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If you’re a parent, you’re no stranger to loud music from kids’ shows that never seem to end. Don’t get us wrong, we love a good animated movie, but it can get a little tiring to have those kids’ programs on all the time. Then when we pop in our shows, our kids either can’t watch it (especially if we’re binging Bridgerton again) or talk throughout it because it bores them. But that’s where family-friendly movies come in.
When you grow older and re-watch Disney movies from your youth, you pick up on all the adult themes and jokes throughout. It’s almost like it gives new life to the movie! When our kids watch animated or PG movies, they’re engrossed in the visuals and the overall storyline. Then we’re laughing at the witty jokes that go over their heads. Family-friendly films and shows are the best of both worlds, and luckily, Disney+ has a bunch of options.
From original Disney shows to new animated films, there’s a lot to choose from. There are animated films, Marvel flicks, funny shows, and more that everyone in the house will enjoy.
Check out some of our top family-friendly picks available on Disney+ below.
A version of this article was originally published on June 2022.
‘Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again’
Night at the Museum fans can relive the series again in the animated film Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again.
‘National Treasure: Edge of History’
Starring Lisette Olivera and Catherine Zeta-Jones, National Treasure: Edge of History follows Jess Valenzuela, who sets off to find her family’s secrets ad find lost treasure in this action-packed series.
‘The Simpsons’
For decades, families have loved watching the wacky shenanigans of The Simpsons. Following the topsy turvy suburban family, kids will love the funny visuals while adults will crack up over the adult-themed jokes.
‘The Incredibles’
Things can get out of hand when you’re a family of superheroes and The Incredibles portrays it perfectly. Both super-sweet and super-funny, it’s hard not to fall instantly in love with the relatable flick.
‘Black-ish’
Starring Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross, Black-ish follows a Black husband and father named Andre Johnson (Anderson) who struggles to grasp his cultural identity while in a predominantly white neighborhood. Both poignant and hysterical, it’ll definitely be a favorite sitcom amongst everyone in the house.
‘Cheaper By The Dozen’
Starring Gabrielle Union and Zach Braff, Cheaper By The Dozen gives the beloved 2003 film an updated, hilarious spin.
‘Loki’
For the Marvel fans in your home, you can’t go wrong with binging Loki. After the events of Avengers: Endgame, we see the God of mischief get into more trouble. It’s action-packed for the kids and witty for the adults.
‘Wandavision’
Wandavision is either your favorite Marvel show or your least, there is no in-between. After the event of Avengers: Endgame, we see Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany) try to balance a normal life with strange occurrences that keep happening. Also starring Kathryn Hahn, the beloved show has that iconic Marvel humor and action, but it has so many references that adults will adore.
‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’
Starring Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier follows two beloved Marvel characters who try to balance both each other and the weight of the world.
‘Turning Red’
Turning Red has instantly become a favorite amongst adults and children alike. For both its wonderful messages on womanhood and an adorable red panda animation throughout, it’ll definitely be on repeat in your house.
‘Luca’
Starring Jacob Tremblay and Maya Rudolph, Lucais a beautiful film about the unlikely friendship between a boy and a “monster.”
‘Alice in Wonderland’
The 2010 remake of the classic Alice in Wonderland is a staple in any household that can’t resist a good fantasy. We follow a girl named Alice (Mia Wasikowska) who falls down a rabbit hole into a whole new world that needs her.
‘Night at the Museum’
Starring Ben Stiller and Robin Williams, Night at the Museum follows a night guard who finds out that the museum comes to life at night. Both hysterical and adorable, no one can resist this super-fun flick.
‘Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief’
Before the TV show comes out, check out the Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief film that stole our hearts in 2010. Kids and adults alike will love the story, action sequences, and mythology lessons you get throughout.
‘Sky High’
Chances are, you wanted to be Danielle Panabaker’s character Layla when you watched Sky High years ago. Have your kids fall in love with this superhuman and super-silly movie that follows a group of sidekicks at hero school.
‘The Haunted Mansion’
For the kids who want something spooky, The Haunted Mansion is a perfect choice. Both spooky and sometimes silly, this supernatural movie follows a family stuck in a haunted mansion.
