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1. Elvis (2022)
PG-13 | 159 min | Biography, Drama, Music
The life of American music icon Elvis Presley, from his childhood to becoming a rock and movie star in the 1950s while maintaining a complex relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker.
Director: Baz Luhrmann | Stars: Tom Hanks, Austin Butler, Olivia DeJonge, Helen Thomson
Votes: 235,194 | Gross: $151.04M
2. The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021)
PG-13 | 126 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
An intimate look at the extraordinary rise, fall and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker.
Director: Michael Showalter | Stars: Jessica Chastain, Andrew Garfield, Cherry Jones, Vincent D'Onofrio
Votes: 38,992
3. How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Hiccup and Toothless reunite to remind both their kinds of the inseparable bond between vikings and dragons.
Director: Tim Johnson | Stars: Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Craig Ferguson, Madalyn Gonzalez
Votes: 5,605
4. The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022 TV Special)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Star-Lord, Drax, Rocket, Mantis, and Groot engage in some spirited shenanigans in an all-new original special created for Disney+.
Director: James Gunn | Stars: Luke Klein, Sean Gunn, Michael Rooker, Pom Klementieff
Votes: 94,740
5. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964 TV Movie)
TV-G | 47 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A young reindeer Rudolph lives at the North Pole. His father is one of Santa's reindeer and it is expected that Rudolph will eventually be one too. However, he has a feature which is a setback and causes him to be ostracized: his red nose.
Director: Larry Roemer | Stars: Billie Mae Richards, Burl Ives, Larry D. Mann, Paul Soles
Votes: 37,501
6. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 26 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
A grumpy hermit hatches a plan to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville.
Directors: Chuck Jones, Ben Washam | Stars: Boris Karloff, June Foray, Dal McKennon
Votes: 59,062
7. Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970 TV Movie)
TV-G | 48 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A mailman reveals the origin of Santa Claus.
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney, Keenan Wynn, Paul Frees
Votes: 17,519
8. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965 TV Movie)
TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Depressed at the commercialism he sees around him, Charlie Brown tries to find a deeper meaning to Christmas.
Director: Bill Melendez | Stars: Ann Altieri, Chris Doran, Sally Dryer, Bill Melendez
Votes: 44,117
9. Frosty the Snowman (1969 TV Short)
TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A living snowman and a little girl struggle to elude a greedy magician who is after the snowman's magic hat.
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Jackie Vernon, Billy De Wolfe, Jimmy Durante, Paul Frees
Votes: 21,475
10. The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974 TV Movie)
TV-G | 51 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
When a weary and discouraged Santa Claus considers skipping his Christmas Eve run one year, Mrs. Claus and his elves set out to change his mind.
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Shirley Booth, Mickey Rooney, Dick Shawn, George S. Irving
Votes: 11,647
11. Olaf's Frozen Adventure (2017)
G | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
A Christmas-themed special featuring characters from Walt Disney Pictures' 53rd full-length animated motion picture, "Frozen (2013)".
Directors: Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers | Stars: Josh Gad, Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff
Votes: 14,022
12. Kung Fu Panda Holiday (2010 TV Short)
Not Rated | 21 min | Animation, Short, Action
Po is to host the annual winter holiday feast and he struggles to meet his friends' expectations.
Director: Tim Johnson | Stars: Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Seth Rogen
Votes: 6,825
13. Blackadder's Christmas Carol (1988 TV Movie)
43 min | Comedy, History
After a genial spirit shows the benevolent Ebenezer Blackadder visions of his unscrupulous ancestors, he resolves to mend his generous ways.
Director: Richard Boden | Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Miranda Richardson, Stephen Fry
Votes: 13,969
14. Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury (2011 Video)
TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Hiccup and Toothless discover an island of never-before-seen dragons.
Director: Tom Owens | Stars: Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera
Votes: 7,514
15. 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (1974 TV Movie)
TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
When a town learns that Santa Claus has struck it off his delivery schedule due to an insulting letter, a way must be found to change his mind.
