

Movies Like Christmas Story
Hundreds of years ago in Lapland, a little boy named Nikolas loses his family in an accident. The villagers decide to look after the orphaned boy together. Once a year - at Christmas - Nikolas moves to a new home. To show his gratitude, Nikolas decides to make toys for the children of the families as good-bye presents. Over the years, Nikolas's former adoptive families become many, and soon almost every house has presents on its doorstep on Christmas morning. At thirteen, Nikolas is sent to live and work with Iisakki, a grumpy old carpenter, who forbids Nikolas to continue making presents for Christmas. Gradually, however, Nikolas wins Iisakki's trust. Together they begin to look after the Christmas traditional that Nikolas has begun. When the aged Iisakki has to leave Nikolas and move away, the tradition of Christmas presents is once again at risk. Thankfully, Nikolas comes up with a solution that brings children joy every Christmas, even continuing to today.
Ranked by shared directors, cast, themes, genre, and era — not just generic recommendations.

Invisible Hero

A Boy Called Christmas

Armi Alive!

The Santa Clause

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Home Alone

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Elf

A Puppy for Christmas

Noelle

The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two

Distractions

Santa Claus: The Movie

Annie Claus Is Coming to Town

Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups

Help for the Holidays

Dashing Through the Snow
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