The 12 Best Children's Movies to Stream For Holiday Travel
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Even though it's the happiest time of the year, traveling over the holidays can be downright dreadful. And when you have little ones arguing in the back seat solely out of boredom, you might not be able to survive the trip to Grandma's house. But thanks to Netflix and the Internet, you'll never have to deal with bickering children again (at least while you're in transit). Check out these 12 movies that will thoroughly entertain your kids during both short and long journeys, and plan your streaming list wisely!
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Saving Santa
This 2013 animated comedy is a great way to get the whole family in the holiday spirit. Martin Freeman and Tim Curry are among the voice actors, meaning you'll be entertained too if you have to listen along during a lengthy car ride!
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Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection
For a road trip with lots of planned stops or a shorter flight, the Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection is an ideal option. Your kids will love all of the short films, and you'll appreciate not having to deal with fights about turning off the iPad when you arrive because they're only halfway through a movie.
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I'll Be Home For Christmas
This gem is currently streaming on Netflix just in time for your holiday travel. Let your kids experience Jonathan Taylor Thomas's struggle to get home in time for the holidays in I'll Be Home For Christmas while you laugh all over again! Bonus for the adults: Jessica Biel is in it.
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Holes
If you have a long journey ahead, what better way to pass the time than have your kids read a book and then compare notes on the movie version? We bet your little ones won't be able to put down Holes during your flights, and the movie is great during layovers and road trips.
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Christmas With the Kranks
When Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis's characters realize that their daughter won't be home for the holidays, they decide to skip Christmas. When she changes her mind at the last minute, your little ones will crack up as they rush to create the best Christmas ever.
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The Nightmare Before Christmas
The Nightmare Before Christmas is a great film because you get to watch it twice a year: once on Halloween and once on Christmas! When Tim Burton created Jack Skellington, a holiday hero was born, and now your kids can enjoy this classic while you're en route to your holiday destination.
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Jumanji
This beloved Robin Williams movie will instantly save you from the dreaded, "Are we there yet?!" question, as your kids will instantly become invested in winning the game and freeing Alan from the game's inner world.
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Anastasia
Distract your kids from the long flight or drive with the enchanting tale of Anastasia. When Anya learns that she's not an orphan but actually the lost daughter of Russia's lost czar, she must discover the truth about her past.
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The Fox and the Hound
When these two childhood friends are forced to become enemies, whose side will your little one take? With the ability to stream this Disney classic during your Christmas travel, long delays will magically fly by!
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The Little Rascals
Mischievous youngsters will feel like a part of the gang, and your little hopeless romantics will love watching Alfalfa's attempts to woo Darla.
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Lilo & Stitch
If you're leaving the Winter weather for a tropical destination, get your kids in the vacation mood with Lilo & Stitch. When a girl from Hawaii decides to adopt a small dog, Stitch (a genetic experiment who escaped from an alien planet), things don't go as planned.
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Daddy Day Care
When Charlie and his friend find themselves without jobs, they decide to open an at-home day care. But when enrollment quickly spikes and endless red tape leads to problems, there is no guarantee that these dads are going to make it out in one piece.