Top 32 Free Movies for Kids: Hours of Free Entertainment

There’s nothing better than a family movie night. Once your kids get to the age where they will happily sit through a film, this is such a cozy and happy way to spend an evening. But movies are expensive!

The costs of buying DVDs or using streaming services can add up. Thankfully, countless free movies for kids are available on legal platforms, including full-length films on YouTube and free downloads.

I’ve compiled a list of 32 free movies for kids you can watch as a family. The thrill of an animated adventure, the laughter from a Disney comedy, or the simplicity of a film for toddlers or babies—imagine all of this without touching your wallet. Unleash the magic without spending a dime!

1. Dino King

• Run Time: 1 hour 28 minutes.
• Rating: PG.
• Animated: CGI and animated.
• Best for: 10-14 years old
• Plot description: Speckles is a young Tarbosauras with a unique birthmark. After a tragic stampede caused by a dinosaur called One-Eye, Speckles is left alone with no parents or siblings. Four years later, Speckles meets Blue-Eyes, and they stick together, hunting to survive. But eventually, One-Eye finds their hunting grounds and tries to take over their territory. Can Speckles and Blue-Eyes defeat One-Eye before he causes more harm?

2. Son of Bigfoot

• Run Time: 1 hour 31 minutes.
• Rating: PG.
• Animated: Yes.
• Best for: 11-14 years old
• Plot description: Teenager Adam Harrison is a victim of bullies, a crush on a girl, and feet that keep growing right out of his shoes! After discovering that his father is still alive, Adam embarks on a dangerous mission to find his missing dad, only to discover that he’s actually the infamous Bigfoot.
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3. Monster Family

• Run Time: 1 hour 33 minutes.
• Rating: PG.
• Animated: Yes.
• Best for: 7-10 years old
• Plot description: When an evil beaver covers the jungle with a dangerous pink foam that explodes when it contacts water, the entire jungle is in danger. The Jungle Bunch must band together to save the jungle from the pink foam before the rainy season begins. And so, a very dangerous and thrilling adventure begins!
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4. The Jungle Bunch

• Run Time: 1 hour 37 minutes.
• Rating: G.
• Animated: Yes.
• Best for: 7-10 years old
• Plot description: Maurice the Tiger Penguin must enlist his friends — The Jungle Bunch — to save the jungle from the clutches of an evil koala and his army of martial arts experts. Can they face the danger and find what it takes to save their beloved land?
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5. All Dogs Go to Heaven

• Run Time: 1 hour 24 minutes.
• Rating: G.
• Animated: Yes.
• Best for: 8+ years old
• Plot description: After Charlie the canine dies, he becomes an angel dog. He returns to Earth after finding a magical watch that rewinds time. As fate would have it, he meets an orphaned girl who needs his help back on earth. While he originally planned to return to Earth to get revenge on the dog who killed him, he soon learns that he still has much to learn about love’s power.

6. Happily N’Ever After

• Run Time: 1 hour 27 minutes.
• Rating: PG.
• Animated: Yes.
• Best for: 6-9 years old
• Plot description: Happy Ever Afters are no more since Cinderella’s evil stepmother — Frieda — has teamed up with other fairy tale villains. When Ella realizes why storybook endings have come crashing down, she leads a resistance movement in order to save Fairy Tale Land.
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7. A Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventure

• Run Time: 1 hour 26 minutes.
• Rating: PG.
• Animated: Yes.
• Best for: 4-8 years old
• Plot description: Sammy is an adorable sea turtle who travels the world hoping to be reunited with his best friend. Along the way, he learns all about adventure, friendship, and the effects of global warming.
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8. The Reef

• Run Time: 1 hour 17 minutes.
• Rating: G.
• Animated: Yes.
• Best for: 6-10 years old
• Plot description: When Pi the Fish falls head over fins for a gorgeous pink fish at first sight, he’ll do anything possible to win her over. But the problem is Troy the Shark has a thing for Cordelia, too. Troy puts Pi’s home in danger, and it’s up to him to save his home, find his meaning, and save Cordelia.
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9. Another Cinderella Story

• Run Time: 1 hour 32 minutes.
• Rating: PG.
• Animated: No, live action.
• Best for: 9+ years old
• Plot description: When a young woman meets a handsome fellow at a school dance, there is a spark at first sight. But she has to rush away before they can exchange names. When he realizes she has dropped her iPod, he does everything he can to find the girl of his dreams — no matter what’s at stake.

10. Bratz: The Movie

• Run Time: 1 hour 50 minutes.
• Rating: PG.
• Animated: No, live action.
• Best for: 8+ years old
• Plot description: Four best friends — Yasmin, Cloe, Jade, and Sasha — start high school together, excited for the good times to come. But their friendship is quickly tested when the evil student body president tries to pull them apart. Can their friendship withstand the obstacles thrown their way?

