Ever since renting a VHS from Blockbuster went the way of the dodo, families have been using online streaming services like Hulu to create a new version of "family night." The best family movies on Hulu have a little something for everyone to enjoy, from mom and dad, to the younger kids, to teenagers, and everyone in between. Enjoy these movies side by side on the couch with your family. And please remember to share the popcorn with your sister, okay?
Dr. Seuss's children's books-turned-films are well represented on this list of the best family movies streaming on Hulu. Here, you'll find 1972's The Lorax ,and two oldies but goodies: Dr. Seuss on the Loose and The Cat in the Hat. Hulu also has the ever-lovable Snoopy, Come Home—a Peanuts movie that's a definite must for Charlie Brown fans. For a guaranteed laugh, try out movies like Bad News Bears, a remake of the classic starring Billy Bob Thornton. Other great family movies on Hulu right now include Kazaam (starring none other than Shaquille O'Neal), Babe, and Spy Kids 2, among many others.
Vote up the best family movies on Hulu below and add any you see missing from the list.
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12365Snoopy, Come Home
Bill Melendez, Christopher DeFariaReleased: 1972
Directed by: Bill Melendez
Snoopy, Come Home! is a 1972 animated musical film, released by National General Pictures, produced by Cinema Center Films and Lee Mendelson Films, directed by Bill Meléndez, and based on the Peanuts... more
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7828Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Sarah Jessica Parker, Helen HuntReleased: 1985
Directed by: Alan Metter
Girls Just Want to Have Fun is a 1985 American romantic comedy dance film directed by Alan Metter and starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Hunt. For many years, Comedy Central, Lifetime, USA... more- 36123
The Swan Princess
John Cleese, Jack PalanceReleased: 1994
Directed by: Richard Rich
The Swan Princess is a 1994 American animated musical fantasy film based on the ballet "Swan Lake". Starring the voice talents of Jack Palance, John Cleese, Steven Wright, and Sandy Duncan, the film... more - 48857
Chicken Run
Mel Gibson, Timothy SpallReleased: 2000
Directed by: Peter Lord, Nick Park
Chicken Run is a 2000 British-French-American stop-motion animated comedy film made by the Aardman Animations studios and directed by Peter Lord and Nick Park. Chicken Run received positive reviews,... more - 54629
The Prince of Egypt
Sandra Bullock, Michelle PfeifferReleased: 1998
Directed by: Brenda Chapman, Simon Wells, Steve Hickner
The Prince of Egypt is a 1998 American animated epic musical biblical film and the first traditionally animated film produced and released by DreamWorks Pictures. The film is an adaptation of the... more - 63619
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
Matt Damon, James CromwellReleased: 2002
Directed by: Lorna Cook, Kelly Asbury
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron is a 2002 American animated western drama film that that was produced by DreamWorks Animation and released by DreamWorks Pictures. It follows the adventures of a... more - 73720
The Road to El Dorado
Elton John, Kevin KlineReleased: 2000
Directed by: Jeffrey Katzenberg, David Silverman, Will Finn, Bibo Bergeron, Don Paul
The Road to El Dorado is a 2000 American animated musical adventure comedy film directed by Eric "Bibo" Bergeron and Don Paul, with additional sequences by Will Finn and David Silverman, starring... more - 86553
Antz
Jennifer Lopez, Sylvester StalloneReleased: 1998
Directed by: Tim Johnson, Eric Darnell
Antz is a 1998 American computer animated adventure comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by DreamWorks Pictures. It features the voices of Woody Allen, Sharon Stone, Jennifer... more - 9215
A Very Brady Christmas
Maureen McCormick, Florence HendersonReleased: 1988
Directed by: Peter Baldwin
A Very Brady Christmas is a 1988 television film based on the series The Brady Bunch, featuring all of the original actors who appeared in the series except for Susan Olsen, who was on her honeymoon... more - 106055
The Cat in the Hat
Daws Butler, Pamelyn FerdinReleased: 1971
Directed by: Hawley Pratt
The Cat in the Hat is an animated musical television movie first aired on CBS on March 10, 1971, based on the 1957 Dr. Seuss children's book of the same name, and produced by DePatie-Freleng... more - 112921
A Boy Named Charlie Brown
Bill Melendez, Pamelyn FerdinReleased: 1969
Directed by: Bill Melendez, Charles M. Schulz
A Boy Named Charlie Brown is a 1969 American animated musical film, produced by Cinema Center Films, distributed by National General Pictures, and directed by Bill Meléndez, it is the first feature... more - 12135
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas
Brad Pitt, Michelle PfeifferReleased: 2003
Directed by: Tim Johnson, Patrick Gilmore
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas is a 2003 American animated swashbuckling fantasy comedy adventure film produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by DreamWorks Pictures, using traditional... more - 13138
Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie
Mason Vale, Cotton FrancescaReleased: 2017
Directed by: Raymie Muzquiz, Stu Livingston
Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie is a 2017 American animated television film based on the Nickelodeon series Hey Arnold! and was directed by Raymie Muzquiz and Stu Livingston. The film answers... more - 14139
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Kirstie Alley, William ShatnerReleased: 1982
Directed by: Nicholas Meyer
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is a 1982 sci-fi film directed by Nicholas Meyer. In the 23rd century, The Federation Starship U.S.S. Enterprise is on routine training maneuvers and Admiral James T.... more - 1582
Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey!
