Movies based on children's books on Netflix
Last updated January 22, 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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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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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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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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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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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: Dog Days
2012 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsBased on the hit children's book, this comedy follows misfit Greg Heffley and his pal Rowley Jefferson as their summer vacation disintegrates into one wild misadventure after another, including a disastrous attempt to start a lawn-mowing business.
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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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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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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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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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Little Women
1994 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsLouisa May Alcott's beloved novel comes to life in this sensitive, soulful adaptation. Four sisters and their mother battle life's vicissitudes in Civil War-era America after their father leaves to join the conflict.
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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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Shrek the Musical
2013 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsThe greatest fairy tale never told gets a musical makeover in this colorful, Tony Award-winning Broadway production based on the hit movie. The film's lovable characters come to life as never before through a fantastic score of 17 all-new songs.
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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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The Black Stallion Returns
1983 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsThe Black Stallion Returns, based on the novel of the same name by Walter Farley, continues the magical tale of a young boy, Alec, and his noble horse, Black. A band of thieves have stolen Black, and Alec must race through the Sahara to find him.
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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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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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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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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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Heidi
1937 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsWhen young Heidi is orphaned, she's sent to the mountains to live with her stern grandfather and gradually warms his heart with her charm. But on her eighth birthday, she is taken away by her conniving aunt to serve as a disabled girl's companion.
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Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker
2006 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsWhen his Uncle Ian dies mysteriously, 14-year-old Alex Rider learns Ian was a spy -- and now the British Secret Service wants Alex to go undercover as an average teen and thwart a billionaire's plot to take over the planet's supercomputers.
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The Borrowers
1997 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsWhen a corrupt attorney (John Goodman) schemes to destroy the house of the normal-sized Lender family, they and the Clock family, a clan of miniature people who secretly reside in the walls of the house, team up to save their home.
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Young Sherlock Holmes
1985 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsWith the ever-present Watson by his side, future detective genius Sherlock Holmes embarks on an exciting adventure as he attempts to unravel a series of mysterious deaths near the campus of the prestigious Brompton Academy.
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