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There’s nothing that brings a family together to unwind, relax, and enjoy some quality time quite like a family movie night. The best movies to watch for family movie night are ones designed to please all types of viewers. Whether you’re looking for a classic animated movie to entertain the kids, a heartwarming family drama, or a comedy to make everyone laugh, there’s a movie out there for every type of vibe you have in mind—that parents can enjoy, too. To help you narrow down your options, we’ve compiled a round-up of 111 of the best movies to watch for your next family movie night.
From timeless Disney classics to brand new blockbusters, these movies are sure to become family favorites for years to come. So, grab some popcorn, cozy up on the couch, and get to watching the best family movies, broken down by age!
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Best Family Movies the Whole Family Can Enjoy
Toy Story (1995)
Rated: G | Run Time: 1h 29m | Where to Watch: Disney+
Toy Story is a ‘90s animated movie widely regarded as a film classic, with famous actors like Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Wallace Shawn, and more voicing its beloved characters. A young boy named Andy spends his days playing with his most cherished toys. From a cowboy named Woody to a new toy astronaut named Buzz Lightyear, Andy doesn’t know that all of his toys (and every toy out there) come to life when he and other kids aren’t looking. All the Toy Story movies are worth watching with the entire family!
Moana (2016)
Rated: PG | Run Time: 1h 52m | Where to Watch: Disney+
This Disney classic follows the journey of a young Polynesian girl named Moana as she sets sail across the ocean to save her people. With the help of the demigod Maui, she faces perilous challenges and discovers her own identity and connection to her island culture. Plus, the soundtrack is a 10/10. Don’t forget to watch the live-action of Moana, too!
Monsters, Inc. (2001)
Rated: G | Run Time: 1h 32m | Where to Watch: Disney+
When two monsters, Sulley and Mike, accidentally let a little girl into their secret monster training world, they must evade the authorities and return her to her normal life while learning important lessons about friendship.
Finding Nemo (2003)
Rated: G | Run time: 1h 44m | Where to watch: Disney+
Finding Nemo is a cult classic, Academy Award winner, and possibly the most quoted film on this list. Nemo, an adventurous young clownfish, goes on an unexpected journey when he’s accidentally captured from Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and taken to a dentist’s office aquarium. Now, it’s up to his father, Marlin, to get him home safe. However, it’s important to note that the opening scene of the film might be a little scary for a young audience.
Lilo & Stitch Live-Action (2025)
Rated: PG | Run Time: 1h 51m | Where to Watch: Disney+
The live-action Lilo & Stitch is a retelling of the 2002 animated flick of the same name—a young girl named Lilo and her sister, Nani, adopt a dog from their local shelter. Except Stitch is actually not a dog. He’s an alien who escaped from planet Turo. The story is sure to delight kids and parents alike, and there’s already a live-action sequel in the works!
More Movies the Whole Family Can Watch Together
- Shrek — PG (2001)
- The Muppets — PG (2011)
- Up — PG (2009)
- Despicable Me — PG (2010)
- Zootopia — PG (2016)
- Wall-E — G (2008)
- Paddington in Peru — PG (2024)
- The Lego Movie — PG (2014)
- How to Train Your Dragon — PG (2010)
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie — PG (2023)
- Yes Day — PG (2021)
- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse — PG (2018)
- The Wild Robot — PG (2024)
- Raya and the Last Dragon — PG (2021)
- Mulan — G (1998)
- Enchanted — PG (2007)
- The Incredibles — PG (2004)
- Elio — PG (2025)
- Bedtime Stories — PG (2008)
- Aladdin (Live-Action) — PG (2019)
- Stuart Little — PG (1999)
Best Family Movies for Toddlers (Ages 2-3)
Frozen (2013)
Rated: PG | Run time: 1h 46m | Where to watch: Disney+
A cultural phenomenon, if there ever was one, Frozen follows the ever-optimistic Anna as she teams up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and lovable Olaf the snowman to find and save her older sister, Elsa, whose ice powers have thrust their kingdom of Arendelle into eternal winter.
Encanto (2021)
Rated: PG | Run time: 1h 42m | Where to watch: Disney+
The Madrigals are an extraordinary family nestled in the mountains of Colombia. Every child in the family is blessed with a special gift—except Mirabel. But when the magic around their casita starts to fail, Mirabel discovers she may be her family’s only hope of survival.
Cars (2006)
Rated: G | Run time: 1h 57m | Where to watch: Disney+
In a world where towns are populated with cars, a young, ambitious race car named Lightning McQueen is a star obsessed with winning. One day, he stops in a small town called Radiator Springs on the way to another race. There, he’ll discover the power of community and friendship, and realize, once and for all, that there’s more to life than winning.
