The Best Family & Kids Movies Of 2018, Ranked

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Vote for the best kids films released in 2018.

Whether you have kids or just appreciate children's media, you can vote on this list of 2018 kids movies to help determine the best kids movies of 2018. With a wide array of films to choose from, 2018 is sure to be an exciting year for children's films. 

Featuring animated movies and live-action films, this list of 2018 family films includes Monster Family and Early Man. Other good family-friendly movies are Peter Rabbit and Mary and the Witch's Flower. 

What do you think are the best kids movies this year? Vote for the best kids films of 2018 below. Feel free to add anything you feel is missing. 

Looking for more family-friendly movies, here is a list of 2020 kids movies.

  • Incredibles 2
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    Incredibles 2

    Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell
    289 votes
    In Incredibles 2, a vibrant blend of animated action and comedy, the heroic Parr family returns. This time, Helen Parr, Elastigirl (Holly Hunter), takes the spotlight for her crime-fighting adventures, leaving Bob Parr, Mr. Incredible (Craig T. Nelson), to manage domestic challenges with their super-powered children - Violet (Sarah Vowell), Dash (Huck Milner) and baby Jack-Jack. As a new villain emerges with a brilliant and dangerous plot, the family and Frozone (Samuel L. Jackson) must team up again. The movie won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Family Movie in 2018. The narrative unfolds in an engaging rhythm of suspense, humor, and family dynamics.
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  • Christopher Robin
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    Christopher Robin

    Ewan McGregor, Hayley Atwell, Bronte Carmichael
    145 votes
    Christopher Robin -- now a family man living in London -- receives a surprise visit from his old childhood pal, Winnie-the-Pooh. With Christopher's help, Pooh embarks on a journey to find his friends -- Tigger, Eeyore, Owl, Piglet, Rabbit, Kanga and Roo. Once reunited, the lovable bear and the gang travel to the big city to help Christopher rediscover the joy of life.
  • The Grinch
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    The Grinch

    Benedict Cumberbatch, Cameron Seely, Rashida Jones
    73 votes
    The Grinch and his loyal dog, Max, live a solitary existence inside a cave on Mount Crumpet. His main source of aggravation comes during Christmastime when his neighbors in Whoville celebrate the holidays with a bang. When the Whos decide to make Christmas bigger and brighter, the disgruntled Grinch realizes there is one way to gain peace and quiet. With help from Max, the green grump hatches a scheme to pose as Santa Claus, steal Christmas and silence the Whos' holiday cheer once and for all.
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  • Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2
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    Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2

    John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Gal Gadot
    82 votes
    In Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2, arcade game characters Wreck-It Ralph (John C. Reilly) and Vanellope von Schweetz (Sarah Silverman) venture into the expansive, chaotic world of the internet. They're on a quest to save Vanellope's game, Sugar Rush. Along their journey, they encounter numerous web-based phenomena - from viral videos to aggressive pop-up ads. This animated adventure-comedy film, a sequel to the 2012 hit Wreck-It Ralph, explores themes of friendship and self-discovery in an online universe. It earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature.
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  • Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
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    Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation

    Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez
    181 votes
    Your favorite monster family boards a luxury cruise ship so Dracula can take a summer vacation from the hotel. It's smooth sailing for the pack as they indulge in all of the fun the cruise has to offer, including monster volleyball, exotic excursions and catching up on their moon tans. But the dream vacation soon turns into a nightmare when Mavis realizes Drac has fallen for the mysterious captain of the ship, Ericka, who hides a dangerous secret that could destroy them all.
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  • Peter Rabbit
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    Peter Rabbit

    James Corden, Fayssal Bazzi, Domhnall Gleeson
    348 votes
    Peter Rabbit and his three sisters -- Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-Tail -- enjoy spending their days in Mr. McGregor's vegetable garden. When one of McGregor's relatives suddenly moves in, he's less than thrilled to discover a family of rabbits in his new home. A battle of wills soon breaks out as the new owner hatches scheme after scheme to get rid of Peter -- a resourceful rabbit who proves to be a worthy and wily opponent.
  • The Christmas Chronicles
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    The Christmas Chronicles

    Kurt Russell, Darby Camp, Judah Lewis
    67 votes
    Siblings Kate and Teddy Pierce hatch a scheme to capture Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. When the plan goes awry, the kids join forces with a somewhat jolly Saint Nick and his loyal elves to save the holiday before it's too late.
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  • Smallfoot
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    Smallfoot

    Channing Tatum, James Corden, Zendaya
    92 votes
    Migo is a friendly Yeti whose world gets turned upside down when he discovers something that he didn't know existed -- a human. He soon faces banishment from his snowy home when the rest of the villagers refuse to believe his fantastic tale. Hoping to prove them wrong, Migo embarks on an epic journey to find the mysterious creature that can put him back in good graces with his simple community.
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  • The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
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    The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

