Best movies — famille on Netflix : our Top 20
At Stream Tracker, we’ve put together our selection of the best family films currently available on Netflix. This list focuses on titles that work well for shared viewing—animated and live-action, timeless favorites and recent releases, and options suitable for different age ranges and tastes. We update the selection regularly to reflect Netflix’s changing catalogue and note any important viewing details such as age ratings and language options. Use the filters to find films that match your family’s preferences, and feel free to check back for new additions.
Updated on 02/09/2026
2001 · Hayao Miyazaki
Chihiro finds herself stranded in a strange realm of spirits, and when her parents are mysteriously transformed into other beings, she must summon unexpected courage to brave the enchanted world, confront its challenges, and win her family back.
With Rumi Hiiragi, Miyu Irino, Mari Natsuki, Bunta Sugawara, Akio Nakamura, Yumi Tamai and Ryunosuke Kamiki
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2004 · Hayao Miyazaki
A young hatmaker is cursed by a mysterious witch who enters her shop and ages her into an old woman overnight. Forced to leave her old life behind, she crosses paths with the elusive wizard Howl and becomes swept up in his efforts to evade the king’s demands for magical service, drawn into a dangerous struggle that challenges both their destinies.
With Chieko Baisho, Takuya Kimura, Akihiro Miwa, Tatsuya Gashûin, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Mitsunori Isaki and Yo Oizumi
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1988 · Hayao Miyazaki
After moving to the countryside with their father to be nearer their mother in hospital, two sisters discover that the nearby woods are alive with gentle, magical creatures called Totoros. When the younger girl slips away from home, her sister turns to those forest spirits for help in finding her.
With Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto, Hitoshi Takagi, Shigesato Itoi, Sumi Shimamoto, Tanie Kitabayashi and Toshiyuki Amagasa
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1989 · Hayao Miyazaki
During a required year of independence, a young witch struggles to find her place in a wary small town while supporting herself by operating a modest air courier service.
With Minami Takayama, Rei Sakuma, Kappei Yamaguchi, Keiko Toda, Mieko Nobusawa, Koichi Miura and Haruko Katō
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1986 · Hayao Miyazaki
A curious boy and a brave girl, bound by a mysterious crystal, embark on a perilous quest to find a fabled castle that drifts above the clouds, racing across seas and skies while outsmarting ruthless pirates and covert foreign agents determined to seize the secret for themselves.
With Keiko Yokozawa, Mayumi Tanaka, Minori Terada, Kotoe Hatsui, Fujio Tokita, Ichiro Nagai and Hiroshi Ito
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2002 · John Lee Hancock
A quiet Iowa farmer named Ray Kinsella is startled by an otherworldly command to tear up part of his corn and build a baseball diamond. He obeys, and when the spirits of long-dead players materialize to play, the enigmatic voice keeps guiding him further into an unexpected journey.
With Dennis Quaid, Rachel Griffiths, Jay Hernandez, Beth Grant, Angus T. Jones, Brian Cox and Rick Gonzalez
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2024 · Mark Gravas
Raised in a close-knit wrestling family, Paige and her brother Zak leap at the rare chance to audition for the WWE. When only Paige earns a coveted spot in the grueling training program, she must leave her loved ones behind and enter a ruthless new world alone. Pushed to her limits, she confronts doubt and sacrifice, ultimately discovering that the very qualities that set her apart could be the key to becoming a star.
With Evanna Lynch, Miranda Otto, Ardal O'Hanlon, Richard Roxburgh, Charlotte Friels, Rupert Degas and Ed Byrne
2011 · Zep
Invited to a drifting, engineered metropolis called I-Island, All Might and Deku travel overseas to take part in the I-Expo, an international showcase focused on quirk research and the latest hero support technology. When the island’s supposedly impenetrable security is abruptly breached and a dangerous villain runs loose, the students of Class 1-A find themselves the only ones capable of stopping the threat.
With Donald Reignoux, Mélanie Bernier, Nathalie Homs, Sam Karmann, Zabou Breitman, Maria Pacôme and Jean Rochefort
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1991 · Steven Spielberg
Once the eternal child, Peter has grown into a gutted, high-powered corporate lawyer whose obsession with work threatens to destroy his marriage and distance him from his children. A visit to Granny Wendy in London spirals into crisis when the vengeful Captain Hook kidnaps his kids and drags Peter back to Neverland, forcing him to face the consequences of growing up if he wants to save his family.
With Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams, Julia Roberts, Bob Hoskins, Maggie Smith, Caroline Goodall and Charlie Korsmo
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2003 · Kurt Hale
When a squad of Miami police officers uncovers millions stashed in a dilapidated safehouse, loyalties splinter and suspicion spreads, forcing everyone — and every decision — to be scrutinized.
