{"id":145018,"date":"2023-11-09T23:39:32","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T04:39:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/spanish-christmas-movies\/"},"modified":"2025-02-27T20:47:06","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T01:47:06","slug":"spanish-christmas-movies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/spanish\/spanish-christmas-movies\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Spanish Christmas Movies for This Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

Watching Christmas movies is a universal tradition loved among various cultures and parts of the world.\u00a0Many English-language classics have been dubbed in Spanish, and there are even some original Spanish films made just for the holidays<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In this post, you’ll get 15 excellent Spanish Christmas movies you can add to your watchlist. These films are heartwarming, action-packed and will add something special to your\u00a0holiday season.<\/p>\n

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1. “Klaus”<\/a>\u00a0<\/h2>\n

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Year:\u00a0<\/strong>2019
\nGenre:\u00a0<\/strong>Animation\/Adventure\/Comedy<\/p>\n

This animated film is originally in English, but you can watch the Spanish-dubbed version by changing the language settings on Netflix. The movie follows the journey of a young, selfish postman named Jesper who’s exiled to the Arctic Circle in the town of Smeerensburg. There, he encounters a mysterious carpenter named Klaus who makes toys for children.<\/p>\n

The film beautifully illustrates the power of selflessness, kindness and the joy of giving. With its stunning animation, clever humor and touching message, “Klaus” has become a beloved addition to the pantheon of festive family films.<\/p>\n

2. “Pl\u00e1cido”<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/h2>\n

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Year: <\/strong>1961
\nGenre: <\/strong>Comedy\/Drama<\/p>\n

“<\/em>Pl\u00e1cido”\u00a0<\/em>is a Spanish satire comedy film that takes place on Christmas Eve. It tells the story of wealthy townsfolk who reluctantly take on a charity initiative to bring a homeless person home to dinner.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, a truck driver named Pl\u00e1cido is working for the charity organization as a means of paying an overdue payment on his truck. He gains a new perspective on his life as he encounters the less fortunate. “Pl\u00e1cido” <\/em>offers a classic film experience with a glimpse at social mobility and classism in 1950s Spain.\u00a0<\/p>\n

3. “El D\u00eda de la bestia”<\/strong><\/em><\/a> (“The Day of the Beast”)<\/h2>\n

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Year: <\/strong>1995
\nGenre: <\/strong>Dark Comedy<\/p>\n

“El D\u00eda de la Bestia”<\/span><\/i> is not your average Christmas movie. <\/span>The story revolves around a priest, \u00c1ngel, who believes that the Antichrist will be born on Christmas Day in Madrid. In a desperate quest to prevent this, \u00c1ngel teams up with a heavy metal store clerk and a TV psychic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

They engage in a series of bizarre and sacrilegious acts to summon the Devil and find the location of the Antichrist’s birth. The film offers a unique blend of black humor, religious satire and a thrilling storyline, making it a cult classic in Spanish cinema.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. “Operaci\u00f3n regalo”<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>(“Arthur Christmas”)<\/h2>\n

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Year:<\/strong> 2011
\nGenre: <\/strong>Animation\/Adventure\/Comedy<\/p>\n

“Operaci\u00f3n Regalo”<\/em> (“Arthur Christmas”) is a British-American animated film that offers a delightful take on the traditional Santa Claus story. Santa’s clumsy but kind-hearted son Arthur discovers that Santa’s high-tech delivery system failed to deliver one child’s present. On a mission to save her Christmas, Arthur sets off to deliver her missed present in just two short hours.<\/p>\n

Filled with humor and adventure, the film is a joyous tale that captures the magic of the holiday season. You can watch it in Spanish on Netflix by changing the audio settings (a VPN might be needed to access the film).<\/p>\n

5. “Las cr\u00f3nicas de Navidad”<\/em><\/a> (“The Christmas Chronicles”)<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Year:\u00a0<\/strong>2018
\nGenre: <\/strong>Comedy\/Drama<\/p>\n

