It’s a Herculean endeavour to choose a family-friendly and children movie, generally including yelling-out titles that all get shot down as the pizza cools and the kids become grumpy. It’s nearly enough to discourage you from spending a night together, but hold on! The greatest family movies available on Amazon Prime video right now are listed below, thanks to the hard work we at EW put into compiling this list.
All of our selections have been road-tested by our children and are rated G or PG, except for a few PG-13 films that we have mentioned. We’ve only selected movies that are part of your Prime video membership because we care. So, take a seat and assemble the family. These are Amazon Prime‘s top family-friendly films.
Eloise at the Plaza
https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Eloise-At-The-Plaza/0SCBF4C50SPD5ZTVG50Z3U3JSZ
Description
Characterised as a vivacious heroine who lives full-time in the fancy Plaza Hotel and treats it like her personal playground is Eloise, a character from a children’s book series published in the 1950s and 1960s. Her mother is not present as she travels 365 days a year, thus Julie Andrews, her nanny, is left in charge.
The younger generation, weary of the suburbs and yearning for big-city sophistication, independence, and a break from their parents, will love Eloise at the Plaza. When in New York City, guests may view Eloise’s pictures at the actual Plaza Hotel in addition to a gift shop.
- Genre – Comedy
- Director – Kevin Lima
- Actors – Julie Andrews, Jeffrey Tambor, Sofia Vassilieva, Christine Baranski
- Age Restriction – U/A7+
Rating
IMDB: 6.5/10 (139K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 69% (6K+ Votes)
How To Train Your Dragon
https://www.primevideo.com/detail/How-to-Train-Your-Dragon/0Q38E3IZW2ID1F9OSIM9YAMFZA
Description
Almost the ideal animated family movie, How To Train Your Dragon is the first in a string of phenomenal hits. Based on the novel by Cressida Crowell, the plot, which is endearing as well as thrilling, relates the story of Hiccup, a misfit Viking who is brilliantly portrayed by Jay Baruchel (She’s Out of My League, This Is the End).
Baruchel’s Hiccup strikes the ideal balance between honest and clumsy, sincere and serious. The cast is formidable, with America Ferrera as his ferocious and competitive love interest Astrid and Gerard Butler as his father and clan head; moreover, the dragon in question, Toothless, is as adorable as a button.
- Genre – Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy, Animation
- Director – Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders
- Actors – Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera
- Age Restriction – U/A 13+
Rating
IMDB: 8.1/10 (796K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 99% (215 Votes)
The Iron Giant
https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-Iron-Giant/0OWK01K6C4JKJBKA2NN6YL2H6F
Description
An animated version of Ted Hughes’ Cold War story, The Iron Giant, is set in 1957 in Rockwell, Maine. The movie tells the tale of a massive extraterrestrial robot that crashes close to a village and befriends a local youngster named Hogarth. Hogarth and Beatnik Dean McCoppin have to stop the robot from being destroyed by paranoid government agent Kent Mansley.
The Amazon Prime picture, which was directed by Brad Bird, is thought-provoking as well as amusing as a children movie. It is a masterwork for a lot of children since it explains what a “twist” and a gigantic are.
- Genre – Kids & Family, Adventure, Fantasy, Action, Animation
- Director – Brad Bird
- Actors – Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Aniston, Eli Marienthal, Vin Diesel
- Age Restriction – U/A7+
Rating
IMDB: 8.1/10 (225K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 96% (143 Votes)
Megamind
https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Megamind/0R5OHHDQA2K6IKDVSNZ0BWGQQE
Description
The least successful supervillain is Megamind, a cunning figure that Metro Man frequently foils. Megamind develops a new opponent after realising he has no purpose in life and that it is more enjoyable to be a villain than a hero after defeating Metro Man. Although it’s entertaining to see Will Ferrell as Megamind, the character feels lost in the world.
Ferrell rhymes “Metro City,” Megamind’s creation, with “atrocity.” This opponent is introduced after Megamind defeats Metro Man. Megamind can finally emerge as a hero thanks to this new adversary. The movie is an enjoyable and engaging journey, with a great supporting cast and powerful classic rock music.
- Genre – Comedy, Adventure, Animation
- Director – Tom McGrath
- Actors – Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt, David Cross, Tina Fey
- Age Restriction – U/A7+
Rating
IMDB: 7.3/10 (293K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 73% (182 Votes)
Men in Black
https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Men-in-Black/0S3OW6A0X69KWR1ZUFLCK4XECS
Description
Men in Black is a well-liked and captivating movie that was among the first to be “based on a Marvel comic”. Its unique style is evident in the way it blends sly humour with intense action. For older children and teenagers, the PG-13 film is a must-see. A high-octane extraterrestrial buddy-cop adventure was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, and Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith had great chemistry. Renowned monster creator Rick Baker, who received an Oscar for his makeup design, is also featured in the Amazon Prime movie. Fans of Marvel comics should not miss this timeless treasure of a movie.
