Best Movies for Family Movie Night

Last updated: February 5, 2026

Need a great pick for your next family movie night? Having trouble finding a movie you can all agree on? Our editors have hand-picked some of the best family films to watch on Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, or your favorite streaming service, including beloved classics, action-packed adventures, laugh-out-loud comedies, and powerful dramas. No matter what your family is feeling, these films are perfect to watch together. Need even more inspiration? Be sure to check out our list of 50 Movies All Kids Should Watch Before They're 12 for our favorite time-tested titles we know your family will love. Or use our age-based filters to find the perfect pick, no matter your kid's age. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy!

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A Bug's Life Poster Image

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A Bug's Life

age 5+

Cute animated tale with some mild peril and scary bugs.

November 25, 1998 1998 G (95 minutes)

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Finding Nemo

age 5+

Sweet father-son tale has some very scary moments.

May 30, 2003 2003 G (101 minutes)

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Frozen

age 5+

Wintry Disney musical is fabulous celebration of sisterhood.

November 27, 2013 2013 PG (102 minutes)

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Mary Poppins

age 5+

Classic family movie has positive messages.

August 29, 1964 1964 G (140 minutes)

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My Little Pony: A New Generation Poster Image

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My Little Pony: A New Generation

age 5+

Sweet tale of acceptance has some mildly scary scenes.

September 24, 2021 2021 PG (90 minutes)

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My Neighbor Totoro Poster Image

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My Neighbor Totoro

age 5+

Beautifully animated fantasy about friendship fit for all.

June 14, 1988 1988 G (86 minutes)

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The Adventures of Milo and Otis

age 5+

Lovable pet tale about friendship despite differences.

April 5, 1989 1989 G (76 minutes)

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Toy Story movie poster: Woody and Buzz fly above other toys in a child's bedroom

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Toy Story

age 5+

Pixar classic is one of the best kids' movies of all time.

November 22, 1995 1995 G (81 minutes)

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Beauty and the Beast

age 6+

Disney fave has great music, strong messages, some scares.

November 22, 1991 1991 G (90 minutes)

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Dog Man Movie Poster: An animated dog wearing a police uniform stands on a green lawn

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Dog Man

age 6+

Amusing adaptation is true to book's silly humor, slapstick.

January 31, 2025 2025 PG (89 minutes)

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Elio Movie Poster: Elio and the other main characters appear against a purplish-blue background

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Elio

age 6+

Moments of peril in heartfelt adventure about lonely boy.

June 20, 2025 2025 PG (99 minutes)

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Encanto

age 6+

Vibrant visuals, catchy songs, moving messages.

November 24, 2021 2021 PG (99 minutes)

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Flow movie poster: A black cat sits in front of a Tibetan landscape

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Flow

age 6+

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

November 22, 2024 2024 PG (84 minutes)

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How to Train Your Dragon movie poster: Hiccup rides Toothless, his fist in the air

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How to Train Your Dragon

age 6+

Thrilling adventure sends brains-over-brawn message.

March 26, 2010 2010 PG (90 minutes)

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Inside Out Movie Poster: Riley's emotions stand in a group, Joy throwing her hands wide

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Inside Out

age 6+

Creative, clever story about big feelings has peril, scares.

June 19, 2015 2015 PG (102 minutes)

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Luca

age 6+

Sweet fish-out-of-water story about friendship, adventure.

June 18, 2021 2021 PG (95 minutes)

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March of the Penguins Poster Image

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March of the Penguins

age 6+

Stunning, loving documentary; some intense peril.

June 24, 2005 2005 G (80 minutes)

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Mary Poppins Returns

age 6+

Blunt is a delight in sweet, nostalgic, toe-tapping sequel.

December 19, 2018 2018 PG (130 minutes)

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Migration Movie Poster: A mallard holding two smaller ducks and a chipmunk stands in a sea of yellow rubber ducky toys.

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Migration

age 6+

Funny animated adventure is just ducky; some peril, threats.

December 22, 2023 2023 PG (83 minutes)

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Muppets Most Wanted

age 6+

Amusing Muppets sequel ups the gags, as well as the action.

March 21, 2014 2014 PG (112 minutes)

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