Family Comedies on Netflix
Last updated March 09, 2025
DreamWorks Spooky Stories
2009 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsIn the first of a fiendishly funny trio of animated Halloween tales, Shrek dares his friends to bring on the scary with ghost stories told in a haunted castle. Later, Ginormica and the Monsters face alien pumpkins and Shrek battles a ghost.
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Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer
2011 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsIn this family film based on Megan McDonald's children's books about never-dull third-grader Judy Moody, the capricious Miss Moody embarks on a summer adventure with her brother, Stink, and always-up-for-fun Aunt Opal (played by Heather Graham).
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Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
2011 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsWhen Alvin and the Chipmunks board a luxury cruise liner for a little R&R with Dave and the Chipettes, they naturally get themselves into trouble ... and end up "chipwrecked" castaways on a deserted tropical island.
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Elf
2003 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsBuddy the Elf doesn't feel like he fits in amongst the elves of the North Pole. But this Christmas, when he learns that he's adopted, he journeys to New York to save his real father from the naughty list ... and maybe spread a little Christmas cheer.
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Parental Guidance
2012 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsWhen their daughter must leave for a week, Artie and Diane Decker find themselves in charge of their three grandchildren, whose well-regimented and high-tech lives leave Grandma and Grandpa baffled and ready to bring on the old-school parenting.
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DreamWorks Shrek's Swamp Stories
2008 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsIn this collection of adventures, Shrek spends a spooky Halloween with his pals, Puss in Boots is sent on a mission to recover a stolen ruby, and the friends sing the night away in a competition.
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Rango
2011 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsJohnny Depp lends his voice to the title character, an adventurous family pet who leaves home to learn more about himself in this comic animated tale also featuring the vocal talents of Abigail Breslin, Harry Dean Stanton and Ned Beatty.
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The Spy Next Door
2010 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsWhile babysitting for his neighbor, Gillian (Amber Valletta), Bob (Jackie Chan) is thrust into a world of top-secret adventure after one of the kids inadvertently downloads a secret code in this action-packed comedy. Now Bob must guard the children when secret agents descend upon them. Billy Ray Cyrus, Lucas Till and George Lopez co-star, with Lopez playing CIA agent Glaze, who might not be on the up-and-up.
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Drake & Josh Go Hollywood
2006 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsWith their parents away and freedom at their fingertips, Drake and Josh accidentally put Megan on a plane to Los Angeles instead of Denver. They follow her to California, where trouble with crooks threatens to derail the opportunity of a lifetime.
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I Heart Shakey
2012 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsSingle father J.T. and his daughter, Chandler, move from to Chicago with their lovable mutt, Shakey. After missing the fine print in their rental contract, J.T. is forced to find Shakey a new home, while Chandler hatches a plan to keep her pet.
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DreamWorks Spooky Stories: Volume 2
2011 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsIn this spooktacular collection, Shrek and his pals get funky and freaky in a spoof of the music video for "Thriller"; B.O.B., Doc and the Missing Link band together on Halloween to save their town from a takeover by zombie carrots; and more.
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DreamWorks Spooky Stories: Volume 2
2009 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsThe Shrek characters parody Michael Jackson's epic music video "Thriller"; B.O.B., Doc and The Missing Link band together on Halloween to save their town from zombie carrots; and Megamind must save the city after someone presses the Button of Doom.
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Animals United
2010 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsWhen their water disappears, a group of animals in the African savannah sets out on an incredible journey to find a new source. Soon, they discover that humans are hoarding the water to use at a luxury resort.
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DreamWorks Shrek's Swamp Stories
2008 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsIn this trio of adventures, Shrek and friends celebrate Halloween with some spooky stories, Puss in Boots is captured by soldiers, and the gang participates in a kingdom-wide singing competition!
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Mr. Popper's Penguins
2011 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsIn this live-action adaptation of Richard and Florence Atwater's children's book, Jim Carrey takes on the role of Mr. Popper, a businessman who inherits a small flock of penguins and must transform his Manhattan apartment into an arctic habitat.
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Marmaduke
2010 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsWhen Phil and Debbie Winslow (Lee Pace and Judy Greer) relocate from their native Kansas to the sunny climes of Orange County, their big-hearted, havoc-wreaking Great Dane (voiced by Owen Wilson) gets a taste of the dog's life, California-style. Featuring the voices of Emma Stone, George Lopez and Steve Coogan, this family comedy blends live action and computer animation to bring the-beloved, if slobbery, comic-strip mutt to life.
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Zookeeper
2011 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsWhen an unlucky-in-love zookeeper tells his romantic troubles to a giraffe, a monkey, a lion and other animals in the zoo, the critters speak up and advise him how to win the heart of the beautiful woman who got away. But will their advice work?
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Happy Feet Two
2011 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsMumble, the tap-dancing penguin who can't carry a tune, returns in this sequel to the hit animated musical. This time around, Mumble has a son. But unlike his toe-tapping father, young Erik has two left feet and struggles to find the groove.
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Aliens in the Attic
2009 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsThe Pearsons' summer rental house has it all: plenty of room, a swimming pool and a space alien camping out in the attic. The kids can't help but love the cute little guy, until they learn that he's not alone, and his buddies aren't as nice. Now, what started as a summer retreat has become a brave quest to save the planet. Ashley Tisdale, Kevin Nealon, Doris Roberts and Andy Richter star in this comic family adventure.
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Casper's Scare School
2006 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsWhen friendly ghost Casper decides he needs to toughen up, he goes to school to learn how to scare people. Little does he know he'll end up in the middle of a scandal that could threaten the whole world!
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The Smurfs
2011 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsWhen wicked sorcerer Gargamel tries to capture them to use as talismans for his own evil magic, the peaceful blue Smurfs flee their woodland home, pass through a magic portal and find themselves stranded in New York City.
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Tooth Fairy 2
2012 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsTrying to win back his girlfriend, Larry volunteers at her afterschool program, where he accidentally spills the truth about the Tooth Fairy. Suddenly outfitted with his own tutu, wings and magic wand, Larry must fill the job himself as punishment.
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Rugrats Go Wild
2003 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsThe Pickles family sets sail on a cruise ship, but their vacation takes an unexpected turn when they're shipwrecked and stranded on an island. There, the Rugrats cross paths with the Thornberry kids, whose parents are filming a documentary.
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Standing Ovation
2010 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsWith their eyes on a million-dollar prize, five junior high friends (Kayla Jackson, Pilar Martin, Najee Wilson, Kayla Raparelli and Alexis Biesiada) form a girl group and enter a nationally televised music video contest. But they don't count on dirty competition from a rival group (London Clark, Jeana Zettler, Ashley Cutrona, Devon Jordan and Erika Corvette) that will do anything to win. Which tween pop act will come out on top?
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Antz
1998 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsIn this animated hit, a neurotic worker ant in love with a rebellious princess rises to unlikely stardom when he switches places with a soldier. Signing up to march in a parade, he ends up instead enlisted to fight against a termite army.
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