With Kirby Heyborne, Daryn Tufts, Will Swenson, Britani Bateman Underwood, Tracy Ann Evans, Merrill Dodge and Michael Birkeland
1995 · Chris Noonan
A timid piglet unsure of his place grows up among a quirky farm family—Ferdinand, a duck who believes he's a rooster, and Fly, the sheepdog he treats like a mother. When Farmer Hoggett notices Babe’s gentle and surprising rapport with the flock, he gives him a chance to try herding. Guided by the seasoned sheepdogs and buoyed by his oddball friends, Babe discovers that identity is chosen as much as given—and that he can become an extraordinary sheep‑herder.
With Christine Cavanaugh, Miriam Margolyes, Danny Mann, Hugo Weaving, Miriam Flynn, James Cromwell and Russi Taylor
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2006 · Shawn Levy
Late‑shift guard Larry Daley accidentally triggers an age‑old enchantment, plunging the natural history museum into pandemonium as Attila the Hun, ranks of gladiators, a Tyrannosaurus rex and other displays come to life.
With Ben Stiller, Carla Gugino, Dick Van Dyke, Mickey Rooney, Bill Cobbs, Jake Cherry and Ricky Gervais
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2018 · Brandon Camp
Two schoolchildren befriend an orphaned pup named Benji; when the pair are taken by clumsy robbers, Benji and his scruffy companion must summon courage and cleverness to mount a daring rescue and bring the kids back safely.
With Gabriel Bateman, Darby Camp, Kiele Sanchez, Gralen Bryant Banks, Will Rothhaar, Angus Sampson and Jerod Haynes
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2013 · Isao Takahata
Iroha’s predictable life is upended when Kaguya, a free-spirited runaway from the Moon, arrives to live with her and convinces her to team up as performers in a vibrant virtual world.
With Aki Asakura, Takeo Chii, Nobuko Miyamoto, Kengo Kora, Atsuko Takahata, Tomoko Tabata and Shinosuke Tatekawa
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2025 · Roy Ambriz
Frankelda, a frustrated young Mexican writer of the 19th century, finds herself transformed into a ghost and drawn into a realm born from her own imagination—a kingdom inhabited by the Spooks, the monstrous figures she once penned in her horror stories. Guided by Herneval, the enigmatic Prince of Spooks, she must use her gift for storytelling to help restore the fragile balance between the Realm of Fiction and the Realm of Existence, confronting the power and consequences of the worlds she created.
With Mireya Mendoza, Arturo Mercado Jr., Luis Leonardo Suarez, Gaby Cárdenas, Beto Castillo, Magda Giner and Carlos Segundo
2014 · Shawn Levy
As the enchantment of Ahkmenrah's tablet begins to fade, Larry Daley races across continents, rallying beloved companions and new allies on a perilous, globe-spanning quest to restore its magic before it vanishes forever.
With Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan, Ricky Gervais, Dan Stevens and Rebel Wilson
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2023 · Juan Jesús García Galocha
A string of unlikely mishaps deposits three ancient mummies in modern-day London, forcing the bewildered trio to learn the ways of double-decker buses, phone screens and late-night tube rides as they set out to recover an age-old royal ring stolen by the ambitious archaeologist Lord Carnaby. What begins as a mission to return a priceless heirloom turns into a chaotic, laugh-out-loud romp across the city’s landmarks, full of culture-clash gags, slapstick misadventures and surprising heart.
With Óscar Barberán, Ana Esther Alborg, Luis Pérez Reina, María Luisa Solá, Jaume Solà, José Luis Mediavilla and José Javier Serrano Rodríguez
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2023 · Christopher Landon
When Kevin discovers a ghost named Ernest in his new home, a viral clip propels him to instant online fame. Determined to unravel Ernest’s forgotten past, they go off the grid to investigate—and their amateur sleuthing soon lands them in the CIA’s crosshairs.
With David Harbour, Jahi Di'Allo Winston, Anthony Mackie, Erica Ash, Niles Fitch, Isabella Russo and Tig Notaro
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2009 · Shawn Levy
Well-meaning but bumbling overnight guard Larry Daley must rescue his magically animated museum companions after they’re relocated to the Smithsonian’s archives. His chaotic, often hilarious mission forces him deep into the institution’s vaults and security maze, bringing him face-to-face with historical figures such as Amelia Earhart, Abraham Lincoln and Ivan the Terrible.
With Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Owen Wilson, Hank Azaria, Robin Williams, Christopher Guest and Alain Chabat
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1999 · Rob Minkoff
When the Littles bring home a mouse called Stuart, George greets his new sibling coolly while the family cat, Snowbell, greets him with outright hostility. Undaunted, Stuart faces these trials with brave determination and a big heart.
With Michael J. Fox, Chazz Palminteri, Nathan Lane, Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, Jonathan Lipnicki and David Alan Grier
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We hope this selection helps you find family-friendly films that suit your next movie night. If you enjoyed these picks, feel free to explore our other Netflix genre selections to find more titles that match your mood. We’ll keep updating our lists so you can easily discover what’s worth watching.