Children & Family Movies on Netflix
Last updated January 21, 2025
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II
2011 | NR | 4.4 out of 5 StarsIn the saga's final installment, Harry and friends continue their quest to vanquish Voldemort. Just as things begin to look hopeless, Harry discovers a trio of magical objects that endow him with powers to rival Voldemort's formidable skills.
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Despicable Me
2010 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsVillainous Gru lives up to his reputation as a despicable, deplorable and downright unlikable guy when he hatches a plan to steal the moon from the sky. But he has a tough time staying on task after three orphan girls land in his care.
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Transformers Prime Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising
2013 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsUnicron is revived and takes over Megatron's body to seek revenge on the Autobots in this feature-length conclusion to the Transformers Prime series. The Autobots and Decepticons must unite to stop Unicron from sabotaging Cybertron's restoration.
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Storm Rider
2013 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsForced to leave her upscale city life and struggling to get used to her new home, spoiled teen Dani is given an orphaned horse to foster and train. In caring for her horse, Dani learns how to care for others and how to accept the changes in her life.
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Flicka: Country Pride
2012 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsWhen Toby takes on a job at a stable with Flicka in tow, the owner's teenage daughter, Kelly, quickly bonds with the wild horse. A budding equestrian rider, Kelly hopes to break Flicka for an upcoming competition, despite her mother's disapproval.
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Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away
2012 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsThis family-friendly fantasy intertwines magnificent artistic and acrobatic performances from some of Cirque du Soleil's inventive shows -- including "Ka" and "O" -- to create a new story that takes viewers into a beautiful, imaginative world.
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Rise of the Guardians
2012 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsIn this animated adventure, Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, the Sandman and Jack Frost come together to battle Pitch, a malicious spirit determined to take over the world and destroy the innocent beliefs and dreams of children.
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Kung Fu Panda 2
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsThe legendary Dragon Warrior, Po (Jack Black), the kung fu panda, dutifully guards the Valley of Peace alongside his allies the Furious Five. When a frightful new enemy emerges, Po and company embark on a perilous journey to save China and the art of kung fu. Directed by Jennifer Yuh, this animated action adventure sequel also features the vocal talents of Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman and Seth Rogen.
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Amazing Racer
2013 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsAfter the sudden death of her father, a teenage girl travels to meet the mother she never knew. Soon, she befriends a horse trainer and discovers that in caring for a horse, she is able to overcome her hardships and emotional trauma.
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DreamWorks How to Train Your Dragon Legends
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsIn this set of shorts, Hiccup and the gang learn about different species of dragons and what they can do. Then, Gobber goes in search of the Boneknapper Dragon, convinced he's responsible for burning down his house.
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Rio
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsWhen a cooped-up macaw named Blu leaves the confines of his birdcage behind for the tropical climes of Rio de Janeiro, he's forced to wing it and re-examine everything he knows about life -- and being a bird.
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Dolphin Tale
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsA badly maimed juvenile dolphin is given a new tail, and a new life, through the efforts of the humans who save it in this true-life adventure saga. After losing its tail to a crab trap, the dolphin is doomed until a young boy spots its plight.
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A Monster in Paris
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsEmile and Raoul join forces with Lucille, the big-hearted star of the Bird of Paradise cabaret, an eccentric scientist and his irascible monkey to save a misunderstood monster from the city's ruthlessly ambitious police chief.
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The Short Game
2013 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsEight grade-school golfers must navigate parents, coaches, and their own pint-sized rivals as they compete in a junior-level championship at the prestigious Pinehurst golf course in North Carolina.
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DreamWorks How to Train Your Dragon Legends
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsPrepare for high-flying adventure in this pair of tales. First, Hiccup, Astrid and Gobber rewrite the insider training secrets for 14 different dragon species. Then, Hiccup and the Viking gang join Gobber in hunting down the legendary Boneknapper.
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Angel in the House
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsUnable to conceive, Zooey and Alec Morrison are considering becoming foster parents when one day, 7-year-old Eli shows up on their doorstep and announces he's there to stay. But Eli isn't your typical little boy.
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Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds
2010 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsIn this final chapter of the trilogy, a still miniaturized Arthur must find a way to grow back to his normal size to stop the evil Maltazard (who's now 7 feet tall), with help from friends Selenia and Betameche.
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Secondhand Lions
2003 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsIn 1960s Texas, timid teen Walter (Haley Joel Osment) is forced to spend the summer with his rich and eccentric great-uncles (Michael Caine and Robert Duvall) on their farm, where, over time, he learns surprising tidbits about their mysterious and dangerous pasts. Emmanuelle Vaugier plays an Arabian sultan's daughter, with whom Duvall's character fell in love years ago. Kyra Sedgwick co-stars.
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Megamind
2010 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsWhen cunning supervillain Megamind accidently kills his crime-fighting nemesis, he suddenly finds life boring and uninspired. He creates a new enemy who seeks to destroy the world, forcing himself to play the hero role for the first time in his life.
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
2010 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsWith their dour, bookish cousin Eustace (Will Poulter) in tow, the youngest Pevensie offspring -- Lucy (Georgie Henley) and Edmund (Skandar Keynes) -- take an unexpected trip back to Narnia and join noble King Caspian (Ben Barnes) for an epic high-seas adventure. Setting sail aboard the Dawn Treader, the young heroes head for the end of the world, determined to rescue seven once-powerful lords banished by Caspian's evil uncle.
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Ice Age: Continental Drift
2012 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsThe animated Ice Age series tacks on a game-changing fourth act when unexpected events set the continent in motion, sending Manny, Diego and Sid away from Ellie and the herd and into the vastness of the open sea.
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Turtle: The Incredible Journey
2011 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsAttempting a perilous odyssey its ancestors have undertaken for millions of years, one loggerhead turtle swims from a beach in Florida across the Atlantic Ocean, encountering stunning sea creatures as well as serious hazards created by modern man.
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The Meerkats
2008 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsActor Paul Newman narrates this captivating documentary that chronicles the antics of young Kolo and his family, a clan of meerkats that makes its home in Africa's Kalahari Desert, where their daily fight for survival is anything but easy.
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Red Dog
2012 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsThis is the story of a legendary, lovable canine that roams the outback and finds his way into the hearts of each and every person he meets along the way. He brings people together, helping some find love and others to find themselves.
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
2011 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsGreg Heffley returns to overcome ridiculous obstacles in this sequel to the first Diary of a Wimpy Kid adaptation, based on the books by Jeff Kinney. This time around, Greg must cope with the habits of his insufferable brother, Rodrick.
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