Excellent Adventure Movies for Family Fun

Last updated: February 2, 2026

Few stories are as compelling as those that involve a journey or a quest. These adventure movies are full of fantastic voyages and thrilling action for kids of all ages, from the colorful ocean expedition of Finding Nemo to the rock 'n' roll time travel of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. Many also help show the power of courage, perseverance, and teamwork. For more great stories, try our Adventure TV Shows and Adventure Books lists.

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Curious George: Cape Ahoy Poster Image

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Curious George: Cape Ahoy

age 3+

Simple, charming ocean story is fun for preschoolers.

2021 G (90 minutes)

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The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland Poster Image

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The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

age 3+

Sesame Street fans will love this sweet movie.

1999 G (73 minutes)

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PAW Patrol: The Movie

age 4+

Brave, talented pups save the day in pre-K adventure.

2021 G (88 minutes)

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The Voyages of Young Doctor Dolittle

age 4+

Sweet animal adventure has some mild peril.

2011 G (79 minutes)

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Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue

age 4+

A few tense scenes add drama to family and friendship tale.

2010 G (72 minutes)

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Barbie Princess Adventure

age 5+

Royal musical has positive messages, mild peril.

2020 NR (72 minutes)

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Bolt

age 5+

Super-dog adventure is fun, age-appropriate for kids.

2008 PG (96 minutes)

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Finding Nemo

age 5+

Sweet father-son tale has some very scary moments.

2003 G (101 minutes)

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Mulan

age 5+

Disneyfied but dignified tale of Chinese warrior.

1998 G (90 minutes)

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My Little Pony: A New Generation

age 5+

Sweet tale of acceptance has some mildly scary scenes.

2021 PG (90 minutes)

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Ponyo

age 5+

Miyazaki's stunning adventure is geared to younger kids.

2009 G (103 minutes)

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Tangled

age 5+

Fantastic princess adventure is fun, with great messages.

2010 PG (92 minutes)

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The Inseparables movie poster: A puppet man and a dog teddy sit back to back smiling

MOVIE

The Inseparables

age 5+

Animated family fun celebrates imagination and adventure.

2023 NR (90 minutes)

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Toy Story 2 movie poster: Woody, Buzz, Bullseye, and Jessie on red background

MOVIE

Toy Story 2

age 5+

Witty sequel continues Toy Story magic; peril, sad scenes.

1999 G (92 minutes)

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

age 6+

A fantastical car story custom-made for kids.

1968 G (144 minutes)

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Epic

age 6+

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

2013 PG (102 minutes)

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Epic Tails movie poster: A mouse leads a boat crew

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Epic Tails

age 6+

Mythology adventure has smart, brave characters; icky jokes.

2024 PG (95 minutes)

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George of the Jungle

age 6+

Live-action take on popular tale is family fun.

1997 PG (91 minutes)

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Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

age 6+

Adventurous animal tale will have kids riveted.

1993 G (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.

2010 PG (90 minutes)

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