Environmental Movies

Last updated: March 6, 2026

Ready to go green for your next family movie night? Then you've come to the right place. These eco-friendly movies are full of beautiful images -- and powerful themes about nature and the environment. Whether you like animated classics, moving animal documentaries, or epic sci-fi films that make you think, we've got you covered. Learn about the importance of protecting the planet with one of these picks. And for more eco-friendly movies, check out more films about climate change.

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Curious George Swings into Spring Poster Image

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Curious George Swings into Spring

age 3+

Friendly monkey's escapades teach tots about nature.

March 12, 2013 2013 NR (57 minutes)

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Dr. Seuss: The Lorax

age 5+

Outstanding 1970s parable about protecting nature.

February 14, 1972 1972 NR (25 minutes)

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Great Bear Rainforest: Land of the Spirit Bear

age 5+

Immersive nature docu offers scenic awe and animal awwws.

February 15, 2019 2019 NR (42 minutes)

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Island of Lemurs: Madagascar

age 5+

Nature docu explores fascinating world & history of lemurs.

April 4, 2014 2014 G (40 minutes)

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WALL-E

age 5+

Brainy, charming, eco-friendly animated adventure.

June 27, 2008 2008 G (103 minutes)

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A Beautiful Planet

age 6+

Stunning look at Earth -- and man's sobering impact on it.

April 29, 2016 2016 G (45 minutes)

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A Reindeer's Journey

age 6+

Captivating reindeer docu has natural beauty, perils.

November 15, 2019 2019 NR (86 minutes)

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African Cats

age 6+

Nature docu emphasizes a mother's love and sacrifice.

April 22, 2011 2011 G (90 minutes)

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Arctic Tale

age 6+

Kid-friendly film serves up inconvenient truth.

July 25, 2007 2007 G (85 minutes)

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Back from the Brink: Saved from Extinction

age 6+

IMAX nature docu proves human efforts can make a difference.

November 2, 2019 2019 NR (39 minutes)

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Backyard Wilderness

age 6+

Nature triumphs over devices in inspiring nature docu.

March 21, 2018 2018 NR (45 minutes)

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Bears

age 6+

Some tense moments in Disney's nature documentary.

April 18, 2014 2014 G (86 minutes)

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Born Free

age 6+

Compelling classic nature story with some animal violence.

June 22, 1966 1966 PG (95 minutes)

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Born in China

age 6+

Nature docu has gorgeous vistas, moments of peril.

April 21, 2017 2017 G (76 minutes)

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Dolphin Reef

age 6+

Entertaining, educational nature docu has some peril.

April 3, 2020 2020 G (75 minutes)

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Earth

age 6+

Dazzling wildlife docu has a few intense moments.

April 22, 2009 2009 G (90 minutes)

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Elephant

age 6+

Nature docu has stunning visuals, positive messages, peril.

April 3, 2020 2020 G (88 minutes)

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FernGully: The Last Rainforest

age 6+

Family favorite features strong environmental message.

April 10, 1992 1992 G (75 minutes)

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Growing Up Wild

age 6+

Intimate look at baby wildlife; some violence, peril.

December 8, 2016 2016 G (77 minutes)

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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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