25 best kids movies streaming
The weather may be warming up, but that doesn’t mean movie nights need to be put on hold. In fact, now you can move them outside, swapping out popcorn for s’mores — fun! Of course, the location and concessions of movie night are usually the easy part, finding the actual movie is another story — especially when there’s so much content available and an ever-growing list of streaming platforms.
Looking for a family-friendly movie that will be a hit with everyone (but don’t want to spend more time researching than watching)? We’ve got you covered. Here are the best kids movies streaming as of April 2021, along with the movie ratings for each. Keep in mind, every streaming service has their own fees and movies are constantly in rotation. Another thing to keep in mind? The marshmallows.
Kids movies on Netflix
1. ‘The BFG’
The Steven Spielberg adaptation of the widely-beloved book about a girl who befriends a big friendly giant.
Rating: PG
2. ‘The Croods’
A prehistoric family lives a — literally — sheltered life until a more evolved cave person enters their world.
Rating: PG
3. ‘ParaNorman’
Norman Babcock usually likes talking with ghosts, but when he gets word from an undead friend that there’s a curse looming over his town, he starts to worry.
Rating: PG
4. ‘The Princess and the Frog’
Tiana has always dreamed of opening her own restaurant, but when she meets a frog who’s really a prince, her life takes an unexpected turn.
Rating: G
5. ‘Spelling the Dream’
A documentary that looks at the role spelling bees play in the lives of many Indian-Americans.
Rating: G
6. ‘Over the Moon’
After her mother passes away, Fei Fei embarks on a mission to build a rocket to meet a goddess on the moon.
Rating: PG
Kids movies on Amazon
7. ‘Wonder’
Based on the best-selling book, “Wonder” follows the story of a boy born with severe facial deformities who’s entering mainstream school for the first time.
Note: “Wonder” can be rented for $3.99 through Prime Video.
Rating: PG
8. ‘How to Train Your Dragon’
The story of a teen Viking-in-training who befriends an injured dragon he’s supposed to be fighting.
Rating: PG
9. ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’
One of the best family movies to stream! The 80s classic (that’s been digitally remastered) may be slightly scary for little ones, but bigger kids are sure to fall in love with the alien that befriends a group of kids.
Rating: PG
10. ‘The Addams Family’
This animated flick is a modern twist about the delightfully kooky, spooky family.
Rating: PG
11. ‘The Last Unicorn’
Made in 1982, this movie is a throw-back, but it follows a lonely unicorn who’s on a quest to find others like her. Also, unicorns — need we say more?
Rating: G
12. ‘Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart’
A visually-striking film about a boy whose heart has been replaced with a cuckoo clock after it froze at birth.
Rating: PG
13. ‘Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown’
Follow the Peanuts gang as Charlie embarks on a confidence-building adventure as captain of his raft race team.
Rating: G
Kids movies on Disney Plus
14. ‘Soul’
One of Disney Plus’s most lauded films of last year, “Soul” follows a middle school band teacher who gets the opportunity of his life the day he accidentally falls into a manhole.
Rating: PG
15. ‘Moana’
One of the most iconic Disney movies streaming right now, “Moana” is the story of a daring teenage girl who has a special relationship with the sea.
Rating: PG
16. ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’
The sequel to “Wreck-It Ralph,” “Ralph Breaks the Internet” delves into the online world, taking on subjects like toxic masculinity and internet culture in a kid-friendly way.
Rating: PG
17. ‘Mary Poppins Returns’
For anyone looking for a fun film with loads of singing, dancing and heart, “Mary Poppins Returns” is a solid choice. Not to mention, Emily Blunt is a force as the beloved nanny!
Rating: PG
18. ‘Inside Out’
This Oscar-winning movie anthropomorphizes all the emotions of a pre-teen girl after she moves to a new town. A great film for teaching little ones about their feelings.
Rating: PG
19. ‘Toy Story 4’
Join Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang on a new adventure, with a new friend — Forky.
Rating: G
20. ‘The Greatest Showman’
With a host of A-list power and fun musicals throughout, “The Greatest Showman,” which tells the story of P.T. Barnum, is one of the best family movies streaming now.
Rating: PG
Kids movies on Hulu
21. ‘Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs’
The third installment to the “Ice Age” movies, “Dawn of the Dinosaurs” follows Sid, Diego and Manny as they try to rescue a sloth.
Rating: PG
22. ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’
Based on the video game, “Sonic the Hedgehog” is an action-adventure comedy about a hedgehog fighting evil.
Rating: PG
23. ‘Storks’
As adorable as it is funny (even for adults), “Storks” is the story of a bird who’s supposed to be delivering packages, but winds up delivering a baby.
Rating: PG
24. ‘Rio’
When a domesticated bird from the Midwest meets an adventurous friend, he takes off on the adventure of a lifetime.
Rating: G
25. ‘Luis and the Aliens’
A pre-teen winds up befriending three aliens after they crash into his house.
Rating: PG
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