25 animated holiday movies that’ll make you feel like a kid again

The Polar Express

Notable cast: Tom Hanks

What it’s about: Based on the children’s book, a young boy wonders if Santa Claus is real. On Christmas Eve, the Polar Express comes along and takes him and other children to the North Pole where they learn about the magic and importance of believing.

Why you should watch it for the holidays: Switching things up from some of those older holiday classics, The Polar Express is a Christmas movie that came out in the early 2000s. It may be getting to be kind of old, but it’s definitely a lot more recent than all those movies made in the ’60s.

The Polar Express is a story that many people love, and it was based on a beloved holiday book. While the animation style is a little different, the story about believing the magic and wonder of life and the holidays is something that is sweet and resonant for many people.

The train ride to the North Pole on the Polar Express will remind you of the excitement of Christmas Eve that many children felt. You’ll enjoy seeing these group of kids band together to help each other out and learn that the holidays can be about more than just presents. As with many other holiday movies, this film also features a fun soundtrack full of Christmas songs that are enjoyable to listen to.