Rainy day? Too hot to head outside? Or just fancy a cosy night in together? A good family movie is always a winner. We’ve rounded up 20 fun family movies to enjoy on Netflix — a mix of animated favourites, feel-good classics and newer hits that the whole family can settle in for.
Pop some popcorn, grab a blanket, and take your pick from the list below.
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20 Fun Family Movies on Netflix
Streaming libraries change often, so it’s always worth double-checking a title is still available before movie night — but here’s our current pick to get you started.
Beethoven’s 2nd
Our favourite St Bernard dog is back, and the Newtons are in for another adventure when their dog, Beethoven, falls in love with fellow canine Missy and starts a family of his own. Missy’s owner, Regina, wants to sell the puppies for a profit, so the Newton kids spring into action to rescue the little dogs before she can make her deal.
Rating: U
Enola Holmes
When Enola Holmes, Sherlock’s teen sister, discovers her mother is missing, she sets off to find her. Using her own super-sleuth skills, she outwits her famous brother and unravels a dangerous conspiracy around a mysterious young Lord.
Rating: 12+
Yes Day
A mum and dad who usually say no decide to say yes to their kids’ wildest requests, with a few ground rules, for a whirlwind day of fun and adventure.
Rating: PG
Benji
A dog comes to the rescue and helps heal a broken family when a boy and his sister stumble into serious danger.
Rating: PG
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Pachamama
An award-winning animated film telling the tale of a 10-year-old boy who dreams of becoming his village’s shaman. When a sacred statue is taken from his Andean village, the boy, along with his best friend and her smart-talking llama, go on a mission to get it back.
Rating: PG
Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
A live-action retelling of the Jungle Book story. Human child Mowgli is raised by a wolf pack in the jungles of India. As he learns the harsh rules of the jungle under the tutelage of a bear named Baloo and a panther named Bagheera, Mowgli is accepted by the animals as one of their own — but the fearsome tiger Shere Khan doesn’t take a liking to him, and greater dangers may be lurking as Mowgli comes face to face with his human origins.
Rating: 12+
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Gnome Alone
A teenage girl moves into a new house in a new town and discovers it’s under attack by underground beasts. After making the discovery, she finds that she and the house gnomes are the only ones who can protect the town.
Rating: PG
The Little Prince
An animated version of the classic children’s book. The Aviator introduces a girl to a world where she rediscovers her childhood and learns that it’s human connections that matter most.
Rating: PG
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The Lorax
Another film adaptation of a Dr Seuss book. Twelve-year-old Ted lives in a place virtually devoid of nature — no flowers or trees grow in the town of Thneedville. To win the heart of Audrey, the girl of his dreams, Ted must find what she most desires: a Truffula tree. To get it, he delves into the story of the Lorax, once the gruff guardian of the forest, and the Once-ler, who let greed overtake his respect for nature.
Rating: U
Little Women
The beloved story of the March sisters — four young women each determined to live life on her own terms — is both timeless and timely. The film stars Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh and Eliza Scanlen as the March sisters, with Timothée Chalamet as their neighbour Laurie, Laura Dern as Marmee, and Meryl Streep as Aunt March.
Rating: U
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Ballerina
Best friends Félicie and Victor hatch a plan to escape their rural orphanage in 19th-century France. Félicie dreams of becoming a ballerina, while Victor wants to use his brainpower to invent things. After busting out, Félicie makes her way to the Paris Opera, where she joins a class of highly trained dancers auditioning for the lead in a production of The Nutcracker.
Rating: PG
My Neighbour Totoro
The story of two girls, Satsuki and Mei, who move with their father to a new house in the countryside while their mother recovers from illness in a nearby hospital. They discover they share their home with some unusual creatures, including a rather large forest guardian the girls call Totoro. When trouble occurs, their new friends help them rediscover hope.
Rating: U
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Matilda
The film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Matilda tells the story of a gifted girl forced to put up with a crude, distant mother and father. Worse, Agatha Trunchbull, the evil principal at Matilda’s school, is a terrifyingly strict bully. When Matilda realises she has the power of telekinesis, she begins to defend her friends from Trunchbull’s wrath and stand up to her unkind parents.
Rating: PG
Kung Fu Panda
Enthusiastic, big and a little clumsy, Po is the biggest fan of kung fu around — which doesn’t come in handy while working every day in his family’s noodle shop. Unexpectedly chosen to fulfil an ancient prophecy, Po joins the world of kung fu and studies alongside his idols, the legendary Furious Five, under the guidance of Master Shifu. When the vengeful snow leopard Tai Lung comes for revenge, it’s up to Po to defend everyone from the threat.
Rating: PG
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The Bee Movie
Fresh out of college, Barry the Bee finds the prospect of working with honey uninspiring. He flies outside the hive for the first time and talks to a human, breaking a cardinal rule of his species. Barry learns that humans have been stealing and eating honey for centuries, and realises his true calling is to obtain justice for his kind.
Rating: U
The BFG
In this adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The BFG, a little orphan meets a kind giant who’s supposed to eat her but instead protects her from some truly horrible giants who terrorise them both.
Rating: PG
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Annie
An orphan in a facility run by the mean Miss Hannigan, Annie believes her parents left her there by mistake. When a rich man named Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks decides to let an orphan live at his home to boost his image, Annie is chosen. While she gets used to living in Warbucks’ mansion, she still longs to meet her real parents, so Warbucks announces a search for them and a reward — which brings out plenty of frauds.
Rating: PG
Fly Away Home
The soaring adventure of a 13-year-old girl and her estranged father, who learn what family is all about when they adopt an orphaned flock of geese and teach them to fly. Starring Jeff Daniels, Anna Paquin and Dana Delany.
Rating: U
Hook
When Captain James Hook kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit to challenge his old enemy.
Rating: U
Paddington
Paddington tells the story of the comic misadventures of a young Peruvian bear who travels to the city in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone, he realises city life is not all he imagined — until he meets the kindly Brown family, who read the label around his neck that says “Please look after this bear. Thank you,” and offer him a temporary home. Just as his luck seems to be turning, this rarest of bears catches the eye of a museum taxidermist.
Rating: PG
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More Ways to Plan Movie Night
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are these movies included with a standard Netflix subscription?
Yes — all of the titles on this list are designed to be watched as part of your existing Netflix subscription, with no extra rental fees. Availability can vary by country and does change over time, so it’s worth checking the app if a particular title doesn’t appear straight away.
What age range are these family movies suited to?
The list includes a mix of ratings, from U to 12+, so there’s something for younger children right up to tweens. Each entry above includes its rating to help you pick what’s right for your family.
How do I find these movies on Netflix?
Simply search the title in the Netflix app or website. Titles and availability can shift from time to time, so if one isn’t showing up, it may have moved or left the catalogue temporarily.
What if a movie isn’t available in my country?
Netflix libraries differ by region, so a title enjoyed by one family might not show up for another. If something’s missing, it’s worth checking again another time, as catalogues are refreshed regularly.
Are there movies here suitable for younger children?
Yes — titles rated U, such as Paddington, Hook, My Neighbour Totoro and The Lorax, are gentle picks for younger viewers, while the 12+ titles are better suited to older kids and tweens.
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