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The best kids movies on Netflix right now

A girl shuts up another one in Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken.
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You can’t always keep the kids occupied yourself, so when you’re out of options, you need to know the best kids’ movies on Netflix right now. The collection is pretty extensive, with beloved classics, fun originals, and some choose-your-own-adventure stories that are unique to Netflix.

You want to make sure that your kids are watching something age-appropriate, which is why we curate this list every month. This March, two new animated movies join the library.

We’ve also rounded up the best kids movies on Hulu, the best kids movies on Amazon Prime Video, and the best kids movies on Disney+ if you don’t find what you’re looking for on Netflix.

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Orion and the Dark (2024) new

Orion and the Dark
72 %
pg 93m
Genre Animation, Family, Comedy, Fantasy
Stars Jacob Tremblay, Paul Walter Hauser, Angela Bassett
Directed by Sean Charmatz
In this Netflix animated original, you’ll meet Orion (Jacob Tremblay), a seemingly typical elementary school kid. But this is merely a facade, as Orion is secretly a bundle of adolescent anxiety, filled with irrational fears of everything from bees and dogs to clowns and cliffs. But the thing he’s most afraid of is one he can’t avoid: the dark. So when Dark itself (Black Bird‘s Paul Walter Hauser) decides to visit Orion to show him that the night’s not so scary, Orion has to learn to accept the unknown and stop letting fear control his life.

Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023) new

Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
50 %
pg 91m
Genre Animation, Family, Fantasy, Comedy
Stars Lana Condor, Toni Collette, Annie Murphy
Directed by Kirk DeMicco
Disney goes to the ocean with sweet, awkward Ruby Gillman (Lana Condor), a 16-year-old desperate to fit in at Oceanside High. She’s mostly anonymous, though, even to her skater-boy crush who she tutors in math. Her overprotective mom has forbidden Ruby from ever getting in the water, but as teenagers do, Ruby defies mom’s rule, entering the water, only to discover that she’s a direct descendant of the warrior Kraken queens and destined to inherit the throne from her grandmother, the Warrior Queen of the Seven Seas. Suddenly aware of her destiny, Ruby must tap into her power quickly because a new threat to all Kraken-kind has just enrolled at Oceanside.

How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)

How to Train Your Dragon 2
77 %
pg 102m
Genre Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
Stars Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett, Gerard Butler
Directed by Dean DeBlois
Picking up five years after the events of the first hit film, How to Train Your Dragon 2 finds Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) and Toothless leading exploration parties for the Vikings of Berk, who now love dragons. During one journey, the pair discover a secret cave full of hundreds of wild dragons, led by a mysterious dragon rider. That rider just so happens to be Hiccup’s mother, Valka (Borderlands star Cate Blanchett), and she holds the key to defeating a power-hungry dragon warlord who’s approaching Berk.

Tom & Jerry (2021)

Tom & Jerry
32 %
pg 101m
Genre Comedy, Family, Animation
Stars Chloë Grace Moretz, Michael Peña, Colin Jost
Directed by Tim Story
A mix of live-action and animation, Tom & Jerry finds Tom the Cat and Jerry the mouse living in a fancy New York hotel. But only one of them is welcome. Scrappy hotel employee Kayla (Chloë Grace Moretz) has made it her mission to evict Jerry before a VIP wedding on the property. So, she hires Tom to help her get rid of the pesky mouse.

Annie (1982)

Annie
39 %
pg 127m
Genre Comedy, Drama, Family
Stars Aileen Quinn, Albert Finney, Carol Burnett
Directed by John Huston
The beloved Broadway musical about darling orphan Annie is a well-known story, but if you don’t have time to take your kids to the theater, this 1982 film adaptation is a great substitute. Growing up in an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan (Carol Burnett), the stalwart young Annie (Aileen Quinn) is convinced that her parents left her there by accident. And when she’s picked to live with the ultra-rich Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks (Albert Finney) as a publicity stunt to improve his image, Annie’s infectious energy and faith rub off on the old codger, who announces a nationwide search and reward for finding her true parents.

