The Best Family And Kids Movies Of 2023
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1Adam Sandler, Bill Burr, Jason AlexanderLeo the Lizard has been stuck in the same Florida school for decades. When he learns he only has one year left to live, he plans to escape to freedom, but instead has to rescue his class from their horribly mean substitute teacher.More Leo
- #440 of 447 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
- #672 of 702 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
- #140 of 174 onThe 150+ Best Animal Movies
2Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie DayMario and Luigi go on a whirlwind adventure through Mushroom Kingdom, uniting with a cast of familiar characters to defeat Bowser.
3Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks, Keegan-Michael KeyA family of ducks decides to leave the safety of a New England pond for an adventurous trip to Jamaica. However, their well-laid plans quickly go awry when they get lost and wind up in New York City. The experience soon inspires them to expand their horizons, open themselves up to new friends, and accomplish more than they ever thought possible.More Migration- #413 of 447 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
- #139 of 174 onThe 150+ Best Animal Movies
- #47 of 101 onThe 100+ Best Movies For 3-Year-Old Toddlers
4Timothée Chalamet, Calah Lane, Hugh GrantArmed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, young chocolatier Willy Wonka manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time.More Wonka- Dig Deeper...Hugh Grant Is Finally An Oompa-Loompa And Timothée Chalamet Is A Dancing Fool In The 'Wonka' Prequel
- #249 of 369 onThe Best Movies Based On Books
- #183 of 188 onThe 180+ Top Kids Movies
5Chloë Grace Moretz, Riz Ahmed, Eugene Lee YangA knight is framed for a crime he didn't commit, and the only person who can help him prove his innocence is Nimona, a shape-shifting teen who might also be a monster he's sworn to kill.More Nimona- #333 of 447 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
- #154 of 155 onThe 150+ Best Classic Tween Movies
- #177 of 185 onThe Greatest Comic Book Movies Of All Time
6Kristen Bell, James Marsden, Mckenna GraceThe PAW Patrol pups magically gain superpowers after a meteor strikes Adventure City. However, things take a turn for the worse when Humdinger and a mad scientist steal their powers and turn themselves into supervillains. As the team springs into action to save the city, Skye soon learns that even the smallest pup can make the biggest difference.- #31 of 52 onThe Best New Kids' Movies Of The Last Few Years
- #57 of 80 onThe Best Adventure Movies For Kids
- #98 of 101 onThe 100+ Best Movies For 3-Year-Old Toddlers
7Michael Godere, Ezekiel Ajeigbe, Raul CeballosAnimal outlaws plan a holiday heist.- #447 of 447 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
- #158 of 174 onThe 150+ Best Animal Movies
- #105 of 126 onThe Best Christmas Movies Of All Time
8Rob Lowe, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Susan GallagherWhen his beloved dog goes missing, a young man embarks on an incredible search with his parents to find it and give it life-saving medication.More Dog Gone- #50 of 116 onWhich 2023 Movies Absolutely Had To Be Seen In The Theater?
