Cozy Fall Movies for the Family

Last updated: October 16, 2025

Looking to usher in pumpkin spice season with a family movie night? These flicks are fun for the whole family to curl up with. Whether you're looking for chills and thrills, a triumphant football drama, a breezy romance, or a Thanksgiving treat, these films are sure to bring some warmth to those chilly fall nights. Don't forget the blankets and hot cocoa! Looking for more great picks? Check out our other lists Scary (But Not TOO Scary!) Halloween Movies and Feel-Good Family Movies.

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The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Poster Image

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The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

age 3+

Remains faithful to A. A. Milne's beloved classic stories.

March 11, 1977 1977 G (74 minutes)

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Winnie the Pooh Poster Image

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Winnie the Pooh

age 3+

Adorable big-screen Pooh adaptation is short and sweet.

July 15, 2011 2011 G (69 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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The Peanuts Movie

age 4+

Gentle family-friendly comedy has sweet messages.

November 6, 2015 2015 G (93 minutes)

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Kiki's Delivery Service Poster Image

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Kiki's Delivery Service

age 5+

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

December 20, 1990 1990 G (105 minutes)

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Beauty and the Beast Poster Image

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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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Halloweentown

age 6+

Witchy fun with a pinch of fright.

October 17, 1998 1998 G (84 minutes)

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Over the Moon

age 6+

Dreamy, China-set musical fairy tale has positive lessons.

October 23, 2020 2020 PG (95 minutes)

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Paddington Movie Poster: Paddington, in a blue coat and red hat, holds a marmalade sandwich

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Paddington

age 6+

Charming story about beloved bear has some scares.

January 16, 2015 2015 PG (95 minutes)

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Paddington 2

age 6+

Charming, heartfelt sequel entertains, inspires compassion.

January 12, 2018 2018 PG (103 minutes)

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The Iron Giant

age 6+

Touching robot-kid friendship tale has great messages.

August 6, 1999 1999 PG (86 minutes)

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Coco Movie Poster: Miguel and Hector stand back to back on a path made out of marigold petals

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Coco

age 7+

Stunningly animated, poignant tribute to family and culture.

November 22, 2017 2017 PG (109 minutes)

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E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial

age 7+

Spielberg's family classic is still one of the best.

June 11, 1982 1982 PG (115 minutes)

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Fantastic Mr. Fox Poster Image

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Fantastic Mr. Fox

age 7+

Offbeat family adventure may charm adults more than kids.

November 13, 2009 2009 PG (90 minutes)

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

age 7+

First Potter movie is a magical ride but also intense.

November 16, 2001 2001 PG (152 minutes)

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James and the Giant Peach Poster Image

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James and the Giant Peach

age 7+

Fabulous adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic book.

January 1, 1996 1996 PG (79 minutes)

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The Nightmare Before Christmas Movie Poster: Jack Skellington stands atop a curly cliff in front of a full moon, with jack o' lanterns below

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The Nightmare Before Christmas

age 7+

Tim Burton holiday magic, with a touch of scariness.

October 29, 1993 1993 PG (76 minutes)

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Casper Movie Poster: Casper peers over the movie's title, while other ghosts fly around two humans below

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Casper

age 8+

Casper's haunted house tale has bullying, deaths.

May 26, 1995 1995 PG (100 minutes)

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Mary and the Witch's Flower Poster Image

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Mary and the Witch's Flower

age 8+

Magical, intense adventure should delight tween Potter fans.

January 19, 2018 2018 PG (102 minutes)

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Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical Movie Poster

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Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical

age 8+

Musical adaptation has positive messages, some scares.

December 9, 2022 2022 PG (117 minutes)

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