20 Best Kid Movies In 2020

One of the best movies for kids, Frozen features a powerful female sister-sister lead who has inspired a whole different industry around the world. From Halloween costumes to birthdays party themes, Frozen is everywhere. With friends such as Sven, the goofy and loyal reindeer, and Olaf, the spirited snowman, this film's cast is full of life.

The older of the sisters, Elsa is a snow queen who is cursed with turning everything she touches to ice. She is seen as the “bad girl” in the film who is causing the kingdom to be in a constant state of winter. Anna, the good sister, goes on a hunt with her friends to break the curse of Elsa, and the story begins.

Fair warning, Frozen is a kind of show that will likely be on repeat at your house with songs that are easy to learn and upbeat. From dolls to frozen themed parties, this movie has developed quite a brand that will allow your kids to keep their excitement.

We love this movie because it promoting healthy family bonds as well as a few kids movie where the princess doesn’t get rescued by a handsome prince. The love between the siblings is more than enough. A great show for any little boy or girl to look up to, Frozen will be a favorite of your family members, too.

If your kid has ever asked you what joy looks like, you have an answer thanks to Inside Out. Featuring characters that are the emotions of a human including joy, fear, sadness, disgust, and anger, this kids film has even brought tears in adults' eyes.

This children movie follows a young girl called Riley who goes through different stages of life. The characters that represent her emotions, help her on her journey to discover her true self as well as understand her parents more. Disney takes you on a unique adventure through life and how certain events make you feel differently.

Inside Out movie will get your kids laughing and having fun while you can follow along as well. This isn’t a basic children cartoon where they learn the A,B,C’s. It is an instant classic that you can watch at every stage of your life. This movie is complicated and with a lot of very complex metaphors.

Inside Out features a great storyline that has come to life with famous voice actors like Amy Poehler and Phyllis Smith. This family-friendly movie is great for all ages as it teaches valuable life lessons on how to handle your conflicting emotions.

The Lego Movie has a classic plot of stopping evil and making the world right again however, it does it based on the fun Lego pieces your kids play with every day. This means your kids will love seeing their favorite Lego characters come to live in front of them. Even if they haven’t, this movie will catch and keep their attention. 

The story focuses on a Lego Minifigure named Emmet who is part of a resistance against a businessman who is trying to glue everything in the Lego world. He is slowly drifted into an adventure with strangers to stop an evil tyrant, a journey he is not prepared at all. 

The computer-animated film comes to life with the voices of famous Hollywood actors such as Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks, Liam Neeson, and Morgan Freeman. It is not surprising it is a box-office hit with an amazing soundtrack, relentless action scenes, and characters that you can relate from everyday life. 

The Lego Movie is all about creativity and like all the other adventure movies your children will learn about life skills that will help them develop and learn quicker. You may even like it and bring back some fond memories of when you were a kid. 

About a girl named Merida who set off on a quest to change her destiny, Brave is all about challenging the views of society and finding your own path in life. Along her adventure, Merida comes across a devious witch who creates chaos and she has to find out how to defeat the curse before it can’t be undone.

A warning about the dangers of hubris and balancing the good of the individual and the good of the community, Brave has been an instant box office globally. With its main characters who have to go on an adventure to challenge the ways of their village, your children will love this movie. 

As the journey continues, Merida will overcome obstacles and will face her fears along the way. These are traits that your kids will pick up on and will help them through life. This is another movie that you and your kids can watch together and even you will be enthralled by the storyline and great characters.

One of the best kids movies, Brave's characters are original, entertaining and somehow familiar that we all have run across at one time or another in our lives.

Featuring characters from Frankenstein to Dracula all living in the same house, Hotel Transylvania is the story of a unique family. Even though it may appear to be a scary movie for kids based on the cover, we can assure you that it is actually a very amusing movie that you can all enjoy as a family.

Focusing on a father’s love for his daughter, Hotel Transylvania tells the story of a father who is having a hard time letting his daughter go as she turns into adolescence. The movie is centered around Dracula’s daughter’s birthday party. There are several guests including monsters, too.

Unannounced to Dracula Mavis, his daughter has fallen in love with a human and the story unfolds surrounding this discovery that is full of action scenes and amusing events. This is for sure an excellent movie that can help your children not be scared of imaginary monsters. 

