Netflix has been around for so long and has so many movies that it can be hard to know where to start, especially if you’re trying to watch something that’s suitable for both adults and kids.
Netflix there is one of the largest collections of original movies, which is great, but quality levels can be inconsistent. For each The Mitchell Family vs. The Machineshas something of a subtle but forgettable copy of Goonies Finding ‘Ohana.
Here are the best family movies for kids on Netflix, from sci-fi to fantasy to any Pee Wee Herman movie. Also, don’t forget to check out our suggestions for streaming services for kids and on the best pixar movies.
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Over the Moon is a fresh take on the familiar “early trauma leads to a series of adventures and eventual self-discovery.” Produced by Jackie Chan, it is the story of a young girl, Fei Fei, who builds a rocket so she can visit a goddess who has been exiled to the moon. It’s just adorable.
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The Mitchell Family vs. The Machines
Phil Lord and Chris Miller (The Lego Movie, Spider-Man Into the Spider-verse) bring their considerable production talents to this Netflix exclusive. As you’d expect, the animation is top-notch and the story is suitably larger than life. It’s a tale of advanced technology gone mad, and it’s up to the dysfunctional Mitchell family to save the world.
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Apollo 10 1/2: Childhood in the Space Age
Apollo 10 1/2 is an amalgamation of three of Richard Linklater’s previous films – Bad News Bears, Boyhood and Through a Scanner Darkly. It offers the rotoscoping animation style of Darkly while providing a nostalgic reimagining of the 1969 moon landing.
Even though Paddington falls short of its sequel, the original is still great, with a winning set of performances from the entire cast.
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Unlike the sugar fluff of most Christmas movies — especially those on Netflix — Klaus is an origin story that’s both thoughtful and funny.
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Although this is officially the third Pee-Wee Herman movie, kids don’t need to have seen the others to understand what’s going on. The plot is everything you’d hope for: “Adorable man-child faces a series of problems and meets colorful characters along the way.” It’s fun and even funny, and not the cynical cash grab you might expect after 28- annual break.
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Vivo (Lin Manuel Miranda) is a “honey bear” who tries to deliver a love song written by his Cuban owner to a famous singer (Gloria Estefan). With music by Miranda and a hilarious mix of characters, this is a sweet story about making up for lost time.
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Much more than Moana with Pirates, Sea Beast is a fun sea adventure about not judging a book by its cover.
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Fans of Lemony Snicket and Roald Dahl will find something to love in The Willoughby Family, a tale of four children trying to send their carefree parents away for good.
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The Adam Project is one of the best Ryan Reynolds movies on Netflix. It’s a time travel story of a man who must team up with his younger self to save the world.
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