The best family Netflix movies are 1. Pinocchio 2. The Sea Beast 3. The Boss Baby and 16 more. Find the list of best family Netflix movies and its trailer.
If you are willing to watch movies that mix fun, friendly, inspiring, emotional, mysterious, and innovative environments with your family, here is the complete list with their trailer.
19. Over the Moon (2020)
Over the Moon is an animated musical movie centered on a young adventurous girl Fei Fei who was grown up hearing her mom’s favorite legend about a moon goddess who lived alone, missing her long last lover Hou Yi.
The 13-year girl tried to prove her father wrong, and she invented a rocket ship while hoping to meet a mythical goddess. The storyline is sweet and sad, with beautiful songs and representation.
The movie premiered on October 23, 2020, in the United States. It is available in English, Chinese, and Hindi languages.
Although it grossed $860,000 worldwide, the film received positive acclaim from critics. It gained a nomination for a Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature Film and Best Animated Feature.
The movie obtained an 81% approval rating of 6.9/10 on Rotten Tomatoes. Also, it scored 60/100 in a Metascore with mixed and average reviews.
- IMDB rating: 6.3/10
- Director: Glen Keane
- Casts: Cathy Ang, Philipa Soo, Jen Jeong, John Cho, Ruthie Ann Miles, Margaret Cho, and Sandra Oh
- Production companies: Glen Keane Productions, Janet Yang Productions, and Netflix Animation
- Runtime: 1h 35m
- Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
18. Murder Mystery (2019)
Murder Mystery is a comedy mystery film loosely based on Lady Mallowan’s book, which follows a New York cop and his wife, who got framed in a murder investigation on a billionaire yacht.
The married couple goes on a European trip, where they are invited to the family gathering of billionaire Malcolm Quince. After his murder, they became the prime suspect.
You can enjoy a decent storyline with the mystery of Aniston and Sadler’s chemistry with good performances.
The movie was released on June 19, 2019, in the United States by Netflix. It’s available in English, French, Latin, and Spanish languages.
The film gained mixed reception from critics, with a 45% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 69 reviews. It received a weighted average Metascore of 38/100 based on 909 user and 89 critic reviews.
- IMDB rating: 6/10
- Runtime: 1h 37m
- Casts: Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, and Luke Evans
- Director: Kyle Nawacheck
- Production companies: Happy Madison Productions and Endgame Entertainment
- Genre: Action, comedy, crime
17. Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey is a Christmas musical comedy film that follows the owner of Jangles and Things, Jeronicus Jangle, who invented a final component that will change his family life.
The toymaker developed a sentient matador doll named Don Juan Diego. After Diego discovers his inventors would produce more like him, he suggests apprentice Gustafson steal a book of inventions and him.
Now, it’s up to the inventor’s granddaughter to reawaken the magic and heal the old wounds.
If you are a fan of musicals, you will love this movie as it consists of adorable songs and a broadway-style musical fantasy film for the family.
The film had released on November 13, 2020, in the United States, by Netflix. It gained positive acclaim from critics and became the recipient of ten nominations.
The musical fantasy holds 89% on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes based on 75 reviews with a rating of 7/10. It gained an average rating of 69/100 on Metacritic based on 478 users and 61 critics.
- IMDB Rating: 6.4/10
- Runtime: 2h 2m
- Casts: Forest Whitaker, Madalen Mills, Keegan-Michael Key
- Director: David E. Talbert
- Production companies: Golden Girl, Get Lifted Film Company, and Brillstein Entertainment partners.
- Genre: Family, Fantasy, Musical
16. Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (2018)
Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle is an adventure drama based on Rudyard Kipling’s stories All the Mowgli Stories which follow the upbringing of an orphaned human child by a pack of wolves.
The jungle animal accepts Mowgli as their own, and he learns the harsh rules with the Baloo and Bagheera. To find human civilization, he has to deal with the fearsome tiger Shere Khan and other dangers in the jungle.
This version is different and more surprising than the Disney version of The Jungle Book, with the terrific job of the production team, incredible performance, and casting.
It is the first Hollywood movie that premiered in India on November 25, 2018, in Mumbai. After four days, the film had released on November 29, 2018, in the United Kingdom and the United States.
The movie holds an approval rating of 53% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 106 reviews. The critics mentioned it brings special effects on the jungle character but somehow loses track of the story’s heart.
Besides, it gained 51 Metascore based on 529 users and 118 critic reviews. The viewers love the voice actor Andy Serkis’s act.
