Weekend Movie Night? Here are 9 Kid-friendly Movies to Watch on Netflix

Based on the book titled “The Invention of Hugo Cabret”, the story follows a young orphaned boy who lives on a railway. He befriends a young girl and reveals his secret plan of finishing an automaton his late father had dreamt of. They embark on a journey to find a key that could unlock his plan. 

With various Spiderman movies popping out almost yearly, it can be hard to keep up. This animated version follows spider-teen Mile Morales who is visited by his alternate-world counterparts with a mission to prevent the collapse of the universe after the portal opened. With a heart-warming message that anyone can be a hero, this might just be the movie your kids need right now. 

A classic movie from the 90s, this one is definitely for the parents too! The story follows the world’s richest kid, who has been aptly named “Richie Rich”, and his plan to take down a top executive looking to ruin his father’s company. Expect scenes featuring rollercoasters in home, cunning, yet adorable tactics from this nostalgic movie! 

The story follows Bolt, a celebrity canine who stars in a show as a super-dog. He believes his powers are real and embarks on an adventure to find his owner, only to find himself lost in the streets of the Big Apple. Full of laughable and comedic moments. the movie also feature light-hearted scenes which tug at your heartstrings. 

Another classic to revisit, Free Willy tells the story of a street kid named Jesse who befriends a killer whale. Jesse then takes the tasks of protecting his whale friend  to free it from its exploitative owners who want to kill the animal. 

Pachamama is a goddess worshipped by the indigenous people of the Andes. This movie tells the tale of a 10-year-old boy who dreams of becoming his village’s shaman. However, the boy finds himself with his bestfriend and a talking llama to find a ceremonial golden statue after a villainous Incan overload steals it.

Rugrats will always remain a Nickelodeon kid-tv show legend, with the smart and practical Tommy and his friends falling into the cutest adventures. In the movie, a disgruntled Tommy wants to return his baby brother Dil to the hospital only to find himself lost in the woods with his baby friends. This heart-warming tale showcases the importance of sibling-hood and the bond of friendship. 

This follows a young boy named Max, who feels misunderstood and runs away from home in a wolf costume. He finds himself in an imaginary forest where mysterious wild creatures crown him as their ruler. Max promises to do good in his new kingdom, but quickly finds that ruling is not as easy as it may seem. 

A tale between two sisters, the story follows Ramona and her sister Beezus, who now have to cope with changes after their dad loses his job. Ramona is a grade-school student with a big imagination and begins to dream up plans to save up money to keep their home. 

With that being said, happy watching!

This article was first published on theAsianParent.