Best Family Movies to Stream
Family-friendly movie ideas spanning animation, comedy, adventure and fantasy.
A useful family pick should hold the attention of more than one age group. These titles emphasise family, animation and accessible adventure.
Recommended starting points
WALL·E
Animation, Kids & Family, Science Fiction. Listed for Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+ in the current US catalogue.
The Lion King
Action & Adventure, Animation, Drama. Listed for Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+ in the current US catalogue.
Up
Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy. Listed for Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+ in the current US catalogue.
Toy Story
Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy. Listed for Prime Video, Hulu, Apple TV+ in the current US catalogue.
Finding Nemo
Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy. Listed for Prime Video, Hulu, Apple TV+ in the current US catalogue.
Monsters, Inc.
Animation, Comedy, Fantasy. Listed for Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+ in the current US catalogue.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Kids & Family. Listed for Prime Video, HBO Max, Apple TV+, Peacock in the current US catalogue.
Toy Story 3
Animation, Comedy, Fantasy. Listed for Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+ in the current US catalogue.
Spirited Away
Animation, Fantasy, Kids & Family. Listed for Prime Video, HBO Max, Apple TV+ in the current US catalogue.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Kids & Family. Listed for Prime Video, HBO Max, Apple TV+, Peacock in the current US catalogue.
Ratatouille
Animation, Comedy, Fantasy. Listed for Prime Video, Hulu, Apple TV+ in the current US catalogue.
Inside Out
Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy. Listed for Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+ in the current US catalogue.
Make the choice personal
Streaming catalogues change and the best choice depends on mood, available time and subscriptions. The free ten-question quiz scores the wider catalogue against those preferences.