11. Luis and the Aliens

• Run Time: 1 hour 22 minutes.
• Rating: PG.
• Animated: Yes.
• Best for: 5-8 years old
• Plot description: Luis’ world is turned upside down when he stumbles upon three strange and wacky aliens. But what’s even more unbelievable is that his father might have been right all along about being attacked by an extraterrestrial! Will Luis risk his dad blasting the aliens with his shock frost gun if he tells him about the discovery, or keep it a secret and face the consequences of being shipped off to boarding school? Join Luis on his thrilling adventure as he races against time to save the day!
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12. The Dog Who Saved Summer

• Run Time: 1 hour 29 minutes.
• Rating: PG.
• Animated: No, live action.
• Best for: 7-10 years old
• Plot description: After Zeus — an ex-police K-9 dog — ruins a party, the Bannister family ships him off to obedience school. But it’s terrible timing because a trio of burglars is planning a heist to steal a beautiful diamond. It’s up to Zeus to save the day and catch the robbers before it’s too late. Will he be able to thwart their evil plans in time?
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13. Akeelah and the Bee

• Run Time: 1 hour 52 minutes.
• Rating: PG.
• Animated: No, live action.
• Best for: 8+ years old
• Plot description: Eleven-year-old Akeelah has a unique talent for words. After winning school spelling bees, she eventually makes her way to a National Spelling Bee. With the help of a forthright teacher, Dr. Larabee, will she be able to prove her talent to her family?

14. Grandma’s House

• Run Time: 1 hour 35 minutes.
• Rating: PG.
• Animated: No, live action.
• Best for: 12+ years old
• Plot description: Based on a true story, Kimberley and her step-brothers are forced to live with their grandmother, Margie. It’s not the most peaceful place; Grandma’s house is already full of adoptees. With strict rules and regulations, can Kimberly learn about love, religion, and strength from her Grandma? Or will she keep on resisting the rules?
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15. Storm Boy

• Run Time: 1 hour 39 minutes.
• Rating: PG.
• Animated: No, live action.
• Best for: 9+ years old
• Plot description: In a dramatic turn of events, Michael Kingley — a businessman — has to come face to face with his childhood again, remembering the time when he was known as Storm Boy. When he was young, Storm Boy lived in a shack with his father, hoping to start a pelican sanctuary. But it was one extraordinary pelican, Mr. Percival, who changed everything for Storm Boy and ignited a journey of a lifetime.
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16. Charlotte’s Web

• Run Time: 1 hour 42 minutes.
• Rating: PG.
• Animated: No, live action.
• Best for: 5-12 years old
• Plot description: Wilbur the pig knows that by the end of the season, his time will come to an end. With the help of Charlotte the spider, they hatch a plan to ensure that won’t happen. Charlotte can spin words into her web to communicate with the farmer and convince them of Wilbur’s worth as more than just “dinner”.

17. The Secret of Moonacre

• Run Time: 1 hour 37 minutes.
• Rating: G.
• Animated: Yes.
• Best for: 9+ years old
• Plot description: Strange things happen when Maria Merryweather is orphaned at 13 and forced to live with her wacky uncle at Moonacre Manor. In a land full of magical surprises, intruders make their way in as Maria discovers that she holds the power to break the curse. Follow Maria as she discovers her destiny.
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18. The Big Trip

• Run Time: 1 hour 24 minutes.
• Rating: G.
• Animated: Yes.
• Best for: 7-10 years old
• Plot description: When a goofy stork accidentally delivers a baby panda to the wrong home, he embarks on a journey with five sidekicks to return the baby panda to his real parents. Filled with side-splitting humor and exciting adventure, this movie showcases the true meaning of teamwork.
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19. The Magic Kids

• Run Time: 1 hour 37 minutes.
• Rating: PG.
• Animated: No, live action.
• Best for: 10-14 years old
• Plot description: A vampire who can’t see blood, a fearful fairy who can’t fly, and a werewolf with a hair allergy must come together to save the other magical creatures from the mayor’s black curse. With the help of their schooling at Penner Academy, a famous magic school, will they be able to save their realm?
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20. Heidi

• Run Time: 1 hour 51 minutes.
• Rating: G.
• Animated: No, live action.
• Best for: 7+ years old
• Plot description: Heidi is an orphan who lives happily in the Swiss mountains with her grandfather. But when her Aunt Dete whisks her away to Frankfurt to take care of a poorly child named Klara, she longs for her simple life in the Alps. Will Heidi return to her peaceful life with her grandfather, or will she embrace the new adventure with Klara? Find out in this exciting film!
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21. Monster Island

• Run Time: 1 hour 21 minutes.
• Rating: G.
• Animated: Yes.
• Best for: 8-10 years old
• Plot description: When Lucas discovers that he’s actually a monster — not a human — his world turns upside down. He sets off on a magical journey to Monster Island to find out who he truly is.
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22. Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom

• Run Time: 1 hour 19 minutes.
• Rating: Not rated.
• Animated: Yes.
• Best for: 8+ years old
• Plot description: In this spooky adventure, Howard Lovecraft must travel to the undersea kingdom to rescue his family, protect three magical tomes, and conquer the wrath of Cthulhu, an evil villain.
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23. A Princess for Christmas

• Run Time: 1 hour 45 minutes.
• Rating: Not rated.
• Animated: No, live action.
• Best for: 8+ years old
• Plot description: Jule’s sister and brother-in-law were tragically killed in a car accident, making Jules the legal guardian of her niece and nephew. With no job and a broken-down car, nothing is going right for Jules. When she receives an invitation from a distant relative, she travels to Europe with her niece and nephew for Christmas. There, she meets a handsome prince, and their lives take an unexpected — but magical — turn.

