Snuggle up with your little ones and watch one of these utterly heartwarming Valentine’s Day movies for kids. Alongside love and friendship, we’ve got singalong favourites, hilarious antics, mystery and adventure!
There’s no shortage of a “happily ever after” in kids’ movies, but these particular picks have a lovely theme of true love that makes them perfect Valentine’s Day movies for kids.
So grab some tasty treats, get comfy on the sofa, and get ready for a heartwarming family movie marathon!
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Cute Valentine’s Day Movies for Kids
Beauty and the Beast
Whether you watch the original animation or the more recent live-action version, Beauty and the Beast is a great choice.
It tells the story of Belle, who falls in love with the Beast against all odds, seeing beyond his appearance and gruffness to his true self.
Lady and the Tramp
Catch up with these two adorable pups who fall for each other despite all odds. One of the greatest love stories from Disney takes place over a plate of spaghetti and meatballs!
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Gnomeo and Juliet
Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet retold through garden gnomes… who knew that would be so cute! Gnomeo and Juliet live in neighbouring gardens and fall in love, while their rival owners feud over whose garden is the best.
Tangled
Beautiful princess Rapunzel has been locked away in a tower since she was captured as a baby by the evil Gothel.
Always dreaming of life beyond her tower, Rapunzel longs to see the world – and takes her chance to escape when a “prince” finds his way to her. Prepare to sing along!
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Shrek
Shrek is an ogre living in a swamp whose precious solitude is suddenly shattered by an invasion of annoying fairy tale characters, banished from their kingdom by the evil Lord Farquaad.
Determined to save his home, Shrek cuts a deal with Farquaad to rescue his intended bride, Princess Fiona. But it turns out Princess Fiona has a secret of her own.
Wall-E
WALL-E is the last robot left on Earth, spending his days tidying up the planet one piece of garbage at a time. But after 700 years, WALL-E has developed a personality, and he’s lonely.
Then he spots EVE, a probe sent back to Earth on a scanning mission, and falls in love – following her on an adventure across the galaxy.
The Princess and the Frog
Tiana dreams of opening her own restaurant in New Orleans, but finds herself on an unexpected adventure when she meets Prince Naveen, who has been turned into a frog by evil Dr Facilier.
Mistaking her for a princess and hoping to break the spell, Naveen plants a kiss on poor Tiana – but instead turns her into a frog as well!
Free Rein: Valentine’s Day
In this spin-off to the popular Free Rein series, love is in the air as Zoe and friends go on a quest to find a fabled Maid’s Stone. But when rivalry blinds them to danger, it’s Raven to the rescue!
Little Rascals
Mischievous youngsters Spanky and Buckwheat lead an anti-girl organisation, and they pick their buddy Alfalfa to represent them in an all-important soapbox car rally.
When the boys find their driver canoodling with schoolmate Darla, they decide they must break up the love-struck couple. Hilarity ensues as they try to enforce their “no girls allowed” policy.
High School Musical
There are three High School Musical movies to watch, so get ready for a singalong movie marathon following Troy and Gabriella’s story of first love, friendship, jealousy and plenty of feel-good fun!
Enchanted
Beautiful Giselle finds herself transported from an animated world to the middle of New York City, desperate to get back to her Prince Charming.
In this non-magical world, is her storybook happy ending really her destiny, or will she find true love along the way?
Madly Madagascar
All your favourite Madagascar characters are back in this adorable Valentine’s Day movie.
Since moving to Africa, Alex the lion misses the Valentine’s gifts he received from admirers at the zoo. How will he celebrate Valentine’s Day now?
Meanwhile, Marty the zebra takes a potion that makes him hilariously irresistible to all the female jungle animals.
The Princess Bride
A fantastic fairy tale adventure about a beautiful young woman and her one true love. He must find her after a long separation and save her before she marries the prince, battling the evils of the mythical kingdom of Florin along the way to be reunited with her.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a good Valentine’s Day movie for kids?
The best Valentine’s Day movies for kids focus on love in its many forms – romance, friendship and family – with a happy, feel-good ending that’s suitable for all ages.
Are these movies suitable for younger children?
Most of the movies on this list are family classics rated for general audiences, but it’s always worth checking the age rating and content guide for your child’s age before watching, especially with younger children.
Can we make a movie night out of this list?
Absolutely! With 13 movies to choose from, you could easily build a Valentine’s Day movie marathon over the week leading up to the big day, picking a new favourite each night.
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