"Best of" Lists

Get age-appropriate ideas and inspiration for every interest:

Best Kids' Movies on Max

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Spend more time watching Max and less time searching for what to watch. Use this list to find the best movies for your kids. And check back often! We'll be updating it daily with new arrivals.

Filter by:
Sort by:
Goodnight Moon and Other Sleepytime Tales Poster Image
MOVIE

Goodnight Moon and Other Sleepytime Tales

age 2+

A watch-and-grow-sleepy experience.

2000 NR (26 minutes)
See full review
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed Poster
MOVIE

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Underground Rock Experience

age 3+

Musical has big lesson, huge heart that all ages will love.

2022 G (55 minutes)
See full review
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration Poster Image
MOVIE

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

age 4+

Cute musical special is nostalgic fun for fans of all ages.

2018 NR (49 minutes)
See full review
DeBugged Poster Image
MOVIE

DeBugged

age 5+

Adventurous show about bugs uses drama to inspire.

2018 PG (35 minutes)
See full review
Happy Feet Two Poster Image
MOVIE

Happy Feet Two

age 5+

Penguin sequel has fun musical numbers, a few mild scares.

2011 PG (100 minutes)
See full review
Hop movie poster: E.B. rabbit playing drums with yellow chicks nearby.
MOVIE

Hop

age 5+

Silly animated/live-action Easter romp; peril, stereotypes.

2011 PG (95 minutes)
See full review
Kiki's Delivery Service Poster Image
MOVIE

Kiki's Delivery Service

age 5+

A mystical, positive take on girl's coming of age.

1990 G (105 minutes)
See full review
My Neighbor Totoro Poster Image
MOVIE

My Neighbor Totoro

age 5+

Beautifully animated fantasy about friendship fit for all.

1988 G (86 minutes)
See full review
Ponyo Poster Image
MOVIE

Ponyo

age 5+

Miyazaki's stunning adventure is geared to younger kids.

2009 G (103 minutes)
See full review
The Emperor's Newest Clothes Poster Image
MOVIE

The Emperor's Newest Clothes

age 5+

Musical retelling has standout themes of honesty, humility.

2020 NR (27 minutes)
See full review
The Land of Sometimes movie poster: Alfie stands next to Elise on a ship, holding up the wish watch
MOVIE

The Land of Sometimes

age 5+

Whimsical animated adventure with peril, potty humor.

2026 NR (93 minutes)
See full review
The Secret World of Arrietty movie poster: A large human boy looks at a miniature girl behind a jar
MOVIE

The Secret World of Arrietty

age 5+

Deeply felt anime about loneliness and friendship.

2012 G (94 minutes)
See full review
DC League of Super-Pets Movie Poster
MOVIE

DC League of Super-Pets

age 6+

Furry cartoon superhero actioner is funny, cute; rude humor.

2022 PG (100 minutes)
See full review
Despicable Me Poster Image
MOVIE

Despicable Me

age 6+

Clever, funny, and sweet villain-with-a-heart-of-gold tale.

2010 PG (95 minutes)
See full review
Epic Poster Image
MOVIE

Epic

age 6+

Animated adventure amuses but doesn't live up to its title.

2013 PG (102 minutes)
See full review
Ferdinand Poster Image
MOVIE

Ferdinand

age 6+

Sweet story about compassion, nonviolence has a few scares.

2017 PG (106 minutes)
See full review
Flow movie poster: A black cat sits in front of a Tibetan landscape
MOVIE

Flow

age 6+

Superb animated "cat-astrophe" has animals in peril.

2024 PG (84 minutes)
See full review
Ice Age: Continental Drift Poster Image
MOVIE

Ice Age: Continental Drift

age 6+

Prehistoric pals hit the seas for an exciting adventure.

2012 PG (87 minutes)
See full review
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted Poster Image
MOVIE

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

age 6+

Entertaining "threequel" has some mild violence, innuendo.

2012 PG (93 minutes)
See full review
Modern Times Poster Image
MOVIE

Modern Times

age 6+

Families will cherish Chaplin's silent slapstick.

1936 NR (103 minutes)
See full review
Common Sense Media

About the Author

Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media offers the largest, most trusted library of independent age-based ratings and reviews. Our timely parenting advice supports families as they navigate the challenges and possibilities of raising kids in the digital age.