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Plot Summary:
An adaptation of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol " with Robert Guillaume as John Grin, the Scrooge character. His son Kevin has a role as the Bob Cratchit character, with Geoffrey Holder and Ted Lange as two of the Ghosts.
IMDB Rating: 8.9
IMDB Votes: 37
Genere: Family
Country: USA
Duration: 50 min
Plot tags: christmas special
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My Friend the Vagabond (1984)
Plot Summary:
Nazario is a wanderer who makes his living playing an old guitar in the streets of Madrid. From what he gets, he lives together with Sam, an orphan of eight years, which he hosted for charity and adores. The problem is that a wealthy and childless marriage intends to take the child.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 22
Genere: Family
Country: Spain
Duration: 86 min
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Christmas Snow (1986)
Plot Summary:
A crotchety landlord (Syd Caesar) threatens to shutdown a candy shop operated by a widow (Katherine Helmond) operates a candy shop at Christmas time.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 408
Genere: Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags:
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Kelly Clarkson's Cautionary Christmas Music Tale (2013)
Plot Summary:
Clarkson and guests will celebrate the festive season with a comedic musical take on a traditional Christmas morality tale. Song selection will come directly off her just-released Christmas album, "Wrapped in Red," featuring classics such as "Silent Night" and "White Christmas" as well as the title track.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 118
Genere: Comedy, Family, Music
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 43 min
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A Doggone Christmas (2016)
Plot Summary:
When the CIA discovers a cute orphan puppy with amazing telepathic abilities, the powers-that-be in Washington immediately lock him down and plan on forcing the poor dog to become a covert secret weapon. But fate steps in and frees the pint-sized Jack Russel Terrier from government clutches.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 230
Genere: Family
Country: USA
Duration: 82 min
Plot tags:
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Scrooge & Marley (2012)
Plot Summary:
Scrooge & Marley is a modern variation on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Recounted from a gay sensibility with heart, comedy & music, the magic of Dickens' timeless tale of a man's redemption comes alive from a fresh perspective.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 175
Genere: Drama, Family, Music, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: queer cinema
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Scrooge and Marley (2001)
Plot Summary:
Ebenezer Scrooge is back in a made-for-TV film produced by Coral Ridge Ministries. The ill-tempered miser is played by skilled Christian actor Dean Jones, widely acclaimed for his acting ability in St. John in Exile and well-known for many Disney movies and Broadway shows.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 99
Genere: Musical, Family, Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 48 min
Plot tags: surreal
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John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together (1979)
Plot Summary:
In this beloved holiday classic, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the Muppets join the singer for a heart-warming Christmas celebration, with traditional carols as well as lesser-known holiday songs.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 954
Genere: Family, Comedy, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 50 min
Plot tags: christmas special
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A Baby for Christmas (2015)
Plot Summary:
It's Christmas with the Chandlers but no one seems to have the Christmas spirit - except for Stephanie, that is. Marci and Blair are obsessing over being the perfect parents, Myra and Donald have retired and suddenly feel useless and Elizabeth is bending over backwards to get a promotion at work. Add to that Stephanie's blooming romance with Lawrence - who is torn between being with her and continuing his mission work - and Christmas seems to be taking a back seat. That is, until a group of kids at an orphanage helps the family to realize that there's more to Christmas than wrapping gifts and baking cookies.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 179
Genere: Comedy, Family, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags:
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Santa's Summer House (2012)
Plot Summary:
A dense fog falls over Southern California, sending a group of discontent vacationers to a mysterious island occupied by a jolly old soul whose Christmas magic works all year round. Before this trip is over, each of the weary travelers learn to see their lives through a more optimistic lens. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi.
IMDB Rating: 2.4
IMDB Votes: 526
Genere: Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags:
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By God's Grace (2014)
Plot Summary:
In the tradition of a classic "A Christmas Carol", this film offers many lessons on the importance of giving and the cause and effect our choices have on others.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 241
Genere: Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags:
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The Christmas Tree (1996)
Plot Summary:
A story about a forming friendship between an elderly nun, Sister Anthony, and New York's Rockefeller Center's head gardener Richard Reilly, who wants to fell a tree she's been growing for decades and move it to New York for Christmas display.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 438
Genere: Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: christmas special
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3 Bears Christmas (2019)
Plot Summary:
Baby Bear sneaks out on Christmas morning to find the perfect gift for his parents Mama and Papa Bear only to cross paths with a wicked witch who transforms him into a human.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 62
Genere: Family
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: funny, touching, feel good, entertaining, exciting
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Silver Bells (2013)
Plot Summary:
An overly win-driven sportscaster goes too far and must perform community service during December as a bell-ringer for the Salvation Army.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 409
Genere: Family
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: funny, sincere, feel good, captivating, entertaining, semi serious
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A Magic Christmas (2014)
Plot Summary:
Jack Carter, a man constantly living in a state of regret, takes his technology-obsessed family, including their lovable dog Buster, on a Christmas vacation to the mountains in the hopes of reconnecting with them. While on vacation, Jack and his family run into an estranged, uber-competitive friend of Jack's, who now lives the life of luxury Jack pines for. Through a series of juvenile competitions, Jack realizes that the love of his family is more rewarding than anything money could buy.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 244
Genere: Family
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags:
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The Santa Box (2020)
Plot Summary:
Kallie thinks she's cursed by Christmas. For the past 5 years, something bad has happened every Christmas season. One day she finds The Santa Box on her doorstep. Inside is a note that changes how Kallie feels about Christmas forever.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 203
Genere: Family
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: feel good, captivating, entertaining, semi serious
