Animation, Family, TV Movie
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?
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Miracle on 34th Street 1994★ 6.8
Shares: Fantasy, Family
Six-year-old Susan Walker has doubts about childhood's most enduring miracle—Santa Claus. Her mother told her the secret about Santa a long time ago, but, after meeting a special department store Santa who's convinced he's the real thing, Susan is given the most precious gift of all—something to believe in.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Prep & Landing 2009★ 6.9
Shares: Animation, Fantasy, Family
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.
Stream in India on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv
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The Grinch 2018★ 6.9
Shares: Animation, Family, Fantasy
The Grinch hatches a scheme to ruin Christmas when the residents of Whoville plan their annual holiday celebration. But a certain little who might change things.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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That Christmas 2024★ 7.2
Shares: Animation, Family, Fantasy
It's an unforgettable Christmas for the townsfolk of Wellington-on-Sea when the worst snowstorm in history alters everyone's plans — including Santa's.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Jack Frost 1979★ 6.5
Shares: Family, Animation, Fantasy, TV Movie
Pardon-me Pete, the official groundhog of Groundhog Day, tells the story of Jack Frost, who falls in love with a beautiful young woman and begs Father Winter to make him human so that she can see him. His request is granted, but only on the condition that by the Spring he has a house, a bag of gold, a horse and a wife. But Jack finds that life as a human is more complicated than he thought.
Stream in India on Artiflix
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Klaus 2019★ 8.2
Shares: Animation, Family
A selfish postman and a reclusive toymaker form an unlikely friendship, delivering joy to a cold, dark town that desperately needs it.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Stick Man 2015★ 6.8
Shares: Animation, Family, TV Movie
Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three, and he's heading on an epic adventure across the seasons. Will he get back to his family in time for Christmas?
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas 2021★ 7.0
Shares: Animation, Family
Shaun's seasonal excitement turns to dismay when a farmhouse raid to get bigger stockings for the flock inadvertently leads to Timmy going missing. Can Shaun get Timmy back before he becomes someone else’s present?
Stream in India on Netflix, Netflix Kids
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The Nightmare Before Christmas 1993★ 7.9
Shares: Fantasy, Animation, Family
Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spindly Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, kidnaps Santa Claus and plans to deliver shrunken heads and other ghoulish gifts to children on Christmas morning in his place. But, as the holiday approaches, Jack's rag-doll girlfriend Sally tries to foil his well-meaning yet misguided plans.
Stream in India on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv
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Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July 1979★ 6.4
Shares: Animation, Fantasy, Family, TV Movie
Winterbolt is trying to make the North Pole his evil wonderland, and it is up to Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and others to stop him.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Dashing Through the Snow 2023★ 6.1
Shares: Fantasy, Family
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.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Santa Claus: The Movie 1985★ 6.4
Shares: Family, Fantasy
In ancient times, a man named Claus, who delivers toys in his small village, fulfils his destiny to become Santa Claus after meeting an expert toy-making elf, Patch, in the North Pole. In the present day, Santa Claus has become overwhelmed by his workload, and the disgruntled Patch flees the workshop to New York City. There, Patch unknowingly threatens the fate of Christmas by taking a job at a failing toy company run by a scheming businessman.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Frost Fight! 2015★ 6.0
Shares: Animation, Fantasy, Family
The holiday season gets extra chilly as Loki and the frost giant Ymir plot to conquer the world. Marvel heroes Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor and others must stop the villains from stealing Santa's power – if anyone can actually find the mysterious Mr. Claus. Fortunately, Rocket Raccoon and Groot are also hot on Santa's trail. Heroes, villains, elves and cosmic bounty hunters collide in an epic quest that leaves the fate of the holiday and the world in the balance.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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A Charlie Brown Christmas 1965★ 7.7
Shares: Animation, Family, 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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Robin Robin 2021★ 7.0
Shares: Animation, Family
A bird raised by mice begins to question where she belongs and sets off on a daring journey of self-discovery.
Stream in India on Netflix, Netflix Kids