Musicals for Kids

Last updated: December 5, 2025

Ready for your kids to start belting out something besides "Let It Go" and "For the First Time in Forever"? Show them there's a whole world beyond Frozen with these classic musicals. While your kids sing show tunes, they might just learn something about character strengths and life skills. From joyful (Singin' in the Rain) to gritty (Rent), you're bound to find a musical for almost every type of movie lover. Kids particularly enjoy movies that get their toes tapping, so try one of our favorite show-tune-packed picks for your next family movie night.

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You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown Poster Image

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You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

age 3+

A toe-tapping song-fest for the whole family.

January 1, 1985 1985 NR (48 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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Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical movie poster: Samantha Barks as Elsa in the ice palace.

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Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical

age 5+

Characters face peril, violence in stage adaptation of film.

June 20, 2025 2025 NR (111 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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Mulan

age 5+

Disneyfied but dignified tale of Chinese warrior.

June 19, 1998 1998 G (90 minutes)

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Sing: Thriller movie poster: Moon stares straight ahead in front of animals with zombie eyes

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Sing: Thriller

age 5+

Fun Halloween-themed nod to "Thriller" video; mild peril.

October 16, 2024 2024 NR (11 minutes)

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Anastasia

age 6+

Beautiful, not factual depiction of missing Russian duchess.

November 21, 1997 1997 G (94 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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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

age 6+

A fantastical car story custom-made for kids.

December 18, 1968 1968 G (144 minutes)

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Easter Parade

age 6+

Charming love story plus great song and dance.

July 8, 1948 1948 NR (104 minutes)

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Enchanted

age 6+

Adorable fairy tale is a fabulous family flick.

November 21, 2007 2007 PG (107 minutes)

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Hello, Dolly!

age 6+

Magical, old-fashioned musical still dazzles.

December 16, 1969 1969 G (146 minutes)

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Meet Me in St. Louis

age 6+

One of the most loving of all movie families.

November 28, 1944 1944 NR (113 minutes)

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Moana

age 6+

Memorable musical with a Pacific Islander lead, some scares.

November 23, 2016 2016 PG (113 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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Scrooge

age 6+

This musical Scrooge is great for kids.

November 5, 1970 1970 G (115 minutes)

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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Poster Image

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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

age 6+

Thrillingly energetic dances on film.

July 22, 1954 1954 NR (102 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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The Lion King (1994) Poster Image: Simba above Rafiki, Timon, and Pumba

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The Lion King (1994)

age 6+

Musical king-of-the-beasts blockbuster is powerful, scary.

June 15, 1994 1994 G (89 minutes)

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The Little Mermaid Movie Poster Image: Ariel sits on a rock, looking up, Flounder beside her

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The Little Mermaid

age 6+

Superb, entertaining animated musical has some scary stuff.

November 15, 1989 1989 G (83 minutes)

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