Netflix is constantly updating its catalogueue with new shows [1] and movies for kids each month [2], but it can be hard to keep track of what's available at any given time. Whether you're looking for a movie to watch tonight, want to see if one of your family's favourites is on Netflix, or just feel like scrolling here rather than spending an hour flicking through Netflix's carousels trying to decide on a movie as a family, we've got you covered.
Ahead, find most of the family movies available for kids on the ever-changing Netflix platform right now (and if you're also a Hulu family, see the family movies on Hulu here [3]).
Dolphin Tale 2
What it's about: "Winter the dolphin, who survived a tragic injury by receiving a prosthetic tail, bonds with an orphaned baby dolphin after her beloved pool mate dies."
Stream Dolphin Tale 2 on Netflix! [5]
The Witches
Netflix's Description: "A boy and his grandma go on holiday, only to find their hotel is hosting an international witch convention, and the witches are brewing an evil plot!"
Stream The Witches on Netflix! [6]
Mary Poppins Returns
What it's about: "Decades after her original visit, the magical nanny returns to help the Banks siblings and Michael's children through a difficult time in their lives."
Stream Mary Poppins Returns on Netflix! [7]
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
Netflix's Description: "When inventor Flint Lockwood makes clouds rain food, the citizens of Chewandswallow can feed themselves. But a bowl of disaster is about to overflow."
Stream Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs on Netflix! [8]
Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back — Evolution
Netflix's Description: "After accepting an invitation from a mysterious trainer, Ash, Misty and Brock meet Mewtwo, an artificially created Pokémon who wants to do battle."
Stream Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back — Evolution on Netflix! [9]
The Princess and the Frog
What it's about: "Hardworking and ambitious, Tiana dreams of one day opening the finest restaurant in New Orleans. Her dream takes a slight detour when she meets Prince Naveen, who has been turned into an amphibian by evil Dr. Facilier. Mistaking her for a princess and hoping to break the spell, Naveen plants a kiss on poor Tiana — thereby turning her into a frog as well. The pair hop along on an adventure through the bayous to seek the help of a powerful voodoo priestess."
Stream The Princess and the Frog on Netflix! [10]
The Angry Birds Movie 2
Netflix's Description: "Enemies turn into frenemies when the Pigs call for a truce with the Birds to unite against a formidable new foe that's threatening all of their homes."
Stream The Angry Birds Movie 2 on Netflix! [11]
The Incredibles 2
What it's about: "Everyone's favourite family of superheroes is back . . . but this time Helen is in the spotlight, leaving Bob at home with Violet and Dash to navigate the day-to-day heroics of 'normal' life."
Stream The Incredibles 2 on Netflix [12] before it leaves on July 29!
Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer
What it's about: "In this family film, never-dull third-grader Judy Moody embarks on a summer adventure with her brother, Stink, and always-up-for-fun Aunt Opal."
Stream Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer on Netflix! [14]
Leap!
Netflix's Description: "Félicie and Victor, two young friends in 1880s France, escape from an orphanage to pursue their dreams in Paris, the glittering City of Lights."
Stream Leap! on Netflix! [15]
Rugrats Go Wild
What it's about: "When their broken-down cruise ship strands them on an island, the Pickles family crosses paths with the Thornberrys, who are filming a documentary."
Stream Rugrats Go Wild on Netflix! [16]
Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
Netflix's Description: "The forest-dwelling Lorax has to stop the short-sighted Once-ler from ruining the environment for profit in this adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic."
Stream Dr. Seuss' The Lorax on Netflix! [17]
The Willoughbys
Netflix's Description: "Four siblings with horribly selfish parents hatch a plan to get rid of them for good and form a perfectly imperfect family of their own."
Stream The Willoughbys on Netflix! [18]
The Grinch
Netflix's Description: "He has a flair for mean deeds and hampering happiness -- and he's not about to let Christmas cramp his style."
Stream The Grinch on Netflix! [19]
Hotel Transylvania 3
Netflix's Description: "It's love at first sight for Dracula when he meets Ericka, the charming but mysterious captain of the monster cruise that Mavis plans for the family."
Stream Hotel Transylvania 3 on Netflix! [20]
Ralph Breaks the Internet
What it's about: "Video game bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz must risk it all by travelling to the World Wide Web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope's video game, 'Sugar Rush.' In way over their heads, Ralph and Vanellope rely on the citizens of the internet — the netizens — to help navigate their way, including an entrepreneur named Yesss, who is the head algorithm and the heart and soul of trend-making site BuzzzTube."
