Toddlers and younger viewers will love watching Curious George and the Man in the Yellow Hat as they seek out the perfect presents to give one another for Christmas. You can watch A Very Monkey Christmas, which is under an hour long, for free through the PBS Kids app.

In this list, we highlight some of the best G-rated Christmas movies for children, perfect for cozy nights, family gatherings, and holiday breaks. These selections are widely recognized for their family-friendly content, festive spirit, and lasting popularity, making them ideal additions to any Christmas watchlist.

For a lot of people the holidays are extremely busy, but you probably have just enough time to check out a classic Christmas short or two.

Here’s just a selection of the Christmas films available BBC iPlayer ... Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law and Jack Black star in this festive classic about two women from different countries who swap homes for the holidays to get away from their relationship issues.

Gather the family for a cozy Christmas movie night with these delightful animated films. From heartwarming tales to adventurous escapades, these selections promise to captivate both young and old alike.

As Kwanzaa is a celebration of African-American heritage and culture, one of the latest and arguably best children’s movies to do this is the Disney- Pixar movie Soul, available on Disney Plus. While not focused at all on the holiday of Kwanzaa, the film is family-friendly and definitely pays homage to African-American culture.

With Christmas just two days away, the preparations are in full flow. The tree is up, the food shop for Christmas dinner has been delivered and “Fairytale of New York” has, inevitably, been blaring for days. All that’s really left now is to collapse on the sofa, raise a glass of champagne to the season and settle in with a Christmas film.