The Best Free Christmas Movies on YouTube for Kids (2024)
These are the best free Christmas movies on YouTube for the whole family, to help you get into the holiday spirit without having to subscribe to another streaming service!
YouTube has plenty of free family Christmas movies, but not all of them will appeal to younger kids. That’s why we’re gathering a list of the best Christmas movies for kids on YouTube, and invite you to weigh in with your “likes” and reviews to help everyone find the best festive films to enjoy with their family.
For more Christmas cheer, check out our favorite Christmas movies on Netflix, as well as our big list of family-friendly Christmas movies and where they are streaming this holiday season.
And, if you're looking for more free kids movies on YouTube, we update our list every month so be sure to check back often!
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Nutcracker: The Motion Picture (1986)
This movie version of the beloved holiday performance is based on a production by the Pacific Northwest Ballet, designed by children's author Maurice Sendak. A fun alternative if you can't make it out for a live production this year!
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey (2007)
Based on the beautifully illustrated children's Christmas book, this free YouTube movie depicts a gentle story of how a young boy and his recently widowed mother slowly befriend a gruff, introverted wood carver while he masterfully carves a new nativity set for them.
Christmas Carol: The Movie (2003)
An animated version of the classic Christmas story about Ebenezer Scrooge. This free kids movie features the voices of Kate Winslet, Nicolas Cage and more.
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
One of the best loved Christmas movies is free on YouTube right now! A department store Santa's sanity is questioned when he claims to be the real deal, and his case is brought to trial.
Santa Claus is Coming to Town (1970)
A young Kris Kringle, raised by a family of toymakers, overcomes obstacles to spread Christmas cheer is this classic stop-motion animation film.
A Dog Named Christmas (2009)
This heartwarming Christmas movie on YouTube is part of the Hallmark Hall of Fame, and is sure to appeal to any dog-lovers, as a young boy convinces his family to take in a stray dog for the holidays.
Christmas Break-In (2018)
Reminiscent of the Christmas classic Home Alone, Christmas Break-In follows a nine-year-old girl as she goes head to head against three bumbling crooks while stuck at school during a blizzard.
Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas (2009)
Curious George and his friend the Man in the Yellow Hat can't figure out what to get each other for Christmas...but that won't stop each of them from trying his hardest to find a gift as special as his friend! Don't miss this sweet, Santa-safe Christmas movie while it's free on YouTube!
An All Dogs Christmas Carol (1998)
You might remember Charlie and Itchy from the Don Bluth animated film, All Dogs Go to Heaven. Well, they're back, along with their doggie nemesis, Carface, in this All Dogs version of the Dickens Christmas classic.
Christmas Thieves (2021)
Two young brothers try to stop a pair of burglars from robbing their home while their parents are away for Christmas. One of our favorite Christmas movie recommendations on YouTube!
Frosty the Snowman (1969)
If you're looking for free classic Christmas movies on YouTube, you're in luck! This 1969 animated classic tells the story of Frosty and his magic hat, which brings him to life. The story will be familiar to any kids who know the popular Christmas carol.
Christmas Story (2007)
When a young boy loses his family in an accident, his village comes together to care for him, and he begins a tradition of leaving all of his adopted families handmade gifts every Christmas morning. This Finnish film (dubbed into English) is a sweet family movie to watch for the Christmas season, showing how the legend of Santa Claus came to be.
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