We know what you’re thinking: ‘Best kids Christmas movies? Aren’t all Christmas movies basically for kids?’ Oh sure, plenty are. But assuming every film with a yuletide theme is good for the young ones is where parents can get in trouble. You may end up streaming a movie where Santa Claus is a serial killer , or a Hallmark romcom that’ll bore them silly.

So, no, the phrase ‘Christmas movies for kids’ is not as redundant as it might sound. And clearly, picking the right movie to get the smallest members of the household into the holiday spirit requires both care and wisdom. These 30 movies, though, are like hot cocoa for the little ones’ souls. Want to get on your child’s nice list? Stream one of these, and your stocking will runneth over.

The 50 best Christmas movies of all-time

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