Family movie night is a time-honored tradition. Who doesn’t love hunkering down on the couch with a bucket of popcorn for a few hours of cozy entertainment with the kids? But with so much content available, choosing a film can get downright stressful — particularly if you’re trying to find an age-appropriate flick for little ones.
Studies have shown that when kids are exposed to violence in the media, it can cause emotional distress, antisocial behavior and even long-term mental health issues. And on the flip side, when kids watch movies that are geared toward their age group, they can instill valuable lessons and help build character.
In other words, when your kids are small, sticking to G-rated movies on Netflix is a wise decision.
Feel overwhelmed every time you try to find a wholesome and entertaining kids’ movie? Here are 50 rated G movies on Netflix right now that the whole family will love.
1. ‘Spelling the Dream’
A documentary that examines the role spelling bees play in many Indian-Americans’ lives.
Director: Sam Rega
Release date: June 3, 2020
Runtime: 82 minutes
Watch: “Spelling the Dream” on Netflix
2. ‘Dragons: Rescue Riders: Hunt for the Golden Dragon’
The dragons need to find a special egg and keep it safe from pirates.
Directors: Greg Rankin, T.J. Sullivan
Release date: March 27, 2020
Runtime: 46 minutes
Watch: “Dragons: Rescue Riders: Hunt for the Golden Dragon” on Netflix
3. ‘Extinct’
Two furry friends travel to the future.
Directors: Raymond S. Persi, David Silverman
Release date: October 3, 2021
Runtime: 1 hour, 24 minutes
Watch: “Extinct” on Netflix
4. ‘Barbie & Stacie to the Rescue’
Barbie, Skipper and Stacie use team work to master an obstacle course and other adventures.
Director: Conrad Helten
Release date: March 14, 2024
Runtime: 1 hour
Watch: “Barbie and Stacie to the Rescue” on Netflix
5. ‘Pets United’
A street-smart pup and pampered cat join forces to fight crime.
Director: Reinhard Klooss
Release date: November 8, 2019
Runtime: 1 hour, 29 minutes
Watch: “Pets United” on Netflix
6. ‘LOL Surprise: The Movie’
A live action movie of the beloved, wildly-popular toys.
Director: Alex Kamb
Release date: October 15th, 2021
Runtime: 47 minutes
Watch: “LOL Surprise: The Movie” on Netflix
7. ‘Canvas’
A short film about a grieving grandfather who rekindles his love of painting.
Director: Frank E. Abney III
Release date: December 11, 2020
Runtime: 9 minutes
Watch: “Canvas” on Netflix
8. ‘Barbie Mermaid Power’
Barbie and friends transform into mermaids in order to save a friend.
Director: Ron Myrick
Release date: July 17, 2022
Runtime: 1 hour, 5 minutes
Watch: “Barbie Mermaid Power” on Netflix
9. ‘Robin Robin’
A shorter animated film about a robin who wants to learn how to fly.
Director: Dan Ojari, Michael Please
Release date: October 9, 2021
Runtime: 32 minutes
Watch: “Robin Robin” on Netflix
10. ‘Go! Go! Cory Carson: The Chrissy’
Sibling cars win a talent show.
Director: Alex Woo, Stanley Moore
Release date: May 1, 2020
Runtime: 42 minutes
Watch: “Go! Go! Cory Carson: The Chrissy” on Netflix
11. ‘Our Planet: One Planet’
Every age can learn about the planet Earth in this documentary.
Director: Adam Chapman
Release date: April 5, 2019
Runtime: 50 minutes
Watch: “Our Planet: One Planet” on Netflix
12. ‘Latte and the Magic Waterstone’
A hedgehog sets out to save forest creatures from a drought.
Directors: Regina Welker, Nina Wels
Release date: April 24, 2021
Runtime: 1 hour, 21 minutes
Watch: “Latte and the Magic Waterstone” on Netflix
13. ‘Octonauts and the Ring of Fire’
The octonauts work together to save underwater creatures from erupting volcanoes.
Director: Blair Simmons
Release date: January 8, 2021
Runtime: 1 hour, 11 minutes
Watch: “Octonauts and the Ring of Fire” on Netflix
14. ‘The Main Event’
An 11-year-old becomes a famous wrestler after discovering a magical mask.
Director: Jay Karas
Release date: April 10, 2020
Runtime: 1 hour, 41 minutes
Watch: “The Main Event” on Netflix
15. ‘Ivy + Bean’
The hilarious, beloved books in movie form.
Director: Elissa Down
Release date: September 2, 2022
Runtime: 56 minutes
Watch: “Ivy + Bean” on Netflix
16. ‘Barbie Dolphin Magic’
Barbie and her sisters discover rainbow dolphins while working at a coral reef.
