Netflix has a vast selection of kid-friendly TV series, but it may be challenging to browse their film selection and discover something the whole family would like. We are here to assist because of this. These films provide something for everyone on family movie night, from classic family blockbusters like The Boss Baby to more current Netflix Originals like Apollo 10 1/2.

Apollo 10 ½: A Space Age Childhood

https://www.netflix.com/title/81161042 

Description

Apollo 10 ½: A Space Age Childhood narrates the first moon landing event in the summer of 1969 from two interwoven points of view: that of the astronaut and mission control at that historic moment, and that of a young Houston, Texas child growing up with ambitions of travelling beyond Earth. Apollo 10 ½: A Space Age Childhood is a snapshot of 1960s American life that is equal parts coming of age, social criticism, and extraterrestrial adventure. It draws influence from the life of Academy Award® nominee Richard Linklater.

• Genre – Drama, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, History
• Director – Richard Linklater
• Actors – Glen Powell, Zachary Levi, Jack Black
• Story Writer – Richard Linklater
• Age Restriction – U/A 13+

Rating

IMDB: 7.2/10 (11K+ Votes)

Rotten tomato: 91% (143 Votes)

The Boss Baby

https://www.netflix.com/title/80146758 

Description

The story follows the effects of a new baby on a family, as recounted from the wonderfully unreliable perspective of Tim, a seven-year-old with a vivid imagination. Alec Baldwin, the most peculiar Boss Baby, shows up at Tim’s house in a cab, suit and briefcase in hand. When Tim learns that Boss Baby is a spy on a covert assignment and that only he can help stop a diabolical scheme involving an epic fight between puppies and newborns, the immediate sibling rivalry must be set aside.

• Genre – Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
• Director – Tom McGrath
• Actors – Alec Baldwin, Steve Buscemi, Jimmy Kimmel, Lisa Kudrow
• Story Writer – Michael McCullers
• Age Restriction – U/A

Rating

IMDB: 6.3/10 (139K+ Votes)

Rotten tomato: 53% (180 Votes)

DC League of Super-pets

https://www.netflix.com/title/81489833 

Description

Krypto the Super-Dog and Superman are inseparable best friends in “DC League of Super-Pets,” combating crime together in Metropolis while possessing the same superpowers. Ace the hound, PB the potbellied pig, Merton the turtle, and Chip the squirrel are a motley crew of shelter animals that Krypto must persuade to learn how to use their newly acquired abilities to save Superman and the rest of the Justice League when they are abducted.

• Genre – Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
• Director – Jared Stern
• Actors – Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Kate McKinnon, John Krasinski, Vanessa Bayer
• Story Writer – Jared Stern
• Age Restriction – U/A

Rating

IMDB: 7.1/10 (74K+ Votes)

Rotten tomato: 72% (150 Votes)

Enola Holmes

https://www.netflix.com/title/81277950 

Description

More of them, please. This Netflix original features Millie Bobby Brown as the titular character, who happens to be the sister of the most well-known crime-solver in history, Sherlock Holmes. It is an incredibly endearing journey suitable for the whole family. There are undoubtedly more mysteries that Enola can solve, based on the book series of the same name. So that the numbers are high enough to make one, why don’t you watch this one?

• Genre – Mystery & thriller, Action, Adventure, Crime
• Director – Harry Bradbeer
• Actors – Millie Bobby Brown, Sam Claflin, Henry Cavill, Helena Bonham Carter
• Story Writer –        Nancy Springer
• Age Restriction – U/A 13+

Rating

IMDB: 6.6/10 (214K+ Votes)

Rotten tomato: 91% (210 Votes)

Klaus

https://www.netflix.com/title/80183187 

Description

This animated Christmas tale, a little film that could, was so well-received by critics that it faced up against industry heavyweights like DreamWorks and Pixar for the Best Animated Feature Oscar. This charming little tale tells the story of a postman who gets stationed so far north that he encounters Klaus, a recluse toymaker. Santa Claus indeed has an origin tale. This is the type of happy movie that the whole family can enjoy at any time of year, with its wonderful, vintage aesthetic.

• Genre – Kids & family, Holiday, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
• Director – Sergio Pablos
• Actors – Jason Schwartzman, J. K. Simmons, Rashida Jones, Will Sasso
• Story Writer –        Sergio Pablos
• Age Restriction – U/A

Rating

IMDB: 8.2/10 (185K+ Votes)

Rotten tomato: 95% (79 Votes)

The Mitchells vs. the Machines

https://www.netflix.com/title/81399614 

Description

In anticipation of her first year of film school, young Katie Mitchell sets off on a road trip with her proud parents, younger brother, and cherished dog. But as soon as the world’s electronics come to life and launch an uprising, their aspirations to connect as a family are dashed. The Mitchell family must now band together with the assistance of two helpful robots to protect the earth and each other from the impending technological revolution.

