The Best Kids❜ Movies on Netflix

 Gone are the days of relying on only four channels to get your movie viewing done! Thanks to the evolution of Netflix, Sydney families have access to hundreds of the best kids' movies on Netflix at the touch of a button, making that 30 minutes of me-time all the more accessible (let's be honest!) and family movie night all the more exciting!

Grab the popcorn and start planning your next family movie night!

The Best Kids' Movies on Netflix 

1. Leo

Suitable for ages 3+

Hear the voice of Adam Sandler as Leo, a school lizard that has been stuck in the same school for decades. When Leo the Lizard discovers he only has one more year to live, he decides to escape to freedom, and he's taking his class along with him!

2. The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Suitable for ages 4+

Mario and Luigi are back on the screen for the first time in decades with The Super Mario Bros. Movie.  

As per usual, Bowser is reeking havoc in his attempt to steal the heart of Princes Peach. Find out what happens when Mario and Luigi disappear down an underground labrinth and into the Mushroom Kingdom to save the princess. 

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3. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Suitable for ages 4+

When Puss in Boots discovers that he's wasted away his nine lives and only has one life left, he teams up with Kitty Softpaws to find the Last Wish of the fallen Wishing Star to restore his lives. Chaos ensues when Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and Jack Horner are also out to find the Last Wish - will Puss be able to restore his nine lives?

4. Trolls

Suitable for ages 4+

Before you watch Trolls Band Together, go back to where it all started with the first Trolls movie on Netflix.

Meet Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born who sets out on a mega adventure with her friend Branch to save Troll village after its invaded by the evil Bergens. 

5. Minions: The Rise of Gru

Suitable for ages 4+

Go back to where it all began with Minions: The Rise of Gru.

The prequel to the widely popular Despicable Me movies, Minions: The Rise of Gru follows the tale of how Gru became the villain-loving, despicable character that he is today. The kids will love it!

6. The Sea Beast

Suitable for ages 5+

One of the newer kids' movies on Netflix, fans of pirates, monsters, and adventure will love The Sea Beast.

When Maisie Brumble stows away on the boat of the legendary sea monster hunter, Jacob Holland, she must have her wits about her as she goes on one wild adventure into unchartered waters. 

7. Fantastic Mr. Fox

Suitable for ages 4+

George Clooney voices the character of the Fantastic Mr. Fox in the remake of the 1970s classic children's tale by Roald Dahl.

Fantastic Mr. Fox takes us on a journey through the lives of the Fox family as Mr. Fox triest to forgo his hobby of stealing in order to life a semi-normal life. Will he succeed?

8. The Spongebob Movie: Sponge on the Run

Suitable for ages 3+

Fans of the iconic SpongeBob SquarePants will get a kick out of seeing their favourite characters come back to the screen as they go back in time to when SpongeBob met his best pal, Gary the Snail. 

9. Paw Patrol: The Movie

Suitable for ages 3+

It's all pups on deck in Paw Patrol: The Movie.

One of the most popular kids' movies on Netflix, Paw Patrol: The Movie has all your favourite pups, including a new one as they figure out how to save Adventure City from their biggest rival, Mayor Humdinger.

10. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

Suitable for ages 3+

Go back to how it all started with George and Harold in Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie as they hypnotise the worst principal in the world, Benjamin Krupp and convince him that he is instead a super-cool hero, Captain Underpants. 

11. The Lorax

Suitable for ages 4+

If your little ones love Dr Seuss, they're going to adore The Lorax.

An explosion of colour comes to life in this exciting rendition of Dr Seuss' The Lorax, which follows the story of 12-year-old Ted as he goes in search of the extinct Truffula tree to impress his crush. 

12. Matilda the Musical

Suitable for ages 4+

Another remake of a classic Roald Dahl tale, Matilda the Musical will appeal to all those who loved the book and the 1996 film.

With music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, Matilda the Musical takes us on a magical journey through the eyes of Matilda Wormwood as she overcomes many obstacles with the help of her friends and her special gift of telekinesis. 

13. Back to the Outback

Suitable for ages 4+

Back to the Outback was released in 2021 and quickly became a classic Aussie kids' movie and one of the best kids' movies on Netflix.

Back to the Outback follows the tale of a group of Australian reptiles on a mission to flee their captivity at the Australian Wildlife Park and go back to the outback where they belong.  

