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20 Best Thanksgiving Movies for Kids to Enjoy on Turkey Day

Don't forget the pie and popcorn!

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While some people fawn over football on Thanksgiving, others prefer movies to keep the family entertained. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of Thanksgiving flicks to stream before or after the big feast! The warm, cozy feeling of Thanksgiving is hard to replicate, but these feel-good films do a pretty good job of translating it onto the screen.

Even if your day is filled with lively Thanksgiving games and Thanksgiving activities, there will likely be moments of downtime, and what better way to spend them than by gathering the kids and curling up on the couch for a family-friendly movie? Keep reading for the best Thanksgiving films for kids!

To help you kick off your Thanksgiving movie marathon, there are a bunch of flicks on here that are beloved holiday favorites like A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, Garfield's Thanksgiving, and Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving, as well as modern-day fantasies like Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow and Fantastic Mr. Fox. No matter which film you pick, it's sure to make your little one's hearts feel as full as their bellies! Just don't forget the popcorn—it pairs perfectly with pie! 😉

More ways to keep your family entertained on Thanksgiving:

1

Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving

Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving
Credit: Walt Disney Pictures

This sweet collection of stories follows Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and the Hundred Acre Wood gang as they celebrate Thanksgiving, learn about kindness, and discover the true meaning of giving. With gentle humor and plenty of cozy moments, it’s the perfect feel-good movie.

2

The Thanksgiving Movie

The Thanksgiving Movie
Credit: Amazon

Team up with Butterball the Turkey and Missy the Dodo as they race against time to save Thanksgiving and make it to the holiday feast! A hilarious, heartwarming adventure that’s sure to become a Thanksgiving classic.

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We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story

We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story
Credit: Amazon

Looking for a Thanksgiving adventure with a twist? This tale brings lovable dinosaurs to New York City after a magical journey—and yes, it all ties into the holiday parade fun! It's packed with action, laughter, and a heartwarming message about friendship.

4

Turkey Day

Turkey Day
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When a Thanksgiving turkey gets hypnotized, he cancels the holiday and zaps himself back to the Jurassic era! Now the big question is—who can bring him (and Thanksgiving) back?

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5

A Family Thanksgiving

A Family Thanksgiving
Credit: Hallmark Plus

This film tells the heartfelt story of an ambitious lawyer who gets a second chance to see what life could be like with family at its center. With warmth, humor, and a dash of holiday magic, it will remind kids (and grown-ups) about the importance of togetherness.

6

Free Birds

Free Birds
Credit: Relativity Media

This animated film features a pair of turkeys on Thanksgiving in ways you've never seen before. In an attempt to prevent their fate as a main course on the table, the birds time travel to the first Thanksgiving in this action-packed adventure.

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7

Paul Blart: Mall Cop

Paul Blart: Mall Cop
Credit: Netflix

Prep for Black Friday with this family-friendly comedy centering on a mall security officer! The action-packed flick follows Paul Blart and his efforts to shut down a group of criminals targeting the mall on the shopping holiday.

8

Garfield's Thanksgiving

Garfield's Thanksgiving

If there's anyone you can expect to have a hearty appetite, it's this orange cartoon cat. Garfield is famous for his bottomless appetite, so you can imagine his frustration when his vet orders him to go on a diet just one day before the holiday feast.

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9

Dora the Explorer: Dora's Thanksgiving Parade

Dora the Explorer: Dora's Thanksgiving Parade
Credit: Amazon

There’s no challenge too big for Dora to handle! In this holiday special, it's up to Dora and Boots to find the Pirate Piggies ahead of the Thanksgiving parade and dinner.

10

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Fantastic Mr. Fox
Credit: Amazon

This movie is packed with themes that make it a holiday classic. With its focus on family, friendship, and a spectacular final feast, this charming animated story is the ideal Thanksgiving movie for everyone to enjoy.

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Ratatouille

Ratatouille
Credit: Amazon

It's true: Thanksgiving is all about cooking—but if you don't want your kids in the kitchen with you, give them a chance to watch another talented chef do his thing in the beloved classic Ratatouille. (This is the only time you'll be okay with having a rat in the kitchen!)

12

Addams Family Values

Addams Family Values
Credit: Amazon

At first glance, Addams Family Values may feel more like a Halloween movie than a Thanksgiving movie. But we can't overlook Wednesday's impassioned speech about Native American rights during the camp Thanksgiving play.

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13

Turkey Town

Turkey Town
Credit: Amazon

Gobbles the turkey hatches a plan to gather all his best feathered friends for an epic Thanksgiving filled with singing and dancing. It's a tail-feather-shaking celebration your kids won't want to miss!

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A Thanksgiving Tale

A Thanksgiving Tale
Credit: Amazon

Tom Turkey is in quite the pickle this Thanksgiving! The town cats are eager to make a meal out of him, while the dogs are determined to save the day. Can Tom Turkey save his own skin and bring everyone together for a harmonious holiday?

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15

An American Tail

An American Tail
Credit: Amazon

This timeless and heartwarming story follows a young mouse named Fievel and his immigrant family's journey to America. Its messages about hope, family, and belonging make it the perfect Thanksgiving tail.

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MouseHunt

MouseHunt
Credit: Amazon

This hilarious comedy stars Nathan Lane and Lee Evans as two brothers who are trying desperately to rid the mansion they inherited of a wily mouse. There's plenty of family fun and Thanksgiving laughs to be had with this one!

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17

Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow

Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow
Credit: Amazon

From the magical mind of the late muppet puppeteer Jim Henson comes a modern-day fairy tale about two kids who travel to the quaint town of Turkey Hollow for Thanksgiving. It's there that they begin an unforgettable adventure to track down the town's elusive "Howling Hoodoo" monster.

18

A Looney Tunes Thanksgiving

A Looney Tunes Thanksgiving
Credit: Amazon

Your favorite Looney Tunes stars are back in this two-part Turkey Day special featuring the shorts Bugs Bunny’s Thanksgiving Diet" and "Daffy Duck’s Thanks-for-giving Special."

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A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Credit: IMDb

No holiday is complete without a Peanuts special! In this one, Charlie Brown's lovable pup Snoopy cooks a special Thanksgiving feast along with the rest of the Peanuts gang.

20

An Arthur Thanksgiving

An Arthur Thanksgiving
Credit: Amazon

Thanksgiving wouldn't be the same without every member of the family, and that includes the dog! So when Arthur's pup Pal disappears, the whole family puts their plans on hold to bring him home in time for the holiday.

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Tierney McAfee is a freelance writer and Country Living and The Pioneer Woman contributor who covers entertainment, holiday & entertaining, food & drinks, design ideas, DIY, and more.

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