Is Arthur's Perfect Christmas OK for sensitive kids?

Special · 2000 · About 60 min · Rated G

Mostly gentleSecular

The short answer

Mostly. Arthur's Perfect Christmas is calm overall, with one or two things worth knowing before you press play.

Arthur and his friends get ready for the holidays. Covers Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.

Quick answers

Is Arthur's Perfect Christmas scary?

Only a little. Heads up: D.W. is bratty and the friends bicker; Arthur stresses about making everything perfect.

What age is Arthur's Perfect Christmas for?

It's rated G, general audiences.

How long is Arthur's Perfect Christmas?

About 60 minutes.

Where can I watch Arthur's Perfect Christmas?

With a subscription on PBS KIDS channel on Prime Video. Checked November 4, 2026.

Four things we check

PaceMedium

SoundMedium

TalkingA lot

ConflictSome

Heads up

D.W. is bratty and the friends bicker
Arthur stresses about making everything perfect

Good to know

Good one to talk about how holidays rarely go as planned

Where to watchArthur's Perfect Christmas

Prime Video add on channel

PBS KIDS channel on Prime Video

Checked November 4, 2026. Streaming changes often, so check before movie night.

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Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too

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Pooh and Piglet chase down their letter to Santa after they realize they forgot some wishes. Classic soft Pooh animation and voices.

Special · 1991 · About 24 min · Rated G

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