With all the great new movies (like Finding Dory) being released now that summer vacation is almost here, the movie theaters are sure to be crowded. And taking the whole family out can be a big hit on your budget. Instead, have a fun and comfy night on your own couch with these kid-friendly movies on Netflix that the whole family can enjoy together.
A Sloth Named Velcro
Best for Kids: 6+
Who can resist the cute and quirky charm of these little sloths? Years after adopting a tiny orphaned sloth, a journalist returns to South America to see how life has changed for these funny creatures. Just remind the kids they can't have their own as a pet, no matter how adorable they are.
Cadet Kelly
Best for Kids: 8+
This feel-good Disney Channel original movie is great for all ages, with Hilary Duff starring as an unconventional young woman attempting to fit in at military school.
Chicken Run
Best for Kids: 6+
Enjoy the fabulous stop-motion creations (from the people who brought you Wallace and Gromit) in this chicken coop tale.These are no boring farm animals! Watch as these chicks prepare to escape evil farmers by learning to fly over the fence. Hilarity and life lessons ensue.
Cowgirls N’ Angels
Best for Kids: 8+
With horses, rodeos and cowgirls, this heartwarming film is a wild ride. Go along with Ida as she joins a rodeo in the hope of finding her long-lost father.
It's a Zoo in Here
Best for Kids: 7+
When a young boy rescues a cute monkey from a carnival, he never expects his new friend to help him play soccer! If your kids love animals doing human things, this will be their new fave.
Home
Best for Kids: 6+
This goofy and imaginative tale follows the unlikely friendship of a misfit alien and a human girl who embark on an incredible journey together and learn what it really means to be a person.
Lilo and Stitch
Best for Kids: 5+
What could be better on a warm summer night than curling up with your family and watching one of our favorite Disney films? It’s about the beach, surfing and um, space aliens. Try not to get too teary-eyed every time they say that Ohana means family.
The Little Rascals
Best for Kids: 8+
Share the joy of a family-favorite classic with your kids. This wonderful film from 1994 includes hilarious shenanigans, secret handshakes and even an adorable romance between Alfalfa and Darla.
Minions
Best for Kids: 5+
Did your kids love the Despicable Me movies? If they can’t get enough of these crazy guys, they’ll go wild for this prequel that recounts the tale of how the little yellow characters ended up on the dark side by taking them through many major historical events.
Mr. Peabody and Sherman
Best for Kids: 6+
Based on the 1960's animated series Rocky and Bullwinkle, this re-imagined movie serves up a creative and funny story about a boy and his dog’s fantastic time-travel journey.
Mulan
Best for Kids: 5+
One of our favorite classic films, this movie portrays a strong leading lady who must join the army and fight the Huns in order to honor her sick father, all while pretending to be a man! Her sidekick, Mushu, is not exactly the brave dragon she imagined her ancestors would send to help her on this journey. Lots of laughs–and heartfelt tears in this one.
Pandas: The Journey Home
Best for Kids: 6+
Calling all animal lovers! This short 36-minute movie features the cute pandas of China’s Wolong Panda Center who have been bred in captivity and are ready to start their new lives out in the wild.
Spy Kids
Best for Kids: 7+
Sibling rivalry and top-secret, undercover spy missions star in this adventure. Your kids will be thrilled by all the cool, high-tech gadgets in the movie as well!
Tarzan
Best for Kids: 6+
Another great Disney classic. When his family is shipwrecked on the African coast, this young boy must learn how to live in the wild, with a little help from his gorilla family and jungle friends.
Zathura
Best for Kids: 8+
Love Jumanji? This is a more futuristic version of a movie about a board game come to life. Hunger Games fans will recognize a young Josh Hutcherson before he became the face of Peeta in the popular movie franchise.
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