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023)

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
63 %
pg 97m
Genre Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Stars Thandiwe Newton, Zachary Levi, Bella Ramsey
Directed by Sam Fell
Netflix has brought Chicken Run back for a new generation! Years after pulling off their death-defying escape from Tweedy’s farm, Ginger (Thandiwe Newton) and Rocky (Zachary Levi) are living in a peaceful island sanctuary, far from the human world. When little hatchling Molly (The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey) comes along, everything feels truly perfect. But back on the mainland, a terrible new threat emerges to chickenkind: the nugget. Now, it’s time to break in.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

The Super Mario Bros. Movie
46 %
pg 93m
Genre Animation, Family, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy
Stars Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day
Directed by Michael Jelenic, Aaron Horvath
A box-office smash this past summer, The Super Mario Bros. Movie is sure to be a hit at your home, too. Brooklyn plumbers Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day) aren’t doing so hot. But when they see a chance to make it big by repairing the city’s water main, they jump at the opportunity… only to get sucked down a green pipe and separated as they get sucked into portal into another world. While Mario lands in the Mushroom Kingdom with Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy), Luigi is kidnapped by Bowser (Jack Black). Now, it’s up to Mario to discover the power within him to save his brother and the Mushroom Kingdom.

Leo (2023)

Leo
pg 102m
Genre Animation, Comedy, Family
Stars Adam Sandler, Bill Burr, Cecily Strong
Directed by Robert Smigel, Robert Marianetti, David Wachtenheim
Leo (Adam Sandler) is a 74-year-old lizard who has been stuck in the same Florida classroom for decades with his terrarium mate, Squirtle the Turtle (Bill Burr). Already jaded by life, when Leo learns he has just one year left to live, he plans a grand escape. Unfortunately, he gets caught up in the problems of his anxious students and their impossibly mean substitute teacher, Mrs. Malkin (Cecily Strong), instead.

Minions (2015)

Minions
56 %
pg 91m
Genre Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Stars Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton
Directed by Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin
Universal’s Despicable Me (which is also on Netflix, as is Minions: The Rise of Gru) spawned a bizarre spinoff out of the yellow, eraser-like assistants of supervillain Gru. In Minions, you learn their backstory, as they served despicable masters throughout the ages, from T. Rex to Napoleon. When Minions can’t serve, they are sad. So, Minion Kevin recruits Stuart and Bob to venture into the world to find a new evil boss. They stumble across Scarlet Overkill (Bullet Train‘s Sandra Bullock), the world’s first-ever female supervillain.

Spy Kids: Armageddon (2023)

Spy Kids: Armageddon
55 %
pg 98m
Genre Family, Comedy, Action, Adventure
Stars Connor Esterson, Everly Carganilla, Zachary Levi
Directed by Robert Rodriguez
The Spy Kids universe gets a modern update in this Netflix Original. Robert Rodriguez brings in a new cast of super agents, including Terrence Tango (Shazam! Fury of the Gods‘ Zachary Levi) and Nora Torrez (Gina Rodriguez). But they find themselves needing the help of their children, Tony (Connor Esterson) and Patty (Everly Carganilla). After Terrence and Nora mistakenly help a game developer unleash a computer virus that makes him master of all technology, the kids must become spies to save their parents and the world.

The Monkey King (2023)

The Monkey King
59 %
pg 92m
Genre Animation, Fantasy, Adventure, Family, Comedy
Stars Jimmy O. Yang, Bowen Yang, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport
Directed by Anthony Stacchi
Based on an ancient Chinese tale, The Monkey King follows a stick-wielding monkey on an epic quest for immortality. Along the way, he teams up with a young girl and must battle demons, dragons, gods, and the biggest obstacle of all: his own ego.

Paddington (2014)

Paddington
77 %
7.2/10
pg 96m
Genre Comedy, Adventure, Family
Stars Ben Whishaw, Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins
Directed by Paul King
Michael Bond’s beloved children’s novels come to life in this hit comedy starring the titular bear. When Paddington (Passages‘ Ben Whishaw) travels from the jungles of Peru to London in search of a home, he soon finds himself lost, alone, and overwhelmed by the city. Fortunately, he stumbles across the kind Brown family, who offer him a temporary home. Things seem to be turning around until Paddington catches the eye of a museum taxidermist (Nicole Kidman).

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
73 %
pg 103m
Genre Animation, Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
Stars Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek Pinault, Harvey Guillén
Directed by Joel Crawford
The newest release in the Shrek franchise, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish finds Puss (Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny‘s Antonio Banderas) on the last of his nine lives. His passion for adventures has led him on eight extraordinary lives, but with the pressure of his last life upon him, Puss decides he can’t live conservatively. So, he sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish to restore his nine lives once again.