Director: Conrad Helten
Release date: September 17, 2017
Runtime: 1 hour, 3 minutes
Watch: “Barbie Dolphin Magic” on Netflix
17. ‘Barbie Princess Adventure’
A fun sing-along, where Barbie trades places with a princess.
Director: Conrad Helten
Release date: September 1, 2020
Runtime: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Watch: “Barbie Princess Adventure” on Netflix
18. ‘Octonauts and the Caves of Sac Actun’
The octonauts help an octopus find its way home.
Director: Blair Simmons
Release date: August 14, 2020
Runtime: 72 minutes
Watch: “Octonauts and the Caves of Sac Actun” on Netflix
19. ‘Sahara’
Two best friend snakes set out on a mission to find a captured love.
Director: Pierre Coré
Release date: February 1, 2017
Runtime: 84 minutes
Watch: “Sahara” on Netflix
20. ‘Puff Wonders of the Reef’
A real-life puffer fish makes an extraordinary journey.
Director: Nick Robinson
Release date: December 16, 2021
Runtime: 1 hour, 2 minutes
Watch: “Puff Wonders of the Reef” on Netflix
21. ‘Malibu Rescue’
Aspiring junior lifeguards try to prove themselves to obnoxious rich kids.
Director: Savage Steve Holland
Release date: May 13, 2019
Runtime: 1 hour, 9 minutes
Watch: “Malibu Rescue” on Netflix
22. ‘Bigfoot Family’
Bigfoot’s son needs to find him when he goes missing.
Directors: Ben Stassen and Jeremy Degruson
Release date: August 5, 2020
Runtime: 1 hour, 29 minutes
Watch: “Bigfoot Family” on Netflix
23. ‘Benji’
A rescue dog, Benji, helps a brother and sister out when they find themselves in danger.
Director: Brandon Camp
Release date: March 16, 2018
Runtime: 1 hour, 27 minutes
Watch: “Benji” on Netflix
24. ‘A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon’
Shaun the Sheep makes friends with an alien who lands near Mossy Bottom Farm.
Directors: Will Becher, Richard Phelan
Release date: February 14, 2020
Runtime: 1 hour, 27 minutes
Watch: “A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon” on Netflix
25. ‘Strawberry Shortcake’s Summer Vacation’
City friends and country pals join forces in order to save a farm.
Directors: Megan Russell, Jim Miller
Release date: June 1, 2024
Runtime: 45 minutes
Watch: “Strawberry Shortcake’s Summer Vacation” on Netflix
26. ‘Pinkfong Sing-along Movie: Catch the Gingerbread Man’
Pinkfong and Hogi lead viewers on a fun dance- and sing-along adventure in search of the tastiest treats.
Director: Huiseon Byun
Release date: July 26, 2023
Runtime: 1 hour, 5 minutes
Watch: “Pinkfong Sing-along Movie: Catch the Gingerbread Man” on Netflix
27. ‘Rabbids Invasion: Mission to Mars’
Nothing goes as planned on a mission to Mars.
Director: Franz Kirchner
Release date: September 29, 2021
Runtime: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Watch: “Rabbids Invasion: Mission to Mars” on Netflix
28. ‘Blippi’s Big Dino Adventure’
Blippi and friends go on a dinosaur adventure that’s big time fun.
Director: Andy Pagana
Release date: August 25, 2023
Runtime: 1 hour, 8 minutes
Watch: “Blippi’s Big Dino Adventure” on Netflix
29. ‘Charming’
An irresistible prince tries to find his one true love.
Director: Ross Venokur
Release date: April 20, 2018
Runtime: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Watch: “Charming” on Netflix
30. ‘Pinkfong & Baby Shark’s Space Adventure’
Baby Shark travels to outer space to retrieve a special star.
Director: Huiseon Byun
Release date: December 12, 2019
Runtime: 1 hour, 6 minutes
Watch: “Pinkfong & Baby Shark’s Space Adventure” on Netflix
31. ‘Dog Gone Trouble’
A pampered dog tries to survive on his own in the streets.
Director: Kevin Johnson
Release date: May 28, 2021
Runtime: 1 hour, 27 minutes
Watch: “Dog Gone Trouble” on Netflix
32. ‘Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back — Evolution’
A powerful creature is unleashed after the discovery of a Pokémon fossil.
Directors: Kunihiko Yuyama, Tetsuo Yajima, Motonori Sakakibara
Release date: July 12, 2019
Runtime: 1 hour, 38 minutes
Watch: “Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back — Evolution” on Netflix
33. ‘Animal Crackers’
Overworked parents leave their jobs and become circus owners.
