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Updated October 2026
Films the whole family will actually enjoy, from Studio Ghibli classics to new animated hits, all streaming on Netflix right now.
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Finding a film that works for both children and adults isn’t easy. These are the top-rated family movies on Netflix, picked so grown-ups won’t be checking their phones: beautiful animation, big adventures and plenty of laughs.
Every film is marked US, UK or US & UK, checked on 2 October 2026. Looking for something else? Try the best comedies or the best movies on Netflix overall.
| # | Film | Year | Rating | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swapped | 2026 | ★ 8.9 | US & UK |
| 2 | Spirited Away | 2001 | ★ 8.5 | UK |
| 3 | The Wild Robot | 2024 | ★ 8.3 | UK |
| 4 | Puss in Boots: The Last Wish | 2022 | ★ 8.2 | US |
| 5 | Klaus | 2019 | ★ 8.2 | US & UK |
| 6 | My Neighbor Totoro | 1988 | ★ 8.1 | UK |
| 7 | A Dog's Journey | 2019 | ★ 8.0 | US & UK |
| 8 | KPop Demon Hunters | 2025 | ★ 8.0 | US & UK |
| 9 | Castle in the Sky | 1986 | ★ 8.0 | UK |
| 10 | How to Train Your Dragon | 2025 | ★ 7.9 | US |
★ 8.9/10 from 2,218 ratings on TMDB
Netflix: US & UK
A small woodland creature and a majestic bird, natural enemies, magically swap bodies and have to work together to switch back, uncovering a threat to their whole valley on the way. A 2026 animated adventure from Nathan Greno, voiced by Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple.
Starring Michael B. Jordan, Juno Temple, Tracy Morgan
★ 8.5/10 from 18,971 ratings on TMDB
Netflix: UK
A girl wanders into a world of spirits and has to work in a bathhouse for the gods to save her parents. Hayao Miyazaki’s masterpiece won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature and is packed with images you won’t forget.
Starring Rumi Hiiragi, Miyu Irino, Mari Natsuki
★ 8.3/10 from 6,667 ratings on TMDB
Netflix: UK
A robot washes up on a wild island and learns to survive by adopting an orphaned gosling. DreamWorks’ adaptation of Peter Brown’s book, voiced by Lupita Nyong’o, looks like a painting and will make adults cry as much as kids.
Starring Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor
★ 8.2/10 from 9,264 ratings on TMDB
Netflix: US
Puss in Boots discovers he’s used up eight of his nine lives and sets out to find a wishing star to get them back, pursued by a bounty hunter who is more than he seems. Funny, beautifully animated and surprisingly deep.
Starring Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek Pinault, Harvey Guillén
★ 8.2/10 from 4,850 ratings on TMDB
Netflix: US & UK
A spoiled postman is sent to a frozen island town where he befriends a reclusive toymaker, starting a chain of events that becomes a legend. Netflix’s hand-drawn-style animated film is a modern Christmas classic.
Starring Jason Schwartzman, J.K. Simmons, Rashida Jones
★ 8.1/10 from 9,122 ratings on TMDB
Netflix: UK
Two young sisters move to the countryside and discover friendly forest spirits, including the big, furry Totoro. Hayao Miyazaki’s gentle, magical film is perfect for small children and still delights adults.
Starring Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto, Hitoshi Takagi
★ 8.0/10 from 1,658 ratings on TMDB
Netflix: US & UK
In the sequel to A Dog’s Purpose, Bailey the dog is reincarnated again and again to keep a promise to look after his owner’s granddaughter. A sentimental family drama that dog lovers adore.
Starring Marg Helgenberger, Betty Gilpin, Henry Lau
★ 8.0/10 from 3,243 ratings on TMDB
Netflix: US & UK
A K-pop girl group secretly protects their fans from demons, until a rival boy band turns out to be demons in disguise. Bright, funny and full of genuinely catchy songs, it became one of Netflix’s biggest hits ever.
Starring Arden Cho, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo
★ 8.0/10 from 4,820 ratings on TMDB
Netflix: UK
A boy and a girl with a mysterious crystal race pirates and the army to find Laputa, a legendary floating city. Studio Ghibli’s first official film is a classic adventure full of airships and robots.
