26 Best Kids' Movies on Netflix to Stream on Your Next Family Movie Night
Netflix has some real winners in the kids' movie category!🎬
Throwing on a movie for the kids to watch might not always be plan A, but it's a fool proof way to keep the whole crew entertained. Whether you're prepping for family movie night or scrambling to find a flick to watch on a rainy day, the last thing you want to do is waste time combing through Netflix for the best kids' movie to watch. That's exactly why we've rounded up this easy-to-navigate list of movies all kids will love! Plus, you can rest assured that all of these titles are available to stream on Netflix.
Whether you're searching for a tried and true classic like The Karate Kid, an animated flick with a star-studded cast like Home or Netflix originals that aren't painfully cheesy like Nimona or Leo, you've come to the right place! Hopefully, this list will help your kiddos branch out from whatever movie they have on repeat (Frozen, we see you) and find a new favorite. Peruse the list for yourself, let the kids weigh in, and then get ready to curl up on the sofa and queue up the best kids movies on Netflix.
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Leo
A 74-year-old Lizard named Leo plots his escape from a Florida classroom after he discovers he only has one year left to live. His plans change when a sinister substitute teacher takes over his classroom.
Over the Moon
This new heartfelt animated movie follows Fei Fei as she builds a rocket ship to search for a mythical moon goddess.
The Main Event
A WWE-obsessed kid discovers a magical wrestling mask that makes him super fast and crazy strong so he can take on the bullies at school—and in the ring.
Nimona
Ballister Boldheart needs help. The knight has been wrongfully accused of a crime, and mischievous shapeshifter Nimona is the only one who can help clear his name.
Feel the Beat
After a career-ending audition, dancer April (played by Sofia Carson of Descendants fame) finds herself leaving the Big Apple and returning to small hometown life as a dance coach (think Bad News Bears in leotards). The team winning an elite dance competition could be her ticket back to Broadway.
Miraculous: Ladybug and Cat Noir
The popular series is back with its first feature-length movie. Parisian teenagers Marinette and Adrien must find a way to get along so they can save Paris.
Barbie Mermaid Power
Malibu Barbie, Brooklyn Barbie, and their friends become mermaids in order to save the underwater kingdom of Pacifica.
Trolls
Poppy and Branch must save their troll friends from the pessimistic Bergens, who think they can only be happy if they eat the trolls.
ToothFairy
Derek Thompson is a ruthless hockey player known for knocking out his opponents' teeth, but when he is rude to a young fan his punishment is to serve as the real life tooth fairy.
The Karate Kid
After moving to China, 12-year-old Dre enlists the help of maintenance man and martial arts master, Mr. Han, to help him fend off the school bully, Cheng.
Walk. Ride. Rodeo.
Based on a true story, this tale of survival and grit will captivate your children. After becoming paralyzed, a famed rodeo barrel racer has to keep her head high in order to carry on with her life and sport.
Next Gen
Lonely girl meets giant robot! This Netflix original will have your kids entranced—and it'll teach them about the power of friendship too.
Paddington
After traveling all the way from Peru, a young bear finds himself lost in London's Paddington station. Luckily a family offers him a warm welcome to his new home.
Minions
Everyone's favorite lovable minions (Kevin, Stuart and Bob) search for the perfect master, eventually setting their sights on Scarlet Overkill in this Despicable Me prequel.
Duck Duck Goose
Another Netflix original, this animated adventure follows Peng, a goose who decides to go it alone but eventually realizes that everyone needs a flock to call their own.
Matilda The Musical
Matilda fights against bullies and an evil headmistress at her school, helping friends along the way.
The Little Rascals
Spanky and Buckwheat lead the "He-Man Woman-Haters Club," and have their sights set on winning the soapbox car rally. When they discover their driver, Alfalfa, is getting a little to close to their classmate Darla they try their hardest to break up the young lovebirds.
Klaus
Netflix scored an Academy Award nomination for this fictitious Santa Claus origin story, in which a postman and a toymaker team up to deliver presents and joy to a sleepy little town.
Benji
Benji may be a stray, but he quickly becomes the hero his family needs when his new owners go missing.
Pokémon: MewTwo Strikes Back - Evolution
This Netflix original CGI spin takes your favorite Pokémon characters—Ash, Misty, Brock, and of course Pikachu—and pits them against an artificially generated foe.
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