The 10 Best Family Movies on Netflix

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By Timileyin Olanrewaju

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When you watch an awesome family movie on Netflix, it gives a lasting experience for the family. Most importantly, it creates beautiful moments.

For this reason, we have listed the the 10 best family movies on Netflix. The movies here will surely create those beautiful moments for you and your family.

As at the time of writing this Itechguide all the movies featured here were on Netflix. We cannot guarantee that the movies on this list will continue to be on Netflix.

Maleficent

Best Family Movies on Netflix: Maleficent

Starting in my pick at no 10 is “Maleficent”. This is a brilliant fantasy drama.

“Maleficent” tells a story of an unforgiving fairy who wants to curse a young princess. However, the plan was not accomplished.

The fairy realizes that the princess might be the only one who can make their land peaceful.

This movie is one of of the best family movies on Netflix. If you add “Maleficent” to your watch-list, you are in for a good time.

Hotel Transylvania

Best Family Movies on Netflix: Hotel Transylvania

Ranking no 9 on my pick of best family movies on Netflix is “Hotel Transylvania”.

“Hotel Transylvania” is about a man named Dracula. He owns an exotic hotel far away from the humans.

However, a certain boy discovers this hotel and falls for Dracula’s daughter. As a result of this, Dracula becomes an overprotective father.

“Hotel Transylvania” is great move – it combines comedy with fantasy. If you are looking for a good family movie, this will be an excellent choice.

Beauty and the Beast

Best Family Movies on Netflix: Beauty and the Beast

“Beauty and the Beast” ranks at no 8 in my pick of best family movies on Netflix.

The movie tells a story of an insensitive prince who is under a curse for his bad character. He has been held captive in a castle by this curse for a long time.

If the curse must be broken, he must have a change of character. Most especially love someone other than himself.

“Beauty and the Beast” is a top-notch movie for family entertainment. For a nice time with your family, add this to your watch-list on Netflix.

Rise of the Guardians

Ranking at no 7 in my pick of best family movies on Netflix is “Rise of the Guardians”.

The story-line of this movie is about magical beings – “The Guardians”. Their mission is to protect the innocence of the children and their dreams.

However, there is an evil spirit that works against the guardians. This evil spirit plans to attack the earth. As a result of this, The Guardians must come together to fight against this evil.

“Rise of the Guardians” is a great one to watch on Netflix. It has awesome visuals and beautiful characters. This movie will give your family a fantastic experience on Netflix.

Kung Fu Panda

Taking the 6th spot in my pick of best family movies on Netflix is “Kung Fu Panda”.

This movie tells a story of a panda that dreams of becoming a Kung fu master. However, he lacks the physical appearance of a fighter.

As fate may have it, incidentally he becomes the dragon warrior. The dragon warrior is someone who is skillful in Kung fu.

As a result of this, the panda was trained in the art of Kung fu and defends the valley from dark forces.

The movie is an amazing one with funny scenes. “Kung Fu Panda” will be a fine choice for family entertainment on Netflix.

The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind

Best Family Movies on Netflix: The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind

In the middle of my pick and at no 5 is “The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind”.

The movie is based on a true story of a thirteen-year old boy in Malawi. He created a windmill that generates the most needed water for their farm crops.

What makes this movie most exciting is that the boy created this windmill from limited resources. This invention saved his family and the villagers from famine.

“The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind” tells a story of survival – survival in the most challenging conditions. It is a story of using what you have to create what you want – no matter the limitations.

This is a genuinely touching story with great life lessons for every member of your family.

“The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind” is a fine production – it is great for the family.

Shrek

Best Family Movies on Netflix: Shrek

“Shrek” takes the no 4 spot in my pick of best family movies on Netflix.

This animation movie tells a story of an Ogre named Shrek. He lives in a lowly isolated area. Shrek receives a mission to rescue a princess in a castle guarded by a dragon.

Shrek went on this journey with a talkative donkey. Besides his task, there is a twist to the story.

The movie is an excellent production coupled with adventure and fantasy. “Shrek” is one of the best family movies on Netflix you need to see.

I Am Kalam

Ranking 3rd in my pick of best family movies on Netflix is “I Am Kalam”.

The movie is about a brilliant boy from a very poor family. He forms an unusual friendship with the son of a noble family.

Subsequently, he was inspired to take education seriously. Thereby, becoming someone great.

“I Am Kalam” is what you need on Netflix for the best family entertainment.

How to Train your Dragon

Ranking 2nd in my pick of best family movies on Netflix is “How to Train your Dragon”.

The movie tells a story of a young boy who happens to be the son of a viking chief. He receives a task to slay a dragon.

If he can complete this task, it will prove he is a true viking. However, he ends up forming an unusual bond with the dragon.

As a result of this, he changes the people’s view about dragons. This creates a new era of relationship between humans and dragons.

If you want best entertainment for your family, this movie is an excellent one to watch on Netflix.

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark

Finally, at no 1 in my pick of best family movies on Netflix is “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark”.

The story-line of the movie is about a top archeologist. He gets a mission from the government to find an ancient object – ark of covenant.

However, he soon realizes some forces of the Nazi regime are also after the ark. This brings about action and adventure for the archeologist.

“Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” is a classic movie and still ranks top. This movie is a superb production on Netflix that will give you and your family a captivating experience.

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Timileyin Olanrewaju

Timileyin Olanrewaju, Technical Writer at Itechguides.com, holds a B.Sc in Computer Science. Passionate about movies, video games, and gadgets, he specializes in writing gadget buying guides, app and software reviews, as well as critiques of movies and video games on the site.

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