Comedy, superhero movie, cartoon, action movie, musical comedy… What movies to watch as a family on Netflix? Our top 10 feature films to watch with children on the streaming platform!
Netflix is full of children’s content, something to delight the whole family. Comedies, action movies, superheroes or adventures, cartoons, musicals… There’s plenty to choose from! To help you find THE right film that will please the whole family, here is our top 10 movies to watch on netflix with young and old.
1 – Matilda, the musical comedy
Inspired by Roald Dahl’s book and by the success of the film released in 1996, this musical tells the story of Matilda, a little girl with an overflowing imagination. She loves to read, a way for her to escape her daily life with parents with whom she does not get along. But now she is admitted to Crunchem Hall, a school run by the diabolical Miss Trunchbull, who takes pleasure in scaring her students. Supported by Miss Honey and Mrs Phelps, the little girl will create a world that suits her perfectly. Starting from 7 years old. Duration: 1h56. The film Matilda from 1996 is also available on the platform. Starting from 7 years old. Duration: 1h38.
2 – Yes Day
A film whose scenario will make children dream! Allisson and Carlos Torres (Jennifer Garner and Édgar Ramírez) decide to say “yes” to everything their children ask of them for an entire day, because they are tired of always having to say “no”. An absolutely memorable program awaits them, their three children not hesitating to make the craziest requests of them. The result is a comedy that makes the whole family laugh! All public. Duration: 1h29.
3 – The girl and the sea
Jess is an Australian teenager with a passion for boating. She decides to face her fears to realize her biggest dream: to become the youngest sailor to sail around the world solo. Throughout her epic, she will have to overcome the obstacles that will present themselves in front of her. An adventure that will make her grow. Starting from 7 years old. Duration: 1h49.
4 – A furry friend
Inspired by a true story, this film is very touching. It traces the story of a police officer who wishes at all costs to join an elite canine squad. He will then find an extraordinary teammate: Ruby, a shelter dog struggling to find a family. She is very cunning, but also very naughty. Both will create an unbreakable bond. Starting from 7 years old. Duration: 1h33.
5 – Little Nemo and the World of Dreams
Nemo has lived with her paternal uncle since the death of her father, with whom she lived in a lighthouse on an island. One day, she comes across a secret map leading to the dream world of Slumberland. With Flip, an eccentric outlaw played by Jason Momoa, she will try to cross dreams avoiding nightmares to find her dad. All while trying to escape vigilant Agent Green of the Subconscious Activities Bureau. From the age of 8. Duration: 2 hours.
6 – Dad, I have a mom for you
Netflix gives parents the opportunity to introduce their children to a cult film from the 1990s, with twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. The first embodies Amanda Lemmon, 9, who lives in an orphanage, under the protection of her social worker, Diane Barrows. The second plays Alyssa Callaway, who lives with her dad in a luxurious house. Each of them decides to run away, the first from a summer camp and the second from her dad’s. While running in the forest, they bump into each other and are amazed by their resemblance. Whilethey decide to trade their lives, Amanda takes a liking to Roger Callaway, her friend’s father, and wants to introduce him to Diane so that they fall in love and adopt her. Unfortunately, this one is about to get married… So Amanda and Alyssa imagine the wildest plans for them to get closer. All public. Duration: 1h41.
7 – Pinocchio, by Guillermo del Toro
The version of Pinocchio revisited by Guillermo del Toro is ideal for families who want to experience this classic in a different light. Pinocchio comes to life to appease the heart of Geppetto, a woodcutter who will become the equivalent of his dad. The puppet has a mischievous and disobedient character and will experience adventures that will fascinate young and old alike. Starting from 7 years old. Duration: 1h56.
8 – Anna
This film takes up a cult story of the comic Little Orphan Annie, already adapted for cinema and musical comedy. Annie is an orphan who lives with Miss Hannigan… Except that she hates the little girl. Joyful, the little girl enters the life of Will Stack, a billionaire at first frightened by her intrusion. He finally takes a liking to her and wishes to adopt her, but Annie still dreams of finding her biological parents. From 10 years old. Duration: 1h58.
9 – We are the heroes
The children of superheroes, called “The Heroics”, will have their work cut out for them when alien invaders kidnap their parents! To save them, but also to save the world, they will have to unite and learn to work as a team, while managing their own powers… And it’s not always easy. Starting from 7 years old. Duration: 1h40.
10 – Our Christmas at the farm
Impossible to talk about Netflix without mentioning the countless christmas movies available on the platform. Released in 2022, it was designed to be watched with the family, at all ages. A widower finds out he inherited a farm at Christmas. If he has a lot of trouble adapting to his new village, his children like it a lot. They will devise a plan to convince him to stay there forever. All public. Duration: 1h43.