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Joel Grey, Tammy Grimes, John McGiver, George Gobel
Votes: 3,786
16. Shrek the Halls (2007 TV Short)
TV-PG | 21 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
This half-hour animated TV special features the Shrek characters putting their own spin on holiday traditions.
Director: Gary Trousdale | Stars: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas
Votes: 15,915
17. Rapsittie Street Kids: Believe in Santa (2002 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 40 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Ricky (Walter Emanuel Jones) wants to give his crush Nicole (Paige O'Hara) a Christmas gift, but when he does she angrily rejects it as "cheap." She later regrets her mistake and decides to find it.
Director: Colin Slater | Stars: Jack Angel, Jodi Benson, Nancy Cartwright, Eddie Driscoll
Votes: 1,298
18. A Very Murray Christmas (2015 TV Special)
TV-MA | 56 min | Comedy, Music, Musical
Bill Murray worries no one will show up to his TV show due to a terrible snowstorm in New York City.
Director: Sofia Coppola | Stars: Bill Murray, Paul Shaffer, Michael Cera, George Clooney
Votes: 16,453
19. The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special (2020 TV Movie)
TV-G | 44 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Rey leaves her friends to prepare for Life Day as she sets off on an adventure to gain a deeper knowledge of the Force. At a mysterious temple, she is hurled into a cross-timeline adventure. Will she make it back in time for Life Day?
Director: Ken Cunningham | Stars: A.J. LoCascio, Anthony Daniels, Ben Prendergast, Billy Dee Williams
Votes: 7,828
20. Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer (2000 Video)
TV-G | 51 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
A youth embarks on a journey to find his missing grandmother and prove that Santa Claus is real.
Director: Phil Roman | Stars: Elmo Shropshire, Michele Lee, Susan Blu, Alex Doduk
Votes: 2,202
21. Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas (2021 TV Movie)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, 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?
Director: Steve Cox | Stars: Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, Laura Aikman, Marcus Brigstocke
Votes: 2,875
22. Jack Frost (1979 TV Movie)
TV-G | 48 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Groundhog tells the story of how, for once, Jack Frost became human, and helped a knight win his lady love.
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Buddy Hackett, Robert Morse, Paul Frees, Larry Storch
Votes: 4,523
23. Road to Christmas (2018 TV Movie)
TV-G | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A TV producer is producing a Christmas Special for the 5th year but she is then told to co-produce it with the host's son. Initially, she's not too happy about it but - Christmas brings friends and families together.
Director: Allan Harmon | Stars: Jessy Schram, Teryl Rothery, Matreya Scarrwener, Chad Michael Murray
Votes: 2,273
24. Prep & Landing (2009 TV Short)
TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
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.
Directors: Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers | Stars: David Foley, Sarah Chalke, Mason Cotton, David DeLuise
Votes: 4,007
25. Olive, the Other Reindeer (1999 TV Movie)
TV-G | 45 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
When Santa cancels his annual flight because of a hurt reindeer, a young Christmas loving dog named Olive is convinced she has what it takes to get Santa's flight off the ground and save Christmas.
Director: Steve Moore | Stars: Drew Barrymore, Dan Castellaneta, Joe Pantoliano, Edward Asner
Votes: 2,756
26. Scooby-Doo! Haunted Holidays (2012 Video)
Not Rated | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Scooby-Doo and the gang discover a haunted clock tower with a sinister past.
Director: Victor Cook | Stars: Frank Welker, Mindy Cohn, Grey Griffin, Matthew Lillard
Votes: 913
27. The Little Drummer Boy (1968 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 25 min | Animation, Drama, Family
An orphan drummer boy who hates humanity finds his life changed forever when he meets three wise men en route to Bethlehem.
