Family Film Favourites for UK Audiences

Last updated: February 17, 2023

Did you know Common Sense Media has quite the fan base in the United Kingdom? As a thank you, we've put together a list of some of our favourite (notice the British spelling?) family films that are widely available for U.K. audiences. They include everything from golden oldies, such as Singin' in the Rain, to modern classics like Paddington 2. They're the perfect excuse to make a nice cup of tea and snuggle up on the sofa. All are available on the Sky platform, among other avenues in the U.K., as well as platforms in the United States. For even more choice, check out our Best Family Movies and Feel-Good Family Movies.

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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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MOVIE

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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MOVIE

A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon

age 5+

Delightful family-friendly sequel has positive themes.

February 14, 2020 2020 G (86 minutes)
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MOVIE

Charlotte's Web (2006)

age 5+

Enchanting take on a beloved children's classic.

December 14, 2006 2006 G (97 minutes)
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MOVIE

Dino Dana: The Movie

age 5+

Family focus, awesome dinos make for a Paleo pleasure.

August 19, 2020 2020 PG (77 minutes)
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MOVIE

Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast

age 5+

Exciting fairy adventure has loss, some scariness.

March 3, 2015 2015 G (76 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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MOVIE

Babe

age 6+

Heartwarming farm story is touching and a bit scary.

August 4, 1995 1995 G (91 minutes)
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MOVIE

Early Man

age 6+

Charming prehistoric tribute to "sacred game" of soccer.

February 16, 2018 2018 PG (89 minutes)
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Free Willy

age 6+

A wayward boy befriends a moody killer whale.

January 1, 1993 1993 PG (112 minutes)
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Frozen 2

age 6+

Slightly darker sequel charms with catchy songs, messages.

November 22, 2019 2019 PG (103 minutes)
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MOVIE

March of the Penguins

age 6+

Stunning, loving documentary; some intense peril.

June 24, 2005 2005 G (80 minutes)
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MOVIE

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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Paddington 2

age 6+

Charming, heartfelt sequel entertains, inspires compassion.

January 12, 2018 2018 PG (103 minutes)
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MOVIE

Shrek

age 6+

Gross-out laughs meet a marvelous fairy tale mix.

May 18, 2001 2001 PG (93 minutes)
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Singin' in the Rain

age 6+

Often considered the finest musical of all time.

April 11, 1952 1952 NR (102 minutes)
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MOVIE

Smallfoot

age 6+

Fun, feel-good animated musical offers positive messages.

September 28, 2018 2018 PG (96 minutes)
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MOVIE

The Parent Trap

age 6+

Delightful remake is great for the whole family.

January 1, 1999 1999 PG (127 minutes)
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MOVIE

Big Hero 6

age 7+

Awesome origin story is action-packed, deals with grief.

November 7, 2014 2014 PG (102 minutes)
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MOVIE

Duck Soup

age 7+

Classic comedy film with lots of mayhem, slapstick humor.

November 17, 1933 1933 NR (68 minutes)
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