- IMDB Rating: 6.5/10
- Runtime: 1h 44m
- Casts: Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Benedict Cumberbatch, Naomie Harris
- Director: Andy Serkis
- Production companies: Imaginarium Productions and Warner Bros. Pictures
15. Inside the Mind of a Cat (2022)
Andy Mitchell directed Inside the Mind of a Cat is informative for any kitty lover and their owner as it shares the action, behavior, and meaning of the cast’s sound.
This documentary reinforced that felines are clever, independent, caring, and good companions. Besides, it is intriguing and fun to watch with family.
It premiered on August 18, 2022, in the United States. It received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the documentary received a 74% approval rating, and the critics thought the psychology documentary was enlightening.
- IMDB rating: 6.9/10
- Runtime: 1h 7m
- Casts: Neil Wilson, Kristyn Vitale, Saho Takagi
14. A Monster Calls (2016)
If your family love dark fantasy drama movie, A Monster Calls is the right choice as it shares the emotional bond between the son and mother. It is the touching story of a boy who copes with anger and guilt as he struggles with bullies in school and his nightmare of letting go of his mother.
MacDougall plays the lead role of Conor O’Malley in the movie, who seeks tree monster help to deal with his mother’s illness. The monster visited the 12-year-old boy and told three stories during each meeting.
In return, the boy has to tell a fourth tale that reveals the truth in his heart. The storyline discloses both good and bad qualities in human nature and the consequence of their action.
The movie had theatrically released on October 7, 2016, in Spain by Universal Pictures and later in the United Kingdom. It acquired a positive reception from critics who praised the direction, performance, thematic content, and visual effects.
It holds 86% rating approval with 7.6/10 based on 266 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. It scored 76/100 on Metascore with favorable reviews based on 289 users and 359 critics.
Although critics loved the movie, it underperformed at the box office. The film grossed $47.3 million worldwide against a budget of $43 million.
- IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
- Runtime: 1h 48m
- Casts: Lewis MacDougall, Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones, Toby Kebbell, and Liam Neeson
- Director: J.A. Bayona
13. Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022)
Computer-animated comedy movie Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness follows the journey of the adventurous young hero combined with half chicken and half hare.
He was adopted by the famous hare adventurer King Peter when he found him during his adventure for the mystical Hamster of Darkness.
He tries to follow in his father’s footsteps and attempts the Royal Adventure Society trials. Due to his differences, he fails the test on every attempt. To prove him as an adventure, he visits imprisoned, Lapin.
His uncle escapes from the prison through his feather, and he tries to stop him alongside Abe and Meg as they venture on a quest.
The film had released on June 10, 2022, in the United States by Netflix. However, it premiered in Gaumont Champs-Élysées on January 23, 2022, and in Belgium on February 16, 2022.
Although the film received average reviews, it did not succeed at the Box office. It only acquired $9,327,176 against a budget €20 million.
It gained an approval rating of 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, and the audience thought it was a funny and classic adventure movie.
- IMDB rating: 6.3/10
- Runtime:1h 31m
- Voice Casts: Jordan Tartakow, Joey Lotsko, Laila Berzins, Danny Fehsenfeld and Bard Venable
- Director: Benjamin Mousquet and Ben Stassen
- Production companies: Octopolis and nWave Pictures
12. Enola Holmes (2020)
Enola Holmes is the back story of 1884 based in England, where the youngest sibling of the Holmes family discovered her missing mother’s news. Afterward, her legal guardian and brothers Sherlock and Mycroft tried to set her away to fishing school.
However, her mom left flower cards as the secret message, which led her to the hidden money. The intelligent girl uses that money and escapes to London, where she is involved in a mystery that uncovers the young runaway Lord of a wealthy family, which endangers the entire nation.
Although Warner Bros. Pictures intended the theatrical release, Netflix took the distribution rights due to covid-19 pandemic. It was filmed in July 2019 and premiered on September 23, 2020, in the United States.
The movie gained positive acclaim from the critics while praising the lead actress Brown’s performance and acting. Also, the film became the most-watched Netflix original movie over its first four weeks. In 2020, it was 7th most searched movie worldwide.
It has an approval rating of 91% based on 2017 reviewers on Rotten Tomatoes with a 71% audience score. Besides, it gained an average rating of 68/100 Metascore based on 1.7k users and 234 critics.
- IMDB Rating: 6.6/10
- Runtime: 2h 3m
- Casts: Millie Bobby Brown, Sam Claflin, Henry Cavill, Helena Bonham Carter
- Director: Harry Bradbeer
- Production Companies: Netflix, Legendary Entertainment, and PCMA Productions
11. The Adam Project (2022)
The Adam Project is a science fiction action movie that follows the time-travel adventure of the fighter pilot Adam Reed who visits the past while risking everything. He stole the time jet to save his wife, Laura Shane, who demise in 2018.
