30 Fun Kids Movies Parents Will Love

Some families eat “Taco Tuesday,” while others get together every Friday night to watch movies. If your family sounds like the latter, you might be looking for some new titles. you can only watch toy story So many times until you can recite it word for word. That said, we’ve put together a list of fun kids movies that will make kids giggle and even parents laugh.

Whether your family prefers non-animated movies or you want to introduce your kids to classic movies, there are plenty of movies for the whole family, from kids and tweens to tweens and adults.

Funny children’s movies for little ones

Finding Nemo

• release: 2003
• grade: G
• Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on Amazon, YouTube, and streaming on Disney+

Finding Nemo It tells the story of Nemo’s father Marlin’s journey to find his son who escaped into the blue sea. Along the way, viewers will meet other aquatic friends, from turtles to sharks, that bring the film to life.

Kung Fu Panda

• release: 2008
• grade: PG
• Where to watch: Available to stream on Peacock

This family-friendly film tells the story of Po, a clumsy panda who is chosen to be the Dragon Warrior and must work to protect the Peace Valley.

Sing

• release: 2016
• grade: PG
• Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime and stream on YouTube

The film follows the journey of theater owner Buster Moon, who holds a singing competition in an attempt to save his theater.

Lilo & Stitch

• release: 2002
• grade: PG
• Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on Amazon and YouTube, and streaming on Disney+

“Ohana means family” is an iconic line from this classic Disney film, which tells the story of Lilo’s adoption of a “dog” named Stitch, who happens to be a mischievous creature from outer space.

Despicable me

• release: 2010
• grade: PG
• Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on Amazon and stream on Peacock

The animated film tells the story of supervillain Gru, who takes in three orphans and attempts to carry out an illegal scheme.

charm

• release: 2021
• grade: PG
• Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on Amazon and YouTube, and streaming on Disney+

The Disney film focuses on the Madrigal family, where every child except Mirabell is gifted. When her family was in danger, she used her skills to save them.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

• release: 1971
• grade: G
• Where to watch: Available to rent or purchase on Amazon and YouTube

The film tells the story of Charlie Bucket, who enters a fantasy world filled with candy and chocolate after winning a golden ticket into Willy Wonka’s famous chocolate factory.

migrate

• release: 2023
• grade: PG
• Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on Amazon and YouTube, and streaming on Peacock

migrate It tells the story of a Mallard family who go on vacation to the Caribbean and encounter some adventures along the way.

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Roadmap

• release: 2015
• grade: PG
• Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on Amazon and YouTube, and streaming on Hulu

The film tells the story of Alvin, Simon and Theodore as they embark on a risky road trip to prevent their father from getting engaged.

Funny children’s movies suitable for elementary school students

turn red

• release: 2022
• grade: PG
• Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on Amazon and YouTube, and streaming on Disney+

turn red is a coming-of-age film about May as she navigates adolescence and family expectations in today’s society.

Honey, I shrunk the baby

• release: 1989
• grade: PG
• Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on Amazon and YouTube

Honey, I shrunk the baby Highlights the journey of a struggling inventor who accidentally shrinks his children and must cross their front lawn to get home.

The Lego Movie

• release: 2014
• grade: PG
• Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on Amazon and YouTube, and streaming on Netflix

This fun children’s film follows Emmet Brickowsky’s journey to save the LEGO universe from a tyrant.

Moana

• release: 2016
• grade: PG
• Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on Amazon and YouTube, and streaming on Disney+

In this Disney film, Polynesian girl Moana ventures across the ocean to find Maui and restore Te Fiti’s heart.

inside out

• release: 2015
• grade: PG
• Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on Amazon and YouTube, and streaming on Disney+

original inside out The film follows 11-year-old Riley’s journey and emotional inner workings as she moves from Minnesota to San Francisco. If your family enjoyed this, be sure to watch the sequel, Brain Teasers 2!

Transylvania Hotel

• release: 2012
• grade: PG
• Where to watch: Available to rent or purchase on Amazon, YouTube, and Google Play

This family comedy follows Dracula as he runs a luxury monster hotel and is on a mission to stop his daughter from falling in love with a human.

Obsessed

• release: 2007
• grade: PG
• Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on Amazon and streaming on Disney+ and Hulu

This fun children’s film tells the story of animated princess Giselle who is sent to New York by the Evil Queen.

garfield movie

• release: 2024
• grade: PG
• Where to watch: Available to rent or purchase on Amazon and YouTube

Garfield meets a funny little dog named Odie, who is kidnapped, forcing him to venture out of his luxurious lifestyle to rescue.

Madagascar

• release: 2005
• grade: PG
• Where to watch: Available to rent or purchase on Amazon and Google Play

A group of animals from a New York City zoo end up on the island of Madagascar and learn to adapt to this new way of life together.

Matilda

• release: 1996
• grade: PG
• Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on Amazon and YouTube, and streaming on Netflix

The film tells the story of Matilda, a young girl with telekinesis who protects her friends at school from an evil principal while also protecting herself from her parents.

Parent Trap

• release: 1998
• grade: PG
• Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on Amazon and YouTube, and streaming on Disney+

This is a fun children’s movie about the mischief two identical twins get up to when they switch places after meeting at summer camp.

Funny kids movies for teens

game plan

• release: 2007
• grade: PG
• Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on Amazon and YouTube, and streaming on Disney+

When famed NFL quarterback Joe Kingman learned he had a daughter, he adopted her and entertained her with ballet lessons, arts and crafts, and bubble baths.

mean girls

• release: 2004
• grade: PG-13
• Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on Amazon and YouTube, and streaming on Paramount+

mean girls Perfect for families with teenagers who are learning to cope with school and social challenges. When Cady Heron entered public school for the first time, she realized it was nothing like her previous homeschool life. If your family loves musicals, there’s also a musical version mean girlsreleased in 2024!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

• release: 2010
• grade: PG
• Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on Amazon and YouTube, and streaming on Disney+

The book-turned-movie follows the lives of Greg Hefley and his friend Rowley Jefferson as they try to be popular in school.

17 again

• release: 2009
• grade: PG-13
• Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on Amazon and YouTube, and streaming on MAX

The film follows Mike O’Donnell as he returns to his teenage years and attempts to correct his mistakes while learning about the power of honesty and relationships.

princess diary

• release: 2001
• grade: G
• Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on Amazon and AppleTV, and streaming on Disney+

Starring Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway, this early 2000s film follows Mia Thermopolis’ royal journey.

ferris bueller’s day off

• release: 1986
• grade: PG-13
• Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on Amazon and streaming on Paramount+

A classic from the 80s about a young boy who takes an early leave of absence and decides to do everything his parents tell him not to do

daddy daycare

• release: 2003
• grade: PG
• Where to watch: Available to rent or purchase on Amazon and YouTube

Starring Eddie Murphy daddy daycare Two fathers took their sons out of school and started their own daycare together.

yes one day

• release: 2021
• grade: PG
• Where to watch: Available to watch on Netflix

yes one day is one A fun children’s movie about two parents who have 24 hours to decide to say “yes” instead of “no” to their children.

13 ongoing30

• release: 2004
• grade: PG-13
• Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on Amazon and YouTube

The film tells the story of a 13-year-old girl who wakes up one day and becomes an adult magazine editor trying to make it through adult life in the big city.

pitch perfect

• release: 2012
• grade: PG-13
• Where to watch: Available for rent or purchase on Amazon and YouTube

pitch perfect Follow a college-level all-female a cappella group as they work to perfect their voices and compete in singing competitions.