More Family Movies to Watch With Toddlers
- Wish — PG (2023)
- Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie — PG (2023)
- Brave — PG (2012)
- Ice Age — PG (2002)
- Despicable Me — PG (2010)
- Tangled — PG (2010)
- Elemental — PG (2023)
- Monsters, Inc. — G (2001)
- Sing — PG (2016)
Best Family Movies for Kids (Ages 4-7)
The Parent Trap (1998)
Rated: PG | Run Time: 2h 8m | Where to Watch: Disney+
A perfect watch for any family! This heartwarming comedy tells the story of identical twin sisters who were separated at birth and are reunited at sleep-away summer camp by total coincidence. Determined to bring their long-divorced parents back together, the girls hatch an elaborate plan to try to get them to fall in love again. It’s a millennial movie that’s stood the test of time!
KPop Demon Hunters (2025)
Rated: PG | Run Time: 1h 39m | Where to Watch: Netflix
Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are Kpop stars topping the Billboard charts by day, but are also demon hunters protecting their fans from supernatural danger by night. Now, to save humanity once and for all, they must confront their pasts and accept their true identities. This kid-flick hit is also the perfect Halloween movie to watch as a fam!
Soul (2020)
Rated: PG | Run Time: 1h 50m | Where to Watch: Disney+
This heartwarming film follows Joe Gardner, a middle school band teacher who gets his big break as a jazz musician but then falls into a manhole and ends up in the afterlife. With the help of a precocious soul named 22, Joe learns valuable lessons about what it means to have a fulfilling life and what truly makes us who we are.
Night at the Museum (2006)
Rated: PG | Run Time: 1h 49m | Where to Watch: Disney+
If this doesn’t make your kid want to take a trip to the museum, we don’t know what will. This fantasy-comedy film follows Larry Daley, a newly hired night watchman at the American Museum of Natural History. Little did he know that all of the exhibits, from the dinosaurs to Teddy Roosevelt, come to life once the museum closes.
Ratatouille (2007)
Rated: G | Run Time: 1h 51m | Where to Watch: Disney+
Ratatouille follows a quirky rat named Remy who dreams of becoming a chef in a fancy French restaurant. With the help of a human chef, Linguini, the unlikely duo create culinary masterpieces that dazzle both the diners and the critics.
The Jungle Book (2016)
Rated: PG | Run Time: 1h 49m | Where to Watch: Disney+
This live-action remake of the classic animated film follows Mowgli, a young boy raised by wolves, as he makes his way through the jungle to evade the evil tiger, Shere Khan. Along the way, he encounters some funny characters who teach him important life lessons about family, friendship, and survival.
More Family Movies to Watch With Little Kids
- Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie — G (2025)
- Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer — G (2011)
- Mr. Popper’s Penguins — PG (2011)
- Ramona and Beezus — G (2010)
- Coco — G (2017)
- The Boss Baby — PG (2017)
- The Land Before Time — G (1988)
- Inside Out — PG (2015)
- The Lego Batman Movie — PG (2017)
- Smallfoot — PG (2018)
- The Iron Giant — PG (1999)
- The BFG — PG (2016)
- Onward — PG (2020)
- The Mitchells vs. the Machines — PG (2021)
- Lightyear — PG (2022)
- The Wizard of Oz — G (1939)
- The Lion King — G (1994)
Best Family Movies for Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Freakier Friday (2025)
Rated: PG | Run Time: 1h 52m | Where to Watch: Disney+
Mom-and-daughter duo Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are back as Anna and Tess Coleman. In Freakier Friday, they’re yet again switching bodies to learn important life lessons. However, this time, they’re not the only ones swapping lives. Anna’s daughter, Harper, and her future stepdaughter, Lily, must learn to get along as they navigate school life and their parents’ nuptials.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)
Rated: PG | Run Time: 1h 33m | Where to Watch: Disney+
Based on the beloved children’s chapter book series, this film follows middle school student Greg Heffley as he navigates the ups and downs of adolescence, trying to become popular while avoiding mean bullies and pre-teen embarrassment.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2014)
Rated: PG | Run Time: 1h 23m | Where to Watch: Disney+
This comedy film tells the story of 11-year-old Alexander as he experiences one disastrous event after another on his very own birthday. But when the rest of his family also happens to be having a terrible day as well, they come together to support each other and turn things around.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
Rated: PG | Run Time: 1h 50m | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime
This film follows the life of a poor boy named Charlie who wins a golden ticket to tour the eccentric Willy Wonka’s infamous chocolate factory. Along with four other lucky children, Charlie experiences the magical but risky wonders of the factory.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001)
Rated: PG | Run Time: 2h 31m | Where to Watch: HBO Max and Peacock
Watch one of the most beloved book-to-movie adaptations for kids for your next family movie night. 11-year-old orphan Harry Potter is an outcast living in a tiny closet at his aunt and uncle’s house until a mysterious owl arrives with a letter. Harry is invited to attend Hogwarts, the school of witchcraft and wizardry, where his journey begins as a young wizard. Plus, the TV series that’s set to premiere in 2027!
