With the holiday season kicking off, expect your kids to ask you to watch movies with them. Since it’s not safe going to a theater due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, streaming services have got to be your best option. Services such as Disney+, HBO Max, and of course, Netflix are loaded with content.
Despite there being a plethora of streaming options available, Netflix still remains the preference of many. To this day, there are tons of great kids’ movies on Netflix that can be watched by the entire family. Here are 10 such movies.
#1 Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse (2018)
It’s safe to say that Spider-Man is the favorite superhero of countless kids around the globe. While the live-action Spider-Man movies are incredibly entertaining, the computer-animated flick titled “Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse” also emerged as a fan-favorite alternative.
Prepare for Christmas by following the journey of Miles Morales who becomes your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man and teams up with other Spider-People to save the day.
#2 The Main Event (2020)
WWE is enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of kids throughout the US. And this is why The Main Event is the perfect holiday flick for a family movie night. It revolves around Leo, a wrestling fanatic who finds a mask that makes him super strong and fast. Leo uses these abilities to his advantage and thrives in the wrestling ring.
The Main Event also features various performers from WWE such as Sheamus, Kofi Kingston & The Miz.
#3 Mary Poppins Returns (2018)
A critical and commercial success, Mary Poppins Returns does a phenomenal job of justifying the expectations of the fans. This long-awaited sequel starred Emily Blunt, who played the titular character to perfection.
If music and magic are what your kids enjoy, then watching Mary Poppins Returns with them will make their holiday season better.
#4 Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)
After keeping the fans waiting for around 6 years, the highly-anticipated sequel of Wreck-It Ralph was released in 2018. The sequel titled Ralph Breaks the Internet follows the journey of Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz as they travel through the world of the internet and seek the assistance of netizens to save the game, Sugar Rush.
Ralph Breaks the Internet secured the nomination for the Best Animated Feature at 2019’s Oscars.
#5 Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)
When Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, and Jada Pinkett Smith lend their voices to characters in the same movie, expect a sure-shot masterpiece. 2008’s Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is beyond a generic animated flick. In fact, it connects with the audience on an unrivaled level.
Seeing likable characters land into trouble and then find the right solutions is always a treat to watch.
#6 Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (2018)
Mowgli was a vital part of many of our lives during our childhood days. This is exactly why in 2018 when Legend of the Jungle was released, adults had a strong presence in the theaters.
So, on the road to Christmas, add Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle to your kids’ must-watch movies list and see them enjoy Mowgli’s adventures with different animals.
#7 Zookeeper (2011)
When Griffin Keyes plans to move on from serving as a zookeeper, the animals in the zoo reveal their ability to talk and offer to teach Keyes how to have a successful love life. If you don’t consider that as the perfect plot for a family movie, then we are certain nothing else will either!
Zookeeper stars Kevin James, Rosario Dawson, and Leslie Bibb along with featuring the voices of Sylvester Stallone, Adam Sandler, and Nick Nolte.
#8 Hugo (2011)
Fascinating and engaging, the story of Hugo Cabret is a must-watch. Hugo, set in the 1930s, follows the adventures of the titular character who resides in the Gare Montparnasse railway station in Paris and ensures the maintenance of the station’s clocks.
When his late father’s automation and notebook lead Hugo down a path filled with mystery, he must do whatever it takes to solve the said mystery and find his true home.
#9 Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (2009)
Science, food, and an experiment gone wrong, the presence of these tools in a movie is a guarantee that the said movie is destined to succeed. 2009’s animated sci-fi comedy features Flint Lockwood who creates a machine that can turn water into food.
However, the machine soon becomes smart and starts causing food storms. This prompts Flint to destroy the machine and restore peace. If you ask us, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs ranks high on the list of great kids movies on Netflix.
#10 Hop (2011)
When animals play relatable characters, the movie becomes even more watchable. This is exactly why 2011’s Hop is enjoyed by kids around the world to this day. This movie follows the journey of EB, a bunny who has no interest in becoming the Easter Bunny and would rather pursue his hobby of becoming a successful drummer.
