For viewers looking for some fun for all ages, the best family movies on Netflix offer a wide range of options. When it comes to streaming, Netflix is still one of the most popular platforms on the market — especially when it comes to families and customers with young kids, thanks to the range of animated and family-friend movies on offer. The vast array of original content and licensed properties means that there is something for everyone to watch, regardless of the age range and dynamic of the family sitting down on movie night.

This being the case, it is not surprising that Netflix is home to many incredible family films. Some are original content, while others are classic and timeless family movies Netflix has acquired the license for. Netflix hasn’t limited the family movies available to any single genre or format, either. There are plenty of both live-action and animated family movies available on Netflix, and the best cater to a wide variety of demographics. Here are the best 25 family movies on Netflix to guarantee the next household movie night is a winner.

25 Slumberland (2022)

Seeing Jason Momoa stepping into a family-friendly movie feels a little odd at first, but he is the best part of Slumberland. Slumberland follows a little girl — Nemo, played by Marlow Barkley — who lost her father and ends up entering a portal to Slumberland, the world in which dreams exist. She meets the eccentric outlaw Flip (Momoa), a man-goat hybrid and notorious con artist, and the pair set out on an adventure to fun her father. The inventive setting and Momoa’s performance help to make this Netflix original a charming tale, with enough action and suspense to entertain both adults and kids of around 8 and up. Younger viewers may find some scenes scary given Slumberland’s fantastical elements (such as Flip’s sharpened teeth), but outside this Slumberland is guaranteed to deliver for a difficulty-free family movie on Netflix.

24 Hop (2011)

Though the Easter season has come and gone, Hop is enough fun that it can be enjoyed all year round. Hop follows the song of the Easter bunny who sets out on his own to Hollywood to pursue his dream of being a drummer in a rock band. While audiences should not expect much emotional depth, Hops fun premise and solid sense of humor make it an easy-watch movie the whole family will enjoy. This is definitely a family movie on Netflix that’s primed for younger viewers too, with Russell Brand’s E.B being a delight for kids even as young as 5 (and toddlers will no doubt appreciate a talking bunny too, even if the finer points of the plot go over their head).

23 Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (2022)

Another family movie on Netflix that’ll engage viewers in the 5-6 age range, as well as older kids and adults, is Lyle, Lyle Crocodile. Like Hop, the fun of Lyle, Lyle Crocodile comes from having a talking CGI animal thrown in with the bemused characters and watching the hilarity ensue. The live-action adaptation of a children’s book about a singing crocodile could have been a big miss so it is impressive that Lyle, Lyle Crocodile ended up as charming as it is. The movie follows the titular crocodile who lives with a family in New York City, helping to make their lives better. It is a silly yet fun ride with a surprisingly committed performance from Javier Bardem, clearly having a lot of fun in the movie.

22 Goosebumps (2015)

As far as family movies on Netflix that are part of existing properties go, few belong to as recognizable a household name as Goosebumps — and the 2015 movie starring Jack Black is nothing if not a celebration of source material. Bringing R.L Stine’s beloved children’s horror book series to life was no easy task, but Goosebumps found a clever way to handle the material. The movie follows a group of youngsters who meet R. L Stine (Black) and accidentally unleash the horrors from his books. Goosebumps features a notably committed comedic performance from Jack Black, and spiritually taps into the legacy of classics like Jumanji and Ghost Busters. Younger viewers may struggle with the horror elements of Goosebumps, but parents with kids between the ages of 7-9 have reported getting thumbs-ups and no nightmares. This is definitely a family movie on Netflix which, provided the youngest viewers present have a proclivity for Halloween and all things spooky, will be enjoyed by adults as much as the kids.

21 Wendell & Wild (2022)

Jordan Peele is known for his work behind the camera in the horror genre these days, but he embraced that creepiness to lend his voice, alongside comedy partner Keegan Michael Key, for Wendell & Wild. The movie follows an orphaned girl struggling with her new life when she summons the two titular demons to help her own. With a mix of Beetlejuice and The Nightmare Before Christmas, this stop-motion animated comedy mixes darker elements with a family-friendly tone. Like Goosebumps, there are some elements of Wendell & Wild that younger or more sensitive children find distressing, and it does deal with death and family loss from the perspective of a child as a significant theme. Outside this, Wendell & Wild is one of the freshest feeling family movies on Netflix, and deserves to be regarded as highly as the currently available classics as the years go on.

