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Movies4Kids At Home: 55 Of The Best Movies To Watch On Netflix

Following on from the Movies4Kids pick of family and kids’ movies available on Disney+, here comes our pick of movies currently available on Netflix in the UK.

We’ve divided our pick of the Netflix movies into categories, including Animal Movies, Family Movies, Movies for the Under 7s, Movies for Older Kids & Adults and Animated Treats.

Click on the individual movie titles to go to the relevant Movies4Kids review – and do please remember to check the Parents’ Notes we provide with each review, as not all movies are suitable for every child!

6 ANIMAL MOVIES 

Because we all need to watch adorable animals every now and then, here is a list of some of the live action dramas and documentaries featuring animals currently on Netflix – do note that some are sad and may upset viewers.

Charlotte’s Web

Dolphin Tale

Free Willy

Pick Of The Litter

Show Dogs

Zookeeper

15 FAMILY MOVIES

Here are some of the comedies, dramas and adventures that should be suitable for all ages, from young kids to parents, so you can all have a laugh or cry together. If you have very young children, do click the link to the individual review to make sure the movie is suitable for your child.

Angry Birds

Arthur Christmas

The BFG

Daddy Day Care

Goosebumps

Hotel Transylvania

Jumanji

Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle

Matilda

Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb

The Nutty Professor

Spongebob: Sponge Out Of Water

Wallace And Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit

The Wizard Of Oz

8 MOVIES FOR LITTLE KIDS (under age 7)

Movies aimed at the youngest of viewers, but again, do check the Movies4Kids review link, especially if you have very sensitive or easily scared tots in the house.

Alvin And The Chipmunks: Road Chip

Ballerina

Happy Feet

Minions

Peter Rabbit

Puss In Boots

Spirit: Stallion Of The Cimarron

The Tale Of Desperaux

14 MOVIES FOR OLDER KIDS (age 11+) AND ADULTS 

These are the action and adventure stories, dramas and thrillers better suited to older kids and adults.  Check the Movies4Kids reviews as some are not suitable for under-15s.

Beetlejuice

Clueless

The Dark Crystal

Easy A

Five Feet Apart

Ghostbusters 2

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Fighting With My Family

Groundhog Day

Jurassic World

Lion

The Lord Of The Rings: Return Of The King

The Perks Of Being A Wallflower

Wonder Woman

12 Animated Treasures

A selection of Netflix animated movies that are worth seeking out – some will be fine for every viewer but do note that some are aimed at older kids, teens and adults rather that little ones.

Arrietty

The Book Of Life

The Box Trolls

The Breadwinner

Gnomeo & Juliet

How To Train Your Dragon

Madagascar

Megamind

Missing Link

Princess Mononoke

Shrek

Spirited Away