As a result, he was injured and reached 2022 in his old garage, where his younger self was grieving his father’s demise. The 12-year-old boy found him as his future self. To return to his jet, Reed needed help, and they worked together to save the world.
However, they don’t like each other and figures out a way to tag along. The storyline is developed with a complicated concept and is well-handled by the writer. It is the best time travel movie to watch alongside family members.
The production started in 2012 and was later revived in July 2020, and changed the distribution channel to Netflix. The filming started in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, in 2020. It had released on March 11, 2022, in the United States.
Three million households watched the movie on its first weekend. It received positive feedback from the viewers and critics. It even received the nomination for MTV Movie & TV Awards, Dragon Awards, and People’s Choice Awards.
Nonetheless, it won The Comedy Movie of 2022 on December 6, 2022. Based on 212 critics on Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 67% rating with an average of 6.1/10. It has 55 Metascore based on 1.2k users and 218 critics.
- IMDB rating: 6.7/10
- Runtime:1h 46m
- Budget: $116 million
- Casts: Ryan Reynolds, Walker Scobell, Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Garner, Catherine Keener, and Zoe Saldana
- Director: Shawn Levy
- Production companies: Skydance Media, Maximum Effort, and 21 Laps Entertainment
10. My Little Pony: New Generation (2021)
My Little Pony: New Generation is a computer-animated fantasy movie that follows the determination of idealistic Earth Pony Sunny to bring unity back to her world as the Equestria lose the magic and the three pony kinds break their friendship.
She paired with Unicorn Izzy for her mission, and they traveled to the pegasus city of Zephyr Heights for help. They two have unique and special gifts which helped to restore magic.
The film is full of the adventurous journey of the two best friends with a simple storyline. Although Paramount Pictures was the original distributor, Netflix brought the right due to covid-19 pandemic. The movie premiered on September 24, 2021.
Russia was the only country to screen the movie in Theatre and earned $1, 481,296. Meanwhile, it grossed $4.1 million worldwide. It gained a positive response from the critics and 92% and 7.40/10 average ratings on Rotten Tomatoes.
Even Variety staff Howard gave positive reviews and praised for the story of friendship, magic, and empowerment. Also, The New York Times reporter gave mixed reception by criticizing it as a horrific switch.
- IMDB rating: 6.8/10
- Runtime: 1h 30m
- Casts: Vanessa Hudgens, Kimiko Glenn, James Marsden, Sofia Carson, Liza Koshy
- Director: Robert Cullen and Jose L. Ucha
- Production companies: Netflix, Entertainment One, and Boulder Media
9. Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical (2022)
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical centered on the curious girl with a sharp mind Matilda Wormwood. She was unlike her parents since her birth. Despite this, she grew up as a beautiful child who loved reading.
After she met with Miss Honey, she started her own fantastical stories. Later, she attended Crunchem Hall as her teacher suggested to her parents. She made friends and stepped on the right path in her new journey.
The brave girl even taught villainous Miss Trunchbull a life lesson. It is a movie for a whole family to enjoy as of its incredible production, direction, musical, potline, and performances.
The film had released on December 25, 2022, in the United States on Christmas Day. It topped the UK box office on opening weekend and grossed $29.1 million worldwide.
It has gained positive reviews from critics who praise Thompson’s performance. It holds a 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 89 reviews. It has 72/100 Metascore with favorable reviews.
- IMDB rating: 7.2/10
- Runtime:1h 57m
- Casts: Alisha Weir, Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough, and Emma Thompson
- Director: Matthew Warchus
- Production companies: Netflix, TriStar Pictures, and Working Tite Films
8. The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)
The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021) shares the father-daughter bonding while focusing on an ordinary family who was the last hope to save the globe from the robot apocalypse.
The story began when the family led on a cross-country road trip after their daughter Kate Mitchell was accepted to film school. However, the family finds them in the middle of the road as PAl begins his revenge and captures Human.
Although Katie’s family tries to stay put in a cafe, she suggests saving the world with the help of two defective robots.
The movie has an innovative storyline with adult humor and animation, highlighting the family’s bond.
Its premiere had scheduled on January 10, 2020, in the United States by Sony Pictures. Nonetheless, it had delayed many times, and Netflix brought the distribution right for $110 million. Finally, it had released on April 30, 2021.
The movie’s budget was around $50 to 100 million. The distributor reported that it became the most-viewed animated work with 53 million households in 28 days.