Stream Ralph Breaks the Internet on Netflix! [21]
Christopher Robin
What it's about: "Christopher Robin — now a family man living in London — receives a surprise visit from his old childhood pal, Winnie-the-Pooh. With Christopher's help, Pooh embarks on a journey to find his friends — Tigger, Eeyore, Owl, Piglet, Rabbit, Kanga and Roo."
Stream Christopher Robin on Netflix! [22]
Despicable Me
Netflix's Description: "Villainous Gru hatches a plan to steal the moon from the sky. But he has a tough time staying on task after three orphans land in his care."
Stream Despicable Me on Netflix! [23]
The Cat in the Hat
Netflix's Description: "While Mom is away, a bored little boy and girl are visited by the Cat in the Hat, who proceeds to turn the house into the 'mother of all messes.'"
Stream The Cat in the Hat on Netflix! [24]
Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection
What it's about: "This collection of 12 short films from Disney includes "Frozen Fever," the Mickey Mouse short "Get a Horse!" and Oscar winners "Paperman" and "Feast.""
Stream Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection on Netflix! [25]
Klaus
Netflix's Description: "A selfish postman and a reclusive toymaker form an unlikely friendship, delivering joy to a cold, dark town that desperately needs it."
Stream Klaus on Netflix! [26]
The Secret Life of Pets 2
Netflix's Description: "On a farm outside New York, Max aims to boost his confidence while in the city, Snowball attempts to rescue a tiger cub and Gidget pretends to be a cat."
Stream The Secret Life of Pets 2 on Netflix! [27]
Monster Family
What it's about: "A family's festive Halloween [28] plans take a spooky turn when an evil witch's curse transforms the costumed clan into actual monsters."
Stream Monster Family on Netflix! [29]
The Rugrats Movie
What it's about: "When his baby brother Dil is born, Tommy Pickles and his pals decide that he's too much responsibility and try to return him to the hospital."
Stream The Rugrats Movie on Netflix! [30]
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Netflix's Description: "A botched rescue strands Alex the lion and his companions in Africa. Sadly, Alex discovers he has little in common with the locals."
Stream Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa on Netflix! [31]
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Netflix's Description: "After their parents are tragically killed, three orphans are taken in by the dastardly Count Olaf, who hopes to snatch their inheritance from them."
Stream Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events on Netflix! [32]
Benji
What it's about: "A determined dog comes to the rescue and helps heal a broken family when a young boy and his sister stumble into some serious danger."
Stream Benji on Netflix! [33]
The Prophet
What it's about: "A troubled young girl and her mother find solace on a journey with a subversive poet whose words captivate their hearts and imaginations."
Stream The Prophet on Netflix! [34]
Chicken Little
What it's about: "No one believes Chicken Little when he tries to warn of an alien invasion — so it's up to him and his misfit friends to save the world!"
Stream Chicken Little on Netflix! [35]
The Croods
Netflix's Description: "When an earthquake obliterates their cave, an unworldly prehistoric family is forced to journey through unfamiliar terrain in search of a new home."
Stream The Croods on Netflix! [36]
Underdogs
Netflix's Description: "When his archenemy returns to settle a score, a foosball ace and his magically incarnated team must save the town and woo back his girl."
Stream Underdogs on Netflix! [37]
Rugrats in Paris the Movie
What it's about: "The Rugrats take to the big screen and visit Paris when Mr. Pickles gets summoned to fix a giant robot at the EuroReptarland theme park."
Stream Rugrats in Paris the Movie on Netflix! [38]
Mary and the Witch's Flower
Netflix's Description: "Ordinary girl Mary picks an extraordinary flower and travels to Endor College, a school for magic. But its foremost teachers have a sinister plan."
Stream Mary and the Witch's Flower on Netflix! [39]
Disney's The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
What it's about: "From Disney comes the re-imagined tale of The Nutcracker. When Clara's mother leaves her a key, she embarks on a journey to four secret realms—where she discovers her greatest strength could change the world."
Stream Disney's The Nutcracker and the Four Realms on Netflix! [40]
Spy Kids: All the Time in the World
What it's about: "Former Spy Kids Carmen and Juni return to help twin siblings Rebecca and Cecil Wilson save the world with their retired secret-agent stepmother."
Stream Spy Kids: All the Time in the World on Netflix! [41]
Goosebumps 2
What it's about: "Three teens spend their Halloween [42] trying to stop a magical book, which brings characters from the "Goosebumps" novels to life."
Stream Goosebumps 2 on Netflix! [43]
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon
Netflix's Description: "Shaun and the flock race to help an adorable alien find her way home after her ship crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm and sparks a UFO frenzy."
Stream A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon on Netflix! [44]
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
Netflix's Description: "Batman investigates a mysterious masked vigilante targeting Gotham City's most notorious mobsters as his haunted past and violent present collide."
