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10 Best Movies Like 'Twas the Night Before Christmas

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

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#1
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys

2001★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 'Twas the Night Before Christmas for fans of Animation & Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

When the mysterious Toy Taker grabs all of Santa's toys, it looks like the children will miss out on Christmas. But everyone's favorite reindeer, Rudolph, comes to the rescue with ...

#2
Frosty the Snowman

Frosty the Snowman

1969★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 'Twas the Night Before Christmas for fans of Animation & Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A discarded silk top-hat becomes the focus of a struggle between a washed-up stage magician and a group of schoolchildren, after it magically brings a snowman to life. Realizing th...

#3
Let It Snow

Let It Snow

2013★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 'Twas the Night Before Christmas for fans of Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A resort executive is sent to a newly purchased lodge in Maine with instructions to turn it in to an ultra-modern resort, and finds a charming, successful lodge loaded with holiday...

#4
Seth Meyers: Lobby Baby

Seth Meyers: Lobby Baby

2019★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 'Twas the Night Before Christmas for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

SNL alumnus and subversive master of late-night Seth Meyers comes out from behind the desk to share some lighthearted stories from his own life....

#5
The Little Drummer Boy

The Little Drummer Boy

1968★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 'Twas the Night Before Christmas for fans of Animation & Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After being kidnapped and escaping, young drummer boy Aaron searches for his camel and finds him in the Nativity of the Baby Jesus. Aaron gives Baby Jesus the only gift he has, a s...

#6
The Year Without a Santa Claus

The Year Without a Santa Claus

1974★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 'Twas the Night Before Christmas for fans of Animation & Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

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,...