It holds a 97% approval rating based on 205 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. Even critics thought the movie was eye-catching and funny, with a good storyline that the family could enjoy. Based on 831 users and 229 critics, it has 81/100 Metascore.
The writers from The Guardian and The Hollywood Reporter gave positive compliments.
- IMDB Rating: 7.6/10
- Runtime: 1h 54m
- Casts: Abi Jacobson, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph, Mike Rianda
- Director: Mike Rianda
- Production companies: Sony Pictures Animation, Lord Miller, and Columbia Pictures
7. The Christmas Chronicles (2018)
The Christmas Chronicles follows the two siblings who tried to capture Santa Claus in the video after watching the old family Christmas videos. After the video, she convinced her brother Teddy and set up a hidden camera.
When Santa left the living room, they followed him and rode with him. Santa loses control and breaks the sleigh when he discovers the children. As a result, the presents got lost alongside his hat.
They must find the gifts and deliver them to the kids to keep the Christmas spirit. The story is astonishing and shares funny jokes and the investigation of Kids who still believed in Santa, which will be enjoyable for adults and kids in your family.
The movie premiered on November 22, 2018, and had streamed by 20 million households on Netflix in the first week. It received positive acclaim from critics and a 68% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Even critics thought the movie is well worth watching who seek mood for a holiday story.
It gained a mixed and average response on Metacritic with a score of 52 out of 100 based on 749 users and 92 critics.
- IMDB Rating: 7/10
- Runtime: 1h 44m
- Casts: Kurt Russell, Judah Lewis, Darby Camp, Lamorne Morris
- Director: Clay Kaytis
- Production companies: Madhouse Entertainment, Netflix, and 1492 Pictures
6. Wish Dragon (2021)
Wish Dragon share love between rich and poor, a funny genie and a villain after him. It represents the gap between the lower and higher class in China.
The movie has centered on the story of two childhood friends who departed from social status. As a result, the working-class college student, Din, tries to reconnect with his best friend, Li Na, who moved away with her father, Mr. Wang.
One day, a man gave Din a teapot from where the wish dragon appeared and asked him to grant three wishes. He ended his first wish by asking to get rid of goons who followed him because of the teapot.
His second wish was to be at her friend’s birthday party as a wealthy princeling. Likewise, the connection between the two childhood friends started after Li Na acknowledged him.
It is the first Sony Picture Animation movie whose goal is to make world-class animation in China for China and on an international platform. It premiered in China on January 15, 2021, and on Netflix on June 11, 2021.
The movie underperformed at the box office as it earned $25.9 million against a budget of $25 million. It received a mixed and average reception from critics.
It obtained the honor of nomination for the Ursa Major Awards for Best Motion Picture and the 49th Annie Awards for Best Character Animation-Feature.
The film gained positive acclaim from Rotten Tomatoes critics; they said Wish Dragon would warm the audience’s hearts. Also, the movie holds a 68% with a 6.10/10 approval rating based on 25 reviews. It has 59 Metascore based on 185 users and 52 critics.
- IMDB Rating: 7.2/10
- Runtime: 1h 38m
- Casts: Jimmy Wong, John Cho, Constance Wu, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Jimmy O. Yang, Aaron Yoo
- Director: Chris Appelhans
- Production companies: Sparkle Roll Media, Base Animation, Sony Pictures Animation
5. The Sea Beast (2022)
The Sea Beast follows the sea monster hunter and a young girl who joins him in the quest for Red Bluster.
Crow offer Jacob an opportunity to be captain after he kills the frame seas beast named Red Bluster. However, the King and Queen decided to replace them with Imperator. When they are going to arrest them, Jacob asked a chance to kill the female beast.
As a result, they annouced a contest to declare the troop who would be allowed to be the seas beast hunter. The orphan girl also joined the team inspired by her late hunter parents.
When Maisie and Jacob threw on the island alone, they connect with the sea beast and realize they are innocent. They are in the way to preserve them from the hunter and prove their passive nature to the kingdom.
They first annouced the animated series would be Jacob and the Seas Beast in 2018. Nonetheless, the change in name in 2020 and released on July 8, 2022, in the United States.
It acquired a positive reception from critics and viewers. It holds a 94% approval rating with an average rating of 7.6/10 on Rotten Tomatoes based on 104 reviews. Even the critics said the animated movie is daring as its characters.
It has 74 Metascore based on 274 users and 83 critics’ thoughts, which seemed a favorable judgment.
- IMDB Rating: 7.1/10
- Runtime: 1h 55m
- Voice actors: Karl Urban, Zaris-Angel Hator, Jared Harris, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste
- Director: Chris Williams
- Production companies: Netflix and Netflix Animation
4. Paddington (2014)
Paddington is the story of an anthropomorphic bear who traveled to London from the jungles of Darkest Pery to find a home.
