Top 20 movies like The Year Without a Santa Claus

The Year Without a Santa Claus

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.

The Year Without a Santa Claus is of 0 hour(s) and 51 minute(s). It is Produced By:  Rankin/Bass Productions. It was released on 1974-12-10. It has an average vote of 7.231 on TMDB.

Genres: AnimationFamily

1. The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus

The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus

The Great Ak calls a council of the Immortals to ask that Santa Claus be given immortality. And to justify it, he tells the history of Santa Claus. The Ak found an abandoned baby and gave it to a lioness and a fairy to raise, who named him Claus. When Claus grew up, the Great Ak showed him the evil and hardship in the world and Claus decides to live there and relieve some of the suffering. He decides to make toys for orphans, but King Awgwa, the ruler of the valley where Claus lives doesn't want the children to be happy, and there is a great battle among Immortals.

It has an average vote of 5.8 on TMDB.

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2. Rudolph's Shiny New Year

Rudolph's Shiny New Year

Rudolph must find Happy, the baby new year, before the midnight of New Year's Eve.

It has an average vote of 6.425 on TMDB.

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3. The Cat in the Hat

The Cat in the Hat

In a marvelously animated version of one of the most beloved of all Dr. Seuss tales, two youngsters find themselves at home with nothing to do on a rainy afternoon. But when the magical, mischievous Cat in the Hat arrives on the scene, they're all cat-apulted into a day of rousing, romping, outlandish antics they - and you - will never forget!

It has an average vote of 6.635 on TMDB.

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4. Jack Frost

Jack Frost

Pardon-me Pete, the official groundhog of Groundhog Day, tells the story of Jack Frost, who falls in love with a beautiful young woman and begs Father Winter to make him human so that she can see him. His request is granted, but only on the condition that by the Spring he has a house, a bag of gold, a horse and a wife. But Jack finds that life as a human is more complicated than he thought.

It has an average vote of 6.5 on TMDB.

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5. The Zodiac

The Zodiac

An elusive serial killer known as the Zodiac terrorizes the San Francisco Bay in the late 1960s, while detectives aim to stop him before he claims more victims. Based on a true story.

It has an average vote of 5.5 on TMDB.

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6. A Muppet Family Christmas

A Muppet Family Christmas

Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays. Doc and his dog Sprocket, who had planned a quiet Christmas, end up joining the Muppets in their holiday activities and preparations. The Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock regulars join the festivities, but to Kermit's dismay, the only one missing is Miss Piggy, who has been caught in a snowstorm.

It has an average vote of 6.829 on TMDB.

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7. The Bells of St. Mary's

The Bells of St. Mary's

Father O'Malley is sent to St. Mary's, a run-down parochial school on the verge of condemnation. He and Sister Benedict work together in an attempt to save the school, though their differing methods often lead to good-natured disagreements.

It has an average vote of 6.8 on TMDB.

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8. Three Wise Men and a Baby

Three Wise Men and a Baby

Three brothers get the surprise of their lives when they are forced to work together to care for a baby over the holidays. As they slowly get the hang of things, they find themselves on unexpected journeys of self-discovery and begin to rebuild their relationships as brothers, as well as the damaged romantic and professional relationships in their respective lives…all while rediscovering their love of Christmas.

It has an average vote of 8.2 on TMDB.

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9. The Big Four: Live in Sofia

The Big Four: Live in Sofia

When the 'Big Four,' Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax, shared a stage together on June 22nd, 2010, in Sofia, Bulgaria, it was the moment their fans had waited for decades. That monumental show was beamed live into over 1000 theaters worldwide via satellite in a special HD cinematic event.

It has an average vote of 8.3 on TMDB.

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10. Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town

Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town

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.

It has an average vote of 7.118 on TMDB.

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11. The Little Drummer Boy

The Little Drummer Boy

After being kidnapped and escaping, young drummer boy Aaron searches for his camel and finds him in the Nativity of the Baby Jesus. Aaron gives Baby Jesus the only gift he has, a song on his drum.

It has an average vote of 6.602 on TMDB.

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12. Varsity Blues

Varsity Blues

In small-town Texas, high school football is a religion, 17-year-old schoolboys carry the hopes of an entire community onto the gridiron every Friday night. When star quarterback Lance Harbor suffers an injury, the Coyotes are forced to regroup under the questionable leadership of John Moxon, a second-string quarterback with a slightly irreverent approach to the game.

It has an average vote of 6.2 on TMDB.

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13. How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

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.

It has an average vote of 7.483 on TMDB.

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14. Year One

Year One

When a couple of lazy hunter-gatherers are banished from their primitive village, they set off on an epic journey through the ancient world.

It has an average vote of 4.9 on TMDB.

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15. The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie

A Hollywood agent persuades Kermit the Frog to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there he meets his future muppet crew while being chased by the desperate owner of a frog-leg restaurant!

It has an average vote of 7.141 on TMDB.

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16. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

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...

It has an average vote of 7.4 on TMDB.

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17. Halloweentown

Halloweentown

On her 13th birthday, Marnie learns she's a witch, discovers a secret portal, and is transported to Halloweentown — a magical place where ghosts and ghouls, witches and werewolves live apart from the human world. But she soon finds herself battling wicked warlocks, evil curses, and endless surprises.

It has an average vote of 6.8 on TMDB.

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18. A Charlie Brown Christmas

A Charlie Brown Christmas

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.

It has an average vote of 7.715 on TMDB.

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19. Fred Claus

Fred Claus

Fred Claus and Santa Claus have been estranged brothers for many years. Now Fred must reconcile his differences with his brother whom he believes overshadows him. When an efficiency expert assesses the workings at the North Pole and threatens to shut Santa down, Fred must help his brother to save Christmas.

It has an average vote of 5.79 on TMDB.

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20. Operation Christmas Drop

Operation Christmas Drop

While gathering evidence to support closing a tropical U.S. Air Force base, a congressional aide warms to its generous captain.

It has an average vote of 6.424 on TMDB.

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