If you have a toddler you know that entertaining them (and keeping up with them) can be a full time job! Fortunately, the film industry has released some great toddler friendly movies to keep your little one’s brain stimulated, and to give you a much needed break during the day. These best films for toddlers are colorful and simple, but will capture their imaginations and hold their attention. What are the best movies for toddlers?
This list has the best movies for toddlers, many of which are also great for other children of any age! The best movies for a toddler will stimulate their brain by including a storyline that a child can understand (stories about animals are great), are often animated, and usually feature music, which is great to get your toddler singing and dancing along with his or her favorite characters.
This list features the best movies for toddlers, including Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Madagascar, The Lion King, Finding Nemo, The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland, Toy Story, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, The Red Balloon, and The Brave Little Toaster. Vote up the best movies toddlers will love below or add one your toddler loves that isn't already on the list.
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1,589337Minions
Sandra Bullock, Jon HammReleased: 2015
Directed by: Pierre Coffin, Kyle Balda
Minions is a 2015 American 3D computer-animated comedy film directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle... more on Wikipedia
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Despicable Me is a computer-animated comedy film franchise distributed by Universal Pictures... more on Wikipedia1,413320Despicable Me Franchise
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762261Lady and the Tramp
Peggy Lee, Stan FrebergReleased: 1955
Directed by: Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, Clyde Geronimi
Lady and the Tramp is a 1955 American animated musical romance film directed by Clyde... more on Wikipedia4
421271Curious 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... more on Wikipedia5
10151My Neighbor Totoro
Noriko Hidaka, Ikue ŌtaniReleased: 1988
Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki
My Neighbor Totoro is a 1988 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao... more on Wikipedia6
235167Up
Christopher Plummer, Ed AsnerReleased: 2009
Directed by: Pete Docter
Up is a 2009 American 3D computer-animated adventure comedy-drama film produced by Pixar... more on Wikipedia7
372291The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Clint Howard, Howard MorrisReleased: 1977
Directed by: John Lounsbery, Wolfgang Reitherman
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is a 1977 American animated musical film produced by... more on Wikipedia8
318253Monsters, Inc.
Billy Crystal, John GoodmanReleased: 2001
Directed by: David Silverman, Pete Docter, Lee Unkrich
Monsters, Inc. is a 2001 American computer-animated comedy film directed by Pete Docter,... more on Wikipedia9
369309Frozen
Kristen Bell, Idina MenzelReleased: 2013
Directed by: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee
Frozen is a 2013 American 3D computer-animated musical fantasy–comedy film produced by Walt... more on Wikipedia10
439375Finding Nemo
Ellen DeGeneres, Willem DafoeReleased: 2003
Directed by: Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich
Finding Nemo is a 2003 American computer-animated comedy-drama adventure film produced by... more on Wikipedia11
Toy Story is a CGI animated film series and Disney media franchise that began with the... more on Wikipedia22017312
209166Ratatouille
Peter O'Toole, Janeane GarofaloReleased: 2007
Directed by: Brad Bird, Jan Pinkava
Ratatouille is a 2007 American computer-animated comedy film produced by Pixar Animation... more on Wikipedia13
256210Finding Dory
Ellen DeGeneres, Albert BrooksReleased: 2016
Directed by: Andrew Stanton
Finding Dory is a 2016 American 3D computer-animated comedy adventure film directed by Andrew... more on Wikipedia14
397348Toy Story
Tom Hanks, Tim AllenReleased: 1995
Directed by: John Lasseter
Toy Story is a 1995 American computer-animated buddy-comedy adventure film produced by Pixar... more on Wikipedia15
193160The Incredibles
Samuel L. Jackson, Holly HunterReleased: 2004
Directed by: Brad Bird
The Incredibles is a 2004 American computer-animated superhero film directed by Brad Bird. A... more on Wikipedia16
12694Charlotte'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... more on Wikipedia17
250217The Brave Little Toaster
Phil Hartman, Jon LovitzReleased: 1987
Directed by: Jerry Rees
The Brave Little Toaster is a 1987 American animated musical comedy-adventure film adapted... more on Wikipedia18
229196Shrek
Cameron Diaz, Eddie MurphyReleased: 2001
Directed by: Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson
Shrek is a 2001 American computer-animated fantasy-comedy film produced by PDI/DreamWorks,... more on Wikipedia19
328294Cars
Tom Hanks, Billy CrystalReleased: 2006
Directed by: John Lasseter, Joe Ranft
Cars is a 2006 American computer-animated comedy-adventure sports film produced by Pixar... more on Wikipedia20
136109Madagascar
Chris Rock, Ben StillerReleased: 2005
Directed by: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath
Madagascar is a 2005 American computer-animated comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation,... more on Wikipedia21
142119Brave
Emma Thompson, Craig FergusonReleased: 2012
Directed by: Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman
Brave is a 2012 American computer-animated fantasy comedy film produced by Pixar Animation... more on Wikipedia22
8865The Care Bears Movie
Mickey Rooney, Melleny BrownReleased: 1985
Directed by: Arna Selznick
The Care Bears Movie is a 1985 Canadian animated fantasy film, the second feature production... more on Wikipedia23
127108Ponyo
Nozomi Ōhashi, Kazuko YoshiyukiReleased: 2008
Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki
Ponyo, initially titled in English as Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, is a 2008 Japanese... more on Wikipedia24
10181Bambi
Sterling Holloway, Sam EdwardsReleased: 1942
Directed by: James Algar, Samuel Armstrong, Paul Satterfield, Bill Roberts, Norman Wright
Bambi is a 1942 American animated drama film directed by David Hand, produced by Walt Disney... more on Wikipedia25
11797Babe
Hugo Weaving, James CromwellReleased: 1995
Directed by: Chris Noonan
Babe is a 1995 comedy-drama film, co-written and directed by Chris Noonan. It is an adaptation... more on Wikipedia
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