‘Hannah Montana’
Starring Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus, Hannah Montana follows a teenage girl who has a double life: a normal girl and a pop star. This fun series captivates everyone by seeing the shenanigans everyone gets into because of Miley’s lifestyle.
‘That’s So Raven’
We will forever love That’s So Raven. Starring Raven-Symone, we see a girl with psychic visions try to help everyone around her, but it doesn’t always go as planned. No matter your age, you’ll love this classic Disney show.
‘Emperor’s New Groove’
Emperor’s New Groove is a hilarious animated movie where a spoiled emperor turns into a llama. With kid-friendly jokes and some saucy jokes that’ll go over their heads, this movie is perfect for a movie night everyone will be excited for.
’10 Things I Hate About You’
Starring Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, and Joseph Gordon Levitt, 10 Things I Hate About You is a modern take on the Shakespearean play The Taming of the Shrew. This spunky romcom follows four kids balancing high school, love, and themselves in a way that’ll entertain everyone in the house.
‘Splash’
Starring Daryl Hannah and Tom Hanks, Splash is a 1980s rom-com that’ll appeal to both kids and adults. A young man falls in love with a woman who is secretly a mermaid.
‘Lilo & Stitch’
You can’t help but smile whenLilo & Stitch comes on. Following an alien who’s adopted by a small family, this movie is as fun as it gets.
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’
This beloved Marvel film may have been made for older kids and adults, but Guardians of the Galaxy is fun for anyone of any age. Starring Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldana, the show follows a group of fugitives who go on an unlikely adventure through the galaxy.
‘Tarzan’
Tarzan follows a man raised by gorillas who must decide if he wants to stay home or be with the woman he loves. Kids will love the visuals and characters and adults will swoon over the romance.
‘Atlantis: The Lost Empire’
A scholar named Milo joins a group of explorers trying to find the lost empire of Atlantis. While they find it, things are quickly not what they seem. Atlantis: The Lost Empire is an amazing pick for family movie night because it gives a fresh story not often talked about with Disney movies.
‘The Princess Bride’
The classic romance movie The Princess Bride will surely be your kid’s favorite romance film (it’s already ours!) This classic follows the love story of a rogue and a farm girl who’s betrothed to the king.
‘Enchanted’
While we’re anxiously awaiting for the sequel, why not pop in the adorable musical Enchanted? Adults and kids alike can dance and sing along to the fantasy love story starring Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey.
‘Confessions of a Shopaholic’
Isla Fisher’s character Rebecca is a powerful writer looking to make a name for herself. But between her shopping addiction and a mailing mixup, that may take longer than she expected. Confessions of a Shopaholic is a super fun rom-com that everyone will love (especially the little fashionistas in the family!)
‘Beauty and the Beast’
Kids will dance along and the parents will tear up when you pop in the 2017 adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. The classic Disney story follows a girl named Belle who’s trapped by a beast, and who eventually fall in love with each other.
‘The Parent Trap’
Starring Lindsay Lohan, The Parent Trap is about a pair of twins who reunite after being separated at birth. They then cook up a plan to reunite their parents. While this movie is nostalgic for us, our kids are bound to fall head over heels for it instantly.
‘The Princess Diaries’
Starring Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews, The Princess Diaries is all about a high school girl finding out she’s the Princess of a small country called Genovia. Both fun and touching, it’s hard not to enjoy this movie (especially the satisfying transformation scene!)
‘Wall-E’
If you’re about to watch Wall-E, get the tissues ready. This adorable animated film follows two robots in love on Earth after all the humans left. Both hilarious and poignant, this powerful film will appeal to anyone looking for a touching flick.
‘The Princess and The Frog’
What kid doesn’t love an independent princess? The Princess and The Frog is about a determined woman looking to be a restaurant owner who finds herself in the wackiest adventure. After being turned into a frog because she kissed a frog, she has to decide what she wants most out of life.
‘The Muppets’
Ever since we were tots, we loved the Muppets. Thanks to the 2011 film The Muppets, our kids will too. Starring Amy Adams and Jason Segel, this ragtag group need to reunite the entire Muppet gang to fight back an evil oil company from taking over.
‘Freaky Friday’
The phrase “walk a mile in my shoes” goes to a whole new level in the Disney classic Freaky Friday. Starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, the mother-daughter duo switches bodies, learning more about the struggles of each other’s lives. Who can resists this comedic duo?
