Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Christmas Eve

If you loved Christmas Eve, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Snow Buddies

Snow Buddies

2008★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Christmas Eve for fans of Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Dylan Sprouse, Jim Belushi and Kris Kristofferson lend their voices to this family-friendly tale about a feisty pack of golden retriever puppies that embarks on an Alaskan adventur...

#2
The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol

The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol

2011★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Christmas Eve for fans of Family & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When Grouchy Smurf behaves badly to everyone and refuses to celebrate Christmas, the Smurfs of Christmas Past, Present and Future teach him to appreciate Christmas....

#3
Santa Claus: The Movie

Santa Claus: The Movie

1985★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Christmas Eve for fans of Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

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 P...

#4
The Wizard of Lies

The Wizard of Lies

2017★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Christmas Eve for fans of Crime. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A look behind the scenes at Bernie Madoff's massive Ponzi scheme, how it was perpetrated on the public and the trail of destruction it left in its wake, both for the victims and Ma...

#5
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

2001★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Christmas Eve for fans of Family & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Jimmy Neutron is a boy genius and way ahead of his friends, but when it comes to being cool, he's a little behind. All until one day when his parents, and parents all over Earth ar...

#6
Miracle on 34th Street

Miracle on 34th Street

1994★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Christmas Eve for fans of Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

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 d...