The 12 Holiday Movies Kids Should Watch Over Winter Break
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Our friends at Common Sense Media have rounded up the best holiday movies to watch over Winter break for every age.
When it's cold and dark outside and the kids need something to do, try one of our favorite winter break movies. From holiday favorites to movies set in climates that would make a snowman shiver, this list has it all.
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Happy Feet
Age 5+
Ultra-cute kid flick has a few scary, emotional moments.
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Ice Age
Age 6+
Clever, funny, touching; like a great road movie.
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March of the Penguins
Age 6+
Stunning, loving documentary; some intense peril.
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It's a Wonderful Life
Age 9+
This classic delivers warmth all year long.
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Age 9+
Timeless classic faithfully rendered.
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Home Alone
Age 10+
Slapstick comedy is funny but full of iffy stuff.
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Groundhog Day
Age 11+
'90s comedy offers witty, sarcastic take on redemption.
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Little Women
Age 11+
Lovely Alcott adaptation tugs at the heartstrings.
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While You Were Sleeping
Age 11+
Appealing family comedy with old-fashioned feel.
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Home for the Holidays
Age 15+
Funny, adult look at a dysfunctional holiday.
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Love Actually
Age 16+
Romantic and entertaining — for older teens.
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Bridget Jones's Diary
Age 16+
Single gal's romantic mishaps are fun for older teens.