Streaming Streaming TV, Movies, & More The Best Family Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (February 2021) These movies are great for the whole family by Jeremy Laukkonen Writer Jeremy Laukkonen is tech writer and the creator of a popular blog and video game startup. He also ghostwrites articles for numerous major trade publications. our editorial process Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Jeremy Laukkonen Updated on February 02, 2021 Tweet Share Email Streaming TV, Movies, & More Prime Video Netflix Hulu Disney+ Apple TV+ Favorite Events Amazon Prime Video comes with a ton of great movies that you can stream for free, including ones that are perfect for the whole family. To save you from the search, we've pulled together all the best family movies on Amazon Prime right now, including choices for young kids, teens, and ones the whole family can enjoy. 01 of 10 Sonic the Hedgehog (2020): The Best Film Based on a Sega Property Since House of the Dead Paramount IMDb rating: 6.5/10Genre: Action, AdventureStarring: Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Jim Carrey Director: Jeff FowlerMotion Picture Rating: PGRuntime: 1 hour, 39 minutes Video game-based films have a reputation for being bad, but Sonic the Hedgehog breaks from tradition by being a fun, family-friendly film about friendship. Superspeedy alien Sonic is hiding out on Earth when he befriends a local sheriff named Tom (James Marsden). Together, they battle the evil Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey), who dreams of world conquest. Yes, it's goofy, but it's a charming enough way to spend 90 minutes with the kids. Coming February 18th 02 of 10 Playing with Fire (2019): Best Schmaltzy Slapstick Featuring a Former Wrestler Paramount Pictures IMDb rating: 5.0/10Genre: ComedyStarring: John Cena, Keegan-Michael Key, John Leguizamo Director: Andy FickmanMotion Picture Rating: PGRuntime: 1 hour, 36 minutes Former wrestler John Cena has made a number of family films since leaving his previous career behind. In Playing with Fire, he plays one of three wildland firefighters called "smokejumpers" who have to look after three kids rescued from a burning cabin. Straight-laced and serious about his job, Cena finds he's no match for the rambunctious children. Filled with plenty of slapstick and schmaltz, stay after the credits for some fun bloopers. Watch 'Playing with Fire' on Amazon Prime Video 03 of 10 Antz (1998): Featuring One Heck of a Voice Cast Dreamworks IMDb rating: 6.5/10Genre: Animation, AdventureStarring: Woody Allen, Sharon Stone, Gene HackmanDirector: Eric Darnell, Tim JohnsonMotion Picture Rating: PGRuntime: 1 hour, 23 minutes This early Dreamworks film appears a bit dated by today's standards, but it features an A-list voice cast. Woody Allen, Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Sylvester Stallone, and a lot more play various members of an ant colony. Z (Allen) is a non-conformist who chases a beautiful princess (Stone) and becomes a hero in the process. Considered a technical achievement at the time of its release, it's also surprisingly violent for a kids movie and may not be suitable for the youngest audiences. Watch 'Antz' on Amazon Prime Video 04 of 10 Shanghai Noon (2000): An Old-Fashioned Comedy Western for Teens Touchstone Pictures IMDb rating: 6.6/10Genre: Action, ComedyStarring: Jackie Chan, Owen Wilson, Lucy Liu Director: Tom DeyMotion Picture Rating: PG-13Runtime: 1 hour, 50 minutes Action star Jackie Chan's follow-up to his 1998 box office hit Rush Hour is this likeable, old-fashioned Western comedy, where he plays an Imperial Guard who travels to the Wild West to rescue a kidnapped princess (Lucy Liu). Owen Wilson plays a train robber who helps him on his quest. The film features plenty of stupid humour, charm, and action set pieces, but might not be suitable for younger viewers. Watch 'Shanghai Noon' on Amazon Prime Video 05 of 10 Belle and Sebastian (2013): Best Boy and His Dog Foil Nazis Film Radar Films IMDb rating: 6.9/10Genre: Adventure, DramaStarring: Félix Bossuet, Tchéky Karyo, Margaux ChatelierDirector: Nicolas VanierMotion Picture Rating: GRuntime: 1 hour, 44 minutes Belle and Sebastian is a charming family film based on an equally delightful children's book about a 6-year-old boy and a stray dog who help defend their French Alps home from Nazis during World War