Stream Batman: Mask of the Phantasm on Netflix! [45]
All Dogs Go to Heaven
Netflix's Description: "When a canine con artist becomes an angel, he sneaks back to Earth and crosses paths with an orphan girl who can speak to animals."
Stream All Dogs Go to Heaven on Netflix! [46]
Casper
Netflix's Description: "A doctor who specialises in ghosts is hired by an heiress to rid a mansion of spirits, but his daughter befriends a friendly ghost that lives there."
Stream Casper on Netflix [47] before it leaves on July 31.
Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius
Netflix's Description: "When gooey green aliens kidnap all the adults in Retroville, it's up to 11-year-old Jimmy Neutron to come up with a plan to rescue them."
Stream Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius on Netflix! [48]
Sharkboy and Lavagirl
Netflix's Description: "A 10-year-old dreamer's imaginary friends -- mighty Sharkboy and fire-producing Lavagirl -- come to life to seek his help battling a nefarious baddie."
Stream Sharkboy and Lavagirl on Netflix! [49]
Open Season
Netflix's Description: "After saving a deer from a hunter's clutches, a domesticated grizzly finds himself relocated to the wild -- and unprepared for the real world."
Stream Open Season on Netflix! [50]
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Netflix's Description: "Zany Willy Wonka causes a stir when he announces that golden tickets hidden inside his candy bars will admit holders into his secret confectionary."
Stream Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory on Netflix [51] before it leaves on July 31!
Mirror Mirror
Netflix's Description: "This remake of the classic Grimm tale follows fair-skinned Snow White on a quest to regain her royal throne with help from a team of shady dwarves."
Stream Mirror Mirror on Netflix! [52]
Turbo
Netflix's Description: "A speed-obsessed snail who dreams of being the world's greatest race car driver gets his chance when an accident imbues him with high-octane speed."
Stream Turbo on Netflix! [53]
A Fairly Odd Summer
What it's about: "In this live-action adventure, the gang heads to Hawaii, where Timmy learns the source of all fairy magic is in dangerous hands."
Stream A Fairly Odd Summer on Netflix! [54]
Mune
What it's about: "When the old guardian of the moon retires, the mischievous Mune is chosen as his successor, but he worries he's not up to the job."
Stream Mune on Netflix! [55]
Johnny English Reborn
Netflix's Description: "Bumbling spy Johnny English sharpens his skills at a Tibetan monastery and returns to service to protect the Chinese premier from an assassin."
Stream Johnny English Reborn on Netflix! [56]
Raising the Bar
Netflix's Description: "A teenager who gave up her spot in an elite U.S. gymnastics program when her family moved to Australia enters a competition to help a new friend."
Stream Raising the Bar on Netflix! [57]
Middle School
What it's about: "At Hills Village Middle School, budding cartoonist Rafe and best pal Leo challenge their uptight principal by breaking every rule in his handbook."
Stream Middle School on Netflix! [58]
Hop
What it's about: "A jobless slacker finds himself beyond busy after he runs over the Easter Bunny and has to take over the rabbit's duties so the holiday can continue."
Stream Hop on Netflix! [59]
Mirai
Netflix's Description: "Unhappy after his new baby sister displaces him, four-year-old Kun begins meeting people and pets from his family's history in their unique house."
Stream Mirai on Netflix! [60]
Bratz: The Movie
Netflix's Description: "When high school hierarchy divides four best friends into different cliques, the girls defy expectations and try to bring their groups together."
Stream Bratz: The Movie on Netflix! [61]
The Last Airbender
Netflix's Description: "In a world ravaged by the Fire nation's aggression toward the peaceful Air, Water and Earth nations, a young boy holds the key to restoring peace."
Stream The Last Airbender on Netflix! [62]
Bolt
What it's about: "This tale follows German shepherd Bolt, a canine actor who makes a cross-country trek when he's mistakenly shipped from Hollywood to New York City."
Stream Bolt on Netflix [63] before it leaves on July 21!
Duck Duck Goose
What it's about: "As his flock's annual migration nears, a carefree goose is grounded with an injury and takes a pair of lost ducklings under his wing."
Stream Duck Duck Goose on Netflix! [64]
Hugo
Netflix's Description: "Living inside a Paris train station, an orphan eludes the rigid stationmaster, meets a legendary filmmaker and finds the key to unlocking his destiny."
Stream Hugo on Netflix! [65]
Bee Movie
Netflix's Description: "Barry, a worker bee stuck in a dead-end job making honey, sues humans when he learns they've been stealing bees' nectar all along."
Stream Bee Movie on Netflix! [66]
Tall Girl
Netflix's Description: "After years of slouching through life, 6-foot-1 teen Jodi resolves to conquer her insecurities and gets caught up in a high school love triangle."