    Keira Knightley, Mackenzie Foy, Helen Mirren
    62 votes
    Young Clara needs a magical, one-of-a-kind key to unlock a box that contains a priceless gift. A golden thread leads her to the coveted key, but it soon disappears into a strange and mysterious parallel world. In that world, she meets a soldier named Phillip, a group of mice and the regents who preside over three realms. Clara and Phillip must now enter a fourth realm to retrieve the key and restore harmony to the unstable land.
  • The House with a Clock in Its Walls
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    The House with a Clock in Its Walls

    Jack Black, Cate Blanchett, Owen Vaccaro
    70 votes
    Ten-year-old Lewis goes to live with his oddball uncle in a creaky old house that contains a mysterious ticktock noise. He soon learns that Uncle Jonathan and his feisty neighbor, Mrs. Zimmerman, are powerful practitioners of the magic arts. When Lewis accidentally awakens the dead, the town's sleepy facade suddenly springs to life -- revealing a secret and dangerous world of witches, warlocks and deadly curses.
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  • Next Gen
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    Next Gen

    John Krasinski, David Cross, Michael Peña
    80 votes
    A rebellious girl and a runaway combat robot unite to stop a madman's technological plan for world domination.
  • A.X.L.
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    A.X.L.

    Alex Neustaedter, Becky G, Alex MacNicoll
    56 votes
    A.X.L. is a top-secret, robotic dog that has advanced artificial intelligence created by the military. After an experiment gone wrong, A.X.L. is discovered hiding in the desert by Alex, a kindhearted outsider who finds a way to connect with the robot. The two soon develop a special friendship based on trust, loyalty and compassion. Helping Miles gain confidence, A.X.L. goes to any length to protect his new companion, including facing off against the scientists who want their creation back.
  • Sherlock Gnomes
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    Sherlock Gnomes

    James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Chiwetel Ejiofor
    217 votes
    When Gnomeo and Juliet first arrive in London with their friends and family, their biggest concern is getting a new garden ready for spring. When everyone in the garden suddenly goes missing -- there's only one gnome to call -- Sherlock Gnomes. The famous detective and sworn protector of the city shows up with his sidekick Watson to investigate the case. The mystery soon leads the gnomes on a rollicking adventure as they meet all-new ornaments and explore an undiscovered side of London.
  • Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero
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    Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero

    Logan Lerman, Helena Bonham Carter, Gérard Depardieu
    126 votes
    With World War I looming, Robert Conroy, a young Army private, adopts a stray, stump-tailed terrier. Conroy names his new friend Stubby and gives him a home, a family, and a chance to embark on the adventure that would define a century. The two quickly find themselves in the trenches of France and on the path to history. French soldier Gaston Baptiste befriends the man and dog and accompanies them along their epic journey through harsh conditions and incredible acts of courage.
  • Show Dogs
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    Show Dogs

    Will Arnett, Natasha Lyonne, RuPaul
    131 votes
    After a failed attempt to recover a stolen baby panda, police dog Max reluctantly teams up with a human FBI agent named Frank. A hot tip leads Max and Frank to Las Vegas for the world's most exclusive dog show. To find the panda, Max goes under cover as a contestant to get the lowdown from his fellow canines. With help from their new friends, the crime-fighting duo must now foil another kidnapping plot and rescue other valuable animals from a gang of greedy smugglers.
  • Early Man
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    Early Man

    Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston, Maisie Williams
    203 votes
    A plucky cave man named Dug, his sidekick Hognob and the rest of their tribe face a grave threat to their simple existence. Lord Nooth plans to take over their land and transform it into a giant mine, forcing Dug and his clan to dig for precious metals. Not ready to go down without a fight, Dug and Hognob must unite their people in an epic quest to defeat a mighty enemy -- the Bronze Age.
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  • Monster Family
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    Monster Family

    Dirk Stollberg, Emily Watson, Jason Isaacs
    229 votes
    Dracula's spell turns a woman and her loved ones into a vampire, a mummy, a werewolf and Frankenstein's monster.
  • Gnome Alone
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    Gnome Alone

    Kim So-hee, Heo Sung-jae, Kim Hanna
    179 votes
    A teenage girl moves into a new house in a new town and discovers her house is under attack by underground beasts. After making the discovery, she finds that she and the house gnomes are the only ones who can offer protection to the town.
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  • Mary And The Witch's Flower
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    Mary And The Witch's Flower

    Ruby Barnhill, Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Kate Winslet
    173 votes
    Young Mary follows a mysterious cat into the nearby forest and discovers an old broomstick and the strange Fly-by-Night flower, a rare plant that blossoms once every seven years. Together, the flower and the broomstick whisk Mary above the clouds, and far away to Endor College -- a school of magic run by headmistress Madam Mumblechook and the brilliant Doctor Dee. But there are terrible things happening at the school, and when Mary tells a lie, she must risk her life to try and set things right.
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