Family Adventures on Netflix
Last updated April 19, 2025
Bailey's Billions
2005 | NR | 3.3 out of 5 StarsWhen his wealthy owner, Constance, dies, Bailey the dog inherits billions and becomes CEO of the animal rights organization known as AARF. Complications ensue when Constance's greedy nephew hatches a plan to get his hands on the dough.
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Jack and the Beanstalk
2010 | NR | 3.3 out of 5 StarsThis live-action version of the classic children's story stars Colin Ford as Jack, a student flunking out of fairy tale school who trades his computer for some beans that a pawnbroker (Wallace Shawn) swears will make him worthy of fairy tale legend. When the seeds grow into a mighty beanstalk, Jack and his pal, Jillian (Chloe Moretz), climb into the clouds where a giant guards a magic harp. Gary J. Tunnicliffe directs this family-friendly comedy.
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Igor
2008 | NR | 3.3 out of 5 StarsIgor, the brilliant but deformed assistant to mad Dr. Glickenstein, dreams of winning the Evil Science Fair and the heart of village beauty Gretchen. Aided by a zombie rabbit and a brain in a jar, Igor might just hit the big time.
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Eleanor's Secret
2009 | NR | 3.3 out of 5 StarsWhen he inherits a library from his recently deceased aunt, 7-year-old Nat is none too impressed. But when the characters from the books come to life and ask for his help, Nat's transported to a fairy tale filled with witches, ogres and giant crabs.
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Labou and the Quest for the Lost Treasure
2008 | NR | 3.3 out of 5 StarsWhen young Gavin, Emily and Toddster set out in the Louisiana bayou to find the sunken pirate ship of Capt. LeRouge, they unearth the most magical treasure they ever could imagine in a cute little swamp critter named Labou.
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Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
2004 | NR | 3.3 out of 5 StarsAfter their parents are tragically killed, three orphans are taken in by the dastardly Count Olaf, who hopes to snatch their inheritance from them in director Brad Silberling's take on the best-selling series of darkly funny children's books.
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The Bracelet of Bordeaux
2007 | NR | 3.3 out of 5 StarsWhen a persistent and dastardly dognapper strikes the town of Chem City, Texas, it's up to preteen pals Helen (Ally Claire Carson) and Marie (Kelsey Edwards) to solve the mystery. Luckily, they get help in the form of a magical bracelet. Together, the girls go head-to-head with the Mafia, a corrupt cop and other nefarious forces in this Dove Family-approved fantasy adventure, geared toward girls ages 8 to 13.
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Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-Lot
2004 | NR | 3.2 out of 5 StarsTag along with lovable Funshine Bear as he takes an excursion to the whimsical land of Joke-a-Lot and learns a serious lesson along the way: that sometimes true friendship isn't something to joke about.
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My Little Pony: Twinkle Wish Adventure
2009 | NR | 3.2 out of 5 StarsWhen wish-granting, sparkly Twinkle Wish disappears, the ponies must find the missing star in time for the Winter Wishes Festival. Along the way, they discover the magic of friendship and the importance of sticking together to save the day.
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My Little Pony: A Very Minty Christmas
2005 | NR | 3.2 out of 5 StarsAfter accidentally breaking the "Here Comes Christmas Candy Cane," which guides Santa Claus to Ponyville, Minty the pony decides to go to the North Pole by herself to set things right. The ponies must work together to save her -- and save Christmas!
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Gulliver's Travels
2010 | NR | 3.2 out of 5 StarsWhen a trip to the Bermuda Triangle inevitably goes awry, shipwrecked travel writer Lemuel Gulliver (the inimitable Jack Black) finds himself in Lilliput, land of the little people, where he's bound to discover just how much size matters. Jonathan Swift's immortal satire gets a broad comic retelling in this updated adaptation directed by Rob Letterman. Amanda Peet, Emily Blunt and Billy Connolly also star.