20 Hotel Transylvania (2012)

The Hotel Transylvania franchise has become an unexpected hit and this is the movie that started it all. In Hotel Transylvania Adam Sandler plays Dracula who operates a hotel that exclusively serves his fellow monsters and ghouls. However, this getaway for these creatures is made complicated when Dracula’s daughter brings home her human boyfriend. Even in the animated world, Sandler brings along a lot of his famous friends adding a wild and silly tone to this fun premise. Hotel Transylvania is definitely one of the most well-known family movies on Netflix. While it has spooky elements that some preschool-age viewers don’t warm to, the story is told from the perspective of the monsters, and for the most part, kids aged 7-and-up find Hotel Transylvania‘s take on Dracula, Frankenstein, the Wolf Man, and others to be the key selling point.

19 The Lorax (2012)

Dr. Seuss’s stories have been the favorite of endless generations of kids and many of them have made their way to the movie screens. One such family movie on Netflix is The Lorax which stars Danny DeVito as the titular character, a gruff creature whose grumpy persona hides his true desire to protect his world at all costs. The movie carries an important message that is still very relevant, yet it is also a fun and hilarious adventure. Viewers of all ages will enjoy the Lorax, even the very youngest thanks to the incredibly bright and vivid coloring, as well as the rhyming cadence Dr. Seuss is beloved for throughout the dialogue.

18 Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002)

One of the most underrated DreamWorks animated films has found new life as one of the best family movies on Netflix. Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron tells the story of a wild horse who is captured by humans and turned into a riding horse. While the stallion is taught to obey and serve its human owners, it also never loses its wild spirit. The movie is a beautifully animated adventure that tells a simple story with a huge emotional impact, and received an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature for its stunning tale. Children who are passionate about horses will love Spirit for obvious reasons, but the action and deep plot of this Netflix family movie should keep most kids of ages 7 and up entertained.

17 The Croods (2013)

With a voice cast that includes Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, and Nicolas Cage, The Croods is certainly an animated movie worth checking out. Set in prehistoric times, the movie follows a family of cave people who lose their home and are forced to go in search of a new one out in the dangerous and unknown land. It is a funny and exciting adventure that does a great job of using its talented voice cast to bring these characters to life. The Croods is also a family movie on Netflix that can say with honesty that it’ll have adults laughing as much as kids, and thanks to the cartoonish animation it’ll hold the attention of younger viewers too (although the humor may be a little too on-the-nose for those picking a movie with audience members below around 7 or 8 years old).

16 Lemony Snicket’s A Series Of Unfortunate Events (2004)

For a quirky household movie night there are few better options as far as the best family movies on Netflix go than the movie adaptation of Lemony Snicket’s A Series Of Unfortunate Events. Though Lemony Snicket’s Series of Unfortunate Events is based on a children’s horror book, it is not too intense or disturbing that the whole family can’t enjoy it — although kids under 10 could struggle with the dangerous situations the Baudelaire orphans find themselves in, especially since the narration alludes to an unhappy ending throughout. Jim Carrey gives a hilarious and brilliant villain performance as the evil uncle of a trio of recently orphaned children who takes them in though he has sinister plans in mind for them. The creepiness of the movie sets it apart from other family-oriented movies and Carrey makes it a lot of fun.

15 Monster House (2006)

Another animated movie that combines family-friendly fun with just the right amount of horror vibes is Monster House. The movie follows a group of youngsters who become fascinated with the creepy local house that seems to be alive. While many of the best family movies on Netflix have horror themes, Monster House arguably brings the scare factor far better than other movies on the streaming platform. While there’s no gore or anything that could push Monster House into adult territory (it’s still definitely a family movie), the film has legitimately found its way onto general “best of” lists of horror movies. Most kids over 10 should be fine, but Monster House is definitely a case where the present adult should know the resilience of the younger viewers. Some kids will love Monster House and enjoy its jump scares, but others certainly won’t.

14 Rango (2011)

Gore Verbinski teamed with his Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp for the wild and surreal animated adventure Rango. The movie follows the titular Rango (Depp), a nervous chameleon who accidentally stumbles into a lawless town where the desperate townspeople mistake him for a hero who has come to rescue them. It makes for an exciting and odd take on the Western genre with a beautiful animation style and dry humor that’ll have any viewers age 9 and up in hysterics. Rango has gained a resurgence in popularity thanks to memes, and it’s worth revisiting by viewers who didn’t catch it on release but are now looking for one of the best family movies on Netflix to fill a Friday evening.

13 The Sea Beast (2022)

One of the best Netflix Original animated movies has been sadly overlooked. The Sea Beast is an epic and captivating high-seas adventure that follows a young girl who stows away on a ship and joins a renowned monster hunter as he set out on the dangerous ocean for his latest journey. The Sea Beast comes off almost as a nautically-bent version of How to Train Your Dragon with breathtaking visuals as well as a lot of heart, and there’s a definite overlap when it comes to the age and tastes of kids who enjoy both. The under-seen movie still managed to earn an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature.

