25 Best Santa Movies That Will Bring on All the Cheer

Ever wonder how Santa sends his letters? Well, you can get the behind-the-scenes lowdown in this movie about the magical process that the United States Postal Service goes through to make it all happen.

Move over, Santa! Your daughter is taking over the business this year. That's if she can get her love life under control and not let it distract her.

Uh-oh! Santa is in a bit of trouble this year. (Don't worry, he's not actually bad... he's being framed!) In order to make sure Christmas is saved, a father-and-son duo must devise a plan to get the jolly fella back up and delivering presents.

The sweet story of Santa picking his lead reindeer is always a good watch. This is one of those underdog stories that never gets old. There's something about that bright-red nose!

This classic movie is in stop-motion, making it one creative way to spread Christmas cheer. You'll learn a lot about the history of Santa and his pals in this one!

Not even Santa could have predicted that the North Pole would be invaded by a crew of members on the naughty list. He doesn't really have to worry, because one of his brave elves takes matters into his own hands, keeping everyone safe.

Santa has a crew of buddies, and they all have four legs and floppy ears! They're also the talking pets that somehow save Santa and Christmas from a holiday catastrophe.

Oh, Ralphie! He means well, he really does! It's just that he doesn't quite understand that his desire to have the Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas isn't exactly the easiest request. Hopefully Santa is able to pull through, or else... well, you'll see!

Santa is real until proven otherwise. That's what this squad of pre-teens tell each other, anyway. The only way to get their answer is by going out to look for him themselves!

Tim Allen is the ultimate Santa in the first movie of the hilarious franchise. This one’s about a man who accidentally kills Santa—and then has to take his place.

Kurt Russell is amazing as Kris Kringle in the newer Netflix original. Don’t miss Goldie Hawn’s appearance as Mrs. Claus at the end!

One child gets the surprise of a lifetime when a magical train shows up on his doorstep to transport him to the North Pole. The scene where he finally meets Santa will stick with you for holidays to come.

Buddy knows Santa, and you will too after watching the beloved tale about a human who was raised as an elf.

Have you ever wondered how Santa Claus came to be? Find out one possible origin story in this charming Netflix original Christmas movie!

It’s a classic Santa movie in that the main character is the opposite of Santa. The Grinch even impersonates jolly old St. Nick and tries to steal Christmas. Don’t worry—they end up being a lot alike in the end.

Klaus is an origin story quite like nothing you’ve seen before. Learn how one version of Santa came to be, thanks to the help of a selfish-turned-selfless postman.

The Disney+ original is so, so cute. Santa’s son is in over his head after his dad retires and he takes over the family business. That is, until his sister steps in to help.

Ever since taking over as Santa eight years prior, Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) has been doing a great job. But now, he has to get married by Christmas Eve—or risk giving up his position forever.

It’s a classic for a reason! A department store Santa tries to prove he’s the real thing in the magical story from 1947. (Psst, there’s a ‘90s remake, too.)

Arnold Schwarzenegger dresses up like Santa for a majority of this movie about a dad who will do anything to get his son the present of his dreams.