• Genre – Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation, Action, Sci-fi
• Director – Mike Rianda
• Actors – Danny McBride, Abbi Jacobson, Maya Rudolph, Mike Rianda
• Story Writer – Mike Rianda, Jeff Rowe
• Age Restriction – U/A

Rating

IMDB: 7.6/10 (124K+ Votes)

Rotten tomato: 97% (214 Votes)

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio

https://www.netflix.com/title/80218455 

Description

With this immediate classic, the Oscar-winning filmmaker used his creative talents to stop-motion animation, reimagining the well-known fairy tale of the wooden child who yearned to be real. This rendition, which has amazing voice acting, reimagines Pinocchio in the years leading up to World War II, allowing him to revisit his themes of violence and innocence. It’s a gorgeous, really intimate movie.

• Genre – Musical, Fantasy, Animation
• Director – Guillermo del Toro, Mark Gustafson
• Actors – Ewan McGregor, David Bradley, Gregory Mann, Burn Gorman, Ron Perlman
• Story Writer – Guillermo del Toro, Patrick McHale
• Age Restriction – U/A

Rating

IMDB: 7.6/10 (109K+ Votes)

Rotten tomato: 96% (294 Votes)

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

https://www.netflix.com/title/81555726 

Description

Everyone’s favourite fearless, swashbuckling, leche-loving cat is back this autumn. DreamWorks Animation is back with a brand-new adventure in the Shrek universe for the first time in almost ten years, following the bold outlaw Puss in Boots as he learns that his love of danger and disdain for security has finally caught up with him. Puss has used up eight of his nine lives, but he has now lost track of them. Puss in Boots will go on his most ambitious endeavour to retrieve those lives. Oscar® nominee Antonio Banderas makes a comeback as the voice of the infamous PiB, setting out on a heroic quest to locate the fabled Wishing Star and bring back his departed loved ones. With only one life remaining, Puss will have to accept his fate and turn to his old ally and adversary, the alluring Kitty Soft Paws, for assistance. Against their better judgment, Puss and Kitty will have assistance from Perro, a rambunctious, talkative, and obstinately happy canine, on their mission. Together, our band of heroes will have to keep one step ahead of Goldilocks and the Three Bears Crime Family, “Big” Jack Horner and scary bounty hunter, The Big Bad Wolf with something he never anticipated to face: mortality. It’s memorable, hilarious, and smart.

• Genre – Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
• Director – Joel Crawford
• Actors – Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek Pinault, Harvey Guillén, Florence Pugh, Olivia Colman
• Story Writer – Paul Fisher, Tommy Swerdlow
• Age Restriction – U

Rating

IMDB: 7.8/10 (164K+ Votes)

Rotten tomato: 95% (192 Votes)

The Sea Beast

https://www.netflix.com/title/81018682 

Description

In a period when fearsome animals ruled the seas, monster hunters were acclaimed heroes — and none were more beloved than the great Jacob Holland. But he finds himself burdened with an unexpected friend when little Maisie Brumble stows aboard on his legendary ship. Together, they set out on a historic expedition into unexplored territory. From Academy Award-winning director Chris Williams (Moana, Big Hero Six, Bolt), The Sea Beast brings us to where the map ends, and the genuine adventure starts.

• Genre – Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy, Animation
• Director – Chris Williams
• Actors – Karl Urban, Zaris-Angel Hator, Jared Harris, Marianne Jean-Baptiste
• Story Writer – Chris Williams
• Age Restriction – U

Rating

IMDB: 7/10 (56K+ Votes)

Rotten tomato: 94% (109 Votes)

A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon

https://www.netflix.com/title/80242602 

Description

A global treasure is Shaun the Sheep. In his own TV series and feature films, the silent comic icon is the face of one of the funniest comedy franchises ever. This delightful Aardman Animations Netflix original film follows everyone’s favourite orangutan as he assists a trapped extraterrestrial in returning to his race.

• Genre – Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Sci-fi, Animation
• Director – Richard Phelan, Will Becher
• Actors – Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, Amalia Vitale
• Story Writer – Mark Burton, Jon Brown
• Age Restriction – U

Rating

IMDB: 6.8/10 (15K+ Votes)

Rotten tomato: 96% (83 Votes)

Conclusion

To sum up we can say that the above list of recommendations is designed to help you steer clear of the worst films in Netflix’s Children & Family category. The latter are Netflix’s top kid-friendly film selections. Even if your kids haven’t watched some of these films, you’ve undoubtedly previously seen others. However, we have made an effort to highlight a few less apparent choices, such as international motion pictures. Superheroes and lots of adorable anthropomorphic creatures are also present.