The Best Family Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (May 2022)

Wonderstruck (2017): An Imaginative and Emotional Adventure

Wonderstruck is a tale of two children from two different time periods who both wish for a different life. While the film's unconventional structure might be too confusing for younger viewers, it's filled with beautiful visuals and lovely performances.

Jiang Ziya (2020): A Beautiful Film About Ancient Chinese Legends

The second installment in the Fengshen Cinematic Universe, Jiang Ziya is about a celestial army commander who must save the mortal realm from a fox demon to earn his place amongst the gods. Filled with world-building and plenty of wuxia action, this gorgeously-animated film is more serious than its comedic predecessor, the 2019 international hit Ne Zha.

Troop Zero (2019): Best Underdog Scout Revenge Story

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.

How to Train Your Dragon (2010): Best Newly Nostalgic Kid's Classic

As the son of the village elder, Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) is publically scrutinized for his unorthodox opinions about dragons. After getting sent to a dragon-fighting academy, Hiccup meets Toothless, who confirms his belief that dragons can be tamed.

Inspired by Norse mythology, How to Train Your Dragon was an instant hit with kids, adults, and movie critics. Now that more than a decade has passed since its release, we can officially call this movie a classic.

Pinocchio (2020): A Faithful Adaptation of the Classic Fairy Tale

This live-action adaptation of the classic fairy tale comes from Italy and stars Life Is Beautiful actor and director Roberto Benigni as Gepetto. While some of the special effects might be a little too uncanny valley (looking at you, Pinocchio), it's visually stunning and sticks closely to the original, timeless story of a puppet who wishes to become a real boy. Parts of it might be a little too dark for younger kids.

Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (2022)—The Final Chapter of the Popular Spooky Series

The fourth and final installment in the popular Hotel Transylvania franchise, Transformania sees Drac and his monster buddies turned into humans by Van Helsing's Monsterfication Ray, while their human pal Johnny is turned into a monster. Now, they need to team up to find a cure before the change becomes permanent.

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (2021): A Film Adaptation of the Hit Musical

Based on the hit musical, Everybody's Talking About Jamie is about a blue-collar kid who dreams of becoming a drag queen. But, he must contend with an unsupportive father and career advisors, as well as ignorant classmates. Luckily, he has a supportive mom and a mentor, drag legend Miss Loco Chanelle (a scene-stealing Richard E. Grant), who believes in him. Based on true events, the film is a sweet lesson in acceptance.

The Adventures of Mark Twain (1985): The Beloved Author's Stories Come to (Animated) Life

Dissatisfied with the current state of humanity, author Mark Twain sets off in a hot-air balloon to chase down Halley's Comet along with some of his famous characters—Tom Sawyer, Becky Thatcher, and Huck Finn. Sure, the film's plot doesn't make much sense on paper, but The Adventures of Mark Twain is an imaginative claymation film filled with dry humor.

Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (1989)—A Fun Fantasy About Dreams and Reality

This 1980s animated film is about a little boy who visits a magical place called Slumberland in his dreams. But there's another land, called Nightmareland, and things get dangerous when the boy discovers it. Although it's a kid flick, some scenes can be a little dark for the youngest viewers.