The Best Kids' Movies of the Decade (2010–2019)

Last updated: January 6, 2020

The end of a decade is a great time to reflect on all the magical, emotional, and exciting experiences we've shared at the movies over the past 10 years. Although there have been thousands of phenomenal films to hit theaters (and even streaming services!) since 2010 began, we wracked our brains to choose our very favorite kids' films that came out during that period. This list is in order by age rating and proves that anyone from any background can step up and be a courageous, compassionate, and inspiring hero. For more of our top media picks of the past 10 years, check out the Best Kids' TV Shows of the Decade and the Best Kids' Books of the Decade.

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Frozen Poster Image
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Frozen

age 5+

Wintry Disney musical is fabulous celebration of sisterhood.

November 27, 2013 2013 PG (102 minutes)
How to Train Your Dragon movie poster: Hiccup rides Toothless, his fist in the air
MOVIE

How to Train Your Dragon

age 6+

Thrilling adventure sends brains-over-brawn message.

March 26, 2010 2010 PG (90 minutes)
Inside Out Movie Poster: Riley's emotions stand in a group, Joy throwing her hands wide
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Inside Out

age 6+

Creative, clever story about big feelings has peril, scares.

June 19, 2015 2015 PG (102 minutes)
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Big Hero 6

age 7+

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

November 7, 2014 2014 PG (102 minutes)
Coco Movie Poster: Miguel and Hector stand back to back on a path made out of marigold petals
MOVIE

Coco

age 7+

Stunningly animated, poignant tribute to family and culture.

November 22, 2017 2017 PG (109 minutes)
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Song of the Sea

age 7+

Beautiful Irish tale explores myths, sibling relationship.

December 19, 2014 2014 PG (93 minutes)
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Movie Poster Image: Miles Morales as Spider-Man
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

age 9+

Excellent, intense adventure has thrills, humor, heart.

December 14, 2018 2018 PG (116 minutes)
Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens Poster Image: Collage of characters holding lightsabers and guns
MOVIE

Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens

age 10+

Epic Star Wars sequel delivers great performances, action.

December 18, 2015 2015 PG-13 (136 minutes)
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Black Panther

age 12+

Masterful Marvel film has depth, diversity -- and violence.

February 16, 2018 2018 PG-13 (134 minutes)
Wonder Woman Poster Image
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Wonder Woman

age 12+

Engaging, entertaining, empowering superhero adventure.

June 2, 2017 2017 PG-13 (141 minutes)
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