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017)

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
69 %
pg 89m
Genre Action, Animation, Comedy, Family
Stars Kevin Hart, Thomas Middleditch, Ed Helms
Directed by David Soren
Based on the classic book series, this epic movie brings Captain Underpants to the big screen! George (Kevin Hart) and Harold (Thomas Middleditch) are a couple of overly imaginative pranksters who go a bit too far with a prank. Hypnotizing their principal (Ed Helms), they make him believe he’s an enthusiastic fool of a superhero named Captain Underpants. And yes, the costume is what you think.

The Angry Birds Movie (2016)

The Angry Birds Movie
43 %
pg 97m
Genre Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Stars Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Danny McBride
Directed by Fergal Reilly, Clay Kaytis
Based on the popular smartphone game, The Angry Birds Movie takes audiences on an adventure to an island populated by happy, flightless birds. Temperamental Red (Ted Lasso‘s Jason Sudeikis), speedy Chuck (Josh Gad), and the volatile Bomb (Danny McBride) have always been outsiders, but they get their chance to be heroes when mysterious green piggies begin showing up on the island.

The Boss Baby (2017)

The Boss Baby
50 %
pg 97m
Genre Animation, Comedy, Family
Stars Alec Baldwin, Steve Buscemi, Miles Bakshi
Directed by Tom McGrath
New babies change the fabric of families, especially when you’re a wildly imaginative 7-year-old like Tim (Miles Bakshi). So, when his family expects to add a new baby into his life, Tim processes this by telling a story of how that baby will impact his and his family’s life. Thus, The Boss Baby (Alec Baldwin), is born. He wears a suit, speaks like a full-grown adult, and is a titan of industry. He also now has an extensive franchise, to which this first film will be a great jumping-off point for the kids! Start streaming on May 22.

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022)

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
51 %
pg 106m
Genre Comedy, Family, Music
Stars Shawn Mendes, Javier Bardem, Winslow Fegley
Directed by Josh Gordon, Will Speck
When the Primm family (Constance Wu, Scoot McNairy, Winslow Fegley) move to New York City, they’re soon surprised to discover that a singing crocodile lives in the attic. Lyle (Shawn Mendes) loves baths and caviar, and is not like other crocodiles that you may have heard of. He becomes a fast friend for the Primms’ young son, Josh, who has struggled to adapt to a new city and school. But when Lyle’s existence is threatened by their neighbor, Mr. Grumps (Brett Gelman), the family must join forces with Lyle’s owner, Hector P. Valenti (Javier Bardem), to save Lyle.

Goosebumps (2015)

Goosebumps
60 %
pg 103m
Genre Adventure, Horror, Comedy
Stars Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush
Directed by Rob Letterman
Inspired by R.L. Stine’s classic YA novels, this film adaptation follows teenager Zach Cooper (Dylan Minnette) as he’s dragged kicking and screaming from a big city to a small town. But things seem a little better when he meets the beautiful girl next door, Hannah (Odeya Rush). Unfortunately, Hannah’s dad is R.L. Stine (Jack Black). Turns out, there’s a reason why Stine is so wacky. His imagination makes the monsters of his books real, and he only writes the books to keep the monsters safely locked up and away from the world. So when Zach accidentally releases the monsters from their manuscripts, he’ll have to team up with Stine and Hannah to get them back where they belong.

Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022)

Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
68 %
7.4/10
pg 117m
Genre Family, Comedy, Fantasy
Stars Alisha Weir, Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham
Directed by Matthew Warchus
Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book about a little girl with a troubled home life who discovers telekinetic abilities was adapted into an outstanding movie in 1996. Later, it became a musical. Now, the musical becomes a movie directed by Matthew Warchus and starring Alisha Weir in the title role.

Trolls (2016)

Trolls
55 %
6.4/10
pg 92m
Genre Family, Animation, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy, Music
Stars Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Zooey Deschanel
Directed by Mike Mitchell, Walt Dohrn
Now its own franchise, the original Trolls introduces audiences to a colorful, wondrous world of friendly, playful trolls. Always optimistic and with a song to sing, things in the Trolls’ world turn dour when a mysterious giant shows up to end the party. Now, the bubbly Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and the dour Branch (Justin Timberlake) must join forces to embark on an adventure far beyond their world to save their home.

The Sea Beast (2022)

The Sea Beast
75 %
7.1/10
pg 115m
Genre Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Stars Karl Urban, Zaris-Angel Hator, Jared Harris
Directed by Chris Williams
In the animated fantasy The Sea Beast, enormous monsters roam the seas, and monster hunters are the essential humans who keep them at bay so that people can navigate safely. None of these heroes is more beloved than Jacob Holland (Karl Urban), and nobody loves him more than little Maisie Brumble (Zaris-Angel Hator). But when Maisie stows away on Jacob’s ship, he is less than enthused to have the responsibility of caring for this girl thrust upon him. At least until he discovers that Maisie is a more than capable ally.