- #22 of 71 onThe Best Netflix Movies Of 2023
- #32 of 102 onThe Best Drama Movies Of 2023
9LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen WilsonHaunted Mansion (2023) is a supernatural horror comedy directed by Justin Simien. The film follows widowed doctor Gabbie (Rosario Dawson) and her son Travis (Chase W. Dillon) as they enlist a team to exorcise ghosts in Gracey Manor. Ben (LaKeith Stanfield), an astrophysicist turned tour guide, plays a crucial role. The story threads themes of loss, paranormal activity, and malevolent spirits. The film also stars Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Dan Levy, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jared Leto, Despite a talented cast, the film received mixed reviews and grossed $118 million worldwide, falling short of its $150 million budget.More Haunted Mansion- #75 of 155 onThe 150+ Best Classic Tween Movies
- #104 of 114 onThe Greatest Movie Remakes Of All Time
- #53 of 106 onThe Best Disney Live-Action Movies
10Gina Rodriguez, Zachary Levi, Everly CarganillaWhen the children of the world's greatest secret agents unwittingly help a powerful game developer unleash a computer virus that gives him control of all technology, they must become spies themselves to save their parents and the world.More Spy Kids: Armageddon- #43 of 80 onThe Best Adventure Movies For Kids
- #41 of 45 onThe 40+ Best Family Sci-Fi Movies
- #81 of 92 onThe 75+ Best Family Comedy Movies
11Alexander Molony, Ever Anderson, Jude LawWendy Darling, a young girl looking to avoid boarding school, meets Peter Pan, a boy who refuses to grow up. Wendy, her brothers, and Tinker Bell travel with Peter to the magical world of Neverland, where she encounters an evil pirate captain.More Peter Pan & Wendy- #189 of 200 onThe 195+ Greatest Adventure Movies
- #75 of 80 onThe Best Adventure Movies For Kids
- #63 of 106 onThe Best Disney Live-Action Movies
12Demián Bichir, Evan Whitten, Christian SlaterA boy on a family trip to Mexico discovers a young chupacabra hiding in his grandfather's shed.More Chupa- #235 of 248 onThe 200+ Best Fantasy Movies Ever
- #2 of 24 onThe Best Fantasy Movies Of 2023, Ranked
- #11 of 71 onThe Best Netflix Movies Of 2023
13Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie del CarmenIn a city where fire, water, land and air residents live together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow guy discover something elemental: how much they actually have in common.More Elemental- Dig Deeper...20 Reactions To Pixar's 'Elemental' From Fans Who Loved (Or Hated) Every Minute
- #190 of 447 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
- #22 of 27 onAll Pixar Films, Ranked Best To Worst
14Cristina Valenzuela, Bryce Papenbrook, Keith SilversteinBestowed with magical powers of creation, Ladybug must unite with her opposite, Cat Noir, to save Paris as a villain unleashes chaos into the city.- #424 of 447 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
- #51 of 80 onThe Best CGI Animated Films Ever Made
- #9 of 11 onThe Best Superhero Movies Of 2023
15Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown, Hannibal BuressAfter years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers. Their new friend, April O'Neil, helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.- #438 of 447 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
- #632 of 702 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
- #185 of 200 onThe 195+ Greatest Adventure Movies
16Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Eric AndréPoppy discovers that Branch and his four brothers were once part of her favorite boy band. When one of his siblings, Floyd, gets kidnapped by a pair of nefarious villains, Branch and Poppy embark on a harrowing and emotional journey to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd from a fate even worse than pop culture obscurity.More Trolls Band Together- #187 of 204 onMusical Movies With The Best Songs
- #430 of 447 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
- #156 of 164 onThe Best Movie Sequels Ever Made
17Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, Alan TudykYoung Asha makes a wish so powerful that it's answered by a cosmic force, a little ball of boundless energy called Star. With Star's help, Asha must save her kingdom from King Magnifico and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen.More Wish- #411 of 447 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
- #24 of 52 onThe Best New Kids' Movies Of The Last Few Years
- #49 of 80 onThe Best Adventure Movies For Kids
18Noah Jupe, Mandy Patinkin, Brian Tyree HenryThe Magician's Elephant is a 2023 animated fantasy adventure film directed by Wendy Rogers, based on Kate DiCamillo's 2009 novel. The story follows Peter (Noah Jupe), an orphan in search of his long-lost sister Adele. Guided by a fortune teller, he embarks on a quest to find a magician with an elephant. The voice cast includes Mandy Patinkin, Benedict Wong, and others. Released on Netflix, the film examines themes of family and self-discovery.- #415 of 447 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
- #23 of 52 onThe Best New Kids' Movies Of The Last Few Years
- #78 of 80 onThe Best Adventure Movies For Kids
19Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Daveed DiggsThe youngest of King Triton's daughters, Ariel is a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. Longing to find out more about the world beyond the sea, Ariel visits the surface and falls for the dashing Prince Eric. Following her heart, she makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to experience life on land.
20Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian BellA man makes a deal with a mischievous elf who casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life.More Candy Cane Lane- #666 of 702 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
- #87 of 126 onThe Best Christmas Movies Of All Time
- #208 of 468 onThe Best Black Movies Ever Made, Ranked
21Jennifer Garner, Ed Helms, Emma MyersWhen family members switch bodies with each other during a rare planetary alignment, their hilarious journey to find their way back to normal will bring them closer together than they ever thought possible.More Family Switch- #369 of 369 onThe Best Movies Based On Books
- #60 of 92 onThe 75+ Best Family Comedy Movies
- #95 of 110 onThe Funniest Movies About High School
22Dexter Darden, Ben Wang, Alanna SmithChang, a 16-year-old Asian American high school student in band, bets the school basketball star that he can dunk by homecoming. But before he can rise up, he'll have to reexamine everything he knows about himself, his friendships and his family.More Chang Can Dunk- #196 of 207 onThe Best Sports Movies Ever Made
- #165 of 168 onThe 150+ Best Teen Romance Movies, Ranked
- #51 of 52 onThe Best New Kids' Movies Of The Last Few Years
23Thandiwe Newton, Zachary Levi, Romesh RanganathanHaving escaped from the farm, Ginger and Rocky welcome a new little adventurer into their lives. Back on the mainland, the whole of chicken-kind faces a terrible new threat.- #414 of 447 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
- #159 of 174 onThe 150+ Best Animal Movies
- #121 of 155 onThe 150+ Best Classic Tween Movies
24Winslow Fegley, Camila Rodríguez, Anthony JooWhen Andy finds out he's on Santa's naughty list, he pulls together a group of naughty list kids to get the presents they think they deserve.More The Naughty Nine- #103 of 126 onThe Best Christmas Movies Of All Time
- #48 of 70 onThe Funniest Christmas Comedy Movies
- #200 of 200 onThe 195+ Greatest Adventure Movies
25Miia Harris, Nayah Damasen, Ceci BalagotAs they enter sophomore year at Monster High, Clawdeen Wolf, Draculaura and Frankie Stein face new students, new powers, and an even bigger threat that could not only tear their friendship apart but could change the world forever.More Monster High 2- #141 of 155 onThe 150+ Best Classic Tween Movies
- #47 of 52 onThe Best New Kids' Movies Of The Last Few Years
- #37 of 44 onThe 40+ Best New & Recent Teen Movies, Ranked
26Jimmy O. Yang, Bowen Yang, Jolie Hoang-RappaportCharismatic Monkey and his magical fighting stick team up on an epic quest during which they must go head-to-head against gods, demons, dragons and the greatest enemy of all, Monkey's own ego.More The Monkey King- #435 of 447 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
- #33 of 52 onThe Best New Kids' Movies Of The Last Few Years
- #44 of 80 onThe Best Adventure Movies For Kids
27David Yost, Walter Jones, Steve CardenasA young hero joins the team.
28Wesley Kimmel, Erica Cerra, Hunter DillonAfter getting stuck with his family in the snow during his winter vacation, Greg worries about getting the new console.- #441 of 447 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
- #354 of 369 onThe Best Movies Based On Books
- #106 of 126 onThe Best Christmas Movies Of All Time
29Yonas Kibreab, Luke Wilson, David HornsbyDamian Wayne must defend his home from the supervillains intent on destroying the holidays.More Merry Little Batman- #427 of 447 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
- #115 of 126 onThe Best Christmas Movies Of All Time
- #175 of 185 onThe Greatest Comic Book Movies Of All Time
30Lana Condor, Toni Collette, Annie MurphySweet and awkward 16-year-old Ruby Gillman is desperate to fit in at school, but she mostly just feels invisible. She's prevented from hanging out with the cool kids at the beach because her over-protective mom forbids her from getting in the water. When she breaks her mom's rule, Ruby discovers that she is a descendant of the warrior Kraken queens and is destined to inherit the throne from her grandmother. The Kraken are sworn to protect the world's oceans against vain, power-hungry mermaids.- #419 of 447 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
- #18 of 52 onThe Best New Kids' Movies Of The Last Few Years
- #42 of 80 onThe Best Adventure Movies For Kids