British geographers found the intelligent bear and welcomed them to London. When the earthquake destroyed their home, they had forced to live underground.
The young bear arrived in London to find solace and meet the Brown family, who gave him temporary shelter and named him Paddington.
He tried to find Montgomery Clyde, who provided the names of Lucy and Pastuzo. However, the bear faced more problems as each member attempted to capture him to put him in the zoo or Natural History museum.
It is the most expensive film, with a budget of €38.5 million ($65 million gross) by the French production company. It premiered on November 28, 2014, in the United Kingdom, earned $8 million, and topped the box office for two weeks.
It has counted as the second family film debut. It made a commercial success and grossed $282.8 million. The film received critical acclaim for humor, screenplay, Whishaw’s vocal performance, and visual effects.
It received two nominations, including BAFTAs: Best British Film and Best Adapted Screenplay. It has obtained a 97% approval rating on Tomatometer based on 165 reviews and an 80% audience score.
- IMDB rating: 7.3/10
- Runtime: 1h 35m
- Casts: Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Peter Capaldi
- Director: Paul King
- Production companies: Heyday Films, StudioCanal, Anton, and TF1 Films Production
3. Rescued by Ruby (2022)
Rescued by Ruby is the true story of Rhode Island State Police Cpl. Daniel O’Neil and his dog Ruby. The dog return from seven homes, and Daniel sees the potential as he loves the challenges.
As a result, the officer decided the naughty shelter pup was the first shelter dog to make the k9 unit. He should train her to be a family dog first to lead her as K9, but he struggled as she never listened due to her destructive nature and inability to take command.
If you are a dog lover, it is a perfect film that would be enjoyable for the family. The film had released on March 17, 2022, in the United States. People praised the production value and acted for the performance of Grant Gustin as an officer.
Based on six reviews, it received a 100% approval rating with an 88% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
- IMDB rating: 7.2/10
- Runtime: 1h 30m
- Casts: Grant Gustin, Scott Wolf, Kaylah Zander, Camille Sullivan
- Director: Katt Shea
- Production companies: Fezziwig Studios
2. Pinocchio (2022)
Guillermo del Toro directed Pinocchio follows the father, grieving his son’s demise for over twenty years and creating a new son out of wood.
When Geppetto cut the pine tree to make his son, he passed out. As a result, the wood sprite brings the puppet to life. This story has led the puppet’s life to grieve and emotional breakdown as he is immortal.
This version has managed the character’s personality with the heart injecting new life.
The Mexican filmmaker announced the adaptation of The Adventures of Pinocchio in 2008. It was his passion project as he has a deep connection with Pinocchio. It had released on December 9, 2022, in the United States.
The film received positive feedback from the audience and critics. It holds a 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes with an 8.3/10 average rating. On Metacritic, it scored 79 based on 289 users and 204 critics.
The movie won numerous accolades, including Best Animated Film and Best Animated Feature. Besides, Alexandre Desplat is the recipient of Best Original Score in an Animated Film.
- IMDB rating: 7.7/10
- Runtime: 1h 57m
- Voice Casts: Ewan McGregor, David Bradley, Gregory Mann, Burn Gorman
- Director: Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafon
- Production companies: Netflix Animation, Pathe, and The Jim Henson Company
1. Klaus (2019)
Klaus follows the bond between the spoiled son of the Royal Postmaster General, son and the toymaker, who works together to provide toys to the children and melt an old feud.
Jesper traveled to Smeernsburg to complete the mission in fear of cutting off the family fortune. In the process, he discovered Klaus, whose house had filled with toys.
The self-centered postman secretly gives the toys to the children who write letters to Klaus. In time the toymaker realized his toys were making children happy and made toys for Christmas.
Meanwhile, the temporary truce member tried to stop them to continued their traditional feud.
Sergio Pablos developed the traditionally animated feature film after he set up his animation studio. Even it was dedicated to the animator Mary Lesher who demise in 2019.
It had released on November 15, 2019, on Netflix as the first animated feature film. In its first four weeks, it had watched by 40 million households.
The film holds a 95% approval rating based on 76 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. The critics thought it was humorous and praised the heartwarming narration. Also, it has received numerous awards and nominations.
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- IMDB rating: 8.2/10
- Runtime: 1h 36m
- Casts: Jason Schwartzman, J.K. Simmons, Rashida Jones, Will Sasso
- Director: Sergio Pablos
- Production budget: $40 million
- Production companies: The SPA Studios, Atresmedia Cine, and Netflix Animation