24. A Little Princess

• Run Time: 1 hour 48 minutes.
• Rating: G.
• Animated: No, live action.
• Best for: 9+ years old
• Plot description: After her dad is sent to fight in the war, Sara is sent to a strict boarding school. But when Sara’s father is presumed dead, and Sara can’t afford her tuition any longer, she is made a servant by the headmistress. Can Sara overcome her struggles and find a way to escape her tragic fate?
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25. Hope Dances

• Run Time: 1 hour 29 minutes.
• Rating: G.
• Animated: No, live action.
• Best for: 9+ years old
• Plot description: Hope is torn between her two passions: baseball and ballet. The problem is her dad is encouraging her to focus on baseball, and her mother is determined for Hope to win her dance competition. But Hope’s passion is dancing. Will she be able to follow her dreams without disappointing her parents?
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26. Scales: Mermaids Are Real

• Run Time: 1 hour 32 minutes.
• Rating: PG.
• Animated: No, live action.
• Best for: 8-14 years old
• Plot description: Her entire life, Siren has dreamt of living in water. But she’s always steered pretty clear of it, for when she is near it, strange things start to happen. It’s then she finds out that when she turns 12, she will turn into a mermaid. Once she goes through her metamorphosis, she can return to the water, put her powers to the test, and even meet her real mom.

27. The Incredible Story of the Giant Pear

• Run Time: 1 hour 15 minutes.
• Rating: PG.
• Animated: Yes.
• Best for: 6+ years old
• Plot description: After Mitcho and Sebastian find a message in a bottle from the missing mayor, they embark on a dangerous journey to save him. But when they find a giant pear, they decide to use that to sail to the mysterious island to find the mayor.
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28. The Emoji Movie

• Run Time: 1 hour 26 minutes.
• Rating: PG.
• Animated: Yes.
• Best for: 5-8 years old
• Plot description: Dive into the city of Textopolis, where all emojis live! Each emoji has one facial expression they’re supposed to embody for their whole life. Except for Gene, who is supposed to be the “meh” emoji, but instead, he actually feels a whole range of emotions. He longs to be normal, like the rest of the emojis, so he gets the help of his bestie, Hi-5, and a code breaker called Jailbreak to complete his mission. Along the way, they discover a looming threat that could end Textopolis forever.
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29. The Secret Garden

• Run Time: 1 hour 29 minutes.
• Rating: Not rated.
• Animated: No, live action.
• Best for: 8+ years old
• Plot description: Mary Lennox becomes orphaned as a teenager in this steampunk style of a classic story. When she moves to Misselthwaite Factory, it’s there that she discovers a “secret garden” and many wonderful adventures.
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30. Bob the Butler

• Run Time: 1 hour 30 minutes.
• Rating: PG.
• Animated: No, live action.
• Best for: 12+ years old
• Plot description: Bob is unemployed, clumsy, and quirky. When looking for a new job, he applies for a butler school in England. Before he can finish his training, he is hired by a single mother who needs help immediately. When he moves in, the family starts to rethink their decision. Will Bob finally be able to hold down a job and make a difference? Or is he embarking on yet again another failure?
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31. Madagascar

• Run Time: 1 hour 25 minutes.
• Rating: PG.
• Animated: Yes.
• Best for: 7-12 years old
• Plot description: Alex the Lion and his friends are content with their life at the zoo. But when the penguins decide to escape, Marty the Zebra joins them in their wild adventure. His friends decide to go after him, but before they can return to the zoo, they are captured and put on a boat to Africa. Will they be able to survive in the wild?
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32. Three Wishes for Cinderella

• Run Time: 1 hour 26 minutes.
• Rating: G.
• Animated: No, live action.
• Best for: 7+ years old
• Plot description: In this Cinderella retelling, Cinderella escapes the entrapment of her home and flees to the forest. There, she meets the prince, and he invites her to the ball. But Cinderella is not allowed to go. However, with the help of three enchanted acorns, Cinderella may be able to chart her destiny and break free from her stepmother’s grasp. Will she be able to overcome the odds and find true love?
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Time for Movie Night

With these 32 recommendations of free movies on YouTube, Amazon, Vudu, and other platforms, it’s time to grab the popcorn and cozy up! These full movies are top choices for young children, toddlers, and even teenagers.

Whether you’re in the mood for a comedy hit or a Disney classic, you’re sure to find something for your family with our full-length film list. It’s time to press play!