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Top 5 Movies for a Snow Day
Movie Knight Editorial Team ·
Stuck inside on a snow day? These five films are the perfect companions, featuring icy adventures, sled dog heroics, and comedies that celebrate the magic of a day off from school.
The perfect snow day movie captures the magic of a winter wonderland or the cozy feeling of being stuck inside. Our picks feature everything from icy adventures and sled dog heroics to comedies about making the most of a day off.
Whether your family is in the mood for an inspiring true story, a magical animated musical, or a silly slapstick adventure, this list has a film to match. These movies celebrate perseverance, family, and the unexpected fun that a blanket of snow can bring.
Choose tonight’s movie
Quick picks
- Frozen
- Snow Day
- Snow Dogs
- Cool Runnings
- Eight Below
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The full list
No. 1
Frozen
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Icy Adventure
Frozen
A princess embarks on a journey with a rugged iceman, his reindeer, and a snowman to find her sister, whose powers have trapped their kingdom in eternal winter. The film has some moments of peril and emotional themes of family separation. It works best for kids 5 and up.
No. 2
Snow Day
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School's Out
Snow Day
When school is canceled, a group of kids tries to stop a maniacal snowplow driver from clearing the roads and ending their fun. Parents should note that the kids engage in mischievous schemes, including trying to hijack a snowplow, that should not be imitated. It works best for kids 8 and up.
No. 3
Snow Dogs
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Sled Dog Comedy
Snow Dogs
A Miami dentist inherits a team of unruly sled dogs in Alaska and must learn to mush in this fish-out-of-water comedy. The movie contains some slapstick comedic violence and mild peril during sledding scenes. It works best for kids 6 and up.
No. 4
Cool Runnings
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Underdog Story
Cool Runnings
Based on a true story, this inspiring film follows four Jamaican athletes who form their country's first-ever Olympic bobsled team. The movie includes some mild insults and brief scenes of bobsled crashes, but its message is overwhelmingly positive. It works best for kids 7 and up.
No. 5
Eight Below
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Survival Tale
Eight Below
A guide is forced to leave his beloved sled dogs behind in Antarctica and spends months trying to rescue them. This is an intense and emotional film; parents should be prepared for several scenes showing dogs in peril, injured, or facing starvation. It works best for kids 7 and up.
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A note for parents
This list offers a wide range of tones, from the pure fantasy of `Frozen` to the intense survival drama of `Eight Below`. The latter, in particular, can be very emotional and upsetting for animal lovers and sensitive children due to its realistic depiction of animal peril. Consider your child's temperament when choosing from this list, especially the more intense, PG-rated options.
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