5 Family Christmas Movies on Netflix Worth Watching

An original backstory about how the legend of Santa came to be, Klaus is the beautifully animated and beautifully told story of an unlikely friendship between a reluctant postman and a reclusive toymaker. It focuses on the spirit of giving rather than magic and elves, and is filled with funny and poignant moments.

Alexandra F. said:  All of us really liked this one - even our teenagers! The story was so creative, and it was fun to see a unique take on the origins of many popular Christmas traditions. Lots of laugh out loud moments, too, as well heartwarming ones.

Kurt Russell is the Santa Claus we never knew we needed in this fun Netflix Christmas movie about a brother and sister who team up with the big man to save Christmas after his sleigh crashes in Chicago. Check out the sequel, too.

A whimsical toymaker creates a magical invention that brings his toys to life, but a betrayal by his apprentice leads to a decades-long decline until his granddaughter reignites his passion and helps him reclaim his legacy.

A young boy named Nikolas embarks on a magical journey to the snowy North Pole to find his father and discover the secret of Christmas.

From the writer-director of Love Actually comes a new Christmas movie on Netflix about a terrible snowstorm which alters everyone's plans — including Santa's.