Movies Like I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown

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

Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales

2002·18m·★ 6.9·Larry Leichliter

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He's a Bully, Charlie Brown

2006·22m·★ 7.1·Larry Leichliter

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It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown

1974·25m·★ 7.5·Phil Roman

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It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown

1992·22m·★ 6.8·Bill Melendez

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Rufus 2

2017·46m·★ 5.4·Savage Steve Holland

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All Dogs Go to Heaven

1989·1h 24m·★ 6.8·Don Bluth

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Home Alone

1990·1h 43m·★ 7.8·Chris Columbus

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The Santa Clause

1994·1h 37m·★ 6.6·John Pasquin

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My Girl 2

1994·1h 39m·★ 5.3·Howard Zieff

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Doctor Dolittle

1998·1h 25m·★ 5.4·Betty Thomas

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A Christmas in Vermont

2016·1h 22m·★ 5.5·Fred Olen Ray

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Scooby-Doo! Haunted Holidays

2012·22m·★ 6.7·Victor Cook

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Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie

2018·1h 21m·★ 7.4·Raymie Muzquiz

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Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh

2008·1h 34m·★ 6.6·Michael Grossman

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A Garfield Christmas

1987·24m·★ 8.0·Phil Roman

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Bugs Bunny's Looney Christmas Tales

1979·22m·★ 6.8·Friz Freleng

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Kung Fu Panda Holiday

2010·21m·★ 6.7·Tim Johnson

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Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice

2011·22m·★ 7.3·Kevin Deters

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Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas

2021·47m·★ 5.6·Broni Likomanov

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Olive, the Other Reindeer

1999·45m·★ 7.1·Steve Moore

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How Good Is I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown?

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