Looking for something fun to watch with your little ones? Netflix has a great selection of kid-friendly movies that are perfect for family time. From exciting adventures to heartwarming stories, these films are sure to keep children entertained while sharing positive messages and lots of laughs.
In this article, we’ll take a look at the 4 best movies on Netflix that you can enjoy together anytime.
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
Released in 2023, “Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget” is an animated comedy film that kids will definitely love. It was directed by Sam Fell, and the script was written by Karey Kirkpatrick, John O’Farrell, and Rachel Tunnard. A follow-up to the 2000 “Chicken Run” film, the movie centers on Rocky and Ginger as they set out on a daring mission to save their daughter, who’s been captured and taken to a high-tech chicken farm controlled by their old foe, Mrs Tweedy.
Cast: Thandiwe Newton, Romesh Ranganathan, David Bradley, Daniel Mays, Zachary Levi, Bella Ramsey, Lynn Ferguson, Josie Sedgwick-Davies, Peter Serafinowicz, Nick Mohammed, Miranda Richardson, Jane Horrocks, and Imelda Staunton.
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
Directed by Mark Gustafson and Guillermo del Toro, this film is an animated musical fantasy with a darker tone. The story was created by Matthew Robbins and Guillermo del Toro and the movie’s script was penned by Patrick McHale and del Toro.
The film is somewhat based on the old Italian book “The Adventures of Pinocchio,” written in 1883 by Carlo Collodi. Also, the look of Pinocchio in the film is heavily based on artwork by an illustrator named Gris Grimly. The story takes place in Italy when the country was under Fascist rule, between World War I and World War II. It’s about Pinocchio, a wooden puppet who magically comes to life and becomes like a son to Geppetto, the man who carved him.
Cast: Gregory Mann, David Bradley, Ewan McGregor, Burn Gorman, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson, Ron Perlman, Christoph Waltz, Tilda Swinton, Finn Wolfhard, and Cate Blanchett.
The Mitchells vs The Machines
“The Mitchells vs The Machines” is a funny animated movie that came out in 2021. It’s about science fiction and a family’s road trip. The film was directed by Mike Rianda, who also helped write the story with Jeff Rowe.
The movie is about a girl named Katie Mitchell who wants to be a filmmaker. She goes on a road trip with her family and their dog to her film school. But at the same time, an AI virtual assistant called PAL gets angry because new robots are replacing it. PAL then starts a robot takeover to capture all humans. Now, the Mitchell family has to forget their fights and work together to save the world.
Kids will surely enjoy this movie because it’s funny, exciting and emotional. It was praised for its animation, action scenes, story themes, humor, voice performances, and visual effects.
Cast: Abbi Jacobson, Maya Rudolph, Mike Rianda, Eric André, Olivia Colman, Fred Armisen, Beck Bennett, Chrissy Teigen, Danny McBride, Charlyne Yi, Blake Griffin, Doug the Pug, John Legend, Conan O’Brien.
Matilda the Musical
“Matilda the Musical”, also called “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical,” is a fun and heartwarming movie. It is based on a stage musical created by Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin, which was originally inspired by Roald Dahl’s book “Matilda.” Written by Dennis Kelly and directed by Matthew Warchus, it is the second adaptation of the novel.
The story is about a smart and kind girl named Matilda Wormwood who loves reading even though her parents don’t care about her. At her school Crunchem Hall, she has to deal with a mean headmistress named Miss Trunchbull. Matilda later finds out that she has some special powers that let her move things with her mind. She uses them to help her nice teacher Miss Honey and her classmates stand up to Trunchbull. The movie is loved for its great storyline, amazing dance scenes, and talented young cast that kids will enjoy.
Cast: Alisha Weir, Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough, Sindhu Vee, Emma Thompson, Carl Spencer, Lauren Alexandra, Andrei Shen, Ashton Robertson, Meesha Garbett, Charlie Hodson-Prior, Rei Yamauchi Fulker, Katherine Kingsley and Matt Henry.
