Movies Like The Spirit of Christmas: Jesus vs. Santa (1995)

The Spirit of Christmas: Jesus vs. Santa is a 1995 animation, comedy film from Trey Parker with a MovieMagicScore of 6.6/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town.

Animation Comedy

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

1966

Bitter and hateful, the Grinch is irritated at the thought of a nearby village having a happy time celebrating Christmas. Disguised as Santa Claus, with his dog made to look like a reindeer, he decides to raid the village to steal all the Christmas things.

7.5

MagicScore

Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town

1970

A postman, S.D. Kluger, decides to answer some of the most common questions about Santa Claus, and tells us about a baby named Kris who is raised by a family of elf toymakers named Kringle. When Kris grows up, he wants to deliver toys to the children of Sombertown. But its Mayor is too mean to let that happen. And to make things worse, the Winter Warlock lives between the Kringles and Sombertown.

7.1

MagicScore

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

2000

The Grinch decides to rob Whoville of Christmas - but a dash of kindness from little Cindy Lou Who and her family may be enough to melt his heart...

6.8

MagicScore

Santa Claus Conquers the Martians

1964

Martians fear their children have become lazy and joyless due to their newfound obsession with Earth TV shows. After ancient Martian leader Chochem suggests that the children of Mars need more fun—including their own Santa Claus—supreme leader Lord Kimar assembles an expedition to Earth. Once there, they kidnap two children who lead them to the North Pole, then capture the real Santa Claus, taking all three back to Mars in an attempt to bring the Martian children happiness.

3.1

MagicScore

The Grinch

2018

The Grinch hatches a scheme to ruin Christmas when the residents of Whoville plan their annual holiday celebration.

6.9

MagicScore

Miracle on 34th Street

1994

Six-year-old Susan Walker has doubts about childhood's most enduring miracle—Santa Claus. Her mother told her the secret about Santa a long time ago, but, after meeting a special department store Santa who's convinced he's the real thing, Susan is given the most precious gift of all—something to believe in.

6.7

MagicScore

The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two

2020

Kate Pierce is reluctantly spending Christmas with her mom’s new boyfriend and his son Jack. But when the North Pole and Christmas are threatened to be destroyed, Kate and Jack are unexpectedly pulled into a new adventure with Santa Claus.

6.5

MagicScore

When Mom Is Away... With the Family

2020

Carlo and Giulia are grappling with new problems regarding the division of their respective tasks within the family. Since Giulia has started working again, it is Carlo who takes care of the children and the household chores. However, he starts to find the role of “Mr. Mom” a bit tight-fitting. Just when he decides to get back into the game and look for a job, Giulia reveals to him that she is up for a promotion that would lead her to move to Sweden. As if that weren’t enough, she will have to take the interview on December 24 in Stockholm. Everything seems to threaten the family unity. What should they do? Carlo comes up with a "brilliant" idea… To recover the old camper and drag the family into an adventure that will lead them on a journey to the North to spend Christmas all together lovingly. Unexpected events along the way and a hilarious encounter/confrontation with a self-styled Santa Claus will make the trip unforgettable.

6.2

MagicScore

The Santa Clause 2

2002

Better watch out! The big guy in red is coming to town once again. This time, Scott Calvin -- also known as Santa Claus -- finds out there's an obscure clause in his contract requiring him to take on a wife. He has to leave the North Pole to fulfill his obligations, or else he'll be forced to give up his Yuletide gig.

6.0

MagicScore

#10

The Claus Family 3

2022

When the delivery of presents goes wrong and Grandpa Noël gets in trouble, siblings Jules and Noor must work together to save Christmas.

5.7

MagicScore

#11

The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

2006

Now that Santa and Mrs. Claus have the North Pole running smoothly, the Counsel of Legendary Figures has called an emergency meeting on Christmas Eve! The evil Jack Frost has been making trouble, looking to take over the holiday! So he launches a plan to sabotage the toy factory and compel Scott to invoke the little-known Escape Clause and wish he'd never become Santa.

5.6

MagicScore

#12

Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2

1987

Ricky is released from a mental hospital, taking with him the memory of his brother Billy's death and embarking on a journey of relentless revenge.

4.4

MagicScore

#13

Terrifier 3

2024

Five years after surviving Art the Clown's Halloween massacre, Sienna and Jonathan are still struggling to rebuild their shattered lives. As the holiday season approaches, they try to embrace the Christmas spirit and leave the horrors of the past behind. But just when they think they're safe, Art returns, determined to turn their holiday cheer into a new nightmare. The festive season quickly unravels as Art unleashes his twisted brand of terror, proving that no holiday is safe.

6.8

MagicScore

#14

Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker

1991

A toy maker's creations display some very human -- and deadly -- tendencies.

4.6

MagicScore

#15

Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out!

1989

Ricky Caldwell, the notorious 'Killer Santa Claus', awakens from a six-year coma after being kept alive on life-support by a slightly crazed doctor experimenting with ESP and other special abilities. Ricky targets a young, clairvoyant blind woman, named Laura, whom is traveling with her brother Chris, and his girlfriend Jerri to their grandmother's house for Christmas Eve, and Ricky decides to go after her, leaving a trail of dead bodies in his wake.

3.7

MagicScore

#16

He Who Gets Slapped

1924

After a baron steals his scientific discoveries, runs away with his wife, and slaps him in public, a man joins a Parisian circus sideshow as a clown whose act consists of being slapped repeatedly and becomes infatuated with a showgirl colleague whose father intends to marry her off to the baron.

7.6

MagicScore

#17

Klaus

2019

A selfish postman and a reclusive toymaker form an unlikely friendship, delivering joy to a cold, dark town that desperately needs it.

8.2

MagicScore

#18

Duck the Halls: A Mickey Mouse Christmas Special

2016

Donald decides to stay home for the holidays instead of migrating somewhere warmer. To celebrate this special time, Mickey hopes to make Donald’s first Christmas the greatest ever!

7.5

MagicScore

#19

Abominable Christmas

2012

Despite repeated warnings about humans from their father, the Abominable Snowman, two Abominable Snowkids find themselves in a sleepy Colorado mountain town after being chased out of their hideaway by a scientist determined to capture them.

7.4

MagicScore

#20

The Powerpuff Girls: 'Twas the Fight Before Christmas

2003

When Princess Morebucks finds out that she's been put on Santa's naughty list (in fact, she's the only one on it!), she does a quick re-write, resulting with Bubbles, Blossom, and Buttercup with nothing but coal for Christmas! On top of all that, Princess gets the one thing she wants for the holidays: super powers! Now, the girls have to stop Princess and make sure that Christmas is saved for children everywhere.

7.2

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Spirit of Christmas: Jesus vs. Santa?

The top films similar to The Spirit of Christmas: Jesus vs. Santa by MovieMagicScore are How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (7.5), Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (7.1), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (6.8). Each shares animation/comedy themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Spirit of Christmas: Jesus vs. Santa worth watching?

The Spirit of Christmas: Jesus vs. Santa holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.6/10 from 72 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is The Spirit of Christmas: Jesus vs. Santa?

The Spirit of Christmas: Jesus vs. Santa (1995) is a animation, comedy film directed by Trey Parker, starring Trey Parker, Matt Stone.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Spirit of Christmas: Jesus vs. Santa?

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