12 The Bad Guys (2022)

Family movies are often filled with adorable and cuddly animals, but The Bad Guys proves even the more fearsome animals can be lovable. The clever animated comedy follows a group of notorious animal criminals who attempt to avoid prison by acting like reformed and honorable heroes only for some of them to wonder what it would be like to really be good. While The Bad Guys is an obvious pastiche of gangster and heist movies, it never compromises its place as one of the best family movies on Netflix by slipping in subtle raunchy humor or violence, with parents and guardians of 6-to-7-year-olds all enjoying the movie complaint-free. The premise offers a family-friendly take on something like The Suicide Squad, and it makes for an exciting and funny crime movie for kids.

11 Sing 2 (2021)

Adding cute animals and catchy pop songs seems like a recipe for success and that certainly proved to be the case with Sing 2. Sing 2 continues the lucrative idea of Sing, and catches up with Buster Moon and his friends as they try to put on a new hit show by convincing a reclusive rock star to join them. Once again packed with an all-star cast including Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, and Scarlett Johansson, as well as adding Bono to the ensemble, Sing 2 delivers just what fans loved in the original. Like any movie with talking CGI animals and a heavy amount of musical numbers, Sing 2 will entertain kids of any age on family movie night, although some of the deeper emotional elements of the plot could go over younger viewer’s heads (though not to the point it detracts from their enjoyment).

10 Minions: Rise Of Gru (2022)

The Despicable Me franchise has been one of the biggest animated series of all time and the most recent entry is on Netflix for fans to enjoy. While films like Wendell & Wild, Hotel Transylvania, and The Bad Guys made lovable villains into compelling family movies, Minions: Rise Of Gru takes the crown when it comes to having viewers rooting for traditional antagonists. Minions: Rise of Gru is the origin story of Gru as he meets his adorable henchman and begins his quest to become a feared supervillain. As with the other movies, this prequel benefits from the blend of goofy family-friendly comedy suitable for ages 6 and up — one with a lot of heart and impeccable comedy to boot. It is a welcome return to these characters and to see them in a new way.

9 Matilda (1996)

Matilda: The Musical recently adapted Roald Dahl’s book, but the 1996 movie is the favored version Matilda for many fans. Matilda is the story of a young girl living with her neglectful and criminal parents and dealing with the sadistic principal of her school while discovering that she has extraordinary abilities. Directed by Danny DeVito, the movie has a quirky and oddball style to it that works extremely well in bringing Dahl’s heightened reality to life. Matilda was a certified classic long before it became one of the best family movies on Netflix, and has been entertaining children of all ages ever since its release. However, there are a few moments that may give parents of kids below 9 pause, but only because of how genuinely intimidating Pam Ferris is as Miss Trunchbull.

8 Puss In Boots (2011)

While Puss in Boots: The Last Wish took the character and franchise to a whole new level, the original Puss In Boots is still worth a watch. Antonio Banderas delivers a wonderful vocal performance as the swashbuckling adventurer who joins forces with some unlikely allies to hunt down the fabled treasure of the Golden Goose. Turning the world of fairy tales into an action-adventure movie is a lot of fun and Puss is the perfect hero to guide the way. Puss In Boots is a worthy successor to the powerhouse franchise that is Shrek, and the swashbuckling feline proves he doesn’t need his ogre or donkey pal in tow to hold his own in a feature-length movie. The humor is also slightly less slyly-adult than Shrek too, so audiences of ages 6-up can enjoy it without any awkwardness.

7 The Land Before Time (1988)

The movie that kicked off the long-running franchise still holds up all these years later. The Land Before Time is an animated movie about a group of young dinosaurs who are separated from their families while migrating to safer lands. The movie is known for being a nostalgic hit for many older audiences as well as a heartbreaking movie that will make viewers of any age cry. While those moments still hit hard, it is also a fun adventure kids will love. This is another one of the best family movies on Netflix that kids of all ages can enjoy, although certain scenes — especially when Littlefoot’s mother dies — have been proven tear-jerkers for younger and older viewers since 1988.

6 Chicken Run (2000)

The stop-motion animation geniuses behind Wallace & Gromit delivered a hilarious and genuinely thrilling family-friendly hit with Chicken Run. A comedic take on The Great Escape that’s suitable for kids of all ages, Chicken Run follows a group of hens at a farm run by a cruel businesswoman who plan to make a daring escape with the help of a rooster who flew into their coop. The prison break storyline is hugely entertaining and clever while the movie still knows how to sell the big laughs and some great storytelling to make it an underrated animated gem. Fans will also be thrilled to learn about the upcoming Chicken Run 2 carrying on the story.