- Genre – Action, Comedy, Sci-fi
- Director – Barry Sonnenfeld
- Actors – Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Linda Fiorentino
- Age Restriction – U/A 13+
Rating
IMDB: 7.3/10 (609K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 91% (222 Votes)
Paddington
https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Paddington/0RQUV5SFQYCPBKS6VZSLN4AAZT
Description
The endearing story of a courteous bear who relocates to England after an earthquake demolishes his habitat in the Peruvian rainforest is told in the well-known children’s movie Paddington. The film, which combines live-action and animation, is based on Michael Bond’s beloved novel and features an amazing ensemble in a quaint London setting. The bear, named “Paddington” after the London rail station, takes up residence with Henry and Mary Brown’s family. Paddington becomes a target for the Browns, though, since taxidermist Millicent Clyde (Nicole Kidman) has plans for the unique bear and his hide. The Amazon Prime movie is a cherished classic because of its charm and animation.
- Genre – Comedy, Adventure
- Director – Paul King
- Actors – Ben Whishaw, Nicole Kidman, Sally Hawkins
- Age Restriction – U/A 13+
Rating
IMDB: 7.3/10 (132K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 91% (222 Votes)
The Peanut Butter Falcon
https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-Peanut-Butter-Falcon/0R1E89P2C2P6QT905GAIQ86V25
Description
In the low-budget, sentimental movie The Peanut Butter Falcon, a man with Down syndrome escapes a nursing facility to follow his ambition of becoming a professional wrestler. In an unusual buddy adventure, Down syndrome actor Zack Gottsagen teams up with Shia LaBeouf. A rare delight, the film is pure and organically shot in South Carolina’s Outer Banks. The film tells the touching tale of LaBeouf’s journey from a cruel guy to a true blue buddy.
- Genre – Comedy, Drama, Adventure
- Director – Tyler Nilson, Michael Schwartz
- Actors – Zack Gottsagen, Dakota Johnson, Shia LeBeouf, Jon Bernthal
- Age Restriction – U/A 13+
Rating
IMDB: 7.6/10 (102K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 95% (225 Votes)
Rio
https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Rio/0MAS1KGED80SURXVY9TN9NX7D6
Description
Anne Hathaway and Jesse Eisenberg feature in the Ice Age Fast 411 film Rio. The vibrant colours and catchy soundtrack of the film provide kids with a positive and entertaining experience. Smugglers kidnapped Blu, a macaw, who now makes his joyful home in Minnesota with his human buddy Linda. They encounter Jewel, a lone woman in Rio de Janeiro, after learning about her. Blu and Jewel are abducted by animal traffickers, but they manage to escape and set out on a perilous trek to return to freedom, together with Linda. Rio is a fun and engaging film suitable for younger audiences.
- Genre – Comedy, Adventure, Musical, Animation
- Director – Carlos Saldanha
- Actors – Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, George Lopez
- Age Restriction – U/A
Rating
IMDB: 6.9/10 (247K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 72% (222 Votes)
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-SpongeBob-Movie-Sponge-Out-of-Water/0FWLLJPZVV1QXPTN7EOR3YX3DD
Description
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water is a live-action movie with hilarious moments and pop culture allusions. The film centres on SpongeBob Squarepants (Tom Kenny) and his pals Sandy (Carolyn Lawrence), Mr. Krabs (Clancy Brown), Patrick (Bill Fagerbakke), and Squidward (Rodger Bumpass). SpongeBob and Plankton (Mr. Lawrence) must team up after the top-secret Krabby Patties formula is taken, and they must land to fight Burger Beard (Antonio Banderas), a cunning pirate with ulterior motives for the mouthwatering treats. Fans of the chatty yellow square will love this Amazon Prime movie.
- Genre – Comedy, Adventure
- Director – Paul Tibbitt, Mike Mitchell
- Actors – Tom Kenny, Jill Talley, Antonio Banderas, Bill Fagerbakke, Tim Conway, Billy West
- Age Restriction – U/A 7+
Rating
IMDB: 6/10 (60K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 81% (103 Votes)
Troop Zero
https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Troop-Zero/0KIYC99ET2PWZ9JE4AGCH4E438
Description
With a cast full of celebrities, Troop Zero is a lovely tale of the underdog set in the South in the 1970s. With a piece of Bowie-heavy music and a NASA theme, it’s distinctive yet PG-rated. With a NASA theme and a piece of very Bowie-influenced music, the short is engaging, lighthearted, and entertaining to watch. Troop Zero will appeal to viewers of Moonrise Kingdom, Little Miss Sunshine, and Because of Winn-Dixie. The Misfit Birdie Scouts compete nationally in the family movie as well.
- Genre – Comedy
- Director – Bert and Bertie
- Actors – Viola Davis, Allison Janney, Jim Gaffigan, Mckenna Grace, Mike Epps
- Age Restriction – U/A 13+
Rating
IMDB: 6.9/10 (12K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 68% (69 Votes)
Conclusion
In conclusion, the aforementioned list of suggestions is meant to assist you in avoiding the worst movies available in Amazon Amazon Prime video Children & Family section. These are the best kid-friendly movies available on Netflix. You’ve seen some of these movies before, even if your kids haven’t. Still, we have attempted to draw attention to some less obvious options, such as foreign films. There are also tons of cute anthropomorphic animals and superheroes.
