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Best movies — famille on Prime Video : our Top 20

We’ve put together a selection of the best family films currently available on Prime Video. Our picks focus on titles that work well for shared viewing — solid storytelling, age-appropriate content, and replay value across different ages. We check availability on Prime Video and update the list regularly; each entry includes runtime, recommended age range, and a short note on what makes the film worth watching. Browse the selection to find something for your next family night, and use the filters to narrow results by mood, length, or age suitability.

Updated on 02/06/2026

#01
Spirited Away
Spirited Away

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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#02
It's a Wonderful Life
It's a Wonderful Life

1946 · Frank Capra

George Bailey has devoted his life to serving his small community in Bedford Falls, and the only barrier to the town falling into the hands of the ruthless financier Mr. Potter is the humble building-and-loan he manages. On Christmas Eve, when eight thousand dollars goes missing from the business, George is thrown into a desperate crisis that threatens his reputation, his livelihood, and the future of the people who depend on him.

With James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell, Henry Travers, Beulah Bondi and Frank Faylen

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#03
Howl's Moving Castle
Howl's Moving Castle

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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#04
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

2011 · David Yates

Harry, Ron, and Hermione press on in their campaign to end Voldemort’s reign for good. Just as all hope seems lost, Harry uncovers three enchanted artifacts that bestow upon him powers capable of matching the Dark Lord’s formidable magic.

With Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham Carter and Maggie Smith

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#05
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

2004 · Alfonso Cuarón

In his third year at Hogwarts, Harry finds a term that mixes whimsical lessons with growing menace. He learns to approach a proud Hippogriff, turns shape-shifting Boggarts into comic relief, and uses a mysterious time-turning device to balance impossible demands. Yet darker threats gather: soul-draining Dementors stalk the grounds, a follower of the Dark Lord hides within the castle, and the notorious Sirius Black has escaped Azkaban. As secrets surface, Harry must face betrayals and dangers that will test his courage and change what he believes.

With Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Robbie Coltrane, Michael Gambon, Gary Oldman and Alan Rickman

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#06
Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast

1991 · Gary Trousdale

When bright and curious Belle ends up at a remote castle, she finds its ruler trapped under a curse that has turned him into a brooding, mysterious beast. Guided by the castle's enchanted servants, she gradually uncovers his true nature and learns that real beauty is measured by the heart, not the face.

With Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson, Richard White, Jerry Orbach, David Ogden Stiers, Angela Lansbury and Rex Everhart

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#07
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

2004 · Alfonso Cuarón

he learns how to approach a proud Hippogriff with care, turns terrifying, shape-shifting Boggarts into comic relief, and even delves into the risky art of tampering with time. But the term is overshadowed by darker forces—the soul-draining Dementors prowl the grounds, a loyal follower of the Dark Lord lurks within the castle, and the notorious escapee Sirius Black has fled Azkaban. As threats close in, Harry must confront these dangers and uncover the truths tied to his past.

With Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Robbie Coltrane, Michael Gambon, Gary Oldman and Alan Rickman

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#08
Flow
Flow

2024 · Gints Zilbalodis

A lone cat, uprooted by a catastrophic flood, finds refuge aboard a drifting boat crowded with an unlikely mix of animals. As they navigate flooded landscapes and scarce resources, the cat and its new companions must overcome suspicion, forge fragile alliances, and learn to survive—and find hope—together in a world reshaped by disaster.

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#09
The Nightmare Before Christmas
The Nightmare Before Christmas

1993 · Henry Selick

Jack Skellington, the lanky monarch of Halloween Town, is tired of repeating the same scares year after year. In a bid to reinvent the season, he abducts Santa Claus and plots to replace toys with macabre presents — shrunken heads and other ghastly items — to be delivered on Christmas morning. As Jack’s warped vision of the holidays hurtles toward reality, his patchwork companion Sally, sensing the catastrophe ahead, quietly schemes to stop him.

With Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey, Glenn Shadix, Paul Reubens and Ken Page

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#10
Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins

1964 · Robert Stevenson

In early 20th-century London, an enchanting nanny uses music and imaginative adventures to bridge the gap between two neglected children and their distant father.

With Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson, Glynis Johns, Hermione Baddeley, Karen Dotrice and Matthew Garber

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#11
A Christmas Story
A Christmas Story

1983 · Bob Clark

Set in the 1940s, a spirited young boy named Ralph embarks on a series of humorous schemes to persuade his skeptical parents, stern teachers, and even Santa Claus that a Red Ryder BB gun is the one true Christmas wish. Through earnest pleadings, slapstick misadventures, and neighborhood exploits, his single-minded campaign mixes childhood innocence and stubbornness with moments of tenderness as he chases the perfect holiday gift.

With Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin, Peter Billingsley, Jean Shepherd, Ian Petrella, Scott Schwartz and Tedde Moore

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#12
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

2001 · Chris Columbus

A neglected boy, raised by his aunt and uncle and made to sleep in a cramped corner beneath the stairs, discovers on his eleventh birthday that he is a powerful wizard and has been accepted into Hogwarts, the famed school of witchcraft and wizardry. As he learns to control his newfound powers with the support of the school's kindly headmaster, he begins to unravel the mystery of his parents' deaths and the dark figure behind them.

With Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris, Tom Felton, Alan Rickman and Robbie Coltrane

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#13
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Hunt for the Wilderpeople

2015 · Brad Bird

A headstrong city teen escapes into the rugged New Zealand bush with his irritable foster uncle, and when a nationwide hunt for them begins the mismatched pair must set aside long-standing grudges, pool their wits and strengths, and learn to depend on one another to survive.

With George Clooney, Hugh Laurie, Britt Robertson, Raffey Cassidy, Tim McGraw, Chris Bauer and Shiloh Nelson

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#14
Home Alone
Home Alone

1990 · Chris Columbus

Left alone at home after his family departs for a Christmas trip, eight-year-old Kevin McCallister embraces his newfound freedom and treats the house as his own. When two burglars try to break in, he defends the home with clever traps and surprising courage.

With Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Catherine O'Hara, John Heard, Roberts Blossom and Devin Ratray

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#15
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

2005 · Tim Burton

Destitute Charlie Bucket scrambles to find one of the five coveted golden tickets that promise a private tour of the enigmatic chocolatier Willy Wonka’s factory and a lifetime supply of sweets.

With Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, David Kelly, Helena Bonham Carter, Noah Taylor, Missi Pyle and James Fox

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#16
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

2010 · David Yates

Forgoing their final year at Hogwarts, Harry, Ron, and Hermione set out to locate and destroy the remaining Horcruxes—the only way to stop Voldemort’s quest for immortality. With their mentor Dumbledore gone and ruthless Death Eaters roaming free, their mission becomes ever more perilous as the wizarding world teeters on the brink.

With Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes and Michael Gambon

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#17
Airplane!
Airplane!

2009 ·

A former military fighter pilot, traveling as a passenger, is forced to take the controls when a sudden outbreak of food poisoning incapacitates the flight crew, leaving him to navigate a crippled airliner and protect everyone on board.

With Billy Ray Cyrus, Heather Locklear, Ahnaise Christmas, Arabella Field, Mo Collins, Sidney Franklin and Robert Gossett

#18
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

2009 · David Yates

As Voldemort consolidates his power across both the magical and non-magical worlds, Hogwarts can no longer be counted on as a sanctuary. Harry grows increasingly convinced that threats may originate from within the castle itself, while Dumbledore is chiefly occupied with preparing him for the inevitable final confrontation. United in purpose, they search for the means to penetrate Voldemort’s protections, prompting Dumbledore to bring back his former colleague Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds indispensable knowledge. Even as the decisive battle draws near, romantic ties begin to form among Harry, Ron, Hermione and their classmates — but affection and danger entwine, and the school will never be the same.

With Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Michael Gambon, Tom Felton, Jim Broadbent and Robbie Coltrane

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#19
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

2005 · Mike Newell

Flying cars streak through the air, once-quiet trees turn hostile, and a frightened house-elf brings a dire warning to Harry as he returns for his second year at Hogwarts. Panic spreads when bloody letters appear on a wall, proclaiming that the Chamber of Secrets has been opened. To defend the school against the rising danger, Harry, Ron and Hermione must call on every spell, skill and shred of courage they possess.

With Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Brendan Gleeson, Robbie Coltrane, Robert Pattinson and Michael Gambon

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#20
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

2002 · Chris Columbus

At the start of his second year at Hogwarts, Harry is visited by a mysterious house-elf bearing a dire warning just as the magical world grows more perilous: a bewitched car takes to the skies, the castle’s trees turn hostile, and a message scrawled in blood proclaims that the school’s secret chamber has been opened. With students falling under a shadowy threat, Harry, Ron and Hermione must rely on every spell, piece of cunning and shred of bravery they possess to uncover the truth and save their school.

With Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Kenneth Branagh, John Cleese, Robbie Coltrane and Warwick Davis

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At Stream Tracker, we hope this selection helps you find the right family-friendly film on Prime Video. If you’re looking for something different, have a look at our other genre-based picks for Prime Video — we keep them updated as availability changes so you can easily find your next watch.