Movies Like Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales (2002)

Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales is a 2002 animation, comedy, family, tv movie film from Larry Leichliter with a MovieMagicScore of 6.5/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with The Star Wars Holiday Special and Small Change.

Animation Comedy Family TV Movie

The Star Wars Holiday Special

1978

Luke Skywalker and Han Solo battle evil Imperial forces to help Chewbacca reach his imperiled family on the Wookiee planet - in time for Life Day, their most important day of the year!

3.4

MagicScore

Small Change

1976

Various experiences of childhood are seen in several sequences that take place in the small town of Thiers, France. Vignettes include a boy's awakening interest in girls, couples double-dating at the movies, brothers giving their friend a haircut, a boy dealing with an abusive home life, a baby and a cat sitting by an open window, a child telling a dirty joke, and a boy who develops a crush on his friend's mother.

7.1

MagicScore

A Garfield Christmas

1987

Garfield, Jon and Odie go to Jon's family farm for Christmas, where Garfield finds a present for Grandma.

7.1

MagicScore

Kung Fu Panda Holiday

2010

The Winter Feast is Po's favorite holiday. Every year he and his father hang decorations, cook together, and serve noodle soup to the villagers. But this year Shifu informs Po that as Dragon Warrior, it is his duty to host the formal Winter Feast at the Jade Palace. Po is caught between his obligations as the Dragon Warrior and his family traditions: between Shifu and Mr. Ping.

7.0

MagicScore

LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special

2020

As her friends prep for a Life Day holiday celebration, Rey journeys with BB-8 on a quest to gain a deeper knowledge of the Force at a mysterious Jedi Temple. There, she embarks on a cross-timeline adventure through beloved moments in Star Wars history, coming into contact with iconic heroes and villains from all eras of the saga. But will she make it back in time for the Life Day feast?

6.6

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

The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper

2005

During the holiday season, when the animals of the Central Park Zoo are preparing for Christmas, Private, the youngest of the penguins notices that the Polar Bear is all alone. Assured that nobody should have to spend Christmas alone, Private goes into the city for some last-minute Christmas shopping. Along the way, he gets stuffed into a stocking

6.8

MagicScore

Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas

2011

When Sid accidentally destroys Manny's heirloom Christmas rock and ends up on Santa's naughty list, he leads a hilarious quest to the North Pole to make things right and ends up making things much worse. Now it's up to Manny and his prehistoric posse to band together and save Christmas for the entire world!

6.5

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

#10

Father Christmas

1991

Classic animation based on Raymond Briggs' book. What does Father Christmas do with himself for the other 364 days of the year ?

6.4

MagicScore

#11

Shrek the Halls

2007

The Christmas tree isn't the only thing green in this new holiday classic. Shrek is back and trying to get into the spirit of the season. After promising Fiona and the kids a Christmas they'll remember, he is forced to take a crash course in the holiday. But just when he thinks he has everything for their quiet family Christmas just right, there is a knock at the door.

6.4

MagicScore

#12

The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in "Feliz Navidad"

2022

This Christmas, Homer surprises Marge with the ultimate gift: an unforgettable performance from Italian opera superstar Andrea Bocelli and his children Matteo and Virginia.

5.8

MagicScore

#13

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

#14

Prep & Landing

2009

Wayne gets a new rookie partner, Lanny, after his previous partner got the promotion he wanted. Lanny has to remind Wayne of the Spirit of Christmas and the importance of being an elf in Santa's Prep and Landing elite unit.

6.9

MagicScore

#15

Stick Man

2015

Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three, and he's heading on an epic adventure across the seasons. Will he get back to his family in time for Christmas?

6.8

MagicScore

#16

Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa

2010

Wayne and Lanny, now partners, are called by Magee to meet with a secret contact – Mrs. Claus, who sends them on a new mission to retrieve a box from Santa’s secret workshop. Later they sneak into Santa’s office while he is asleep, using their high tech equipment from the previous film. Lanny’s expertise at dressing the tree enables them to enter the hidden workshop where they recover the box and escape just in time. But what is the box for?

6.5

MagicScore

#17

Mickey's Good Deed

1932

Mickey is playing Christmas carols on a standup bass for change. Alas, all he gets is screws, rocks, and other useless stuff. He plays outside a rich man's window, and the spoiled brat kid inside decides he wants Pluto. Mickey isn't selling, but when his bass gets destroyed by a passing sleigh and he sees a house full of orphans with no presents, he changes his mind. Mickey plays Santa to the kids. Meanwhile, the brat has been torturing Pluto; his father finally has enough and throws Pluto out and spanks the child. Pluto and Mickey are reunited, and as a bonus, the kid has tied the Christmas turkey to Pluto's tail. (Also included: Chip an' Dale 1947, Lend a Paw 1941)

6.4

MagicScore

#18

Mickey's Orphans

1931

At Christmas time, Mickey Mouse, Minnie and Pluto are beset by an enormous litter of bratty orphan cats.

6.1

MagicScore

#19

Peace on Earth

1939

Two baby squirrels ask grandpa to explain what "men" are when he comes in singing "peace on earth, goodwill to men". Grandpa tells the story of man's last war. This classic animation short was an Academy Award Best Short Subject, Cartoons nominee.

7.0

MagicScore

#20

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

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales?

The top films similar to Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales by MovieMagicScore are The Star Wars Holiday Special (3.4), Small Change (7.1), A Garfield Christmas (7.1). Each shares animation/comedy/family/tv movie themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales worth watching?

Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.5/10 from 45 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales?

Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales (2002) is a animation, comedy, family, tv movie film directed by Larry Leichliter, starring Wesley Singerman, Serena Berman, Corey Padnos.

Where can I find more recommendations like Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales?

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About movies like Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales

This ranked list pairs Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales (2002), a animation and comedy and family and tv movie film from Larry Leichliter, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Wesley Singerman 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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