Over the Moon (2020)

Over the Moon
60 %
6.3/10
pg 100m
Genre Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Stars Cathy Ang, Phillipa Soo, Ken Jeong
Directed by Glen Keane
In the mood for a musical? Over the Moon is a Netflix animated original film that will get the kids out of their seats and dreaming of soaring into the cosmos. Fei Fei (Kathy Ang) is a bright young girl with boundless determination. So when her community sheds doubt on the existence of the legendary Moon Goddess, Fei Fei gets to work building a rocket ship that can make it to the moon. But her journey takes her somewhere far more fantastical and unexpected.

Finding ʻOhana (2021)

Finding ʻOhana
69 %
6.1/10
pg 123m
Genre Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Stars Kea Peahu, Alex Aiono, Lindsay Watson
Directed by Jude Weng
When Pili and Ioane Kawena (played by Kea Peahu and Alex Aiono) relocate from New York to Hawaii to help their mother care for their ailing grandfather, the siblings unearth a swashbuckling diary in their Papa’s study. It’s an ancient tome that hints at bountiful treasures hidden away in the caves of ‘Ohana. Banding together with her brother and new friends, Pili uses her natural skills as a champion geocacher to track down the pirate gold while exploring her heritage and the gorgeous landscapes of Hawaii. With a “family first” message nestled firmly at its core, Finding ‘Ohana plays like a brighter and more spirited version of The Goonies, especially with the film’s emphasis on curiosity meets camaraderie. 

Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans (2021)

Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans
6.7/10
pg 106m
Genre Animation, Fantasy, Family, Action, Adventure
Stars Emile Hirsch, Lexi Medrano, Charlie Saxton
Directed by Andrew L. Schmidt, Francisco Ruiz Velasco, Johane Matte

The cinematic conclusion to Guillermo del Toro’s Tales of Arcadia saga, which includes the Trollhunters, 3Below, and Wizards series, Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans takes place in the enchanted town of Arcadia, a haven of magic with many a mystical inhabitant. When the evil Arcane Order awakens the ancient Titans, the heroes of Arcadia must band together to put an end to the wretched reign of their mutual enemy. An action-packed spectacle, Rise of the Titans serves as a fitting end to del Toro’s expansive universe of trolls, extraterrestrials, and powerful wizards. Think of it as the animated little brother to Marvel’s The Avengers, an amalgamation of benevolent world-savers facing off against adversaries, and a battle that necessitates teamwork of fantastical proportions.

Wish Dragon (2021)

Wish Dragon
59 %
7.2/10
pg 99m
Genre Animation, Family, Comedy, Fantasy
Stars Jimmy Wong, John Cho, Constance Wu
Directed by Chris Appelhans
A joint collaboration between Sony Pictures Animation and Tencent Pictures, Wish Dragon tells the story of Din (voiced by Jimmy Wong), a working-class student with dreams of reuniting with his friend, Lina (Natasha Liu Bordizzo). In order to achieve this rendezvous, Din calls on the otherworldly talents of wish-granting dragon Long (John Cho). Together, human and mystical reptile must journey across Shanghai to bring the former’s aspirations to fruition. For those of us who have seen either version of Disney’s Aladdin, the premise of Wish Dragon may sound pretty familiar. But don’t let that deter you, for there’s plenty of heart, laughs, and inspired storytelling at play to make Wish Dragon an easy win for kids of all ages.

Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas (2021)

Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas
7.4/10
g 30m
Genre Animation, Comedy, Family
Stars Justin Fletcher, Kate Harbour
Directed by Steve Cox
A 30-minute Christmas special starring the world’s favorite sheep, The Flight Before Christmas is a new Shaun the Sheep classic! Shaun loves the holiday season, but his excitement goes sour when a farmhouse raid to get bigger stockings for the Flock accidentally leaves Timmy behind. Now, Shaun must get Timmy back before he becomes somebody else’s present!

The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)

The Mitchells vs. the Machines
80 %
7.7/10
114m
Genre Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Science Fiction, Action
Stars Abbi Jacobson, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph
Directed by Michael Rianda
Katie Mitchell (Abbi Jacobson) is a little different in a family full of people who are a little different. Unfortunately, those differences don’t quite click when it comes to her and her father. So when her dad decides to cancel her plane ticket to film school and instead do a family road trip from Michigan to LA, Katie is less than pleased. But when family bonding time is interrupted by a robotic uprising, the Mitchells must find a way to come together to save themselves and the world from the techpocalypse.