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)
Rated: PG | Run Time: 1h 50m | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime
If you want something that’s going to tug at the heartstrings, look no further. This film follows the adventures of Walter Mitty, a daydreamer who works for Life magazine. When he goes on a mission to track down a missing photo, Walter embarks on a real-life adventure that takes him to exotic locations and helps him find his true self.
Bridge to Terabithia (2007)
Rated: PG | Run Time: 1h 36m | Where to Watch: Disney+
When two lonely children, Jess and Leslie, create an imaginary world called Terabithia in the woods near their homes, they learn to help one another conquer their fears and find the courage to face real-life challenges. Editor’s Note: This film contains the death of a child.
Godmothered (2020)
Rated: PG | Run Time: 1h 55m | Where to Watch: Disney+
Eleanor has to prove she’s enough to become a fairy godmother. She sets out to help Mia and her mom, Mackenzie, through the holidays. A fairy godmother just might be what they need to feel the holiday spirit again. It’s an adorable family movie to watch during Christmas time or if you’re having a cozy night in.
More Family Movies to Watch With Tweens
- The Sandlot — PG (1993)
- The Princess Bride — PG (1987)
- Honey, I Shrunk the Kids — PG (1989)
- Cheaper by the Dozen — PG (2003)
- Mrs. Doubtfire — PG-13 (1993)
- Wonder — PG (2017)
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, And The Wardrobe — PG (2005)
- E.T. — PG (1982)
- Life of Pi — PG (2012)
- Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters — PG (2013)
- Descendants: Wicked Wonderland — TV-G (2026)
- Remember the Titans — PG (2000)
- Pirates of the Caribbean — PG-13 (2003)
- Inside Out 2 — PG (2024)
- Wicked — PG (2024)
- Dog Man — PG (2024)
- The Goonies — PG (1985)
- Hook — PG (1981)
- Cool Runnings — PG (1993)
- Miracle — PG (2004)
- The Mighty Ducks — PG (1992)
- Hidden Figures — PG (2017)
- The Sheep Detectives — PG (2026)
- The Greatest Showman — PG (2017)
- Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope — PG (1977)
The Best Family Movies for Teens (Ages 13+)
Enola Holmes (2020)
Rated: PG-13 | Run Time: 2h 3m | Where to Watch: Netflix
When her mother mysteriously vanishes on her 16th birthday, Enola Holmes—the younger sister of the famous Sherlock Holmes—must become a super sleuth overnight. Now is the perfect time to watch this film and its sequel! The third Enola Holmes movie is also one to watch and features our favorite detective as her plans to get married are threatened by her older brother’s disappearance.
Project Hail Mary (2026)
Rated: PG-13 | Run Time: 2h 36m | Where to Watch: Amazon Prime
Based on the bestselling novel by Andy Weir, Project Hail Mary is a classic sci-fi adventure. The book-to-movie adaptation follows science teacher Ryland Grace as he wakes up from a medically induced coma in 2032, light-years from home and alone on a spaceship. He can’t remember who he is or why he’s there. He quickly realizes he’s on a mission to save Earth. Here’s where the E.T. comparison comes in: he befriends the only other life-form around, a cute alien named Rocky.
She’s the Man (2006)
Rated: PG-13 | Run Time: 1h 45m | Where to Stream: Amazon Prime Video
For the soccer-loving teen, watch a sports movie together! Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum play Viola and Duke, respectively, in this modern adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. This beloved early 2000s film follows Viola, who is determined to continue playing soccer after her all-girls school drops its soccer team. So, she plans the unthinkable. She pretends to be her twin brother, Sebastian, to continue her legacy as a star soccer player. The problem? She may be falling for her teammate who has no idea she’s, in fact, not Sebastian!
More Family Movies to Watch With Teens
- The Jungle Cruise — PG-13 (2021)
- Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret — PG-13 (2023)
- 13 Going on 30 — PG-13 (2004)
- Interstellar — PG-13 (2014)
- Back to the Future — PG (1985)
- School of Rock — PG-13 (2003)
- Spider-Man: No Way Home — PG-13 (2021)
- Guardians of the Galaxy — PG-13 (2014)
- Legally Blonde — PG-13 (2001)
- Hunger Games — PG-13 (2012)
- Jurassic World — PG-13 (2015)
- 10 Things I Hate About You — PG-13 (1999)
- Barbie — PG-13 (2023)
- Pitch Perfect — PG-13 (2012)
FAQs
What is the best family movie for movie night?
The best movies for family movie night are ones that can be enjoyed no matter what age you are. Shrek is the best movie for family movie night.
What family movies are good for all ages?
Some family movies that are great for all ages include Enchanted, Shrek, and Toy Story.
What are the funniest family movies?
The funniest family movies on the list are Shrek, Mrs. Doubtfire, and The Muppets.
What family movies are on Disney+?
There is a wide range of movies available on Disney+. Some of our top picks include Toy Story, Moana, Mulan, Enchanted, and Encanto.
What family movies are appropriate for toddlers?
Movies appropriate for toddlers include Frozen, Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie, Tangled, and Sing.
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