After scouring the lists, I’ve come up with the Best Kids Movies that you can watch as a family!
Best Kids Movies
We’ve talked about the best 80s movies and 90s movies but I haven’t done an all time best kids movies list. I love researching and have spent some time going over different lists to put this post together, BUT it’s still subjective. So keep that in mind and do a little bit of homework to make sure that they are appropriate for your kids.
Kids Movies
We recently saw Incredibles 2 and loved it. But I have seen reviews from people who were not thrilled about it – too much unnecessary swearing, scary and some alcohol too. I have big kids (now 18, 16 and 12 yrs old) and didn’t even realize that it might not be appropriate for younger kids. Just another reminder that my kids have grown up and how important it is to research things before taking your kids to see movies. Or to watch on Netflix or Amazon, etc.
I like to use Common Sense Media to read reviews and to know what is included in the movies, why they have been rated the way they are and etc.
Over the next couple months, there are $1 movies where you can watch Summer Movies, several on this list! Make sure to check that out.
YOUNGER KIDS MOVIES
These are movies that are appropriate for 7 years and younger (although big kids can watch them too!).
- A Bug’s Life
- Aladdin
- Anne of Green Gables
- Beauty and the Beast
- Charlotte’s Web
- Coco
- Despicable Me
- Finding Nemo
- Frozen
- Homeward Bound
- James and the Giant Peach
- Lilo and Stitch
- Mary Poppins
- My Fair Lady
- Moana
- Shrek
- Singin’ in the Rain
- Star Wars
- The Adventures of Milo and Otis
- The Incredibles
- The Indian in the Cupboard
- The Lego Movie
- The Lion King
- The Parent Trap
- The Sound of Music
- The Wizard of Oz
- Toy Story
- Up
TWEEN/TEEN KIDS MOVIES
These movies are appropriate for kids ages 10 and up. Some younger kids might be able to handle them but, in general, the material is better suited for older kids.
- A League of Their Own
- Back to the Future
- Fiddler on the Roof
- Fly Away Home
- Ghostbusters
- Hidden Figures
- Holes
- Hoosiers
- Incredibles 2
- Indiana Jones
- Little Women
- Mrs. Doubtfire
- Napoleon Dynamite
- Newsies
- October Sky
- Pete’s Dragon
- Remember the Titans
- Rudy
- School of Rock
- The Karate Kid
- The Princess Bride
- The Sandlot
- Zootopia
Summer is the perfect time to dive into some movies with your kids but here are some other ideas for activities:
I’ve NEVER seen Anne of Green Gables but I loved the book! :) Great lists. I am a HUGE fan of The LEGO Movie! And there’s a part 2 coming out! I’m more excited about my kids and I”m 45! LOL