25 Best Family Movies on Netflix That the Whole Crew Will Love
You can thank us later!
You did it! You finally convinced the crew to get together for a family night in! Before you do anything else, pat yourself on the back. Because we know that's not easy! Now, it's time to start brainstorming some indoor activities that both kids and grown-ups will love. After you've picked out your family dinner recipe, your next difficult choice is finding a family movie that you'll all agree on. But alas: we did the work for you and curated a list of the *best* family movies to stream on Netflix.
Here, you'll find movies that fit any type of mood: Families that have sports fanatics or athletes will definitely enjoy one of Netflix's many football movies, like Home Team, while a feel-good movie like Benji will leave everyone smiling. And if you're looking for more of a classic film, queue up the beloved family favorite Dennis the Menace! Lastly, you know we just had to include a good romantic comedy: The Princess Switch acts as a fun, family-appropriate rom-com that is perfect for hopeless romantics.
Instead of heading to the theater, use this guide to plan a family movie night everyone will look forward to. Grab the popcorn and your favorite snacks, and browse this list of some of our favorites. You and your family can thank us later!
Hachi: A Dog's Tale
This tear-jerker of a story may be all-too-familiar for parents out there. Yes, you'll definitely cry after watching this flick, but that shouldn't stop you from watching it! It's about a professor undergoing a recent and personal catastrophe, and his newfound friendship with a Hachi, a pup who changed his life.
Monsters vs. Aliens
Aliens invading Earth? There's nothing to fear thanks to an unlikely crew of monsters who have sworn to protect us! Watch as the goofiest group of defenders take all the action needed to stop dangerous outsiders from their plan of world destruction.
Spy Kids: All the Time in the World
They may be young, but they're anything but scared. (Okay, maybe they were a bit frightened at first.) But once twins Rebecca and Cecil accepted the fact that their stepmom was a retired spy, they took no time in joining her in her quest to save the world once more.
Trolls
You mess with one troll, you might as well mess with all of them! So when an entire village of them is seized by Bergens with some devious plans, it's up to Princess Poppy and Branch to take matters into their own hands.
Ivy + Bean
Neighbors Ivy and Bean couldn't be anymore different from each other. Some might even say that they're polar opposites! They mutually decide to steer clear from one another. But once Bean figures out that Ivy has a few tricks up her sleeve, they decide that they might be able to work together after all!
Kung Fu Panda 3
Po the fighting panda has truly come full circle in the third installment of the family-friendly martial-art series. We see him step up to the role as an instructor himself, teaching uncoordinated, baby pandas the art of it all.
Goosebumps
For our '90s fans, this one's for you. Jack Black takes the lead in this modern reimagining of the creepy, bone-chilling stories that were oh-so popular back then. This time around, an angsty teen is faced with her worst nightmare: her dad's horror-genre writing... but in real life.
Finding ‘Ohana
Siblings Ioane and Pili are caught off guard when they're asked to suddenly leave their hometown in Brooklyn to finally connect with their Hawaiian roots. At first, they don't like the idea of being so far away from their friends. But once a journey to find a hidden treasure begins, they seem to come around.
Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical
If you saw the original 1996 movie, you know just how magical the story of the powerful, telekinetic young girl who stands up against her mean principle is. So, imagine that story—but with pazaaz. That's right, we got a modern musical on our hands!
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
Everyone knows the classic story of Pinocchio. But not everyone has gotten to see it told through the lens of Guillermo del Toro, a Mexican filmmaker known for his out-of-the-box, creative technique. Watch the beauty of stop-motion tell the story we all know and love.
Home
If you loved Rihanna at the Super Bowl LVII halftime performance, you'll love her even more as the voice of Tip, a young girl who befriends an unlikely hero of an alien, named Oh. Together, the two embark on a mission of accountability, friendship, and lots of humor.
Daddy Day Camp
If there was an all-dad run camp, we'd imagine it'd go a lot like this! Clumsy dads, Charlie and Phil, try to take this challenge on, forgetting how ruthless (and frankly, dangerous) some kids can be!
Yes Day
If you could only say yes to your kids for one day, how do you think you'd make out? Let's just hope it doesn't end up with obscene amounts of physical activity, facing your biggest fears, and breaking your wallet. Which is exactly what happens in this family movie!
The Mitchells vs. The Machines
A peculiar, but loving bunch of a family stumble upon a task that they never thought they were equipped for: saving the world from robots!
Paddington (2014)
An adventure awaits with this pick! Paddington follows the life of a lovable young bear from the jungles of Peru as he searches for a family in London.
We Can Be Heroes
Aliens vs. young superheroes... need we say more? This fun-flick gives kids exactly what they want—and parents will be entertained, too!
Home Team
Being suspended from coaching in the NFL isn't exactly pleasant news—especially when your team just won the Super Bowl. This dad uses his time away from the pros to coach his 12-year-old son's not-so-good football team.
Penguins of Madagascar
These penguins are far from being ordinary...because penguins don't take part in military-esque adventures or help undercover agents defeat evil villains, right?
Benji
A movie about a cute pup should already be convincing enough. But just in case it's not, Benji follows the dog of the hour as he rescues two siblings in danger.
Wish Dragon
What if life was as simple as making a wish and then it becoming true? This college student stumbles upon this exact fate when he meets a magical yet cynical dragon. His wish? To be reunited with his long-lost friend.
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