Movies to Watch With Family: Perfect Picks for All Ages

Animated Adventures for All Ages

These animated films work for the youngest viewers while keeping adults engaged with smart writing and emotional depth.

The Wild Robot (2024)

IMDb: 8.0/10 RT: 98%

DreamWorks' Oscar-winning masterpiece about a robot named Roz who washes up on an island and must learn to survive. She adopts an orphaned gosling, befriends a fox, and discovers what it means to be alive. The animation is stunning, the voice cast (Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal) is superb, and the emotional payoff is enormous. It won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature and deserved it.

One of the best animated films ever made. Perfect for ages 7+. Adults will cry too.

Hoppers (2026)

IMDb: 7.6/10 RT: 93%

Pixar's latest is a vibrant adventure about a girl who builds a robotic suit that lets her transfer her consciousness into a frog. She explores a secret frog civilization and learns about nature, technology, and friendship. The animation is some of Pixar's most inventive, and the environmental message is woven in without being preachy. Released April 2026 and already a family favorite.

Pixar's newest hit arrived on Disney+ June 3. Ages 6+. Funny, beautiful, and surprisingly deep.

GOAT (2026)

IMDb: 6.9/10 RT: 84%

Sony Pictures Animation serves up a sports comedy about a scrappy goat who dreams of playing roarball — a high-contact sport dominated by bigger animals. The voice cast includes Caleb McLaughlin (Stranger Things), Gabrielle Union, and Stephen Curry. The animation borrows the Spider-Verse visual energy and the underdog message lands perfectly.

Fun for all ages 5+. Stephen Curry's film debut. High-energy and hilarious.

Zootopia 2 (2025)

IMDb: 7.5/10 RT: 95%

Disney's sequel to the 2016 hit is a rare beast: a sequel that matches the original. Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde return to solve a new mystery involving reptiles. The world-building expands brilliantly, the animation is even more impressive, and the themes of inclusion and understanding are handled with the same intelligence as the first film.

95% RT. Ages 6+. One of the best animated sequels ever made. Streaming now on Disney+.

Live-Action Adventures

For families with older kids who prefer live-action over animation, these films deliver excitement without being too intense for younger viewers.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)

IMDb: 7.0/10 RT: 88%

Illumination's follow-up to The Super Mario Bros. Movie takes Mario and Luigi into space. Brie Larson voices Rosalina, and the Galaxy theme makes for stunning visuals. Jack Black returns as Bowser with another musical number. It is pure crowd-pleasing fun — colorful, fast-paced, and packed with Nintendo references that parents and kids will both enjoy. Grossed over $1 billion worldwide.

The biggest family hit of 2026. Ages 5+. Mario in space. Need we say more?

The Mandalorian & Grogu (2026)

IMDb: 7.2/10 RT: 83%

The first Star Wars theatrical release since 2019 brings the beloved duo from the TV series to the big screen. It is essentially a big-budget Mando adventure — Boba Fett, dark troopers, and lots of Baby Yoda cuteness. PG-13 for action violence, but fine for most kids 8+. The perfect entry point for young Star Wars fans.

Baby Yoda on the big screen. Ages 8+. The Force is strong with this one.

Toy Story 5 (2026)

IMDb: 7.4/10 RT: 89%

Pixar proves once again that you can return to the well if you bring something new. The fifth Toy Story finds Woody and the gang dealing with digital obsolescence — what happens when kids prefer screens to toys? It is funny, surprisingly dark in places, and the ending is a tearjerker that rivals Toy Story 3. The animation is Pixar at its peak.

Pixar does it again. Ages 6+. Bring tissues. Streaming on Disney+ after theatrical run.

Family Comedies That Work for Everyone

These comedies span all ages — from silly slapstick for the little ones to clever jokes that land for adults.

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024)

IMDb: 7.5/10 RT: 100%

The highest-rated film on any streaming platform right now. Wallace invents a smart gnome, Gromit gets suspicious, and old nemesis Feathers McGraw returns. It is stop-motion perfection — every frame is a work of art, every joke lands for every age. Aardman has never been better. At 80 minutes, it is the perfect length for a family movie night.

Perfect 100% RT. Ages 4+. The most universally beloved film on the list.

The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)

IMDb: 7.6/10 RT: 97%

A family road trip collides with a robot apocalypse. The Mitchells are gloriously dysfunctional — the dad is an embarrassing goofball, the daughter is a filmmaker, the son is obsessed with dinosaurs. When technology rebels, they discover their weird family is their greatest strength. The animation style is unique and hyper-kinetic.

97% RT. Ages 8+. The funniest family movie of the decade.

Paddington in Peru (2025)

IMDb: 7.2/10 RT: 92%

Paddington and the Brown family travel to the jungles of Peru in search of Aunt Lucy. Olivia Colman plays a singing nun. It is not quite the masterpiece of the first two Paddington films, but it is still a warm, fuzzy, delightful adventure that reminds you why Paddington is one of cinema's most beloved characters. Pure marmalade-flavored joy.

92% RT. Ages 4+. Paddington is the most wholesome character in all of cinema.

Best by Age Group: Quick Reference

Here is a quick cheat sheet for picking the right film based on the ages of your kids.

Classics That Never Get Old

Sometimes the best family movie is one you have seen before — but it hits just as hard on the tenth viewing. These timeless classics are available to stream and work for every generation.

Coco (2017)

IMDb: 8.4/10 RT: 97%

Pixar's Dia de los Muertos masterpiece about a boy who travels to the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather. It is a stunning celebration of family, memory, and music. "Remember Me" is one of Pixar's best songs. The final act is a tearjerker for parents especially. Every family should watch this together.

97% RT. Ages 6+. The best film about family ever made by a studio.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)

IMDb: 8.4/10 RT: 97%

The best superhero movie of the 2010s, animated or otherwise. Miles Morales becomes Spider-Man across multiple dimensions. The visual style is revolutionary — it looks like a comic book come to life. It is funny, stylish, and genuinely moving. Older kids will love the action; parents will appreciate the artistry.

97% RT. Ages 9+. The best-looking animated film ever made.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

IMDb: 7.0/10 RT: 59%

Critics were lukewarm, but kids and families loved it. Chris Pratt voices Mario, Jack Black steals the show as Bowser with a surprisingly great musical number ("Peaches"). It is essentially a video game cutscene brought to life — colorful, energetic, and packed with Easter eggs. For young Nintendo fans, it is pure catnip.

Ages 5+. "Peaches, peaches, peaches, peaches, peaches" — you have been warned.