Directors: Scott Christian Sava, Tony Bancroft
Release date: July 21, 2018
Runtime: 1 hour, 34 minutes
Watch: “Animal Crackers” on Netflix
34. ‘Seal Team’
A brave seal recruits friends to stand up to a mean gang of sharks.
Directors: Greig Cameron and Kane Croudace
Release date: December 31, 2021
Runtime: 1 hour, 41 minutes
Watch: “Seal Team” on Netflix
35. ‘Plankton: The Movie’
Plankton’s computer wife decides to overthrow the world without his help.
Director: Dave Needham
Release date: March 7, 2025
Runtime: 1 hour, 27 minutes
Watch: “Plankton: The Movie” on Netflix
36. ‘Fe@rless’
An avid gamer has to become a babysitter.
Director: Cory Edwards
Release date: August 14, 2020
Runtime: 1 hour, 29 minutes
Watch: “Fe@rless” on Netflix
37. ‘Beat Bugs: All Together Now’
A group of bugs compete on “The Bug Factor,” a televised singing contest.
Directors: Josh Wakely, Pablo de la Torre
Release date: November 21, 2017
Runtime: 48 minutes
Watch: “Beat Bugs: All Together Now” on Netflix
38. ‘Barbie and Teresa: Recipe for Friendship’
The gang helps Teresa recreate a famous tamale recipe for her cousin’s restaurant opening.
Directors: Karen J. Lloyd, Jenny McDade
Release date: March 6, 2025
Runtime: 1 hour
Watch: “Barbie and Teresa: Recipe for Friendship” on Netflix
39. ‘Super Monsters: Furever Friends’
Adorable monsters have a party to celebrate the first day of spring.
Directors: Jacob Joice, Steve Ball
Release date: April 16, 2019
Runtime: 58 minutes
Watch: “Super Monsters: Furever Friends” on Netflix
40. ‘Ivy + Bean: Doomed to Dance’
Ivy and Bean sign up for ballet class.
Director: Elissa Down
Release date: September 2, 2022
Runtime: 53 minutes
Watch: “Ivy + Bean: Doomed to Dance” on Netflix
41. ‘My Octopus Teacher’
A filmmaker documents his year befriending an octopus in South Africa.
Directors: James Reed, Pippa Ehrlich
Release date: September 4, 2020
Runtime: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Watch: “My Octopus Teacher” on Netflix
42. ‘Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness’
A brave animal teams up with friends to explore the world.
Directors: Benjamin Mousquet, Ben Stassen
Release date: February 16, 2022
Runtime: 1 hour, 31 minutes
Watch: “Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness” on Netflix
43. ‘The Princess Switch: Switched Again’
A duchess’s coronation is coming, and she has two look-alikes. What could go wrong?
Director: Michael Rohl
Release date: November 19, 2020
Runtime: 1 hour, 38 minutes
Watch: “The Princess Switch: Switched Again” on Netflix
44. ‘The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star’
The royal look-alikes need to work together to get a priceless Christmas relic back.
Director: Michael Rohl
Release date: November 18, 2021
Runtime: 1 hour, 46 minutes
Watch: “The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star” on Netflix
45. ‘The Magic School Bus Rides Again: Kids in Space’
The Magic School Bus heads to the International Space Station.
Director: Richard Weston
Release date: August 7, 2020
Runtime: 45 minutes
Watch: “The Magic School Bus Rides Again: Kids in Space” on Netflix
46. ‘Rescued by Ruby’
Two underdogs — a state trooper and a smart (but kinda naughty) shelter dog named Ruby — team up.
Director: Katt Shea
Release date: March 17, 2022
Runtime: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Watch: “Rescued by Ruby” on Netflix
47. ‘Feel the Beat’
A dancer returns home to coach a young squad after blowing an audition.
Director: Elissa Down
Release date: June 19, 2020
Runtime: 1 hour, 47 minutes
Watch: “Feel the Beat” on Netflix
48. ‘Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave’
A group of lifeguards inadvertently find themselves in a competition.
Director: Savage Steve Holland
Release date: August 4, 2020
Runtime: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Watch: “Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave” on Netflix
49. ‘The Magic School Bus Rides Again: The Frizz Connection’’
Lightening splits the bus into pieces, scattering the kids across the globe.
Director: Richard Weston
Release date: October 20, 2020
Runtime: 44 minutes
Watch: “The Magic School Bus Rides Again: The Frizz Connection” on Netflix
50. ‘The Magic School Bus Rides Again: In the Zone’
The gang learns about time zones, but going on a pop star’s New Year’s Eve tour.
Director: Richard Weston
Release date: December 26, 2020
Runtime: 46 minutes
Watch: “The Magic School Bus Rides Again: In the Zone” on Netflix
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