This is another Christmas movie that was originally in English but has been dubbed in Spanish. The story follows two siblings who embark on an unexpected adventure to capture footage of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. However, their plans go awry, and they end up causing Santa to crash his sleigh.<\/p>\n

To save Christmas, they team up with Santa himself in a race against time to deliver presents and thwart a mischievous elf’s antics. Filled with humor, heartwarming moments and spectacular visuals, it’s a must-watch holiday movie for the whole family. If you enjoy it, you can watch the sequel<\/a>\u00a0next.\u00a0<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0“El expreso polar”<\/a> <\/em>(“The Polar Express”)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Year: <\/strong>2004
\nGenre: <\/strong>Animated Musical<\/p>\n

“El Expreso Polar”<\/em> is the Spanish-dubbed version of the well-known film “The Polar Express.” It’s a heartwarming tale of a young boy’s journey to rediscover his belief in Santa Claus. On Christmas Eve, a mysterious train called the Polar Express arrives at his doorstep, bound for the North Pole. <\/span><\/p>\n

The boy boards the train, and together with other children, embarks on an extraordinary adventure. The film’s visually stunning animation and the theme of preserving the magic of childhood make it a beloved holiday classic. <\/span>The film is based on <\/span>a book of the same title<\/span><\/a>, so you can read and watch the story.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. “El Grinch”<\/em><\/a> (“How the Grinch Stole Christmas”)<\/h2>\n

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Year:\u00a0<\/strong>2000
\nGenre: <\/strong>Comedy\/Family\/Fantasy<\/p>\n

This well-known Christmas film is a live-action adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s classic tale. The Grinch, a grumpy and reclusive creature with a strong dislike for Christmas, decides to steal the holiday from the joyful Whos of Whoville.<\/p>\n

But as he witnesses the Whos’ unshakeable holiday spirit, his icy heart begins to thaw and his desire to ruin their Christmas transforms into a feeling of connection. For <\/span>an animated and more recent version, check out the 2018 film “El Grinch”<\/em> (“The Grinch”)<\/a>. You can also buy the Spanish version of the book<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can head over to our YouTube channel<\/a> for scene breakdowns and language lessons based on the movie:<\/p>\n

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8. “Feliz <\/em>Christmas, <\/em>Merry Navidad”<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

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Year:<\/strong> 1999
\nGenre: <\/strong>Family<\/p>\n

“<\/em>Feliz <\/em>Christmas, <\/em>Merry Navidad”\u00a0<\/em>is a Mexican Christmas film originally released in Mexico and the USA. As the title suggests, it’s filled with Spanglish. After her husband’s death, a woman and her son leave their Miami home to spend Christmas with their family in her hometown in Mexico. In doing so, they both discover the true meaning of family, friendship and Christmas.<\/p>\n

This kid-friendly and cross-cultural holiday film provides viewers with an enhanced perspective on Mexican culture and holiday traditions. You can watch the entire movie for free on YouTube.<\/p>\n

9. “El aprendiz de Pap\u00e1 Noel y el copo de nieve m\u00e1gico”<\/em><\/a> (“The Magic Snowflake”)<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Year:\u00a0<\/strong>2013
\nGenre: <\/strong>Animation\/Comedy\/Family<\/p>\n

This animated film was originally released in French but has since become beloved worldwide in multiple languages. In this moving holiday tale, Nicholas, the apprentice to Santa Claus, faces a crisis when one of Santa’s magic snowflakes, responsible for ensuring a white Christmas, goes missing.<\/p>\n

Alongside his loyal companions, Nicholas embarks on a delightful adventure to retrieve the snowflake before Christmas Eve. The film is filled with the spirit of Christmas, highlighting the values of teamwork and friendship. It’s a family-friendly movie that captures the joy and wonder of the holiday season.<\/p>\n

10. “A mil kil\u00f3metros de la Navidad”<\/em><\/a> (“1000 Miles from Christmas”)<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Year:\u00a0<\/strong>2021
\nGenre:\u00a0<\/strong>Romantic Comedy\u00a0<\/p>\n