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr., Takeo Nakamura | Stars: José Ferrer, Paul Frees, June Foray, Ted Eccles
Votes: 6,400
28. Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Frost Fight! (2015 Video)
PG | 73 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The Marvel Heroes unite to try and stop Loki and the frost giant Ymir from conquering the world as the duo try to steal Santa's powers to do so.
Director: Mitch Schauer | Stars: Mick Wingert, Matthew Mercer, Travis Willingham, Fred Tatasciore
Votes: 981
29. Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July (1979 TV Movie)
G | 97 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Winterbolt is trying to make North Pole his evil wonderland, and it is up to Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and other icons to stop him.
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Red Buttons, Ethel Merman, Mickey Rooney, Alan Sues
Votes: 2,671
30. A Garfield Christmas Special (1987 TV Short)
TV-G | 23 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Garfield, Jon, and Odie go to Jon's grandmother's house for Christmas, where Garfield finds a present for Grandma.
Directors: Phil Roman, George Singer | Stars: Lorenzo Music, Thom Huge, Gregg Berger, Pat Carroll
Votes: 3,661
31. Frosty Returns (1992 TV Movie)
TV-G | 24 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
The continuing exploits of the famous snowman as he goes up against a more powerful force which threatens all of Christmas.
Directors: Evert Brown, Bill Melendez | Stars: Jonathan Winters, Jan Hooks, Andrea Martin, Brian Doyle-Murray
Votes: 3,760
32. The Christmas Tree (1991 TV Movie)
TV-G | 43 min | Animation, Drama, Family
Heartless Mrs. Mavilda runs an orphanage where kids live in miserable conditions because she keeps all the donation money for herself. She hires a new assistant who, along with Santa, helps the kids finally have a merry Christmas.
Director: Flamarion Ferreira | Stars: William Griffin, Elly Drygas, Ayal Kleinman, Karen Drygas
Votes: 888
33. The Christmas Toy (1986 TV Movie)
TV-G | 50 min | Family, Fantasy, Musical
The toys in the playroom of the Jones household magically come to life when their owners aren't looking. On Christmas Eve, as the toys eagerly await the arrival of a new toy, Rugby the tiger plots to make sure he remains the favorite toy.
Director: Eric Till | Stars: Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Kathryn Mullen, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 1,460
34. Mickey Saves Christmas (2022 TV Special)
TV-G | 23 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Mickey, Minnie and their pals attempt to celebrate the perfect Christmas at their snowy cabin; when Pluto causes Santa to lose all the presents on his sleigh, the friends travel to the North Pole on a quest to save Christmas.
Director: David H. Brooks | Stars: Bret Iwan, Kaitlyn Robrock, Bill Farmer, Tony Anselmo
Votes: 523
35. The First Temptation of Christ (2019)
46 min | Comedy
Jesus, who's hitting the big 3-0, brings a surprise guest to meet the family.
Director: Rodrigo Van Der Put | Stars: Gregório Duvivier, Fábio Porchat, Antonio Tabet, Evelyn Castro
Votes: 3,542
36. Frosty's Winter Wonderland (1976 TV Movie)
TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Frosty's kind of lonely, so the kids think of making him a wife, Crystal. But will Jack Frost let them be happy?
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Andy Griffith, Shelley Winters, Dennis Day, Paul Frees
Votes: 3,624
37. Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice (2011 TV Movie)
TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Lanny and Wayne race to recover classified North Pole technology.
Directors: Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers | Stars: David Foley, Derek Richardson, Sarah Chalke, Rob Riggle
Votes: 2,271
38. He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special (1985 TV Movie)
PG | 51 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
He-Man and She-Ra join together to stop Horde Prime from ruining Christmas for some Earth children stranded on Eternia.
Directors: Bill Reed, Ernie Schmidt | Stars: John Erwin, Alan Oppenheimer, Linda Gary, Lana Beeson
Votes: 1,760
39. Christmas at Pee-wee's Playhouse (1988 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Pee-Wee Herman throws a Christmas party at his playhouse with his friends and some celebrity guests.
