If you’re looking for the best family movies on Amazon Prime Video right now, we can tell you firsthand that it’s not the easiest thing to do. Amazon’s overcrowded interface makes movie discovery extremely time-consuming. And you don’t really have time when you’re trying to get the family settled for movie night!
So, skip the searching and dive into this list because we’ve already scoured the Amazon Prime Video collection for you. These are the best family-friendly movies available now.
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Invincible2006
IF (2024)
46%
104m
Genre
Comedy, Fantasy, Family
Stars
Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski
Directed by
John Krasinski
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John Krasinski (The Office) wrote, directed, and stars (or, at least, his voice does) in this magical movie about imaginary friends. When young Bea (Cailey Fleming) discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends, she recognizes that it’s truly a superpower. Choosing to use it for good, she joins forces with the intrepid Cal (Deadpool and Wolverine‘s Ryan Reynolds) on an adventure to reconnects forgotten imaginary friends with their now-adult kids.
Casper (1995)
49%
100m
Genre
Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Stars
Malachi Pearson, Christina Ricci, Bill Pullman
Directed by
Brad Silberling
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A classic Halloween movie from parents’ childhoods, Casper tells the tale of “ghost therapist” Dr. James Harvey (Bill Pullman) and his daughter, Kat (Christina Ricci), after their arrival at Whipstaff Manner to investigate the home’s apparitions. Those nasty ghosts are Stretch, Stinkie, and Fatso, and they’re standing in the way of the greedy owner getting her hands on the manor’s fabled treasure. But while the ghosts will not abide “fleshies” in the house, their friendly nephew, Casper, finds a kindred spirit in Kat.
The Bob's Burgers Movie (2022)
75%
102m
Genre
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Stars
H. Jon Benjamin, Kristen Schaal, John Roberts
Directed by
Bernard Derriman, Loren Bouchard
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The long-running, Emmy-winning series Bob’s Burgers goes to the big screen in this musical romp that really just feels like an extended episode of the show. When a ruptured water main creates a giant sinkhole right in front of Bob’s Burgers, Bob Belcher’s (H. Jon Benjamin) plans for a successful summer are effectively ruined. But while he and his wife, Linda (John Roberts), scramble to keep the business afloat, his kids Louise, Gene, and Tina investigate a mystery that could save the family restaurant.
Invincible (2006)
63%
105m
Genre
Drama, History
Stars
Mark Wahlberg, Greg Kinnear, Elizabeth Banks
Directed by
Ericson Core
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Based on the incredible true story of Philadelphia native Vince Papale (Transformers‘ Mark Wahlberg), Invincible tells the tale of the Philadelphia Eagles’ unprecedented open tryout in 1976. While the event is widely considered a publicity stunt, Papale sets out to prove them all wrong. With nothing to lose and an incredible drive to make the team, Papale works tirelessly to make the best impression possible at the tryout, and he remarkably finds his way onto a professional football team.
My Spy The Eternal City (2024)
36%
112m
Genre
Action, Comedy
Stars
Dave Bautista, Chloe Coleman, Kristen Schaal
Directed by
Peter Segal
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Dune: Part Two‘s Dave Bautista stars in this Amazon original action franchise as veteran CIA operative JJ. He and his 14-year-old stepdaughter and protégé Sophie (Chloe Coleman) make a formidable crime-fighting, world-saving duo, and they’re back in this sequel when a high school choir tour of Italy is interrupted by a plot to nuke the Vatican.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
58%
169m
Genre
Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Stars
Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage
Directed by
Peter Jackson
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The beloved fantasy tale comes to life with Peter Jackson’s Middle-earth mastery — albeit with some Hollywood story liberties. The basics of the classic novella remain the same, however, as Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) is recruited away from the idyllic, yet dull, bliss of Shire life by Gandalf the Grey (Sir Ian McKellen) to join a group of 13 dwarves on an epic quest. To help the dwarves reclaim their mountain home, the party will have to face down the dragon Smaug.
Earth to Echo (2014)
53%
89m
Genre
Family, Adventure, Science Fiction
Stars
Teo Halm, Astro, Reese Hartwig
Directed by
Dave Green
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A little bit E.T., a little bit WALL-E, Earth to Echo follows best friends Tuck, Munch, and Alex after they start receiving strange, encoded messages on their cell phones. They try to alert their parents and the authorities but nobody takes these weird codes seriously. So, the friends take matters into their own hands, quickly getting in over their heads when they meet Echo, a mysterious being from another world who needs their help.
A Million Miles Away (2023)
62%
122m
Genre
Drama, History
Stars
Michael Peña, Rosa Salazar, Julio Cesar Cedillo
Directed by
Alejandra Márquez Abella
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Michael Peña stars in this Amazon Original inspired by the real-life story of NASA flight engineer José Hernández. Once a farmer in a rural village in Michoacán, Mexico, Hernández has a decades-long journey to make it as an astronaut. With the support of his family and an unrelenting drive, Hernández finally earns the opportunity to achieve the seemingly impossible goal of going to the International Space Station.
Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)
56%
87m
Genre
Animation, Comedy, Family
Stars
Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Alan Arkin
Directed by
Kyle Balda
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The Despicable Me franchise just keeps on chugging, with yet another Minions movie, this one harking back to the 1970s, where a young Gru (The Office star Steve Carell) is just a fanboy of the world’s greatest supervillain supergroup, Vicious 6. Together with the Minions, Gru hatches a plan so evil that the group will have to notice him. But, as tends to happen with Gru and the Minions, things don’t quite go according to plan.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)
74%
100m
Genre
Animation, Comedy, Action, Science Fiction
Stars
Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu
Directed by
Jeff Rowe
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This 2023 hit breathed some new life into the decades-old TMNT franchise. Something of an origin story, TMNT: Mutant Mayhem sees the turtle brothers venture into the human world after years of being sheltered in the sewers. Setting out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and become accepted as heroes, they team up with April O’Neil (Bottoms star Ayo Edebiri) to take on a mysterious crime syndicate. But when an army of mutants like them is unleashed, they’re quickly in over their heads.
The Bad Guys (2022)
64%
100m
Genre
Animation, Action, Adventure, Family
Stars
Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Awkwafina
Directed by
Pierre Perifel
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Based on the wildly popular kids’ books, The Bad Guys tells the tale of the world’s baddest crooks: pickpocket Mr. Wolf (Sam Rockwell), safecracker Mr. Snake (Marc Maron), master-of-disguise Mr. Shark (Craig Robinson), muscle Mr. Piranha (Transformers: Rise of the Beasts star Anthony Ramos), and hacker Ms. Tarantula (Awkwafina). But when the gang is finally caught after years of heists, Mr. Wolf brokers a deal to save the gang from going to prison. They’ll go good. Sent out into the world to set a positive example, things get confusing when Mr. Wolf realizes he might actually like being a Good Guy.
Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (2022)
46%
6.0/10
87m
Genre
Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Adventure
Stars
Selena Gomez, Andy Samberg, Kathryn Hahn
Directed by
Derek Drymon, Jennifer Kluska
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All four Hotel Transylvania movies are on Amazon Prime Video, but the most recent is Transformania, in which the human Johnny (Andy Samberg) enlists the help of Van Helsing (Jim Gaffigan) to turn him into a monster so he can meet Drac’s (Spaceman‘s Adam Sandler) order that only a monster can inherit Hotel Transylvania. But when Drac tries to turn Johnny back into a human using Van Helsing’s “Monsterfication Ray,” the machine goes haywire, turning him into a human. Now in mismatched bodies, Johnny and Drac must travel to the Cave of Reflexion in South America to retrieve a new crystal to fix the machine before the change becomes permanent.
Cinderella (2021)
41%
4.2/10
113m
Genre
Fantasy, Romance, Comedy
Stars
Camila Cabello, Nicholas Galitzine, Idina Menzel
Directed by
Kay Cannon
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Camila Cabello stars in this musical reimagining of the classic tale. This Cinderella (Cabello) has far bigger dreams than her provincial world will allow. The entrepreneurial Cinderella is working hard to get her shop “Dresses by Ella” off the ground and gets a big break when she catches the eye of Prince Robert (Red, White & Royal Blue‘s Nicholas Galitzine), who is browsing the market while posing as a commoner. Subsequently, Prince Robert invites Cinderella to attend a royal ball. When the day comes, however, Cinderella’s jealous stepmother stops Cinderella from going so that her own daughters can get preferential treatment. Fortunately, her Fab G (Billy Porter) has the magic and the support to help Cinderella overcome the odds.
Pinocchio (2019)
64%
6.2/10
125m
Genre
Fantasy, Adventure, Drama
Stars
Federico Ielapi, Roberto Benigni, Marine Vacth
Directed by
Matteo Garrone
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This is far from your grandfather’s Pinocchio – the PG-13 remake is beautiful, dramatic, and thoroughly enchanting for older kids and parents who are looking for a movie that the whole family can sit down and enjoy. The classic and familiar beats are here, from the wooden boy trying to become real and a growing nose, but there are also a lot of new story elements to appreciate (some derived from the original 1883 book and excellent performances. Fun fact: Most of the special effects are made with prosthetic makeup instead of CGI!
The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (2021)
61%
6.8/10
99m
Genre
Fantasy, Romance
Stars
Kathryn Newton, Kyle Allen, Jermaine Harris
Directed by
Ian Samuels
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An original movie from Amazon, The Map of Tiny Perfect Things is a young adult comedy reminiscent of Netflix’s Russian Doll show — but much more friendly for teens and tweens. Mark (Kyle Allen) is coming to terms with his life living the same day over and over again when he finds another teen, Margaret (Lisa Frankenstein star Kathryn Newton) who is experiencing the same event. Love, humor, and mystery all ensue, creating a highly watched teen time-loop romp that’s a great pick if no one knows what to watch.
Troop Zero (2019)
58%
6.9/10
94m
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Family
Stars
Mckenna Grace, Viola Davis, Jim Gaffigan
Directed by
Bert, Bertie
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In rural Georgia in 1977, a misfit little girl (Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire‘s Mckenna Grace) dreams of one day going to outer space. So when a national competition offers her a chance to be recorded on NASA’s Golden Record, she jumps at the chance. The only problem is that she has to be a part of the Birdie Scouts to compete. In a rush to enter the competition, she assembles a ragtag crew of misfits like her, only to unwittingly forge friendships that will last a lifetime.