Stream Tall Girl on Netflix! [67]
Miracle
What it's about: "US hockey coach Herb Brooks unites a motley crew of college athletes and turns them into a force to be reckoned with at the 1980 Winter Olympics."
Stream Miracle on Netflix! [68]
Deep
What it's about: "After accidentally trapping his family in their underwater home, a young octopus and his ocean-dwelling buddies search for help far across the sea."
Stream Deep on Netflix! [69]
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Netflix's Description: "A lonely suburban boy befriends a gentle alien and tries to help it return home while protecting it from government forces that are in pursuit."
Stream E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial on Netflix [70] before it leaves on July 31.
The Karate Kid
Netflix's Description: "When bullied teen Daniel LaRusso teams with a martial arts master, he ends up learning much more than just self-defence."
Stream The Karate Kidon Netflix! [71]
Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
Netflix's Description: "An orphaned boy raised by animals in the jungle seizes his destiny while confronting a dangerous enemy -- and his own human origins."
Stream Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle on Netflix! [72]
White Fang
Netflix's Description: "A loyal wolfdog's curiosity leads him on the adventure of a lifetime while serving a series of three distinctly different masters."
Stream White Fang on Netflix! [73]
Song of the Sea
Netflix's Description: "The last of a magical race of seals that become human on dry land, Saoirse and her brother must return to the sea in this animated adventure."
Stream Song of the Sea on Netflix! [74]
Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil
What it's about: "Fresh off a top-secret training, feisty heroine Little Red teams up with intrepid reporter Wolf to investigate the disappearance of Hansel and Gretel."
Stream Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil on Netflix! [75]
Elf
Netflix's Description: "Buddy the Elf doesn't fit in with the other North Pole elves, so he travels to New York to find his real father and spread some Christmas cheer."
Stream Elf on Netflix! [76]
Saving Mr. Banks
What it's about: "Spurred on by a promise he made to his daughters, Walt Disney embarks on what would become a 20-year quest to obtain the movie rights to Mary Poppins. The author, P.L. Travers, proves to be an uncompromising curmudgeon who has no intention of letting her beloved characters become mangled in the Hollywood machine. However, when the books stop selling and she finds herself in need of money, Travers reluctantly agrees to consider Disney's proposition."
Stream Saving Mr. Banks on Netflix! [77]
Gnome Alone
What it's about: "After moving into a new house with her mom, high schooler Chloe discovers a troupe of talking garden gnomes who need her help saving the world."
Stream Gnome Alone on Netflix! [78]
The Spiderwick Chronicles
Netflix's Description: "When city-raised twins move to a tumbledown country mansion, it's quite an adjustment -- especially after they uncover a magical fantasy world."
Stream The Spiderwick Chronicles on Netflix! [79]
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Netflix's Description: "He's a crabby Christmas hater (for some silly reason). Can this green-tinted meanie steal everyone's holiday season?"
Stream How the Grinch Stole Christmas on Netflix! [80]
The Main Event
Netflix's Description: "Using special powers from a magical mask, a young WWE fan causes chaos when he enters a wrestling competition and fights an intimidating rival."
Stream The Main Event on Netflix! [81]
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Netflix's Description: "The eccentric Willy Wonka opens the doors of his candy factory to five lucky kids who learn the secrets behind his amazing confections."
Stream Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Netflix [82] before it leaves on July 31.
The Nut Job
Netflix's Description: "When his grouchy attitude gets him kicked out of the park, Surly the squirrel hatches a plan to rob Maury's Nut Shop to stock up for winter."
Stream The Nut Job on Netflix! [83]
Zapped
What it's about: "A girl discovers a dog-training app that can get boys to obey her every command. But she soon learns that it isn't the cure-all she had hoped for."
Stream Zapped on Netflix! [84]
Charlotte's Web
Netflix's Description: "When Wilbur the pig discovers he's destined for the dinner table, kindly spider Charlotte hatches a plan to keep him around."
Stream Charlotte's Web on Netflix! [85]
Quest For Camelot
Netflix's Description: "Spirited young Kayley, the daughter of a celebrated Round Table knight, embarks on a crusade to recover the magical sword Excalibur after it's stolen."
Stream Quest For Camelot on Netflix! [86]
The Little Prince
Netflix's Description: "When an overscheduled girl befriends an eccentric aviator, he regales her with tales about the adventures of an unusual boy who lives on an asteroid."
Stream The Little Prince on Netflix! [87]
Arctic Dogs
Netflix's Description: "When he stumbles upon evil Otto Von Walrus's scheme to melt the Arctic, ambitious delivery fox Swifty assembles a ragtag crew to protect the planet."
Stream Arctic Dogs on Netflix! [88]
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