Family Friendly Holiday Movies

We love watching family friendly holiday movies, it just seems to put us in a joyful mood. We make hot cocoa, pop some popcorn and sit together as a family. Christmas movies have the most options, but I did round up a few for Halloween and Thanksgiving as well. I also tried to include shows on the more common streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video, but there are a few others. Please note that the availability of movies on streaming platforms can change, so it’s a good idea to check that service for the most up-to-date information.

Full disclosure, I do not like most Halloween movies/shows. I am not big on scary things, so most did not make my list. I tried to pick the most mellow ones, but I ALWAYS suggest viewing a movie or show before showing it to your kids if you have not seen it personally.

Halloween Movies:

1. Room on the Broom (short) – Amazon Video, Apple TV (the book is equally as cute)
2. Monster House – Hulu
3. Hotel Transylvania 1, 2 & 3- Netflix, Hulu
4. It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown – Apple TV+
5. Spooky Buddies – Disney+
6. Super Monsters Save Halloween – Netflix
7. Muppets Haunted House – Disney+
8. Trick or Treat – Disney+
9. Toy Story of Terror – Disney+
10. Disney Junior Halloween Episodes – Disney+ (there are lots of your favorite Disney Junior shows that have special Halloween episodes)

Thanksgiving Movies:

1. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving – Apple TV+
2. Free Birds – Hulu, Apple TV ($1), Prime Video ($3.99)
3. Pocahontas – Disney+
4. Garfield’s Thanksgiving – Available for rent/purchase on various platform
5. Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving – Buy on Amazon (or possibly rent from your library)

Christmas Movies:

1. It’s a Wonderful Life – Amazon Prime Video, Roku
2. White Christmas – Netflix
3. The Star – Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Roku
4. Home Alone – Disney+
5. Elf – HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video & Apple TV (rent or buy)
6. The Polar Express – Netflix
7. Veggie Tales: The Little Drummer Boy or The Toy that Saved Christmas – Amazon Prime Video
8. The Christmas Chronicles 1 & 2– Netflix
9. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (live-action) – Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV
10. A Christmas Carol (various adaptations) – Disney+
11. The Santa Clause 1, 2, 3 – Disney+
12. Charlie Brown Christmas – Apple TV
13. Klaus – Netflix
14. Prep & Landing – Disney+
15. Miracle on 34th Street – Disney+
16. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) – Available for rent/purchase on various platforms
17. Frosty the Snowman (1969) – Amazon Prime, Netflix
18. The Muppet Christmas Carol – Disney+
19. Olaf’s Frozen Adventure (short) – Disney+
20. Snow Buddies – Disney+
21. Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas – Disney+
22. Babes in Toyland – Disney+
23. Mickey’s Once (and Twice) Upon a Christmas – Disney+
24. Santa Buddies – Disney+
25. Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year – Disney+

What do you think of our list? Are there any movies we missed? Do you have a favorite? Make sure to check out our list of Best Disney+ Movie Marathons to watch HERE.