The 25 Best Family and Kids Movies on Netflix Right Now

Are you looking for a movie night at home the whole family can enjoy? Here's good news: Right now, Netflix is host to a virtual library of family-friendly classics—old and new. We've rounded up the best family films to help you make your next streaming selection.

Here are the best family movies that are currently available to stream on Netflix. We've even included some honorable mentions.

This list is updated regularly, as titles come and go from Netflix.

Best Family and Kids Movies on Netflix

1. Klaus (2019)

Sergio Pablos‘ critically acclaimed 2D-animated family comedy centers on a postman who dashes through the snow with the world’s most famous toymaker.

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, the first Netflix original nominated in this category lost to Toy Story 4.

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2. We Can Be Heroes (2020)

Spy Kids helmer Robert Rodriguez wrote and directed this Netflix original family-friendly superhero movie, a follow-up to The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3D. The picture received a mostly warm reception from critics and broke all kinds of viewership records for Netflix. A sequel has been announced.

3. & 4. Enola Holmes (2020)  & Enola Holmes 2 (2022) 

Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown leads these critically acclaimed Netflix exclusives based on the popular YA series by Nancy Springer. Brown plays the younger sister of Britain's most famous detective; Sam Claflin, Henry Cavill and Helena Bonham Carter appear in supporting roles. Originally planned as a Warner Bros. theatrical release, Enola Holmes was bought and redistributed for streaming in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

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5. Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio (2022)

First of all, it's important to note that, visually, Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio is as breathtakingly beautiful as Disney's live-action remake earlier in the year was garish and ugly. That's quite a feat. Also, the entire voice cast, including a sparkling Ewan McGregor, Tilda Swinton, Cate Blanchett, Christoph Waltz, Harry Potter's David Bradley and relative newcomer Gregory Mann, all must be commended for bringing stellar puppetry to another dimension. 

6. The Sleepover (2020)

Malin Akerman and Joe Manganiello star in this family-friendly Netflix original, about tween siblings who discover their seemingly normal mom is actually a badass in the witness protection program. The action comedy was directed by Trish Sie with a screenplay by Sarah Rothschild. The Sleepover was a bona fide hit for Netflix, one of the top programs on the service upon release.

7. Yes Day (2021) 

Always-luminous Jennifer Garner elevates Miguel Arteta's family comedy about parents who give their kids 24 hours to make the house rules. A sequel is on the way.

8. The Christmas Chronicles (2018)

In this Netflix original, Kurt Russell is an uncommonly cool, handsome and wise-talking Santa Claus, who helps a brother and sister (Judah Lewis and Darby Camp) rediscover the magic of Christmas after the loss of their father. The Christmas Chronicles was directed by Clay Kaytis (The Angry Birds Movie), and produced by Chris Columbus (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone). The big draw here is Russell’s performance, and he does not disappoint. This isn’t really like any Santa you’ve seen before.

9. The Christmas Chronicles 2 (2020)

In the sequel to the 2018 hit, Santa is reunited with the Pierce kids as they take on an adversary who threatens to ruin Christmas for the whole world. The biggest draw here? Russell’s real-life love interest Goldie Hawn comes out of semi-retirement to join the cast as Mrs. Claus. Count us in!

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10. Over the Moon (2020)

Oscar-winning Disney animation legend Glen Keane's 3D animated sci-fi musical follows a young girl who builds a rocket to meet a mythical goddess on the moon. Over the Moon earned an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature but lost to Soul.

11. Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022)

Emma Thompson and No Time to Die's Lashana Lynch star in Netflix's splashy, funny adaptation of the stage show based on Roald Dahl's book about an unappreciated schoolgirl with telekinetic abilities. 

12. The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) 

Over the past four decades, Super Mario has appeared in dozens of video games, an ill-fated 1993 live action movie and countless Halloween parties. But in 2023, he made his triumphant return to the cinema in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The animated film earned more a billion dollars at the box office and became a global phenomenon much like the video games on which it was based. Also as in the games, it follows Mario, Luigi, Peach and co. as they battle to defeat the evil Bowser. An there are plenty of green pipes, coin blocks and Goombas along the way. 

13. Annie (1982) 

While there have been three separate Annie adaptations, there will never be any topping of the original. Carol Burnett (who has never been anything but hilarious in her life) shines as Miss Hannigan while Albert Finney commands attention as the stern yet lovable Daddy Warbucks. Watching Ann Reinking flaunt her dancing prowess in "We've Got Annie" will never get old and "Easy Street" with Burnett, Tim Curry and Bernadette Peters is a masterclass in comedic genius. Sure, Aileen Quinn as Annie gets a bit swallowed up, but she's charming enough. Plus, the choreo in "It's a Hard Knock Life" makes up for whatever she lacks. 

14. The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)

A breakout critical and commercial hit of the pandemic era, Michael Rianda's animated sci-fi comedy is about a road-tripping family who must defend each other and all of Earth from uprising technology. The Mitchells vs. the Machines was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 94th Academy Awards but lost to Encanto. The film has been commended for relatable, inspirational inclusion of LGBTQ character Katie, voiced by Abbi Jacobson.

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15. Nimona (2023) 

Based on the hit graphic novel by ND Stevenson, Nimona is a raucous adventure set in a magical kingdom that is somehow a mix of the middle ages and the future. When Ballister Boldheart (Riz Ahmed) is accused of murder on the eve of his being knighted he is forced to team up with a shapeshifter named Nimona (Chloe Grace Moretz) in order to clear his name. The story is very queer and includes voice acting from RuPaul Charles and Indya Moore among other queer icons. 

16. Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)

Jack Black enchants as the voice of Po, a once-hapless Panda who is called to action again and again. The whole Kung Fu Panda trilogy (and spinoffs) makes for terrific family entertainment—equal parts funny and dazzling. In the third installment, Po discovers a whole village full of pandas that he previously didn't know existed. 

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17. Minions (2015) 

The Minions are some of the most recognizable figures in recent animation. The yellow bean-like characters first appeared as Gru's sidekicks in Despicable Me, but became such a hit that they spawned their own spinoff franchise. In Minions, our yellow friends are in search of an evil master to follow after they inadvertently kill most of history's worst humans.