Family Adventures on Netflix
Last updated April 19, 2024
Hugo
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsWhen his father dies, 12-year-old orphan Hugo takes up residence behind the walls of a Parisian train station. There, he meets Isabelle, the daughter of filmmaker Georges Méliès, who holds the key to Hugo's destiny.
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Spy Kids: All the Time in the World
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsFormer Spy Kids Carmen and Juni Cortez return as teenagers to help 10-year-old twin siblings Rebecca and Cecil Wilson save the world with their stepmother, a retired secret agent who's been called back into service to stop a conniving smuggler.
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Horse Crazy Too
2010 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsAfter criminals steal a valuable foal, the animal's owners will lose their ranch unless the young horse is found and returned. So the family's two kids and their teenage babysitter embark on a quest to track down the thieves and recover the pony.
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The Adventures of Tintin
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsBlockbuster filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson team up for this 3-D motion capture adaptation of Georges Remi's classic comic strip, centered around the adventures of fearless young journalist Tintin and his trusty dog, Snowy.
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Santa Buddies
2009 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsWhen golden retriever pup Budderball gets his name on Santa Paws's naughty list, Santa Paws's son, Puppy Paws, decides to take Budderball under his paw in this family-friendly North Pole adventure.
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The Secret of Kells
2009 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsWhen Vikings attack an Irish abbey, the monks must stop work on the legendary Book of Kells and protect their home. So Brendan, the 12-year-old nephew of Abbott Cellach, is tasked with completing the magnificent work.
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Brother Bear 2
2006 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsAfter awakening from a long hibernation, Kenai and his bear buddy Koda set off on a life-changing mission to help their human friend Nita get married. But the Great Spirits have a different destiny in mind for her.
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The Saddle Club: Horse Crazy
2001 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsFrom author Bonnie Bryant's best-selling series comes this installment of the Saddle Club's youthful adventures. Love blossoms at Pine Hollow horse farm when hunky teen idol Skye Ransom arrives to make a film at the stables.
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Atlantis: The Lost Empire
2001 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsA rare Disney foray into PG-rated animation, this action-filled tale follows the exploits of a group of adventurers led by museum researcher Milo Thatch as they journey thousands of leagues under the sea to the fabled kingdom of Atlantis.
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The Legend of Johnny Lingo
2003 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsIn this tropical drama, a baby boy washes up on a Pacific island and is at first embraced, then reviled by the superstitious local population. Given the name Tama, the boy eventually sails away and becomes the ward of legendary trader Johnny Lingo.
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Holes
2003 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsFalsely accused of stealing sneakers, a nerdy teenager is sent to a detention camp, where he and the other delinquents are forced by the sadistic warden to dig holes as a character-building exercise. But what's the real reason for all the digging?
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Where the Red Fern Grows
1974 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsSet in the Ozarks during the Depression era, this film adaptation of Wilson Rawls's heartwarming novel tells of Billy Coleman (Stewart Peterson), a poor but inspired boy who works tirelessly to buy and train two competitive hunting dogs. Together with his coonhounds, Old Dan and Little Ann, Billy faces adventure, triumph and tragedy -- and ultimately learns about love, loyalty and friendship -- as he strives to realize his dream.
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Beethoven's Big Break
2008 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsIt's a dog's life for stray pooch Beethoven and his puppy family, but when a movie-star canine gets dognapped, Beethoven is chosen to take his place. And it's up to animal wrangler Eddie and his son Billy to keep the unruly new star under control.
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The Land Before Time XII: The Great Day of the Flyers
2006 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsAs the Great Day of the Flyers nears, the Great Valley's flying youngsters are eager to participate in the annual exhibition -- except free-spirited pterodactyl Petrie, whose independent style causes problems when it comes to staying in formation.
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Animals United
2010 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsWhen their water disappears, a group of animals in the African savannah sets out on an incredible journey to find a new source. Soon, they discover that humans are hoarding the water to use at a luxury resort.
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The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving
1995 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsUh-oh! Trouble comes to the Great Valley in the form of a crashed meteorite that now blocks the main water supply. As the land dries up and the animals begin to go thirsty, the different dinosaurs who once coexisted peacefully become contentious. When bigotry and bickering increase, Littlefoot and his gang decide that it's up to them to save the day -- but first, they must face down Tyrannosauruses and other carnivores.
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The Reef
2006 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsIn this aquatic animated treat, orphaned fish Pi bids farewell to Boston Harbor for a new life with his psychic aunt in the Caribbean, where he promptly falls for beautiful angelfish Cordelia. But a nasty shark also has his sights set on Cordelia.
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Paws
1997 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsA boy and his computer-literate Jack Russell terrier race to prevent the discovery of a valuable computer disk. The disk contains clues to a missing million-dollar fortune and kidnappers are hot on the duo's trail!
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Snow Buddies
2008 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsWhen they find themselves stranded in the Alaskan wilderness, the canine offspring of famed sports star Air Bud team up with an experienced sled dog and a husky pup, who teach them the importance of working together.
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The Black Stallion Returns
1983 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsThe Black Stallion Returns, based on the novel of the same name by Walter Farley, continues the magical tale of a young boy, Alec, and his noble horse, Black. A band of thieves have stolen Black, and Alec must race through the Sahara to find him.
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Minutemen
2008 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsOffering their services to fellow misfits, three teen outcasts create a time machine that lets kids travel into the past to correct embarrassing social gaffes. But the boys are soon in over their heads when they inadvertently open up a black hole.
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The Mouse and the Motorcycle
1986 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsA mouse named Ralph learns to ride a boy's toy motorcycle at the Mountain View Inn. He wishes he could live more dangerously -- and he does: he gets trapped by humans, is almost taken up by an owl and more.
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Finding Rin Tin Tin
2007 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsAfter rescuing a litter of German shepherd puppies from the rubble of a bombed-out kennel in France, American serviceman Lee Duncan (Tyler Jensen) dubs one of them Rin Tin Tin and finds a friend for life. Thanks to a winning personality and amazing animal smarts, the pup goes on to become one of the most recognizable dogs in the moving pictures. Danny Lerner directs this inspiring story of friendship and loyalty based on actual events.
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Avalon High
2010 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsWhen Allie Pennington transfers to Avalon High, her new friends seem like typical teens with typical problems. But a class on the legacy of King Arthur leads Allie to a startling connection: Avalon is a modern Camelot, and she's a member.
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Rango
2011 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsJohnny Depp lends his voice to the title character, an adventurous family pet who leaves home to learn more about himself in this comic animated tale also featuring the vocal talents of Abigail Breslin, Harry Dean Stanton and Ned Beatty.
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