The calendar has turned to a new year, and if your resolution is more family time, then the best family movies on Amazon Prime Video right now can help. We’ve scoured the collection on Amazon Prime Video and have pulled out the best family-friendly movies available so you can go right into watching a movie and avoid all the searching in Amazon’s clunky interface. This month is a big update, so read on for the new options!
Looking for even more family films? We’ve also put together lists of the best family movies on Netflix, the best family movies on Hulu, and the best family movies on Disney+.
Recently added to Amazon Prime Video
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Jumanji1995 -
Sonic the Hedgehog2020
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The Bad Guys2022
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Forrest Gump1994
Jumanji (1995) new
104m
Genre
Adventure, Fantasy, Family
Stars
Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst, Bradley Pierce
Directed by
Joe Johnston
If the kids are into the modern reboot series, then introduce them to this 1995 classic. Young Alan Parrish is lonely, neglected by his parents, and bullied at school. But when he discovers a mysterious board game, he’s magically transported into the game right in front of his terrified friend, Sarah. Twenty-six years later, he’s freed from the game by two unsuspecting children, but right behind him comes the ferocious jungle of Jumanji into the real world.
Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) new
99m
Genre
Action, Science Fiction, Comedy, Family
Stars
Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter
Directed by
Jeff Fowler
After crash landing on Earth, Sonic The Hedgehog (Ben Schwartz) must adapt to a new life as the only ultra-fast hedgehog on the planet. An eternal optimist, Sonic makes a new friend in Tom Wachowski (Jury Duty‘s James Marsden) and embraces his new life on Earth. But when the evil genius Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) catches wind of Sonic’s power, he’ll stop at nothing to capture Sonic and use him to take over the world. If you like this one, check out the sequel, which is also on Amazon Prime Video.
The Bad Guys (2022) new
100m
Genre
Animation, Action, Adventure, Family
Stars
Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Awkwafina
Directed by
Pierre Perifel
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 (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.
Forrest Gump (1994) new
142m
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Stars
Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise
Directed by
Robert Zemeckis
A beloved classic of American cinema, Tom Hanks stars as Forrest Gump, a simple-minded man who through kindness, determination, and a mind-boggling amount of good fortune found himself present at the most significant moments of 20th century American history. Consistently exceeding everything anyone expected of him, Forrest’s one real dream that keeps him running is his true love, Jenny (Robin Wright).
Nanny McPhee (2005)
97m
Genre
Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Stars
Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Kelly Macdonald
Directed by
Kirk Jones
Widower Cedric Brown (Colin Firth) has seven rambunctious children who have a habit of chasing away all of their nannies. But when they try their old antics with Nanny McPhee (Emma Thompson), they find she has a few tricks up her sleeve. Using mystical powers to instill discipline, Nanny McPhee soon acts as a ringleader to stop the children’s great aunt and benefactor, Lady Adelaide Stitch (Kelly Macdonald), from breaking the children apart.
Beethoven (1992)
87m
Genre
Family, Comedy
Stars
Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Dean Jones
Directed by
Brian Levant
Fall in love with the mischievous giant St. Bernard, Beethoven, in this classic 1990s franchise. The Newton family appears to have everything, but there’s just one thing missing. They fill that need with the little puppy, Beethoven, who soon grows into a massive (literally) troublemaker. But when the lovable mischief-maker comes into the sights of the evil Dr. Varnick (Dean Jones), the family must band together to protect its newest member.
Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (2022)
87m
Genre
Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Adventure
Stars
Selena Gomez, Andy Samberg, Kathryn Hahn
Directed by
Derek Drymon, Jennifer Kluska
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 (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.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)
122m
Genre
Action, Adventure, Family, Comedy
Stars
James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Tika Sumpter
Directed by
Jeff Fowler
The turbo-charged hedgehog returns to screens in this high-octane sequel! Sonic (Ben Schwartz) has settled into a comfortable life in Green Hills with his best buddy, Tom (Jury Duty‘s James Marsden). Sonic is also consumed by the idea of becoming a true hero. Sonic gets his chance when Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) returns to Earth with his new sidekick, Knuckles (Idris Elba), in search of an emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Teaming up with the high-flying Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey), Sonic races to find the emerald before the bad guys get there first.
Cinderella (2021)
113m
Genre
Fantasy, Romance, Comedy
Stars
Camila Cabello, Nicholas Galitzine, Idina Menzel
Directed by
Kay Cannon
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 (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)
125m
Genre
Fantasy, Adventure, Drama
Stars
Federico Ielapi, Roberto Benigni, Marine Vacth
Directed by
Matteo Garrone
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)
99m
Genre
Fantasy, Romance
Stars
Kathryn Newton, Kyle Allen, Jermaine Harris
Directed by
Ian Samuels
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 (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)
94m
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Family
Stars
Mckenna Grace, Viola Davis, Jim Gaffigan
Directed by
Bert, Bertie
In rural Georgia in 1977, a misfit little girl (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.
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