Starring Keiko Yokozawa, Mayumi Tanaka, Minori Terada
★ 7.9/10 from 3,151 ratings on TMDB
Netflix: US
Dean DeBlois remakes his own animated hit as live action, with Mason Thames as Hiccup, the Viking boy who befriends Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, and challenges centuries of tradition on the isle of Berk.
Starring Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler
★ 7.9/10 from 1,225 ratings on TMDB
Netflix: US & UK
The true story of former wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat, who trains his daughters to become world-class wrestlers in a society that tells girls they can’t. Aamir Khan stars in one of the most successful Indian films of all time.
Starring Aamir Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra
★ 7.9/10 from 1,509 ratings on TMDB
Netflix: US & UK
A knight framed for murder teams up with a shape-shifting teenager who loves chaos to clear his name. Riz Ahmed and Chloë Grace Moretz voice this funny, punky and heartfelt Netflix animated adventure.
Starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Riz Ahmed, Eugene Lee Yang
★ 7.8/10 from 4,758 ratings on TMDB
Netflix: UK
A 13-year-old witch moves to a seaside town for her year of independence and sets up a flying delivery service with her black cat. Miyazaki’s sweet coming-of-age story is a perfect first Ghibli film for children.
Starring Minami Takayama, Rei Sakuma, Kappei Yamaguchi
★ 7.8/10 from 19,374 ratings on TMDB
Netflix: UK
A grumpy ogre agrees to rescue a princess so he can get his swamp back, with a talkative donkey in tow. DreamWorks’ fairy-tale send-up has jokes for adults and kids alike, and won the first Oscar for Best Animated Feature.
Starring Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz
★ 7.8/10 from 4,989 ratings on TMDB
Netflix: UK
A goldfish princess wants to become a human girl after she’s rescued by a five-year-old boy. Miyazaki’s hand-drawn take on The Little Mermaid is bright, playful and ideal for young children.
Starring Yuria Kozuki, Hiroki Doi, George Tokoro
★ 7.6/10 from 3,481 ratings on TMDB
Netflix: UK
Sonic, Knuckles and Tails face Shadow, a mysterious hedgehog with powers unlike theirs, while Jim Carrey plays two Robotniks. The biggest and most fun of the Sonic films.
Starring Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey, Keanu Reeves
★ 7.5/10 from 2,689 ratings on TMDB
Netflix: US
A crew of notorious animal criminals led by the smooth Mr Wolf pretend to go straight to avoid prison. A slick heist comedy for families, with a cartoon style inspired by the bestselling books.
Starring Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Awkwafina
★ 7.5/10 from 730 ratings on TMDB
Netflix: US & UK
Wallace’s new “smart” garden gnome develops a mind of its own, and the villainous penguin Feathers McGraw returns. Aardman’s claymation duo are as charming and inventive as ever.
Starring Ben Whitehead, Peter Kay, Lauren Patel
★ 7.3/10 from 1,411 ratings on TMDB
Netflix: US & UK
A 74-year-old lizard who has lived in the same school classroom for decades decides to see the world before he dies, and ends up helping the children who take him home. Adam Sandler voices this funny animated musical.
Starring Adam Sandler, Bill Burr, Cecily Strong
★ 7.3/10 from 1,787 ratings on TMDB
Netflix: US & UK
A young girl stows away on the ship of a legendary monster hunter and discovers the sea beasts may not be the enemy after all. Netflix’s swashbuckling animated adventure is thrilling for all ages.
Starring Karl Urban, Zaris-Angel Hator, Jared Harris
★ 7.3/10 from 4,447 ratings on TMDB
Netflix: US
DreamWorks’ animated retelling of the story of Moses, from prince of Egypt to leader of his people. The music is epic, including the Oscar-winning When You Believe, and the parting of the Red Sea is spectacular.
Starring Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer
We took every family film on Netflix in the US and UK with enough audience ratings to be reliable, kept the best rated and most widely loved, and ranked them by rating. Availability comes from JustWatch via TMDB, checked on 2 October 2026.
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Start your watchlistThis month, audiences rate Swapped, Spirited Away and The Wild Robot highest among family films on Netflix.
In the UK, most Studio Ghibli films are on Netflix, including Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro. In the US they’re usually on Max instead.
My Neighbor Totoro, Ponyo and Kiki’s Delivery Service are gentle and perfect for younger children, where available. Klaus and Leo are great picks for slightly older kids.
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