Best Kids' Movies on Max

Last updated: September 2, 2024

Spend more time watching Max and less time searching for what to watch. Use this list to find the best Movies for your Kids. And check back often! We'll be updating it daily with new arrivals. See more best-of lists like this .

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Timothee Chalamet, as Willy Wonka, sits amid a colorful landscape of flowers, candy, and small images of other characters
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Wonka

age 8+

Whimsical, sweet prequel has mild peril, fatphobic jokes.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2023)
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MOVIE

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

age 10+

Fantastic, but kids are older, themes are darker.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2004)
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Spy Kids

age 7+

Just the right combination of fantasy and comedy.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2001)
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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

age 8+

Pure, sweet imagination for both kids and adults.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1971)
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MOVIE

Arthur Christmas

age 6+

Fast-paced, funny holiday movie about the Christmas spirit.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2011)
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Because of Winn-Dixie

age 8+

A girl and a dog educate a small southern town.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2005)
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Smallfoot

age 6+

Fun, feel-good animated musical offers positive messages.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2018)
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Young Frankenstein

age 12+

Brooks' corniness still yields plenty of belly laughs.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1974)
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The Star

age 5+

Sweet Nativity story told from animals' perspective.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2017)
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Ramona and Beezus

age 6+

Beloved book girl comes to life in sweet, kid-friendly tale.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2010)
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Justice League

age 11+

All-star superhero adventure is uneven but entertaining.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2017)
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A Christmas Story Christmas

age 8+

Sequel to holiday fave has language, injuries, drinking.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2022)
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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Underground Rock Experience

age 3+

Musical has big lesson, huge heart that all ages will love.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2022)
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

age 10+

Engaging third Narnia adventure is fun for tweens and up.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2010)
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MOVIE

Belle

age 10+

Vivid anime has humor and heart and deals with big themes.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2022)
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MOVIE

The Hobbit (1977)

age 7+

Cartoon adaptation of famous book is a great intro for kids.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1977)
Peter & the Wolf: A drawn boy and wolf in the woods
MOVIE

Peter & the Wolf (2023)

age 8+

Animated adaptation of classic tale has grief, peril.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2023)
 Scooby-Doo and Krypto Too! movie poster:  Scooby and Super Dog are flying through the air together
MOVIE

Scooby-Doo! And Krypto, Too!

age 6+

Clever crossover adventure has cartoon violence, peril.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2023)
Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes and Huntsmen Part One movie poster: Superheroes fly
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Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes and Huntsmen Part One

age 10+

Superheroes become teens again; action violence, peril.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2023)
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Tom and Jerry: Snowman's Land

age 6+

Winter tale with familiar frenemies has slapstick violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2022)