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updated for 2026

Short holiday shows for kids, under 30 minutes

Easy to finish before bedtime and easy on short attention spans. These work well for kids with ADHD who have a hard time sitting through a full movie, and they make the stop point clear.

Here are 12 of the 85 we found, gentlest first. Streaming checked November 4, 2026.

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