Christmas Movies

Christmas movies: the best Family titles

Christmas movies in the “Family” genre by popularity (at least 50 TMDB votes), with the top rated titles, the latest releases and where to watch them online in the United States.

The top rated « Family » movies

Latest releases

Most popular

About « Family » movies

The “Family” genre includes 469 movies listed on TMDB with at least 50 user votes. The most popular right now are The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), The Grinch (2018) and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992).

The top rated « Family » movies include Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace (2020, 8.4/10), It's a Wonderful Life (1946, 8.3/10) and Klaus (2019, 8.2/10). This ranking covers works released from 1941 to 2021. The genre’s 20 most popular movies have an average rating of 6.6/10.

« Family » movies are often also classified as « Comedy », « Animation » and « Fantasy ». Latest releases in the genre: The Night My Dad Saved Christmas 2 (December 6, 2025), Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (December 5, 2025) and Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol (November 27, 2025).

Frequently asked questions

What are the best « Family » movies?

According to TMDB user ratings: Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace (2020, 8.4/10), It's a Wonderful Life (1946, 8.3/10), Klaus (2019, 8.2/10), Scooby-Doo! Haunted Holidays (2012, 8.1/10) and The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993, 7.8/10).

What « Family » movies should I watch right now?

The most popular right now are The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993, 7.8/10), The Grinch (2018, 6.9/10), Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992, 6.8/10), The Polar Express (2004, 6.7/10) and Home Alone 3 (1997, 5.3/10).

What are the latest « Family » movies?

The most recent releases are The Night My Dad Saved Christmas 2 (December 6, 2025), Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (December 5, 2025), Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol (November 27, 2025), 31 Minutes: One Hot Christmas (November 21, 2025) and A Mouse Hunt for Christmas (November 6, 2025).

Where to watch « Family » movies online?

Each title page lists the platforms offering the title in the United States (subscription, rental, purchase), according to JustWatch. You can also browse movies by platform.

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