When it comes to Easter, bunnies, chocolates and eggs get all the glory; but there’s another way little ones can get hyped about the sugared up holiday — Easter movies for kids! True story!
Whether you’re looking to wind down as a family on a Friday night or need something to do with the littles you’re babysitting on a rainy afternoon, Easter movies for kids are a great way to build excitement for the big day and, quite frankly, just chill out.
From old modern comedies to beloved books-turned-films, here are 15 Easter movies for kids. Hop to it.
1. “The Dog Who Saved Easter”
When a family learns they can’t bring their beloved dog on their spring break trip, they make the last-minute decision to drop him at doggy daycare. Not long after he arrives, serious hi-jinks ensue.
Director: Sean Olson
Release date: March 18, 2014
Runtime: 1 hour, 27 minutes
Rating: PG
Watch: “The Dog Who Saved Easter” on Prime Video
2. “Hop”
One rabbit was destined to be the Easter Bunny, but all he wants to do is rock ‘n’ roll!
Director: Tim Hill
Release date: April 1, 2011
Runtime: 1 hour, 35 minutes
Rating: PG
Watch: “Hop” on Apple TV
3. “Rabbit School: Guardians of the Golden Egg”
After petty thief Rabbit Max gets trapped in an old-fashioned school, he magically acquires the Easter Bunny’s magical powers.
Director: Ute von Münchow-Pohl
Release date: March 16, 2017
Runtime: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Rating: G
Watch: “Rabbit School: Guardians of the Golden Egg” on Prime Video
4. “Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit”
Wallace and his trusty pup, Gromit, start a pest control business and must stop a giant rabbit from destroying the town’s crops.
Director: Nick Park, Steve Box
Release date: October 7, 2005
Runtime: 1 hour, 24 minutes
Rating: G
Watch: “Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit” on Apple TV
5. “Guess How Much I Love You: An Enchanting Easter”
Based on the beloved children’s book, this quick Easter movie is perfect for little ones with shorter attention spans.
Director: Jo Boag
Release date: 2018
Runtime: 27 minutes
Rating: G
Watch: “Guess How Much I Love You: An Enchanting Easter” on Prime Video
6. “Peter Rabbit”
Is there any bunny more iconic than Peter Rabbit himself? We think not. Watch Peter, Mr. McGregor and the gang in this hilarious modern take on Beatrix Potter’s classic.
Director: Will Gluck
Release date: February 3, 2018
Runtime: 1 hour, 35 minutes
Rating: PG
Watch: “Peter Rabbit” on Vudu
7. “Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness”
A brave animal — half chicken, half bunny — goes on a quest to find a valuable artifact before his greedy uncle.
Director: Benjamin Mousquet, Ben Stassen
Release date: February 16, 2022
Runtime: 1 hour, 31 minutes
Rating: TV-Y7
Watch: “Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness” on Netflix
8. “Rabbids Invasion Special: Mission to Mars”
Rabbids — which are like rabbits, only sillier — are the stars of this over-the-top film about saving the earth.
Director: Franz Kirchner
Release date: February 18, 2022
Runtime: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Rating: TV-Y
Watch: “Rabbids Invasion Special: Mission to Mars” on Netflix
9. “Easter Land”
After a villain casts a spell to banish the Easter Bunny, Santa Claus springs into action in order to save the day.
Director: James Snider
Release date: March 19, 2019
Runtime: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Rating: PG
Watch: “Easter Land” on Prime Video
10. “Peter Rabbit 2”
Peter and all of his garden buddies are back for round two in this “Peter Rabbit” sequel.
Director: Will Gluck
Release date: March 25, 2021
Runtime: 1 hour, 33 minutes
Rating: PG
Watch: “Peter Rabbit 2” on Prime Video
11. “Peppa Pig Easter Bunny”
Peppa and her friends go on an Easter egg hunt together!
Release date: April 15, 2017
Runtime: 55 minutes
Rating: G
Watch: “Peppa Pig Easter Bunny” on Prime Video
12. “It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown”
Linus feels certain that the Easter beagle will bring eggs and treats for everyone, but the rest of the Peanuts gang is skeptical.
Director: Phil Roman
Release date: 1974
Runtime: 25 minutes
Rating: G
Watch: “It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown” on Apple TV
13. “The Prince of Egypt”
The musical, animated story that tells the epic journey of Moses from slave to prince.
Director: Brenda Chapman, Simon Wells, Steve Hickner
Release date: December 18, 1998
Runtime: 1 hour, 38 minutes
Rating: PG
Watch: “The Prince of Egypt” on Prime Video
14. “Rise of the Guardians”
The Easter Bunny, Santa, Jack Frost and more team up for this best-for-older-kids flick.
Director: Peter Ramsey
Release date: November 13, 2012
Runtime: 1 hour, 37 minutes
Rating: PG
Watch: “Rise of the Guardians” on Google Play
15. “Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade”
The Ice Age gang embarks on an adventure, turning the whole globe into one big egg hunt.
Director: Ricardo Curtis
Release date:
Runtime: 26 minutes
Rating: Not Rated
Watch: “Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade” on Apple TV
