Kid-Friendly Holiday Movies in Mandarin and Cantonese
I love this time of year filled with twinkling lights, Christmas crafts, and Mandarin Chinese holiday movies on the couch! Since we’re raising bilingual children, we want to make the minority language extra meaningful. From Disney to Netflix and Amazon Prime, the best Chinese Christmas movies make Mandarin learning fun for kids. *Some Christmas movies also have Cantonese dubbing, denoted by an asterisk beside the title.
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Age suggestions are based on ratings from the Motion Picture Association, TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board, and Common Sense Media.
Disney Christmas Movies in Chinese
Disney has a magical lineup of holiday movies in Mandarin Chinese. Some movies are from my childhood, while others were produced recently.
A Christmas Carol*
PG • Age 9+ • 1h 38min
Charles Dickens’ story of redemption comes to life in Chinese in this 3D animation as Scrooge embarks on a transformative journey guided by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future.
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe*
PG • Age 9+ • 2h 29min
Venture into the fantastical world of Narnia as curious siblings discover a magical land ruled by the White Witch.
Mickey’s Christmas Carol
G • Age 4+ • 26min
Join Mickey Mouse and friends in this short and sweet Christmas Carol movie in Mandarin Chinese. Although they fly through the plot, I loved this movie as a kid, and it’s my children’s favorite, too.
Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas*
TV-G • Age 4+ • 1h 9min
Mickey and the gang return in a collection of delightful holiday tales, each with a unique lesson dubbed in Chinese.
Noelle Chinese Christmas Movie*
G • Age 6+ • 1h 46min
In this modern holiday movie, Noelle, Santa’s daughter, embarks on a journey to find her brother and save Christmas.
Nutcracker and the Four Realms
PG • Age 6+ • 1h 42min
Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet gets a Disney twist in this live-action Christmas movie with Mandarin dubbing.
Santa Buddies*
G • Age 5+ • 1h 46min
Puppies on a mission to save Christmas – it doesn’t get cuter than this movie dubbed in Chinese!
The Santa Clauses
TV-PG • Age 6+ • 32min
Explore the adventures of Scott Calvin as he juggles the responsibilities of being Santa, a father, and a husband in this spin-off series.
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Netflix Christmas Movies in Chinese
Grab some popcorn for these magical holiday movies on Netflix dubbed in Mandarin Chinese.
The Christmas Chronicles
PG • Age 10+ • 1h 43min
Embark on a Mandarin-dubbed adventure with a brother-sister duo as they change their plans from capturing Santa Claus to helping him save Christmas.
Jingle Jangle
PG • Age 8+ • 1h 59min
In this uplifting musical Christmas movie, a toy maker finds new hope and inspiration from his bright and curious granddaughter.
Klaus Christmas Movie
PG • Age 6+ • 1h 38min
This animation re-imagines the origin of Santa Claus as a heartwarming idea that unites a postal worker and toy maker. It’s a popular Christmas movie for kids, including Mandarin learners.
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol
TV-Y7 • Age 7+ • 1h 41min
This newer, musical rendition of the Christmas Carol is a fun and whimsical introduction to the classic tale for Mandarin learners.
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Netflix Holiday Shows in Chinese
When it comes to short Christmas movies and shows for kids, Netflix has lots of options dubbed in Mandarin Chinese. Here are just a few favorites.
Angela’s Christmas
TV-Y • Age 6+ • 30min
This short Christmas movie is set in Ireland, where Angela’s big heart leads her to an endearing act of kindness, a wonderful message of compassion dubbed in Mandarin.
A Storybots Christmas
TV-Y • Age 3+ • 25min
The StoryBots, known for their educational and entertaining episodes, bring festive cheer in a short Christmas special.
Trash Truck Christmas
TV-Y • Age 3+ • 28min
Santa’s sleigh has crashed, but the adorable Trash Truck saves Christmas in this mini Mandarin movie filled with friendship and holiday magic.
Waffles and Mochi Holiday Feast
TV-Y • Age 5+ • 28min
Waffles and Mochi are on a quest to discover diversity in holiday traditions around the world. This Chinese holiday show is a cultural and linguistic feast for curious minds!
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Amazon Prime Holiday Shows in Chinese
Amazon Prime Video features bite-sized, gently-paced Christmas movies inspired by beloved children’s books, all beautifully dubbed in Mandarin Chinese.
If You Give a Mouse a Christmas Cookie
TV-Y • Age 4+ • 44min
Inspired by Laura Numeroff’s cherished picture book, If You Give a Mouse a Christmas Cookie brings the adorable mouse to life in a cheerful holiday movie.
Pete the Cat: A Very Groovy Christmas
TV-Y • Age 4+ • 34min
Pete the Cat, the cool and groovy feline from James Dean’s popular books, celebrates Christmas with catchy tunes that kids can dance to while absorbing new Mandarin phrases.
The Snowy Day
TV-Y • Age 4+ • 39min
Ezra Jack Keats’ timeless classic, The Snowy Day, comes to life on Amazon Prime in a heartwarming holiday show. Follow Peter on his winter adventures in a snowy wonderland with Mandarin dubbing.
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Apple TV Christmas Movies in Chinese
In this heartwarming tale, Charlie Brown navigates the commercialization of the festive season, searching for the true meaning of Christmas.
This iconic Christmas movie, originally created in English, can now be enjoyed in many languages, including Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese.
Chinese Christian movies about Christmas
Superbook The First Christmas 第一个圣诞节
TV-Y7 • Age 7+ • 26min
Superbook is a popular 3D animated show that features Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments. Season 1, Episode 8 tells the story of the first Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem.
Families can enjoy this Mandarin version of this Christmas show on YouTube here. The original English version is available on Prime Video.
Questions about Christmas movies in Chinese
How do you change the audio and subtitles for Chinese Christmas movies?
These pictures show how to change the language of a holiday movie to Mandarin or Cantonese. Tap the speech bubble icon at the top corner of your screen to open audio and subtitle options.
What is the quality of dubbing for Chinese Christmas movies?
Dubbing is a controversial topic! Some people can’t stand it, while others embrace it.
Animated holiday movies are generally more comfortable to watch in Chinese. On the other hand, lip-syncing in different languages is harder to achieve in live-action movies with real actors or shows with realistic animations.
It’s also important to know that dubbed movies might have some theme songs in the original English language.
What’s your favorite Christmas movie in Mandarin or Cantonese?
Please share which Chinese holiday movies you are enjoying in the comments below. We’d love to learn from your experience. Merry Christmas, friends!