‘Adventures in Babysitting’
Adventures in Babysitting is the epitome of 1980s fun. This classic follows a babysitter who has to juggle babysitting three kids, and nearly everything goes wrong. Everyone in the house will love the fun antics and pure 1980s fun that oozes from it.
‘Frozen II’
We already know Frozenis a masterpiece, but Frozen II is just as good. In case you and your family haven’t seen the beloved classic, you and your kids will adore the characters we’ve all grown to love, seen on another adventure. They have to save their kingdom once again and find out about Elsa’s power origins.
‘Aladdin’
While some prefer the animated version, the live-action Aladdin is as fun as it gets. Aladdin wants to wow Princess Jasmine and does so with the help of a Genie. However, as we all know, it never goes according to plan.
‘Up’
Once you get past the tear-jerking opening, Up is a beautiful comedy about an old man and a little boy trying to fulfill his departed wife’s last wish. Both hysterical and super-heartwarming, it’s no wonder that this is one of the most beloved animated films.
‘Zootopia’
Zootopia is all about diversity and surviving in the big city. Bright-eyed rabbit police officer Judy Hopps befriends a conman named Nick Wilde as they try to solve a huge mystery that’s plaguing the city. With adult jokes for the parents and silly kid jokes for the kiddos, everyone will have a laugh.
‘Raya and The Last Dragon’
Raya and The Last Dragon is about a warrior named Raya who’s determined to find the last dragon on Earth in a super-fun, unique adventure everyone will be obsessed with.
‘Moana’
Moana and a few of her friends go on an adventure to find a Demigod to help cure their island. This new Disney film is poignant, fun, and will instantly be on repeat at your house after you view it.
‘Jungle Cruise’
Starring Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson, Jungle Cruise is an exciting and witty action movie based on the beloved Disney ride where the jungle is a little more supernatural than they bargained for.
‘A Wrinkle in Time’
A Wrinkle in Time follows a missing father’s kids who are visited by aliens that want to help them find him. Starring Oprah Winfrey and Euphoria’s Storm Reid, this whimsical tale will captivate everyone at home.
‘National Treasure: Book of Secrets’
National Treasure: Book of Secrets is a super-exciting action movie where Nicholas Cage gathers clues to help him prove his family’s innocence. As the descendant of John Wilkes Booth, he’s determined to fix everything. It’s easy to be enamored with the historically-inspired adventure, with viewers of all ages wanting to know more.
‘Pete’s Dragon’
Pete’s Dragon is an incredibly heart-warming tale of a boy named Pete and his best friend, who’s a dragon. Kids will want a dragon of their own and parents will love the touching storyline.
‘The Game Plan’
Starring Dwayne Johnson and Madison Pettis, The Game Plan is about an NFL player who finds out he actually has a small daughter. The pair try to bond as much as possible, making this family-based movie fun for everyone to watch.
‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’
Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a daring live-action/ cartoon mystery where a cartoon-hating detective has to help clear Roger Rabbit’s name. Cartoons for the kids and a fun live-action story for adults? Truly the best of both worlds.
‘Flubber’
The Robin Williams classic film Flubber follows a goofy scientist who accidentally creates an animated ball of mass named Flubber. This topsy-turvy comedy will keep everyone in the family guessing (and laughing!)
‘Never Been Kissed’
Never Been Kissed is about a reporter who enrolls in high school for a story, reverting back to her geeky days and falling in love with the English teacher. This fun, adorable rom-com will appeal to everyone, because let’s face it, who doesn’t adore Drew Barrymore?
‘Doogie Kamealoha MD’
Like the classic 1980s show, Doogie Kamealoha MD is about a teenage doctor balancing life in Hawaii. Kids will love the story and adults will get a kick out of the unique remake!
‘Lizzie McGuire’
Lizzie McGuire is about a normal girl trying to live through high school with the help of her sarcastic, cartoon alter ego. This relatable show will give everyone a laugh with every episode.
‘Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings’
Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings follows a kung fu master who has to confront his extensive past to be in the Ten Rings organization. This unique film has become a favorite amongst Marvel fans and we’re sure your household will feel no different.
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