The Best Children's and Kids' Movies on Netflix

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Updated August 1, 2023 120.3K votes 15.7K voters 2.0M views
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The best children's and kids’ movies on Netflix is a complete Netflix streaming list for your perusal. All the best family and kids’ films on Netflix streaming are listed in one convenient place so you can fully utilize your Netflix service. Some of the best movies of all time are now available on Netflix, so you can catch up on new hit movies and kids film adaptations right in your living room.

New standout movies and top kids movies can be viewed on the Netflix service.

What are the good Netflix children and kids’ movies? What is available on the Netflix streaming family and children’s selection? Are there new and funny family films on Netflix? This Netflix streaming list is here to get you started on the best children, toddlers, and kids’ films Netflix has to offer. This is a complete list, so if you see your favorite children and kids’ movies on this list of Netflix movies, make sure to vote it up so other Netflix users know it's a great family friendly movie to watch.

Don't have a Netflix subscription? then check out the best kids movies on Amazon Prime or maybe the best family movies on Hulu. Otherwise, the best kids movies on Netflix will keep you and your family entertained for a long time.

 

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  • Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
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    • Actors: Bill Hader, Anna Faris, James Caan, Andy Samberg, Bruce Campbell
    • Directed by: Chris Miller, Phil Lord
    In the animated film, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Flint Lockwood (voiced by Bill Hader) is an eccentric inventor whose latest creation, a machine that converts water into food, accidentally launches into the sky. The device starts to malfunction and causes food to rain down on his small town, much to the delight and then dismay of its inhabitants. Alongside weather reporter Sam Sparks (Anna Faris), Flint must stop his invention before it wreaks global disaster. This wacky comedy-adventure won the Golden Trailer award for Best Animation/Family in 2009.

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  • Puss in Boots
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    Puss in Boots

    2011
    41 votes
    • Actors: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thornton, Amy Sedaris
    • Directed by: Chris Miller
    Long before meeting Shrek, Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas) -- just named a hero for saving a woman from a charging bull -- is run out of town on suspicion of bank robbery, even though the real villain is Puss' friend, Humpty Dumpty (Zach Galifianakis). Though there is still animosity between them, Puss and Humpty reunite to steal a goose that lays golden eggs. Joining them for the adventure of nine lifetimes is notorious cat burglar, Kitty Softpaws (Salma Hayek).

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  • Bee Movie
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    Bee Movie

    2007
    171 votes
    • Actors: Jerry Seinfeld, Renée Zellweger, Matthew Broderick, John Goodman, Chris Rock
    • Directed by: Simon J. Smith, Steve Hickner
    In the animated film Bee Movie, Barry B. Benson (Jerry Seinfeld) is not your average honeybee. Fresh out of college, he's disillusioned with the prospect of having only one career choice‚ honey. During a trip outside the hive, Barry's life takes an exciting turn when he breaks bee law and talks to a human, florist Vanessa Bloome (Renée Zellweger). As their unique friendship blossoms, Barry discovers that humans are mass consumers of honey, leading him to sue them for theft. The movie weaves in comedic elements, making it a light-hearted critique of human exploitation of natural resources.

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  • The Secret Life of Pets 2
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    • Actors: Patton Oswalt, Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate, Ellie Kemper
    • Directed by: Chris Renaud
    Explore the emotional lives of pets and the deep bond between them and the families that love them as Max, Gidget, Snowball and the rest of the gang take on new adventures and push themselves to find the courage to become their own heroes.
  • Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
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    • Actors: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen
    • Directed by: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath
    In the animated film Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, our lovable quartet of New York City zoo escapees - Alex the Lion (voiced by Ben Stiller), Marty the Zebra (Chris Rock), Melman the Giraffe (David Schwimmer), and Gloria the Hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith) - find themselves marooned in the wilds of Africa. This sequel, brimming with humor and adventure, unfolds as they navigate unfamiliar terrain and encounter new creatures. Alongside their lemur friends, King Julien XIII (Sacha Baron Cohen) and Maurice (Cedric The Entertainer), they must learn to survive in the wild while trying to return home. Their journey is a comedic exploration of self-discovery, friendship, and the importance of family.

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  • Yes Day
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    Yes Day

    2021
    37 votes
    • Actors: Jennifer Garner, Edgar Ramírez, Nat Faxon
    • Directed by: Miguel Arteta
    Yes Day is a 2021 American comedy film directed by Miguel Arteta, based on the children's book by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld. Always feeling like they have to say "no" to their kids, two parents give their three kids a "Yes Day," during which the kids have 24 hours to make the rules.

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