Best Fairy Tale Movies

Last updated: July 24, 2026

There's a reason fairy tales have such lasting appeal: They satisfy the part of us that will always enjoy stories that begin with "once upon a time" and end with "happily ever after." Kids will fall in love with these sweet, magical stories about fairies, princesses, dragons, and more. We've hand-picked our favorites, from animated classics to movies with a more modern twist. And if you want more magic, be sure to check out our lists Fairy Tale Books for Kids and Best Fantasy Movies.

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Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Battle for the Book! Poster Image

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Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Battle for the Book!

age 3+

Friendly themes abound when swashbucklers meet the Darlings.

January 6, 2015 2015 NR (141 minutes)

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Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Jake's Never Land Rescue

age 3+

Fun-filled adventure is engaging for young pirate fans.

November 19, 2013 2013 NR (148 minutes)

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Room on the Broom

age 3+

Short and sweet adventure about a generous witch.

August 6, 2013 2013 NR (27 minutes)

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Scholastic Video Collection: Sylvester and the Magic Pebble

age 3+

Stories of magic based on popular kids' books.

February 22, 2005 2005 G (53 minutes)

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Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

age 3+

Abby chases a red rabbit into a fun fairy tale for all ages.

September 29, 2008 2008 NR (45 minutes)

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Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy

age 3+

Sibling spat teaches positive lessons in enjoyable tale.

February 24, 2015 2015 NR (114 minutes)

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Super Monsters: Dia de los Monsters

age 3+

Super Monsters celebrate Día de los Muertos in cute special.

October 9, 2020 2020 NR (24 minutes)

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Super Monsters: The New Class

age 3+

Monsters face first-day-of-preschool fears in sweet special.

August 1, 2020 2020 NR (24 minutes)

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The Gruffalo

age 3+

Favorite book adaptation promotes brains over brawn.

August 16, 2011 2011 G (40 minutes)

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The Snowman Poster Image

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The Snowman

age 3+

Charming, wordless, book-based holiday fable for all ages.

December 26, 1982 1982 G (26 minutes)

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Zog

age 3+

Short animated adaptation is full of positive messages.

December 16, 2019 2019 NR (26 minutes)

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A Go! Go! Cory Carson Halloween

age 4+

Courage overcomes mild scares in cute holiday special.

October 2, 2020 2020 NR (24 minutes)

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A Very Brave Witch and More Great Halloween Stories for Kids

age 4+

Animated Scholastic tales offer mildly spooky fun.

September 29, 2009 2009 NR (69 minutes)

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Alice in Wonderland

age 4+

Surreal animated Disney classic with mild peril.

July 28, 1951 1951 G (75 minutes)

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Angelina Ballerina: Ballerina Princess Poster Image

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Angelina Ballerina: Ballerina Princess

age 4+

Princess stories with lessons on friendship, other cultures.

March 6, 2012 2012 NR (61 minutes)

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Barbie as The Island Princess

age 4+

A surprising treat -- but too many toy spin-offs.

September 18, 2007 2007 NR (86 minutes)

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Cinderella Movie Poster: Cinderella holds a glass slipper; smaller images of the Fairy Godmother and other characters are below her

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Cinderella

age 4+

Sweet fairy-tale classic has bullying, tense chase scenes.

March 4, 1950 1950 G (74 minutes)

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Cinderella II: Dreams Come True

age 4+

Sweet sequel has plenty of laughs for kids and parents.

February 26, 2002 2002 G (73 minutes)

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Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! Poster Image

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Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!

age 4+

Adorable 'toon fun for all, no matter how small.

March 13, 2008 2008 G (86 minutes)

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It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown Poster: Charlie Brown, Linus, Snoopy, and some pumpkins

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It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

age 4+

Cozy Halloween special with the Peanuts crew; name-calling.

September 12, 2000 2000 NR (25 minutes)

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