Children & Family Movies on Netflix
Last updated April 20, 2024
The Emperor's New Groove
2000 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsIn this animated Disney adventure, South American emperor Kuzco experiences a reversal of fortune when his power-hungry adviser Yzma turns him into a llama. Exiled to the wilderness, Kuzco turns to kindly villager Pacha for help.
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DreamWorks How to Train Your Dragon Legends
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsIn this set of shorts, Hiccup and the gang learn about different species of dragons and what they can do. Then, Gobber goes in search of the Boneknapper Dragon, convinced he's responsible for burning down his house.
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Snowmen
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsIn this family-friendly drama, a surprising discovery in the snow catapults three small-town boys into the spotlight. Soon the pals hatch a plan to be remembered forever by setting a world record for building snowmen.
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You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown
1985 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsAdapted from the Broadway musical based on Charles Schulz's popular comic strip, this animated show features lovable loser Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang singing and performing skits from the play.
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Robin Hood
1973 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsWith King Richard off to the Crusades, Prince John and his slithering minion, Sir Hiss, set about taxing Nottingham's citizens with support from the corrupt sheriff -- and staunch opposition by the wily Robin Hood and his band of merry men.
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Amazing Racer
2013 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsAfter the sudden death of her father, a teenage girl travels to meet the mother she never knew. Soon, she befriends a horse trainer and discovers that in caring for a horse, she is able to overcome her hardships and emotional trauma.
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A Mile in His Shoes
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsDean Cain stars in this uplifting family drama as Arthur Murphy, manager of a minor-league baseball team that finds renewed inspiration when they hire new pitcher Mickey Tussler, a lad who happens to suffer from Asperger's syndrome.
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Hercules
1997 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsIn Disney's animated take on Greek mythology, the heavenly Hercules is stripped of his immortality and raised on Earth instead of Olympus, where he's forced to take on Hades and assorted monsters.
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Alice in Wonderland
1951 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsDisney's animated, musical retelling of Lewis Carroll's whimsical tale follows young Alice as she falls down a rabbit hole and enters a strange and wonderful world that is home to the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat and the terrifying Queen of Hearts.
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Good Luck Charlie: It's Christmas
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsIt's a holiday adventure the Duncans won't soon forget as Teddy and Amy get separated from the family upon their flight to Palm Springs, and soon learn that the next flight isn't scheduled until after Christmas.
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What If...
2010 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsWould-be preacher Ben Walker (Kevin Sorbo) left his church and his college sweetheart, Wendy (Kristy Swanson), for a lucrative career, but when the slick executive's new ride breaks down, angelic tow-truck driver Mike (John Ratzenberger) offers to show where Ben's life might have gone. In this comedy of second chances, Ben awakens to find Wendy and their kids getting ready for church, while ahead of him lies a day of reckoning and reconsideration.
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Geek Charming
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsHigh school geek and filmmaker wannabe Josh clashes with popular diva Dylan when he makes her the subject of his documentary. But as they work together, they form an unlikely bond, and Dylan gains a new perspective on geeks -- and life.
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Minor Details
2009 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsWhen students and faculty at the prestigious Danforth Academy fall prey to a mysterious illness, new kids in school Claire and Paige form an uneasy alliance with returning girls Abby and Taylor to solve the mystery.
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A Monster in Paris
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsEmile and Raoul join forces with Lucille, the big-hearted star of the Bird of Paradise cabaret, an eccentric scientist and his irascible monkey to save a misunderstood monster from the city's ruthlessly ambitious police chief.
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Upside
2010 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsWhen a devastating lacrosse hit turns Solomon White's world upside down, he's challenged to find a new perspective on life in more ways than one. Inspiration arrives in the form of Wren, a blind girl with a strong faith in God who captures his heart.
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Vampire Dog
2012 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsAn enduring friendship forms when a boy adopts Fang, a 600-year-old talking vampire dog. Together they form an unstoppable team as they work to face their fears while trying to stop a mad scientist who wants to steal Fang's DNA.
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The Polar Express
2004 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsA young boy's faith in the holiday spirit is revived after he makes his way by train to the North Pole on Christmas Eve in this warm-hearted computer-animated tale inspired by Chris Van Allsburg's award-winning children's book.
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Christmas Lodge
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsHoping to cheer up her ill grandfather, Mary seeks to restore the dilapidated lodge where her family spent many happy Christmases, and as she works hard to fulfill her goal, she finds love with Jack, whose own family is deeply connected to the lodge.
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National Geographic: American Serengeti
2010 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsThis beautifully filmed documentary takes viewers on a journey to the past -- and future -- of America's Great Plains as it traces a conservation project to re-create a region filled with bison, grizzly bears, wolves, prairie dogs and more. Tom Selleck narrates the story of the impressive effort to establish a one-million-acre wildlife reserve, and a CGI segment illustrates the projected results in stunning visual detail.
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The Mayflower Voyagers
1988 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsThe Peanuts head to the new world, where the gang learns about planting and building; gets help from a Native American named Squanto; and, eventually, celebrates the first Thanksgiving.
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Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure
2009 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsWhen Tinker Bell breaks Pixie Hollow's magical moonstone, she sets off on an important journey to find a replacement. Joined by her friend Blaze, Tinker Bell explores unfamiliar lands and overcomes dangerous obstacles.
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I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown
2003 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsLinus and Lucy's young brother Rerun needs some excitement at Christmas, and asks for a puppy of his very own. But his family doesn't think he's ready for the responsibility, something he realizes when Snoopy's brother, Spike, visits.
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The Lamp
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsAfter his son's accidental death, a grief-stricken novelist loses all sense of joy in his life and success, and even his marriage. Years later, an old lamp and a mystery spirit offer a chance at redemption -- if he knows what to ask for.
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A Charlie Brown Valentine
2002 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsCharlie Brown pines for a valentine from the perennial object of his affection, the little red-haired girl, and Peppermint Patty can't divert his attention in this Valentine's Day special. Lucy, meanwhile, tries a direct approach with Schroeder.
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Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales
2002 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsThe Peanuts gang is ready to celebrate Christmastime! In this heartwarming special, vignettes follow favorite characters through holiday adventures. Linus writes a letter to Santa, Sally gives a unique gift, Charlie prepares for a gathering and more.
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