Movies Like Frosty's Winter Wonderland (1976)

Frosty's Winter Wonderland is a 1976 animation, family, tv movie film from Arthur Rankin, Jr. with a MovieMagicScore of 6.5/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July.

Animation Family TV Movie

Frosty the Snowman

1969

A discarded silk top-hat becomes the focus of a struggle between a washed-up stage magician and a group of schoolchildren, after it magically brings a snowman to life. Realizing that newly-living Frosty will melt in spring unless he takes refuge in a colder climate, Frosty and Karen, a young girl who he befriends, stow away on a freight train headed for the north pole. Little do they know that the magician is following them, and he wants his hat back!

6.9

MagicScore

Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July

1979

Winterbolt is trying to make the North Pole his evil wonderland, and it is up to Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and others to stop him.

6.3

MagicScore

Frosty Returns

1992

Mr. Twitchell, a greedy old businessman, has invented Summer Wheeze: a spray that instantly removes snow and slush! Now Holly has to keep Frosty from melting, and convince everybody that snow's actually a good thing.

5.6

MagicScore

The Legend of Frosty the Snowman

2005

Frosty the Snowman goes where he is needed most, and the town of Evergreen sure needed a visit. Mr Tinkerton, the mayor, runs a tight ship, and there's no room for talk of magic or any other such nonsense. But, when Frosty the Snowman blows through town, he shows the town's children that magic is real. Tinkerton's sons, Charlie and Tommy, along with their friends Sarah and Walter, want to spread the word about Frosty's fun-loving, magical antics but meet resistance from Evergreen Elementary's dastardly principal Hank Pankley. In the end, good wins out, and all the citizens of Evergreen happily learn that magic is real and fun is for everyone!

5.3

MagicScore

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

1964

Sam the snowman tells us the story of a young red-nosed reindeer who, after being ousted from the reindeer games because of his glowing nose, teams up with Hermey, an elf who wants to be a dentist, and Yukon Cornelius, the prospector. They run into the Abominable Snowman and find a whole island of misfit toys. Rudolph vows to see if he can get Santa to help the toys, and he goes back to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. But Santa's sleigh is fogged in. But when Santa looks over Rudolph, he gets a very bright idea...

7.4

MagicScore

The Snowman

1984

A young boy makes a snowman one Christmas Eve, which comes to life at midnight and takes him on a magical adventure to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus.

7.6

MagicScore

Once Upon a Snowman

2020

The previously untold origins of Olaf, the innocent and insightful, summer-loving snowman are revealed as we follow Olaf’s first steps as he comes to life and searches for his identity in the snowy mountains outside Arendelle.

6.9

MagicScore

Olaf's Frozen Adventure

2017

Olaf is on a mission to harness the best holiday traditions for Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff.

6.5

MagicScore

Jack Frost

1998

A father, who can't keep his promises, dies in a car accident. One year later, he returns as a snowman, who has the final chance to put things right with his son before he is gone forever.

6.0

MagicScore

#10

Better Watch Out

2017

On a quiet suburban street tucked within a 'safe neighborhood', a babysitter must defend a twelve-year-old boy from strangers breaking into the house, only to discover that this is far from a normal home invasion.

6.7

MagicScore

#11

Hot Frosty

2024

When a young widow's magic scarf brings a dashing snowman to life, can he help her rediscover romance, laughter and holiday cheer before he melts away?

5.9

MagicScore

#12

Jack Frost

1997

On his way to be executed, the vehicle containing notorious serial killer Jack Frost collides with a hazardous chemical truck, turning him into a snow covered mutant and unleashing him on the unsuspecting town of Snomonton.

5.1

MagicScore

#13

Tom and Jerry: Snowman's Land

2022

It’s time to chase that holiday spirit with Tom and Jerry! With magic in the air, Jerry and his nephew, Tuffy, make a snow mouse that miraculously comes to life! To keep their new friend, Larry the snow mouse from melting, Tuffy and Jerry must race him to the fabled Snowman’s Village. In hot pursuit, Tom and devious Dr. Doublevay have their own plans for Larry’s magic.

6.7

MagicScore

#14

The Spirit of Christmas: Jesus vs. Frosty

1992

Four children, all but one of whom go unnamed, build a snowman which comes to life and threatens their town.

6.0

MagicScore

#15

Jack Frost 2: The Revenge of the Mutant Killer Snowman

2000

The sheriff and his deputies from the first movie decide to take a vacation in the Caribbean. Their holiday will be short-lived, however, as the thawed murderer gets inadvertently re-frozen and brought back to life. As if that weren't bad enough, he now has the ability to remain frozen even in tropical temperatures, and he's headed south to settle some old scores.

4.3

MagicScore

#16

Arthur's Perfect Christmas

2000

Arthur, D.W., and their family and friends prepare to make the best Christmas ever in Elwood City - but obstacles get in their way.

7.7

MagicScore

#17

A Charlie Brown Christmas

1965

When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees amongst everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant. Charlie Brown accepts, but it is a frustrating struggle. When an attempt to restore the proper spirit with a forlorn little fir Christmas tree fails, he needs Linus' help to learn the meaning of Christmas.

7.7

MagicScore

#18

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

#19

The Year Without a Santa Claus

1974

Feeling forgotten by the children of the world, old St. Nick decides to skip his gift-giving journey and take a vacation. Mrs. Claus and two spunky little elves, Jingle and Jangle, set out to see to where all the season's cheer has disappeared. Aided by a magical snowfall, they reawaken the spirit of Christmas in children's hearts and put Santa back in action.

7.2

MagicScore

#20

A Christmas Carol

1971

Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.

7.1

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Frosty's Winter Wonderland?

The top films similar to Frosty's Winter Wonderland by MovieMagicScore are Frosty the Snowman (6.9), Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July (6.3), Frosty Returns (5.6). Each shares animation/family/tv movie themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Frosty's Winter Wonderland worth watching?

Frosty's Winter Wonderland holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.5/10 from 83 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Frosty's Winter Wonderland?

Frosty's Winter Wonderland (1976) is a animation, family, tv movie film directed by Arthur Rankin, Jr., starring Andy Griffith, Jackie Vernon, Paul Frees.

Where can I find more recommendations like Frosty's Winter Wonderland?

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About movies like Frosty's Winter Wonderland

This ranked list pairs Frosty's Winter Wonderland (1976), a animation and family and tv movie film from Arthur Rankin, Jr., with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Andy Griffith take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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