“A mil kil\u00f3metros de la Navidad”<\/em> is a Spanish Christmas film directed by \u00c1lvaro Fern\u00e1ndez Armero and starring Tamar Novas and Andrea Ros. It’s a Netflix original film about Ra\u00fal, a man who hates Christmas. Over the holiday season, he must audit a factory in a remote village where the people love Christmas and the local teacher wants to create the world’s largest living nativity scene.<\/p>\n

Filled with touching moments, humor and some romance, this film captures the joys and struggles of the holiday season.<\/span><\/p>\n

11. “<\/a><\/em>Los Reyes Magos”<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>(“The Three Wise Men”)<\/h2>\n

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Year: <\/strong>2003
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This is a Spanish animated film about the Three Kings who deliver the gifts of frankincense, gold and myrrh to baby Jesus. To make the three wise men’s quest even more difficult, wicked King Herod plans to stop them and his evil counselor, Belial, is among them in disguise, trying to sabotage their mission.<\/span><\/p>\n

This modern-day take on the biblical legend is fun and family-friendly. Director Antonio Navarro was nominated for a Goya Award for this film, which features the voices of Jos\u00e9 Coronado,\u00a0Juan Echanove\u00a0and\u00a0Imanol Arias.<\/span><\/p>\n

12. “Los Reyes Magos: La verdad”<\/em><\/a> (“The Three Wise Men: The Truth”)<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Year:<\/strong> 2022
\nGenre: <\/strong>Comedy<\/p>\n

This Spanish comedy is a mock documentary about the Three Wise Men who allow a film crew into their palace for the first time. They hope to share their daily lives with the world in order to hold onto their relevancy and popularity, as they see that Santa is getting all the love and attention.<\/p>\n

The clash of these ancient characters with the modern world creates absolute absurdity and will have you laughing out loud. It’s a great option for a holiday movie night with friends or family.<\/p>\n

13. “Reyes contra Santa”<\/em><\/a> (“The Three Wise Kings vs. Santa”)<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Year:\u00a0<\/strong>2022
\nGenre: <\/strong>Comedy<\/p>\n

Another funny take on the biblical story of the Three Wise Men, this Spanish movie depicts the struggle for attention between Santa and the Wise Men. When the trio gets fed up with Santa getting more and more attention and adoration, they plan to confront him.<\/p>\n

This struggle between them awakens the dangerous Krampus from its centuries-long sleep, and the Wise Men and Santa will have to come together to fight against their common enemy. This film will add both festivity and laughs to your Spanish Christmas watchlist.<\/p>\n

14. “Navidad, S.A.”<\/em><\/a> (“X-mas, Inc.”)<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Year:\u00a0<\/strong>2008
\nGenre: <\/strong>Comedy\/Fantasy<\/p>\n

This Mexican film combines the classic story of Santa Claus with the modern-day problems of global warming. The North Pole is melting, and the capitalist nature of the holiday has caused waste and destruction.<\/p>\n

Santa must find a way to contend with these challenges and bring back the true spirit of Christmas beyond consumption and greed while dealing with a rogue elf who’s trying to turn Santa’s workshop into a profitable business. The film offers plenty of action, humor and relevant issues.\u00a0<\/p>\n

15.\u00a0“Noche de Reyes”<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>(“The Twelfth Night”)<\/h2>\n

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Year:\u00a0<\/strong>2001
\nGenre: <\/strong>Comedy<\/p>\n

“Noche de Reyes”<\/em> follows the Cuspineda family, who hopes to celebrate the Twelfth Night after the father signs a lucrative contract with a Japanese company. Things don’t go according to plan, and a series of incidents follows including tough business decisions, marital affairs and misunderstandings.<\/p>\n

The humorous film provides you with an up close and personal look at family life in 21st-century\u00a0Spain. Though much of the film is a stretch on\u00a0reality, the emotion is believable and the jokes are funny.<\/p>\n

Tips for Learning from Spanish Christmas Movies\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you’re learning Spanish, watching movies is a great learning tool. Here are some ways to make your watching time even more effective:<\/p>\n