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Elmo Saves Christmas (1996)
Plot Summary:
Can there be such a thing as too much Christmas? Find out... when a magical Christmas wish is granted and Elmo gets to see what the world would be like if every day were Christmas! You'll enjoy lots of songs and holiday cheer with Elmo and his new friend Lightning, the reindeer, and discover for yourself why Christmas is best kept to one day a year!.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 420
Genere: Family
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: independent film, crying, feel good, humorous, semi serious
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Santa Stole Our Dog: A Merry Doggone Christmas! (2017)
Plot Summary:
On a snowy and cold Christmas Eve, Santa Claus accidentally steals the family Dog. So begins an epic journey through the twelve days of Christmas as the family ventures to the North Pole to get their beloved canine back.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 193
Genere: Family
Country: Canada
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags:
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Poinsettias for Christmas (2018)
Plot Summary:
It’s just weeks before Christmas when Ellie gets a call to return home to help her father on the family’s poinsettia farm. The family business is on the line to deliver tens of thousands of plants for the town’s annual parade. The problem is — the poinsettias have yet to turn red! As Ellie searches for the solution, she is reminded of where her heart truly lies as she falls in love with both her roots and a local botanist.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Family
Country: Canada
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: funny, light, romantic, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining
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A Christmas Tree Miracle (2013)
Plot Summary:
“A Christmas Tree Miracle” is a warm-hearted tale that reminds us that in the holiday season, the best gifts in life are the simple ones, and that miracles do happen, if you believe.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 920
Genere: Family
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: uplifting, touching, humorous, semi serious, spiritual, sentimental
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Santa Switch (2013)
Plot Summary:
A struggling dad gets a new start after a strange encounter replaces his mall Santa gig with the real thing.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 489
Genere: Family
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: light, sincere, feel good, not serious, christmas special
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Christmas Oranges (2012)
Plot Summary:
In a town not so far away and a time not so long ago, baby Rose was left on the porch of Greenwoods Orphanage, where Mrs. Hartley (Nancy Stafford) and the children under her tender care become her family. But when tragedy strikes, Rose (Bailee Johnson) loses the only home she has ever known and she is abruptly shipped to Irongates—a place that seems as cold and cruel as her previous home was kind. The strict headmaster, Mr. Crampton (Edward Herrmann), immediately seems to dislike Rose—and makes sure she and the other children are punished for any minor infraction of his rules. Rose soon makes friends with Emily, but in spite of her gentle and forgiving nature, some of the children will take any chance they can to get her into trouble. When she learns that every Christmas Mr. Crampton’s generous brother gives an orange to each child, Rose waits in eager anticipation.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 700
Genere: Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, uplifting, sincere, touching, social, compassionate, christian film
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A Sesame Street Christmas Carol (2006)
Plot Summary:
Oscar the Grouch is visited by three ghosts in an attempt to teach him the true meaning of Christmas.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 163
Genere: Family
Country: USA
Duration: 46 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious, christmas horror, exciting
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A Christmas Story Christmas (2022)
Plot Summary:
Ralphie is now all grown up and must deal with Christmas and all that comes with it…as a dad.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 17000
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA, Germany
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: christmas special
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A Christmas Star (2017)
Plot Summary:
Born under the Christmas Star, Noelle believes she has the gift to perform miracles, so when conniving developer McKerrod threatens her peaceful life she and her friends determine to use this gift to thwart his plans and save their village.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Family
Country: UK
Duration: 82 min
Plot tags: light, feel good, humorous, sweet, entertaining
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Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square (2020)
Plot Summary:
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!.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, sentimental, feel good, humorous, colorful, gay cinema, colourful
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My Adventures with Santa (2019)
Plot Summary:
Christmas in the Nolan household isn't what it used to be. Instead of a joyous family gathering, they are spending this holiday apart. On a last minute shopping trip with Dad, the family enters an enchanted store only to discover a dazzling snow globe with magical powers. Suddenly the Nolan family is transported through the globe to the North Pole where they are asked to help Santa save Christmas! As they come together to support Santa and the elves, their family love grows stronger and the true meaning of Christmas comes alive.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 260
Genere: Family
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, light, feel good, sweet
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A Carol Christmas (2003)
Plot Summary:
A Carol Christmas follows the basic plot of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, but the story has been modernized. The traditional "Scrooge" character is a talk show host named Carol.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Family, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious, light, sweet, christmas comedy
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Saving Christmas (2017)
Plot Summary:
A young boy, Danny, tries to prove the existence of Santa by using his intelligence and gadgets. He and his trusted group go on an intense journey to find the truth of Santa.
IMDB Rating: 3.3
IMDB Votes: 282
Genere: Family
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: funny, light, feel good, humorous, sweet, entertaining
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A Christmas Carol (1984)
Plot Summary:
An old bitter miser who makes excuses for his uncaring nature learns real compassion when three ghosts visit him on Christmas Eve.
IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 17000
Genere: Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: atmospheric, touching, sentimental, christmas horror, feel good, humorous, semi serious, christmas special, fairy tale, light
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Spirited (2022)
Plot Summary:
Each Christmas Eve, the Ghost of Christmas Present selects one dark soul to be reformed by a visit from three spirits. But this season, he picked the wrong Scrooge. Clint Briggs turns the tables on his ghostly host until Present finds himself reexamining his own past, present and future.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 46000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 127 min
Plot tags: emotional, buddy comedy, feel good