Family Adventures on Netflix
Last updated March 08, 2025
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Boy Who Cried Werewolf
2010 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsWhen they inherit a creepy castle in Romania, high school girl-geek Jordan and her family pick up and move to that werewolf-obsessed country. But when Jordan herself becomes a werewolf, she must elude her own brother, who sets out to slay her.
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Little Brother, Big Trouble
2012 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsWith Christmas approaching, reindeer Niko's world is turned upside down after his mother announces plans to get remarried. When his new stepbrother gets kidnapped, Niko must save the day while learning about the importance of family.
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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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Ramona and Beezus
2010 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsWhen free-spirited grade-schooler Ramona Quimby's (Joey King) wild imagination leads her into another adventure, she plunges in with her trademark energy … and penchant for mishaps, much to the consternation of her parents and big sister Beezus (Selena Gomez). Bridget Moynahan and John Corbett co-star as Mom and Dad Quimby in director Elizabeth Allen's adaptation of the beloved children's books by Beverly Cleary.
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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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Snow Queen
2012 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsThe Snow Queen created the world of eternal winter where the polar wind cools human souls and clearness of lines obscure emotions. A girl named Gerda, her pet ferret Luta, and Orme the troll must save her brother Kai and the world.
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The Adventures of Tintin
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsBlockbuster filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson team up for this 3-D motion capture adaptation of Georges Remi's classic comic strip, centered around the adventures of fearless young journalist Tintin and his trusty dog, Snowy.
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Hugo
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsWhen his father dies, 12-year-old orphan Hugo takes up residence behind the walls of a Parisian train station. There, he meets Isabelle, the daughter of filmmaker Georges Méliès, who holds the key to Hugo's destiny.
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Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard
2009 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsIn this follow-up to Arthur and the Minimoys, Arthur helps Princess Selenia reach Necropolis, a lost city ruled by the evil Maltazard. Maltazard's minions and other nasty beings threaten their journey, but there's room for plenty of fun as well.
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The Adventures of Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Treasure
2012 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsUnraveling clues left by his late grandfather, teenager Mickey Matson and his friends embark on a perilous journey in search of three magical objects that could change the Civil War's outcome if they fall into the hands of an evil cabal.
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Puss in Boots
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsVoiced by Antonio Banderas, the dauntless feline of legend goes on an animated adventure to purloin a priceless golden-egg-laying goose. To help him on his mission, Puss brings along his friends Humpty Dumpty and the super-stealthy Kitty Softpaws.
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Open Season 3
2010 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsGrizzly bear Boog is geared up for the annual guys' trip, but his buddies want to stay home to spend time with their families instead. So, Boog heads out on his own -- and lands smack-dab in the middle of a traveling circus.
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Cowgirls n' Angels
2012 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsFeisty youngster Ida longs for adventure and hopes to find her father, a rodeo performer. When she seeks refuge with a troupe of female trick riders and their ornery leader, an ex-rodeo star, she finds a new family and an all-encompassing passion.
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The Secret of NIMH
1982 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsThis animated adventure chronicles the trials of a widowed field mouse who must move her family to escape a farmer's plow. Aided by a crow and a pack of escaped lab rats, the brave mother struggles to transplant her home to firmer ground.
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The Secret of Kells
2009 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsWhen Vikings attack an Irish abbey, the monks must stop work on the legendary Book of Kells and protect their home. So Brendan, the 12-year-old nephew of Abbott Cellach, is tasked with completing the magnificent work.
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Born Free
1966 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsBorn Free is an excellent and truthful adaptation of Joy Adamson's wonderful book about Elsa, the lion Adamson raised from a cub and then rehabilitated back into the wild. Shot on location in Keyna, the film follows Elsa from cubhood to motherhood. Bill Travers and Virginia McKenna play the Adamsons, and superbly bring to life the joy and heartbreak they and Elsa went through together. Tom McGowan and James Hill direct.
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