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The best family movies on Amazon Prime Video right now

The dogs of PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie.
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Despite Amazon’s extensive collection of movies, the best family movies on Amazon Prime Video are few and far between. Not only is Amazon’s family-friendly collection heavy on options for a very young crowd, but the clunky interface makes it very difficult to find something the whole family can enjoy. But have no fear, we’ve dipped into the depths and scoured the collection to curate a list of quality options for your family.

Each month, we update this list with the best options for families. Read on for the best family movies on Amazon Prime Video right now.

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PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2023)

PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
49%
PG
87m
Genre
Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Stars
Mckenna Grace, Christian Convery, Taraji P. Henson
Directed by
Cal Brunker
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Here’s something for the younger kids, but you might have some fun, too. In PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, a magical meteor has crash-landed in Adventure City, giving the PAW Patrol pups superpowers.

Suddenly, with an even greater ability to do good and help Adventure City, the gang bands together to form the Mighty Pups! Kristen Bell, Taraji P. Henson, Lil Rel Howery, and James Marsden key a stellar voice cast.

All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989)

All Dogs Go to Heaven
50%
G
84m
Genre
Drama, Animation, Family, Comedy, Fantasy
Stars
Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Judith Barsi
Directed by
Don Bluth
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An underrated challenger to Disney’s animation hegemony in the ’80s and ’90s, All Dogs Go to Heaven turned into a small franchise for United Artists, with two movies and a TV show. The original movie would never be G-rated today, as it’s basically a mob tale told through the lens of lovable dogs. After Charlie B. Barkin (Burt Reynolds) is murdered by his rival, he cons his way out of Heaven to get back at his killer.

But while he’s planning his revenge, Charlie stumbles upon an orphan girl who can talk to animals, giving him an even greater advantage against his enemies. But spending time with the girl makes him think of the con he pulled and wonder what he can do to make himself worthy of Heaven again. Again, it’s G-rated, but it’s much more of a PG film.

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
Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic
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The biggest movie of 2023, The Super Mario Bros. Movie is a ride the whole family can enjoy, thanks in part to more than 40 years of Mario history. In this version of the story, Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day) are a couple of Brooklyn plumbers trying to make ends meet.

But when Luigi is sucked down a mysterious pipe, he winds up in a magical new world, imprisoned by the terrifying Bowser (Jack Black). As Mario follows to find him, he lands in the Mushroom Kingdom, where he meets the strong-willed Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy). To get Luigi back, Mario will have to tap into his special power and fend off Bowser’s army.

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
73%
pg
103m
Genre
Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Stars
Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek Pinault, Harvey Guillén
Directed by
Joel Crawford
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Antonio Banderas returns as the cavalier cat in this Shrek spinoff. Realizing he is nearing the end of his nine lives, Puss in Boots embarks on a journey into the Black Forest to find the mythical Wishing Star to restore his lost lives.

But with just a single life remaining, he will have to practice caution and team up with his former nemesis, Kitty Soft Paws (Salma Hayek Pinault). As they set into the woods, they must stay one step ahead of fairy tale creatures, including Goldilocks and the Three Bears Crime Family, “Big” Jack Horner, and The Big Bad Wolf.

Red One (2024)

Red One
34%
pg-13
124m
Genre
Action, Fantasy, Comedy
Stars
Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, J.K. Simmons
Directed by
Jake Kasdan
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The most expensive Christmas movie of all-time was a massive box office flop and hasn’t exactly earned rave reviews. Red One is PG-13, so we almost didn’t include it on this list, but as the biggest Christmas movie ever, it feels like it gets some special consideration.

After Santa Claus (code name: Red One) is kidnapped by anti-Christmas villains, Callum Drift (Dwayne Johnson), head of the North Pole’s E.L.F. security force, jumps into action. But first, he needs to find where Santa has been taken. To do that, he enlists the help of world-famous tracker and Santa skeptic, Jack O’Malley (Chris Evans). Traveling across the world and facing down abominable snowmen, the unlikely pair must overcome their differences to save Christmas.

IF (2024)

IF
46%
pg
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.

My Spy The Eternal City (2024)

My Spy The Eternal City
36%
pg-13
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.

Earth to Echo (2014)

Earth to Echo
53%
pg
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-EEarth 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)

A Million Miles Away
62%
pg
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.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
74%
pg
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.

Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (2022)

Hotel Transylvania: Transformania
46%
6.0/10
pg
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)

Cinderella
41%
4.2/10
pg
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)

Pinocchio
64%
6.2/10
pg-13
125m
Genre
Fantasy, Adventure, Drama
Stars
Federico Ielapi, Roberto Benigni, Marine Vacth
Directed by
Matteo Garrone
Watch on Amazon
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!
Pinocchio Official Trailer | Only in Theaters This Christmas

The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (2021)

The Map of Tiny Perfect Things
61%
6.8/10
pg-13
99m
Genre
Fantasy, Romance
Stars
Kathryn Newton, Kyle Allen, Jermaine Harris
Directed by
Ian Samuels
Watch on Amazon
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.
The Map of Tiny Perfect Things - Official Trailer

Troop Zero (2019)

Troop Zero
58%
6.9/10
pg
94m
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Family
Stars
Mckenna Grace, Viola Davis, Jim Gaffigan
Directed by
Bert, Bertie
Watch on Amazon
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.
Troop Zero - Official Trailer | Prime Video
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