The Best Family Movies of All Time
The definitive family watchlist, ranked by the people who actually watched them — over 161K ratings sit behind this page. Swapped takes the top spot at 8.9, followed by Spirited Away and The Wild Robot. Start at number one and work down; there is no filler in the first twenty.
20 titles · average score 8.2 ·
The top 5 picks
- 1
Swapped (2026)
★ 8.9 · 2,109 ratingsA small woodland creature and a majestic bird, two natural sworn enemies of the Valley, magically trade places and set off on an adventure of a lifetime to switch back. Their journey soon uncovers a greater threat—one…
- 2
Spirited Away (2001)
★ 8.5 · 18,706 ratingsA young girl, Chihiro, becomes trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, she must call upon the courage she never knew she had to free her family.
- 3
The Wild Robot (2024)
★ 8.3 · 6,444 ratingsAfter a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.
- 4
It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
★ 8.3 · 5,007 ratingsGeorge Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and loan company. But on…
- 5
The Lion King (1994)
★ 8.3 · 19,993 ratingsYoung lion prince Simba, eager to one day become king of the Pride Lands, grows up under the watchful eye of his father Mufasa; all the while his villainous uncle Scar conspires to take the throne for himself. Amid…
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How this list is ranked
Nothing on this page is hand-picked to hit a word count. We pull films matching this list's criteria from TMDB, require a real audience behind each score, and rank by that score — 20 titles averaging 8.2. The page rebuilds daily, so new releases appear here as soon as enough people have rated them.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best family movie ever made?
By audience score, Swapped (2026) — 8.9 from 2K ratings. Spirited Away, The Wild Robot and It's a Wonderful Life round out the top of the list.
Where should I start with family movies?
Start at number one and work down. The first ten on this page are the genre's consensus picks; below that the list gets more varied and is a good place to find something you have not seen.
Is this list updated?
Yes — it rebuilds every day from TMDB, so newly released movies appear as soon as enough people have rated them. You do not need an account to browse it, and there is no paywall on anything at MovieAI.