Streaming > Streaming TV, Movies, & More The Best Family Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (January 2023) These movies are great for the whole family By Jeremy Laukkonen Jeremy Laukkonen Facebook Twitter Writer Shoreline Community College Jeremy Laukkonen is automotive and tech writer for numerous major trade publications. When not researching and testing computers, game consoles or smartphones, he stays up-to-date on the myriad complex systems that power battery electric vehicles . lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on January 1, 2023 Tweet Share Email 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 11 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982): A Boy and His Alien Amazon IMDb rating: 7.9/10Genre: Adventure, Family, ComedyStarring: Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Peter CoyoteDirectors: Steven SpielbergMotion Picture Rating: PGRuntime: 1 hour, 55 minutes In this classic story about a boy and his alien, Elliot (Henry Thomas) and his sister Gertie (Drew Barrymore) befriend an extra-terrestrial who wants to go home. For more than four decades now, Steven Spielberg's masterpiece continues captivating new generations. Watch 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' 02 of 11 How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014): Double the Dragons, Double the Fun Amazon IMDb rating: 7.8/10Genre: Animation, Action, AdventureStarring: Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett, Gerard ButlerDirector: Dean DeBloisMotion Picture Rating: PGRuntime: 1 hour, 42 minutes Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) is no longer a boy and doesn't feel ready to take on the responsibilities of being a chief. So instead, he sets off on another adventure with his dragon Toothless, but their journey takes a few unexpected turns. Conceived as the middle movie in a trilogy, How to Train Your Dragon 2 is not just a rehash of the original. It even takes inspiration from one of the most popular sequels of all time, The Empire Strikes Backs. Watch 'How to Train Your Dragon 2' 03 of 11 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' 04 of 11 Wonderstruck (2017): An Imaginative and Emotional Adventure Amazon Studios IMDb rating: 6.2/10Genre: Adventure, DramaStarring: Millicent Simmonds, Julianne Moore, Cory Michael SmithDirectors: Todd HaynesMotion Picture Rating: PGRuntime: 1 hour, 56 minutes 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. Watch 'Wonderstruck' 05 of 11 The Adventures of Mark Twain (1985): The Beloved Author's Stories Come to (Animated) Life Vision Films IMDb rating: 7.4/10Genre: Animated, AdventureStarring: James Whitmore, Michele Mariana, Gary KrugDirectors: Will VintonMotion Picture Rating: GRuntime: 1 hour, 26 minutes 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. Watch 'The Adventures of Mark Twain' 06 of 11 Arthur Christmas (2011): An Unlikely Holiday Hero Amazon Prime Video IMDb rating: 7.1/10Genre: Animated, Adventure, ComedyStarring: James McAvoy, Jim Broadbent, Bill NighyDirectors: Sarah Smith, Barry CookMotion Picture Rating: PGRuntime: 1 hour, 37 minutes When an aging Santa slips up and forgets one kid on Christmas, his son Arthur Claus (James McAvoy) steps up to save the holiday. With its techy twist on Santa's backstory, Arthur Christmas is a hidden gem that needs to be seen if it slipped your radar when it came out over a decade ago. Watch 'Arthur Christmas' 07 of 11 Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (2021): A Film Adaptation of the Hit Musical Dean Rogers/20th Century Studios IMDb rating: 6.1/10Genre: Musical, ComedyStarring: Max Harwood, Lauren Patel, Richard E. GrantDirector: Jonathan ButterellMotion Picture Rating: PG-13Runtime: 1 hour, 55 minutes 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. Watch 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie' 08 of 11 Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022): A Surprise Sequel That Surpasses the Original Amazon IMDb rating: 6.5/10Genre: Action, Adventure, ComedyStarring: James Marsden, Jim Carrey, Ben SchwartzDirector: Jeff FowlerMotion Picture Rating: PGRuntime: 2 hours, 2 minutes The first Sonic movie drew a lot of scrutiny from fans of the franchise, but the sequel shut them all up with its superior action, animation, and humor. When Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) recruits Knuckles the Echidna to help him steal the Chaos Emerald, Sonic (Ben Schwartz) teams up with Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessey) to beat the badniks back to the mushroom planet. Watch 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2' 09 of 11 Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (1989)—A Fun Fantasy About Dreams and Reality TMS Entertainment IMDb rating: 7.1/10Genre: Animated, AdventureStarring: Gabriel Damon, Mickey Rooney, Rene AuberjonoisDirectors: Masami Hata, William HurtzMotion Picture Rating: GRuntime: 1 hour, 25 minutes 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. Watch 'Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland' 10 of 11 Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (2022)—The Final Chapter of the Popular Spooky Series Sony IMDb rating: 6.1/10Genre: Animated, ComedyStarring: Brian Hull, Andy Samberg, Selena GomezDirectors: Derek Drymon, Jennifer KluskaMotion Picture Rating: PGRuntime: 1 hour, 27 minutes 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. Watch 'Hotel Transylvania: Transformania' 11 of 11 A.I.: Artificial Intelligence (2001): A Sci-Fi Spin On Pinocchio for the 21st Century Amazon Prime Video IMDb rating: 7.2/10Genre: Drama, Sci-FiStarring: Haley Joel Osment, Jude Law, Frances O'ConnorDirector: Steven SpielbergMotion Picture Rating: PG-13Runtime: 2 hours, 26 minutes When their first child falls ill, a grieving couple adopts an android son named David (Haley Joel Osment) who has all of the emotions of a human child. Unfortunately, David is rejected by his new family and finds himself cast aside with other obsolete electronics. Stanley Kubric originally conceived the script for A.I. in the 1970s, but he didn't think film technology was then capable of telling the story. Following Kubric's passing in 1999, his friend Steven Spielberg completed the vision two years later. Watch 'A.I. Artificial Intelligence' Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! 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