Movies Like Dear Santa

Ranked by shared directors, cast, themes, genre, and era — not just generic recommendations.

About a Boy

2002·1h 41m·★ 7.1·Paul Weitz

TMDB recommendsDrama & Comedy & Romance

Christmas on Mistletoe Lake

2022·1h 25m·★ 5.6·Robin Dunne

TMDB recommendsTV Movie & Comedy & Romance

Christmas by Candlelight

2023·1h 30m·★ 5.6·Brian K. Roberts

TMDB recommendsTV Movie & Comedy & Romance & Family

The Party 2

1982·1h 49m·★ 6.3·Claude Pinoteau

TMDB recommendsComedy & Romance & Drama

Catering Christmas

2022·1h 25m·★ 5.9·T.W. Peacocke

TMDB recommendsTV Movie & Comedy & Romance

A Merry Royal Christmas

2024·1h 28m·★ 5.2·Danny Stack

TMDB recommendsTV Movie & Romance & Comedy

Edward Scissorhands

1990·1h 45m·★ 7.8·Tim Burton

TMDB recommendsDrama & Romance

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

1971·1h 40m·★ 7.8·Mel Stuart

TMDB recommendsFamily & Comedy

Home Alone

1990·1h 43m·★ 7.8·Chris Columbus

TMDB recommendsComedy & Family

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

1992·2h·★ 6.9·Chris Columbus

TMDB recommendsComedy & Family

Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh

2008·1h 34m·★ 6.6·Michael Grossman

Fans also likedComedy & Family & TV Movie

My Christmas Family Tree

2021·1h 24m·★ 7.5·Jason Bourque

Fans also likedTV Movie & Comedy & Romance & Drama

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

2024·1h 39m·★ 6.8·Dallas Jenkins

Fans also likedComedy & Drama & Family

Arthur Christmas

2011·1h 37m·★ 7.1·Sarah Smith

Fans also likedDrama & Family & Comedy

A Royal Christmas

2014·1h 30m·★ 6.6·Alex Zamm

Fans also likedTV Movie & Romance & Family

The Santa Clause

1994·1h 37m·★ 6.6·John Pasquin

Fans also likedDrama & Comedy & Family

Project Christmas Wish

2020·1h 24m·★ 6.8·Jeff Beesley

Fans also likedTV Movie & Romance & Family

Christmas...Again?!

2021·1h 34m·★ 5.3·Andy Fickman

Fans also likedFamily & Comedy & TV Movie & Drama

Annie Claus Is Coming to Town

2011·1h 23m·★ 6.1·Kevin Connor

Fans also likedTV Movie & Family & Comedy & Romance

A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby

2019·1h 25m·★ 5.4·John Schultz

Fans also likedRomance & Family & TV Movie

How Good Is Dear Santa?

Ratings across IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic, and TMDB, plus our verdict.