Directors: Wayne Orr, Paul Reubens | Stars: Paul Reubens, Kevin Carlson, Laurence Fishburne, Aaron Fletcher
Votes: 1,650
40. Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (1977 TV Movie)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Drama, Family
An outcast donkey in Roman era Judea with overlong ears finds his destiny on the way to Bethlehem.
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Roger Miller, Brenda Vaccaro, Paul Frees, Don Messick
Votes: 2,450
41. My Little Pony: A Very Minty Christmas (2005 Video)
G | 44 min | Animation, Short, Family
When Minty breaks a magic candy cane, she must make it right by going to the north pole so that Christmas can come to Ponyville. But is the magic of Christmas in Ponyville already?
Directors: Victor Dal Chele, Paul Sabella | Stars: Chiara Zanni, Tabitha St. Germain, Kelly Sheridan, Kathleen Barr
Votes: 348
42. Pinocchio's Christmas (1980 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 60 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
It's Pinocchio's first Christmas, and he sells the book Geppetto gives him for present money, but Cat and Fox trick him out of it.
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Alan King, George S. Irving, Bob McFadden, Patricia Bright
Votes: 802
43. The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus (1985 TV Movie)
TV-G | 50 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
At a council convened by The Great Ak, the forest being tells the story of Santa Claus to explain why he deserves to be made immortal.
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Earl Hammond, Earle Hyman, Larry Kenney, Lynne Lipton
Votes: 1,420
44. Arthur's Perfect Christmas (2000 TV Movie)
TV-Y | 60 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Arthur, D.W., and their family and friends prepare to make the best Christmas ever in Elwood City - but obstacles get in their way.
Director: Greg Bailey | Stars: Michael Yarmush, Oliver Grainger, Bruce Dinsmore, Daniel Brochu
Votes: 616
45. Sonic: Christmas Blast (1996 TV Short)
TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Short, Action
Sonic the Hedgehog must stop the evil Dr. Robotnik from ruining Christmas after Santa Claus disappears.
Director: Blair Peters | Stars: Jaleel White, Long John Baldry, Philip Maurice Hayes, Garry Chalk
Votes: 259
46. Tom and Jerry: Santa's Little Helpers (2014 Video)
Not Rated | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Jerry and Tuffy are living the good life in Santa's workshop, until the unfortunate day on which Tom is rescued by the Clause family. With Tom in the house, merry mayhem ensues at the North... See full summary »
Director: Darrell Van Citters | Stars: Mark Hamill, Edie McClurg, Kath Soucie, Rick Zieff
Votes: 242
47. A Flintstone Christmas (1977 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 60 min | Animation, Family
When Santa has an accident at Fred's house on Christmas Eve, Fred and Barney have to continue his run for him.
Directors: Sid Marcus, Charles Nichols, Alex Lovy, Gerry Chiniquy, Hawley Pratt | Stars: Mel Blanc, Lucille Bliss, Henry Corden, Virginia Gregg
Votes: 998
48. A Flintstones Christmas Carol (1994 TV Movie)
G | 69 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Fred is cast as Ebenezer Scrooge in a stage adaptation of the story, but is acting a bit stingy in real-life.
Director: Joanna Romersa | Stars: Henry Corden, Jean Vander Pyl, Frank Welker, B.J. Ward
Votes: 1,631
49. The Leprechauns' Christmas Gold (1981 TV Movie)
TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
An Irish sailor is stranded on an island full of Leprechauns and soon finds himself aiding them in protecting their gold from a greedy Hag.
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Art Carney, Peggy Cass, Bob McFadden, Ken Jennings
Votes: 767
50. The Snowman and the Snowdog (2012 TV Short)
G | 24 min | Animation, Short, Family
A young boy whose dog has recently died moves to the house where The Snowman (1982) was built.
Director: Hilary Audus
Votes: 3,467