Hearts and chocolate may get all the attention on Valentine’s Day, but there’s something to be said about cozying up on the couch with a thematic movie (especially if you’re a kid, and therefore, a candlelit dinner is about as appealing as a retirement party). Whether you’re a parent looking to host your kiddo’s gang of friends for a movie night or a caregiver in need of something to do on snowy days, these Valentine’s Day movies for kids deliver — and they’re available to stream on a variety of platforms.
From cutesy cartoons for toddlers to flicks with a hint of angst for older kids, there’s a Valentine’s Day movie here for everyone. (Yep, even you.) And keep in mind, subscriptions and rental fees vary.
1. “The Wild Robot”
After crashing on a deserted island, a robot that was invented for efficiency and task completion finds herself falling in love… with an animal she comes to think of as her child.
Director: Chris Sanders
Release date: September 27, 2024
Runtime: 1 hour, 41 minutes
Rating: PG
Watch: “The Wild Robot” on Amazon Prime Video
2. “Kitty Love: An Homage to Cats”
One of the world’s most beloved cats shares their most intimate home videos — smiles guaranteed!
Director: Mark Verkerk
Release date: September 30, 2020
Runtime: 60 minutes
Rating: G
Watch: “Kitty Love: An Homage to Cats” on Netflix
3. “True: Happy Hearts Day”
A not-so long Valentine’s Day special featuring True. Perfect for toddlers.
Director: Harold Harris
Release date: February 1, 2019
Runtime: 23 minutes
Rating: G
Watch: “True: Happy Hearts Day” on Netflix
4. “Free Rein: Valentine’s Day”
Set against the backdrop of Valentine’s Day, a group of girls embark on a mission to find a fabled Maid’s Stone.
Director: Marek Losey
Release date: February 1, 2019
Runtime: 50 minutes
Rating: 6+
Watch: “Free Rein: Valentine’s Day” On Netflix
5. “Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown”
A classic Valentine’s Day movie for kids of all ages, featuring none other than the Peanuts gang.
Director: Phil Roman
Release date: January 28, 1975
Runtime: 30 minutes
Watch: “Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown” on Apple TV
6. “The Princess and the Frog'”
Princess Tiana meets a frog who desperately wants to be human again. A classic!
Director:s John Musker, Ron Clements
Release date: January 28, 1975
Runtime: 1 hour, 42 minutes
Rating: G
Watch: “The Princess and the Frog” on Disney Plus
7. “WALL-E'”
Lonely robot WALL-E finds a new lease on life when he meets EVE, a sleek robot.
Director: Andrew Stanton
Release date: June 27, 2008
Runtime: 1 hour, 39 minutes
Rating: G
Watch: “WALL-E” on Disney Plus
8. “Gnomeo and Juliet”
Didn’t think garden gnomes could fall in love? Think again!
Director: Kelly Asbury
Release date: February 11, 2011
Runtime: 1 hour, 23 minutes
Rating: G
Watch: “Gnomeo and Juliet” on Amazon Prime Video
9. “The Princess Diaries”
An awkward and ordinary girl finds out she’s a real-life princess.
Director: Garry Marshall
Release date: July 29, 2001
Runtime: 1 hour, 55 minutes
Rating: G
Watch: “The Princess Diaries” on Amazon Prime Video
10. “Passport to Paris”
Follow Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen as they traipse around Paris — and fall in love.
Director: Alan Metter
Release date: November 9, 1999
Runtime: 1 hour, 27 minutes
Rating: G
Watch: “Passport to Paris” on Amazon Prime Video
11. “If You Give a Mouse a Valentine’s Day Cookie”
Instead of a card, Mouse decides to make the biggest Valentine’s Day cookie. Perfect for little kids who are fans of the book.
Release date: February 7, 2020
Runtime: 24 minutes
Rating: G
Watch: “If You Give a Mouse a Valentine’s Day Cookie” on Amazon Prime Video
12. “You’re So Cupid”
Two sisters, who happen to be the daughters of Cupid, fall for the same guy.
Director: John Lyde
Release date: February 12, 2010
Runtime: 1 hour, 32 minutes
Rating: G
Watch: “You’re So Cupid” on Amazon Prime Video
13. “Pinkalicious and Peterrific: Cupid Calls It Quits”
A one-hour special that follows Pinkalicious and Peterrific as they try to save Valentine’s Day.
Director: Jamie Teehan
Release date: February 8, 2021
Runtime: 55 minutes
Rating: G
Watch: “Pinkalicious and Peterrific: Cupid Calls It Quits” on Amazon Prime Video
14. “Enchanted”
A fairytale princess finds herself in New York… and falling in love.
Director: Kevin Lima
Release date: November 21, 2007
Runtime: 1 hour, 51 minutes
Rating: PG
Watch: “Enchanted” on Disney Plus
15. “Shrek'”
An ogre must help rescue a princess — the perfect romantic movie for kids who, well, don’t like romance.
Director: Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson
Release date: April 22, 2001
Runtime: 1 hour, 26 minutes
Rating: PG
Watch: “Shrek” on Amazon Prime Video
16. “Zombies”
This little kid-/tween-friendly movie is all about forbidden love… and of course it has a killer soundtrack.
Director: Paul Hoen
Release date: February 16, 2018
Runtime: 1 hour, 37 minutes
Rating: G
Watch: “Zombies” on Disney Plus
17. “Cinderella”
A modern twist on the classic story, Camila Cabello stars in this updated version.
Director: Kay Cannon
Release date: September 3, 2021
Runtime: 1 hour, 52 minutes
Rating: PG
Watch: “Cinderella” on Amazon Prime Video