Pee-wee's Big Holiday (2016)

Pee-wee's Big Holiday
63 %
6.1/10
90m
Genre Adventure, Comedy, Family
Stars Paul Reubens, Joe Manganiello, Jessica Pohly
Directed by John Lee
This Judd Apatow-produced Netflix original introduces Pee-wee Herman to a whole new generation. After a fateful meeting with a mysterious stranger (Magic Mike‘s Joe Manganiello), Pee-wee embarks on a journey toward his destiny! It just so happens to coincide with him taking his first-ever holiday. Fans of the classic character will enjoy this revitalization, and it just may inspire the kids to go back and watch some of the Pee-wee classics.

We Can Be Heroes (2020)

We Can Be Heroes
51 %
4.7/10
pg 97m
Genre Action, Fantasy, Family, Comedy
Stars YaYa Gosselin, Lyon Daniels, Andy Walken
Directed by Robert Rodriguez
Okay, now that you know who Sharkboy and Lavagirl are, your family can enjoy Robert Rodriguez’s wacky reboot of his tween superhero franchises — We Can Be Heroes. When alien invaders kidnap Earth’s (now grown-up) superheroes, their children must team up to save the world. If it sounds exactly like Spy Kids, well, that’s because it is basically the same plot. But it’s nonetheless a good-humored adventure driven by some game performances from the adults involved.

Next Gen (2018)

Next Gen
6.6/10
pg 105m
Genre Action, Adventure, Animation, Family
Stars Jason Sudeikis, Michael Peña, David Cross
Directed by Joe Ksander, Kevin R. Adams
In a near, somewhat-fictional future, a rebellious girl named Mai is all that stands between a madman and his technological plan to conquer the world. Oh, and there’s a runaway combat robot who becomes her trusty sidekick. Some of Next Gen‘s surprisingly-provocative message will go over kids’ heads, but its good humor and action-packed fun will more than suffice.

Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution (2019)

Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
6.3/10
tv-y7
Genre Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Action, Family
Cast Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Mayumi Iizuka
Deep in an undisclosed location, scientists successfully create the most powerful Pokémon in existence, Mewtwo. Realizing he’s being used as the ultimate weapon, Mewtwo breaks free of the lab and wishes to fight the best Pokémon trainers in the world to get back at the humans who wronged him. Ash, Brock, and Misty continue their quest to become the ultimate Pokémon masters when they receive a mysterious invitation to an unknown island. The island invitation is a trap by Mewtwo, creating the setup of the ultimate showdown between Ash and Mewtwo. With Pikachu at his side, Ash uses the power of friendship in the battle for his life. Mewtwo Strikes Back: Evolution is an updated remake of Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back, originally released in 1998.

Dancing with the Birds (2019)

Dancing with the Birds
8.3/10
pg 51m
Genre Documentary
Stars Stephen Fry
Directed by Huw Cordey
From the team that brought viewers the groundbreaking series Our Planet comes a fun, feathery feature documentary that is vibrant, colorful, and cheerful. Narrated by legendary actor Stephen Fry, Dancing with the Birds is a wonderful voyage into the world of exotic birds. Each moment feels like a small story, filled with humor and excitement that the whole family will enjoy. Dancing with the Birds sends audiences on a journey around the world to some of the most exotic places. While short, it’s incredibly colorful and diverse. This documentary film is perfect for young audiences looking for a fascinating and refreshingly enjoyable view into the world of exotic wildlife.

Minecraft: Story Mode (2018)

Minecraft: Story Mode
5.8/10
tv-pg 2 Seasons
Genre Action & Adventure, Comedy, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Cast Catherine Keener, Elizabeth Olsen, Nat Wolff
Minecraft is one of the most popular video game properties in recent memory, encouraging players to build, explore, and learn. From teamwork to resource management and even coding, Minecraft has been a great learning utility. Minecraft: Story Mode takes the whimsical computer world of Minecraft and translates it into a miraculous adventure into the world of Minecraft. Originally released on video game platforms in 2015, Minecraft: Story Mode is a Netflix Interactive movie, where the viewer can decide what happens next. Using the remote control, viewers can shape choices and be a part of the action. Minecraft: Story Mode follows Jesse (Patton Oswalt or Catherine Taber), Axel (Brian Posehn), and Olivia celebrating their craftsmanship skills at EnderCon, when suddenly the entire world of Minecraft is threatened by a powerful evil. The trio is destined to save the universe and must trek across unknown lands to save all of Minecraft. This unique story and interactive adventure will keep families, especially young gamers, entertained.

Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal (2020)

Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal
7.0/10
tv-y7
Genre Animation
Cast Gina Rodriguez, Finn Wolfhard, Abby Trott
Carmen SanDiego (Gina Rodriguez) finds herself back in the evil organization, V.I.L.E., and must pull off an impossible heist for them, as V.I.L.E. has captured her friends and put them in danger. This interactive movie is similar to Minecraft in that it allows viewers to choose how the adventure will play out. Viewers will have the ability to choose how the heist will occur and shape their own story. Featuring sharp animation and voice talent, Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal is a great way to introduce young audiences to the world of Netflix’s Carmen Sandiego.

Klaus (2019)

Klaus
8.2/10
pg 96m
Genre Animation, Family, Adventure, Comedy
Stars Jason Schwartzman, J.K. Simmons, Rashida Jones
Directed by Sergio Pablos
It’s easy to lose the spirit of the holidays, and when a small town falls into hopelessness, an unlikely bond will be formed. Jesper Johannson (Jason Schwartzman) is a postman banished to the small island town of Smeerensburg at the behest of his father. Tasked with delivering 6,000 letters in a year, he feverishly attempts to fulfill such an audacious goal, until one fateful delivery puts him in touch with a woodsman, named Klaus (JK Simmons). While initially an unlikely friendship, the two look to each other as they work to bring the spirit and hopes of Christmas to the people of Smeerensburg. Klaus is an Academy Award-nominated animated film, with breathtaking visuals and top-notch voice performances. Klaus was lauded by viewers for its extraordinary animation and heartfelt story, making it perfect for any time of the year.

White Fang (2018)

White Fang
61 %
7.0/10
tv-pg
Genre Animation, Family
Cast Nick Offerman, Rashida Jones, Paul Giamatti
You never know where life will take you, and in White Fang, a small wolf-dog is about to embark on a journey of a lifetime — through the wilderness of North America, encountering new friends and great danger. White Fang is based on the novel of the same name by Jack London. Unlike other novels, White Fang told the story from the viewpoint of the wolf-dog, creating a fascinating way in which animals view the world around them. Director Alexandre Espigares, who won an Academy Award for the animated short film Mr. Hublot, adapts the story through a wondrous splash of smooth animation and shading that evokes watercolors. White Fang is a heartwarming tale of adventure, heroism, and the people that you meet along the way.

John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch (2019)

John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch
87 %
7.5/10
70m
Genre Comedy, Family, Music
Stars John Mulaney, Jake Gyllenhaal, Annaleigh Ashford
Directed by Rhys Thomas
Inspired by the classic Sesame Street, John Mulaney returns to Netflix with a new special, but this isn’t a standup routine aimed at adults — it’s a children’s musical comedy special. Alongside Mulaney are 15 child actors who dance about and sing to a collection of variety specials. In between songs and skits, Mulaney talks with the bunch. The variety-musical comedy special also features adult guest stars, including Jake Gyllenhaal as Mr. Music. A different avenue for John Mulaney, the Sack Lunch Bunch special is a fun film to watch with the entire family.

The Willoughbys (2020)

The Willoughbys
68 %
6.4/10
pg 92m
Genre Animation, Comedy, Family
Stars Will Forte, Maya Rudolph, Alessia Cara
Directed by Kris Pearn
This 2020 Netflix Original introduces us to the Willoughby children, who are convinced they’d be better off raising themselves than they are under the care of their parents. As such, they hatch a sneaky plan to send their selfish parents on vacation while they embark on their own high-flying adventure to find the true meaning of family. As you might expect, everything they think they know isn’t exactly spot on.

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John C. Reilly and Will Ferrell in Step Brothers.

Netflix is having a comedy refresh this month, as several of the best comedies on the streamer are going out the door. Bruce Almighty, School of Rock, Blazing Saddles, The Blues Brothers, Neighbors, and Beverly Hills Cop are all leaving Netflix at the end of March.

Fortunately, Netflix's comedy movie lineup remains strong. Earlier this month, Netflix added Step Brothers, Animal House, Dumb and Dumber, and The Disaster Artist. Those films, plus the rest of our picks for the best comedies on Netflix right now, should keep you laughing all the way through March until we get a fresh lineup of movies in April.

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