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Thomas and the Magic Railroad
2000 | NR | 3.2 out of 5 StarsThomas and friends ride onto the big screen in this feature film based on the series "Thomas the Tank Engine" and "Shining Time Station." The villainous engine Diesel 10 has come to Sodor, and he's stirring up plenty of trouble for its residents.
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Agent Cody Banks
2003 | NR | 3.2 out of 5 StarsRecruited by the U.S. government to be a special agent, nerdy adolescent Cody Banks must get close to a cute classmate to learn about an evil plan hatched by her father. But despite the agent persona, Cody struggles with teen angst.
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The Voyages of Young Doctor Dolittle
2011 | NR | 3.2 out of 5 StarsIn this animated adventure, young John Dolittle -- nephew of the famous Doctor -- scrambles to save the friendly animals on Dolittle Island from King Ramsey, a mean old ram who's using a gang of gorillas to claim the island for himself.
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Tales of the Riverbank
2008 | NR | 3.2 out of 5 StarsWashed down the river by a storm, Hammy Hamster, Roderick Rat and GP the Guinea Pig make the long journey home, where even more danger awaits. It seems their riverbank is now the site of the Fat Cats' new Waffle, Marmalade and Doughnut (WMD) factory.
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Moonbeam Bear and His Friends
2008 | NR | 3.1 out of 5 StarsIn this animated adventure, Mr. Moon falls out of the sky, and it's up to Moonbeam Bear to find him -- which he does. But when Mr. Moon falls asleep after a night of snacks and games, Moonbeam and his pals can't wait to make him glow again.
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Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London
2004 | NR | 3.1 out of 5 StarsFrankie Muniz reprises his role as teenage CIA operative Cody Banks, who goes undercover to infiltrate a prestigious London boarding school -- posing as a gifted music student -- when his former mentor steals a dangerous mind-control device.
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The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course
2002 | NR | 3.1 out of 5 StarsCrocodile hunter Steve Irwin and his wife (playing themselves) are mistaken for spies while trying to rescue a crocodile from poachers ... who are really CIA operatives trying to retrieve top-secret satellite equipment that the beastie swallowed.
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Doogal
2006 | NR | 3.0 out of 5 StarsWhen a magic roundabout at the center of the Enchanted Village is frozen solid, the future depends on whether a foursome of unlikely heroes, including a pup named Doogal, can outwit chilly villain Zeebad and thaw the ice covering the landscape.
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Mia and the Migoo
2008 | NR | 3.0 out of 5 StarsWhen a construction accident traps her father near a remote lake, Mia journeys through the jungle to rescue him in this animated feature. There, she encounters the Migou, fantastic beings who protect a sacred tree that safeguards all life on Earth.
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The Emerald City of Oz
1987 | NR | 2.9 out of 5 StarsThe tyrannical Nome King plots vengeance against the people of Oz, and his plan to take over the Emerald City and enslave its denizens may succeed -- with help from an army of monstrous confederates and an invasion specialist named Guph.
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Zodiac: The Race Begins
2006 | NR | 2.9 out of 5 StarsAfter Buddha gives the Jade Emperor the task of ruling the Earth, the emperor must find a way to help humans avoid chaos by learning to tell time. He stages a race among the animals, with the 12 winners becoming the symbols of the zodiac.
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
1987 | NR | 2.9 out of 5 StarsThe first installment of this four-part series, this animated version of the timeless L. Frank Baum tale is narrated by Margot Kidder and follows Dorothy and her friends as they journey down the Yellow Brick Road to the beautiful Emerald City.
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Toys in the Attic
2009 | NR | 2.8 out of 5 StarsWhen a pretty blonde doll named Buttercup is captured by an evil villain known as the Head, her toy friends -- including a teddy bear, a mechanical mouse and a marionette -- band together to bring her back home to their side of the attic.
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Kiara the Brave
2012 | NR | 2.7 out of 5 StarsIn this animated adventure unrelated to the feature film Brave, Princess Kiara is determined to save her father, King Maximus, who's been kidnapped by his power-hungry brother. With a friend in tow, fearless Kiara sets off on an epic quest.
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