We try to have a movie night pretty often as a family. The hard part is making sure it’s a movie my kids as well as my husband and I will enjoy. There are a lot of duds out there, but there are also a lot of great movies that may have slipped your mind. Here are 20 family movies you can stream—choose one for this weekend!
20 Family Movies You Can Stream on a Weekend
Annie
A perennial favorite—the story of an orphaned girl who is adopted by a millionaire. You’ll be singing “The Sun’ll Come Out Tomorrow” for the next couple of weeks.
Rent with Amazon Prime – $3.99
Mary Poppins
A perfect blend of “real people” and animation, there is something in this classic film for everyone. I realized a few years ago that my husband had never seen the whole movie, so we immediately planned a family movie night to watch it together. The new Mary Poppins Returns is also great!
Stream on Disney+
Nanny McPhee
Seven mischievous children get a new nanny who has some special ways to keep them in line!
Rent on Amazon – $3.99
DC League of Super Pets
If your kids like superheroes, they’ll love this movie about the pets of the DC superheroes (think Batman, Superman, etc.).
Rent on Amazon – $3.79
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
Kids will love the animals and their antics; grown-ups will experience all the feels, especially as the kids and pets are reunited at the end of the movie. I always cry…
Stream on Disney+
Rent on Amazon – $3.99
Song of the Sea
We stumbled across this one a few years ago and were blown away at the beauty of this movie. There is very little dialogue, but you don’t need any to watch a little boy who has recently lost his mother try to find his baby sister (don’t worry—it has a happy ending!).
Rent on Amazon – $3.99
Inside Out
This is one of those animated movies that I never mind watching because it connects with kids as well as adults. We see a little girl’s big move and life transition through the eyes of the various emotions who live in her brain.
Stream on Disney+
Rent on Amazon – $3.99
Muppet Treasure Island
There are lots of Muppet movies to pick from, but this one is my favorite! Both kids and adults will find it hilarious!
Stream on Disney+
Rent on Amazon – $3.99
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Who doesn’t love Winnie the Pooh? Take a nostalgic trip back to your own childhood while introducing your kids to these beloved characters.
Stream on Disney+
Rent on Amazon – $4.99
Hugo
Your kids will enjoy the story of an orphan in a train station, while adults will be wowed by the beautiful design and cinematography.
Stream with Netflix
The Secret Garden
Based on the wonderful children’s novel, this movie follows three children as they discover and then enjoy a long-forgotten garden. There are a few different versions to pick from, but this is a great one.
Rent on Amazon – $2.99
The Iron Giant
In this movie, a little boy discovers a huge robotic visitor from outer space in his backyard and quickly realizes he will have to figure out how to protect his new friend from people who want to use him for their own purposes.
Stream free with Hoopla (free with library card)
Rent on Amazon – $3.99
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Although it feels right to watch this one in the winter, it’s a movie that can be enjoyed any time of year. And if you haven’t read the book, maybe you can incorporate some family read-aloud time into future family nights!
Stream on Disney+
Rent on Amazon – $3.99
Babe
This lovable talking pig who learns how to herd sheep will win the hearts of all the kids and grown-ups in your home.
Stream with HBO Max
Rent on Amazon – $3.99
The Indian in the Cupboard
Another movie based on a book, in this movie, a young boy discovers another world when he’s given a key that unlocks a magical cupboard. We’ve also watched this after reading the book aloud.
Stream with Paramount+ or Hulu
Rent on Amazon – $3.99
Enchanted
Even if all your kids aren’t into fairy tales, none of them will be able to resist this musical starring Amy Adams. Grown-ups will enjoy catching all the references to Disney movies you loved as kids!
Rent on Amazon – $3.99
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Based on a short little book by Roald Dahl, this movie is about a wily fox who is planning to steal chickens.
Stream on Disney+
Rent on Amazon – $3.99
National Treasure
This super fun movie will take you and your kids on a journey through history as the main character has to stop a thief from stealing the Declaration of Independence.
Stream on Disney+
Rent on Amazon – $3.99
Charlotte’s Web
Based on the classic by E.B. White, this wonderful story about an unlikely friendship between a pig and a spider will warm your hearts as well as your kids’. (Note: The movie cover for this is very odd and doesn’t depict the actual animation from the film!)
Stream with Paramount+
Rent on Amazon – $3.99
Matilda
Another book based on a Roald Dahl novel, Matilda is a little girl who discovers she has special powers and must figure out how to use them for good and stand up for herself.
Rent on Amazon – $3.99
How to Train Your Dragon
This movie has been a hit with all of my kids at almost every age. You’ll fall in love with the main character and his dragon friend.
Stream with Amazon Prime
The Princess Bride
While littles may not love it, this classic is PG and one that my 9 and up girls all love! If you haven’t introduced the kids to it, think of it as a requirement of parenting right up there with potty training and learning to walk.
Stream on Disney+
Rent on Amazon – $3.99
What’s your favorite movie to watch as a family? Let us know in the comments!
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