Movies4Kids’ Top 10 Movies of 2017

From Wonder Woman to Paddington 2, we pick the 10 best children's movies in 2017

Which family films and kids movies have you loved this year? There’s certainly a good few to choose from, and it was tough to come up with just 10 for the Movies4Kids Best Movies of 2017 list below.

If you agree or disagree with the choices, let us know in the comments!

So, in reverse order, from 10 to 1…

 

  • A Silent Voice

    A Silent Voice (12A)

    4 out of 5

    A beautifully animated Japanese movie story of bullying, love and friendships.

    Honourable mention: Wonder, starring Jacob Tremblay and Julia Roberts, that skilfully tackles a similar subject.

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  • Wonder Woman

    Wonder Woman (12A)

    4 out of 5

    Gal Gadot and director Patty Jenkins reinvent the Wonder Woman legend in this terrific comic book blockbuster.

    Honourable mention: Logan, the grown-up (it’s a 15) final outing for Hugh Jackman as Wolverine.

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  • Sing

    Sing (U)

    4 out of 5

    Adorable animated musical comedy featuring terrific vocal performances from Matthew McConaughey, Aaron Egerton and Reece Witherspoon.

    Honourable mention: For more cute animal fun (and a toe-tapping bull/horse dance off) check out Ferdinand.

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  • The Lego Batman Movie

    The Lego Batman Movie (U)

    4 out of 5

    After a scene-stealing performance in The LEGO Movie, Batman gets his own animated LEGO adventure and it’s a hoot.

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  • A Monster Calls

    A Monster Calls (12A)

    5 out of 5

    Released on New Year’s Day 2017, this visually stunning, heartbreaking movie is based on Patrick Ness’s children’s novel.

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  • Star Wars: The Last Jedi

    Star Wars: The Last Jedi (12A)

    4 out of 5

    Episode VIII brings fresh life (and cuddly porgs!) to the Star Wars saga, and Mark Hamill gives the best performance of his career as Luke.

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  • Spider-Man: Homecoming

    Spider-Man: Homecoming (12A)

    5 out of 5

    Tom Holland takes over as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in this terrific, fun adventure, the best Spidey movie so far.

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  • Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

    Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (U)

    4 out of 5

    A kids’ movie that’s fun, silly, hilarious for parents and kids and without some well-meaning moral? Yes! And you can bet there’s tons of daft toilet humour, too.

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  • Thor: Ragnarok

    Thor: Ragnarok (12A)

    5 out of 5

    The third Thor movie is not only the best one, but it’s also the funniest Marvel movie to date. Brilliant stuff.

    Honourable mention: Earlier in the year Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2 gave us lots of laughs, too, plus it had Kurt Russell as a god…

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  • Paddington 2

    Paddington 2 (U)

    5 out of 5

    Hugh Grant dressed as a nun. Hugh Bonneville doing the splits. Joanna Lumley, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters and the world’s most adorable, marmalade-loving bear. The number one movie of the year couldn’t ever have been anything else, could it?

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