Tim Curry, Jerry LewisReleased: 2009
Directed by: Norton Virgien
Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey! is a 2009 traditionally animated film adaptation of the children's stories by H.A. Rey and Margret Rey. It is a sequel to the successful 2006 theatrical feature... more - 16106
Curious George
Drew Barrymore, Will FerrellReleased: 2006
Directed by: Matthew O'Callaghan
Curious George is a 2006 American animated adventure family film based on the book series by H.A. and Margret Rey. It stars Will Ferrell, Drew Barrymore, Dick Van Dyke, David Cross, Eugene Levy, Joan... more - 1795
Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation
Jonathan Winters, Danny CookseyReleased: 1992
Directed by: Alfred Gimeno, Barry Caldwell, Kent Butterworth, Ken Boyer, Rich Arons
Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation is a 1992 American direct-to-video animated film from Warner Bros. Animation and Amblin Entertainment. Plans for the film began as early as 1990 and it... more - 18109
Rango
Johnny Depp, Isla FisherReleased: 2011
Directed by: Gore Verbinski
Rango is a 2011 American computer-animated action comedy western film directed by Gore Verbinski and produced by Verbinski, Graham King and John B. Carls. Rango was a critical and commercial success,... more - 1952
Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle
Angela Bassett, Jeff BennettReleased: 2015
Directed by: Phil Weinstein
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How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Jay Baruchel, Cate BlanchettReleased: 2019
Directed by: Dean DeBlois
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World is a 2019 American 3D computer-animated action fantasy film directed by Dean DeBlois. As Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) fulfills his dream of creating a peaceful... more - 2188
Wonder Park
Brianna Denski, Matthew BroderickReleased: 2019
Directed by: David Feiss
Wonder Park is a 2019 American-Spanish computer animated adventure comedy film directed by David Feiss. A young creative girl named June (Brianna Denski) finds an incredible amusement park filled... more - 2222
Charlotte's Web
Debbie Reynolds, Danny BonaduceReleased: 1973
Directed by: Charles August Nichols, Iwao Takamoto
Charlotte's Web is a 1973 American animated musical film produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions and Sagittarius Productions and based upon the 1952 children's book of the same name by E. B. White. The... more - 2358
Santa Hunters
Benjamin Flores Jr., Breanna YdeReleased: 2014
Directed by: Savage Steve Holland
Santa Hunters is a 2014 kids film directed by Savage Steve Holland. A group of children tries to find evidence to prove the existence of Santa Claus.... more - 2458
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
William Shatner, Leonard NimoyReleased: 1979
Directed by: Robert Wise
Star Trek: The Motion Picture is a 1979 American science fiction film released by Paramount Pictures. It is the first film based on Star Trek, the first Star Trek film to star the original cast and a... more - 2500
Abominable
Chloe Bennet, Albert TsaiReleased: 2019
Directed by: Jill Culton
Abominable is a 2019 American-Chinese computer-animated adventure film directed by Jull Culton. When teenage Yi (Chloe Bennet) encounters a young Yeti on the roof of her apartment building in... more