II. While some of the film's themes might be a bit too much for younger viewers, this old-fashioned adventure is a pleasant diversion. Watch 'Belle & Sebastian' on Amazon Prime Video 06 of 10 Troop Zero (2019): Best Underdog Scout Revenge Story Amazon IMDb rating: 6.9/10Genre: Comedy, Drama, FamilyStarring: Mckenna Grace, Viola Davis, Jim GaffiganDirectors: Bert & BertieMotion Picture Rating: PGRuntime: 1 hour, 34 minutes This Amazon Original movie tells the story of Christmas Flint (Mckenna Grace), a young girl growing up in rural 1970s Georgia. Shut out of the local Birdie Scout group, she rallies a group of fellow misfits to create their own troop and compete for the chance to have their voices transmitted into space by NASA. Though it deals with some heavy themes and emotions, Troop Zero is a fun comedy with an uplifting message that the whole family can enjoy. Watch Troop Zero Now 07 of 10 Charlotte's Web (1973): Best Talking Spider You'll Love Story Amazon IMDb rating: 6.9/10Genre: Animation, Family, MusicalStarring: Debbie Reynolds, Henry Gibson, Pamelyn FerdinDirector: Charles A. Nichols, Iwao TakamotoMotion Picture Rating: GRuntime: 1 hour, 34 minutes Classic children's book Charlotte's Web has multiple adaptations, but this version is the 1973 Hanna Barbara/Sagittarius Productions animated film. The story follows a pig named Wilbur (Henry Gibson) who is first raised by Fern (Pamelyn Ferdin) as a pet, and then sent to a farm when he gets too big. There he meets a spider named Charlotte (Debbie Reynolds), who tries to save him from the eventual fate of all barnyard swine by spinning short messages like Some Pig into her webs. This one is a real tear jerker, but we won't say exactly why just in case anyone has actually managed to avoid spoilers on this over the years. Watch 'Charlotte's Web' on Amazon Prime Video 08 of 10 Maya the Bee (2015): A Sweet Film with Positive Messages StudioCanal IMDb rating: 5.9/10Genre: Animation, Adventure, ComedyStarring: Richard Roxburgh, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Noah TaylorDirector: Alexs StadermannMotion Picture Rating: GRuntime: 1 hour, 29 minutes Maya the Bee is a sweet (get it?) film about bee-ing yourself (OK, I'll stop now). Maya is a curious and trusting girl who, despite her hive's warnings, befriends a musically-inclined grasshopper, a dung beetle, and some hornets. But when those same hornets are accused of stealing the hive's Royal Jelly, Maya needs to clear their names, as well as her own. The film is filled with positive messages but may be too saccharine for parents to enjoy. Watch 'Maya the Bee' on Amazon Prime Video 09 of 10 Wonder Park (2019): A Lovely Animated Film About Imagination Nickelodeon IMDb rating: 5.9/10Genre: Animation, Adventure, ComedyStarring: Sofia Mali, Jennifer Garner, Ken Hudson CampbellDirector: Dylan BrownMotion Picture Rating: PGRuntime: 1 hour, 25 minutes This enjoyable film features a bevy of well-known actors and actresses like Jennifer Garner, Matthew Broderick, and John Oliver. It's about a young girl who finds out that the amusement park of her dreams is real and run by talking animals. But when the park is threatened by a villainous presence called the Darkness, the girl and her new friends embark on an energetic adventure to save it. While many critics criticized the movie's plot, it's not a bad way to spend a lazy afternoon with the kids. Watch 'Wonder Park' on Amazon Prime Video 10 of 10 Ernest & Celestine (2014): A Charming, Old-Fashioned Animated Film StudioCanal IMDb rating: 7.9/10Genre: Animation, Adventure, ComedyStarring: Forest Whitaker, Mackenzie Foy, Lauren Bacall, Paul GiamattiDirector: Stéphane Aubier, Vincent PatarMotion Picture Rating: PGRuntime: 1 hour, 20 minutes Ernest & Celestine is a charming throwback to the early days of animation. There's not a drop of CGI. Instead, the art is hand-drawn and filled with whimsical warmth and sweetness. The English dub of the film also features a terrific voice cast that includes Forest Whitaker, Mackenzie Foy, Lauren Bacall, Paul Giamatti, and more. Oh, and did we mention it's about an adorable mouse and bear who become friends and do crimes? Watch 'Ernest & Celestine' on Amazon Prime Video Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Email Address Sign up There was an error. Please try again. You're in! 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