Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)

When Santa Claus decides to retire and pass on his magic bag of Christmas surprises to a new Saint Nick, he enlists the aid of a hilarious assortment of characters. A perky teen runaway and hapless taxi driver Ernest P. Worrell must convince a skeptical kiddie-show host to take over the post of Father Christmas.

Genres: Comedy, Family

What to watch after Ernest Saves Christmas

• The Santa Clause 2 (2002) — Same subject: holiday, christmas
• Fred Claus (2007) — Same subject: holiday, christmas
• Get Santa (2014) — Same subject: christmas
• Christmas with the Kranks (2004) — Same feel: feel-good, fun
• Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas! (2011) — Same feel: feel-good, fun
• Christmas Inheritance (2017) — Same subject: holiday, christmas