30 Best Family Movies on Netflix in November 2023

Kelly R. said:  The storyline (trolls try to escape being ritualistically eaten by giants) can be a little intense for sensitive kids, but the humor and the awesome musical numbers appeal to everyone. Plus, it introduces our kids to two of our favorite things from growing up - trolls and Justin Timberlake.

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Kelly R. said:  We loved Sing 2 just as much as the original, and watched it multiple times as a family! It's funny for all ages and has a great soundtrack.

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Vanessa M. said:  The Netflix original movie Yes Day is the perfect film for your next family movie night. Starring Jennifer Garner as the mom who always says no, she and her husband are challenged to give their children a yes day - a whole day where kids are in charge! This movie received thumbs up from parents and kids alike, and also inspired us to have our own yes day!

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Kelly R. said:  An original backstory about how the legend of Santa came to be, this is the beautifully animated and beautifully told story of an unlikely friendship between a reluctant postman and a reclusive toymaker. It focuses on the spirit of giving rather than magic and elves, and is filled with funny and poignant moments. This Netflix film instantly became one of my family's favorite Christmas movies for kids!

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Beth Wood said:  Hook is Steven Spielberg's fantastical retelling of Peter Pan. It stars Hollywood legends Robin Williams as Peter Pan, Dustin Hoffman as Hook, and Julia Roberts as Tink.

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Kelly R. said:  A time traveler on a mission to save the future teams up with his 12-year-old self. We really loved it...plenty of humor and also quite heartfelt. It's overall a good Netflix pick for families, but best for older kids because of some adult content. Check it out for movie night with tweens or teens.

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Kelly R. said:  The literary bear with a soft spot for marmalade travels from Peru to London and is taken in by the Brown family. Belly laughs ensue as Paddington adjusts to his new life and tries to escape being added to the collection at the Natural History Museum. My family has enjoyed this more than once, and we loved the sequel too!

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Kelly R. said:  The younger sister of Sherlock Holmes has her own mysteries to solve in this charming and funny family movie on Netflix, perfect for tweens and older kids who are able to keep up with the plot twists and clues. We loved Millie Bobby Brown (from Stranger Things) as Enola Holmes, and the sequel is great, too!

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Maria Castillo said:  Young love! Forts! Club houses! Cart races! Need I say more?! Parents, you know you want to watch it again.

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Kelly R. said:  This fantastic movie took us by surprise, and is absolutely one of the best family movies on Netflix! Four siblings, neglected by their parents, hatch a plan to improve their circumstances. It's funny, sweet, and a little bit dark.

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Kelly R. said:  Heavy on action and humor, this scary movie for kids features the monsters from the beloved Goosebumps book series and Jack Black in the role of author R.L. Stine.

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Kelly R. said:  A group of deadly-yet-adorable Australian critters escape zoo captivity and head for the Outback in this fun kids movie on Netflix. We thought it was a great pick for family movie night!

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Shila said:  This family movie on Netflix is based on the amazingly powerful novel by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer. An innovative young boy in Malawi engineers the prototype to building a full-size wind turbine that helps his village thrive. Also based on a true story, this inspiring movie touches on world-known hardships and environmental sustainability.

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Kelly R. said:  Quirky claymation duo Wallace and Gromit are tasked with protecting the town's upcoming giant vegetable competition from rabbits, including the monstrous Were-Rabbit. A fun Halloween movie for kids of all ages that incorporates horror elements in a non-threatening way.

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Kelly R. said:  We were really impressed by the detailed animation on this new kids movie on Netflix. It's an adventure story about a girl who stows away on a sea monster hunting ship. A fun pick for kids who like How To Train Your Dragon.

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Kelly R. said:  A kinkajou (voiced by Lin Manuel Miranda) leaves Cuba and goes on a musical adventure to deliver a love song for his friend. We thought it was a fun one for the family to watch together on Netflix, even if the kids enjoyed it more than the adults did.

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Kelly R. said:  When a super villain takes in 3 orphans, he discovers that maybe he's not so evil after all. It's one of the best family movies because it's funny for all ages, but has plenty of humor aimed at parents, too.

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Kelly R. said:  My kids and I loved the second installment of the Spider-Verse saga, and enjoyed it just as much as the first one! Be aware that this will be a trilogy, so you'll have to wait a bit longer for the story to be wrapped up.

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Kelly R. said:  Young Matilda must overcome her neglectful family and cruel principal to stand up for herself and what is right. Having special superpowers doesn't hurt. Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman are memorable as Matilda's ridiculous parents. This is an adaptation of the Roald Dahl book, which my kids also enjoyed.

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Kelly R. said:  The latest Minions movie is a perfect pick for family movie night while it's on Netflix! This one is set in the 70s as Gru first explores becoming a supervillain.

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Kelly R. said:  We absolutely loved this Netflix adaptation of the Matilda stage production, about a young girl with a special mind and terrible parents. There's terrific song and dance numbers, the signature Roald Dahl darkness and humor, and a fantastic Emma Thompson as the villainous Miss Trunchbull.

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Kelly R. said:  This is a truly amazing and kid-friendly Netflix documentary about a man who befriends an octopus off the coast of South Africa. It gives a whole new understanding of how incredible these creatures are...we were captivated!

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Kelly R. said:  My family enjoyed this Netflix family movie about siblings who travel to O'ahu and go on a quest to find hidden treasure. It felt a lot like Goonies to me, but without the cringeworthy 80s movie content.

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Kelly R. said:  A fun mix of humor, martial arts action and cool animation. Definitely worth a watch for family movie night!

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Kelly R. said:  This is a great movie! My family enjoyed it together for movie night. Lots of exciting action, and the animation is well done.

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Kelly R. said:  If your kids are fans of the Captain Underpants books, this movie is entertaining for all ages and a solid choice for family movie night.

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Kelly R. said:  My family enjoyed the latest Puss in Boots movie...snarky and funny in the way of the Shrek series, with its own cool graphic style. It's definitely worth watching while it's on Netflix!

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Kelly R. said:  You can catch the original Boss Baby on Netflix now! A boy discovers that his baby brother acts like an adult when his parents aren't looking.

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