14. Yes Day

Suitable for ages 5+

Another great kids' movie on Netflix for the whole family to enjoy, Yes Day is a funny look at what happens when parents have to agree to everything the kids say for one whole day!

After feeling like they continually say 'no' to everything, Allison and Carlos decide to give their three kids a 'Yes Day', aka a full 24 hours where the kids get to make all the rules!

15. The Harry Potter Movies

Suitable for ages 9+

Something for the older kids, three Harry Potter movies have recently landed on Netflix and have quickly topped the list of the best kids' movies on Netflix Australia!

The first three of the iconic Harry Potter movies are available to watch on Netflix Australia, so get ready for a mega binge session of Harry, Hermione, Ron and more as the other five movies start dropping soon!

16. Slumberland

Suitable for ages 4+

One of the quirkier kids' movies on Netflix, Slumberland follows the tale of a young girl named Nemo who stumbles upon a secret map of the dreamworld of Slumberland. With the help of a kooky outlaw named Flip, she travels across dreams and nightmares in the hopes of seeing her late father again.

17. The Angry Birds Movie

Suitable for ages 3+

For anyone who has ever felt like an outcast, The Angry Birds Movie will speak to your inner demons through the eyes of one of the angriest birds around, Red. 

Watch as he joins forces with fellow outcasts, Chuck and Bomb and they battle it out to save their town from the mysterious green pigs.

18. VIVO

Suitable for ages 3+

Brand new to Netflix in 2022, VIVO is an animated family musical with a stellar cast of voices, including Lin-Manuel Miranda and Gloria Estefan.

Follow a music-loving kinkajou on the adventure of a lifetime to fulfil his destiny and deliver a love song for an old friend.

19. Wish Dragon

Suitable for ages 4+

Still one of the best kids' movies on Netflix, Wish Dragon was released in 2021 and follows the animated tale of Din as he tries to reconnect with his childhood best friend thanks to the help of a wish-granting (and bright pink!) dragon.

20. The Willoughbys

Suitable for ages 4+

Another newcomer to the best kids' movies on Netflix, The Willoughbys takes a hilarious look at what happens when kids decide they don't need parents around to live in this world!

Watch the Willougby children as they hatch a plan to get rid of their parents and raise themselves in The Willoughbys. 

21. Rock Dog

Suitable for ages 4+

It's a tough world out there for musicians, which is exactly what Rock Dog Bodi finds out when he defies his father's wishes and leaves home in pursuit of his dream of becoming the next big name in rock n' roll.

22. Over the Moon

Suitable for ages 4+

Does your little one have dreams of flying to the moon?

Distract them for the time being with Over the Moon, an adorable musical tale that follows Fei Fei as she builds and flies a rocket ship to the moon to prove the existence of a legendary moon goddess.

23. The Mitchells vs. The Machines

Suitable for ages 5+

If you've ever been concerned about your digital devices coming to life, see what the outcome would be first-hand in The Mitchells vs. The Machines.

Get ready for action and adventure as the Mitchell family embarks on a very unconventional family road trip that includes the world's digital devices come to life.

24. The Emoji Movie

Suitable for ages 4+

A kids' movie for the digital age, The Emoji Movie brings emojis to life in the texting world of Textopolis, where Gene, the meh emoji, struggles to stick with just one facial expression and fights the higher powers to become normal.

25. The LEGO Movie

Suitable for ages 4+

Calling all LEGO fans (young and old!) - if you've ever thought about what it would be like if your favourite LEGO characters came to life, here's your chance to see!

The LEGO Movie is one of the most popular kids' movies on Netflix and follows the tale of Emmett (voiced by Chris Pratt). After being mistaken for the LEGO MasterBuilder, ordinary mini-guy Emmet is swept up in a dangerous quest to stop the evil plans of Lord Business.

26. Shark Tale

Suitable for ages 3+

If you think all sharks are evil you'd better think again!

Shark Tale has been one of the most popular kids' movies on Netflix for ages and for good reason. The darling tale takes a look at how things are from a shark's perspective for a change, as we follow vegetarian shark Lenny who couldn't hurt a fly let alone eat a fish! He's joined by tough guy, Oscar, as they each try and become the master of their domain with each other's help.

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