It is all about acceptance and diversity, which is a great lesson for every child. Adam Sandler is one of the co-writers of the script and it is no doubt that parents will also enjoy Hotel Transylvania as they watch it with their children on their side. 

With talking horses, handsome men and a headstrong young female lead, Tangled will effortlessly become your favorite family movie. In this fun spin on the old classic Rapunzel film, 70 feet of long golden locks and a feisty attitude gets Rapunzel in a lot of wild adventures. 

Armed with her best friend Pascal, a quirky chameleon, Rapunzel leads a lonely life locked high in a castle. Tangled follows a young Rapunzel quest to see the floating lights while she persuades a handsome outlaw to show her the way. Trouble follows her as she faces many unexpected obstacles and winds up finding much more than she bargained for.

A movie that will tug at your heartstrings, Tangled is way more different than your regular fairy tale. With a strong female lead who is independent enough to make it on her own, Rapunzel doesn’t require a prince’s kiss to save her but instead longs for the love of her parents. 

Full of adventures, this blonde broad is equipped with a frying pan to handle anything life throws her way. We also love the soundtrack that will soon be on repeat in your household.

A great adventure movie that has stolen the hearts of many, Finding Nemo tells the story of an adventurous fish named Nemo who has an apprehensive father. Nemo defies his father and leaves the safety of home only to get lost along the way and embark on an adventure of his own.

Another of Disney’s favorite movies taking place under the sea, Marlin, Nemo’s dad, and Dory set out to find Nemo and the story begins. The characters are sweet and funny as well as all the types of aquatic animals along with their journey from turtles to sharks to jellyfish. All you need to do is grab a bowl of popcorn and sit back and enjoy this ride.

More than just a fun movie, Finding Nemo delivers a great message too. Not only does it instill the love and unshakable bond of father and son but it also shows acceptance to imperfections. Young Nemo makes it all across the ocean despite having a short fin. 

While life is sometimes harder for him, he can do everything all the other fish can despite his disability. Over-parenting, on the other hand, is an inspiring message for parents.

One of the best adventure movies Disney has ever made, Up is the story of Carl and Russell who attach a million balloons to their house that takes them to a faraway land along with their goofy dog. With adorable characters, this is just another movie that you will enjoy watching with your children.

By taking you through the whole gamut of emotions better than some TV series lasting 10 seasons, you will find yourself watching this film again and again. As the young boy, Russel and a 78-year-old balloon salesman Carl embark on the greatest journey of their lives, your child will enjoy every second of it.

What is remarkable about this movie is Russell’s young boisterous spirit combined with the experiences of an old man. The result is an amazing product that will entertain kids of all ages. We also loved the introduction of the movie where we see the love story of Carl and her wife.

You can be sure that Up will certainly reach out and grab your inner kid as the film will touch all kinds of emotions like joy, sadness, and humor.

One of the timeless movies of Walt Disney Pictures, Aladdin features characters that are well known and expertly animated such as Genie, Magic Carpet, Jafar, Jasmine, and of course Aladdin himself. The story is based on a princess who falls in love with a man that her family does not approve of. 

Aladdin is one of the classic Disney movies that everyone needs to have on their shelf. The characters are expertly created and developed while being funny. Aladdin takes Jasmine on an epic adventure where they meet characters that we all know including Genie, Magic Carpet and even Jafar. 

As our hero protects his newfound friends from the darkness of evil, you and your whole family will embark on a remarkable magical journey. The film also comes with bonus features that extend the runtime up to 5 and a half hours. Let's not forget Robin Williams who gives his unique voice to the genie.

We also love the songs that are so fun and great to sing along with your child. Compared to recent animated films, Aladdin stays on top of his game after all these years.

The Little Mermaid, an epic adventure under the depths of the sea, is the story of a mermaid who falls in love with a prince. The only problem is that her father forbids her from being with him as she would have to live on the surface. Featuring lots of laughs and even some singing, your kid will love The Little Mermaid.

Let's admit, Disney has made some of the best children’s movies ever. Even the classics are still relevant and entertaining years after their creation. The Little Mermaid is one of these classics. It has been remastered from its original VHS version and is not available in high definition. 

This is the chance to show your children the movies that you once watched when you were little. Your children will fall in love with the characters just like you did when you were a little kid as you will also love getting a refresher on one of the movies you grew up to.

There are three of movies to watch out: The Little Mermaid, The Little Mermaid 2 Return to the Sea, and its prequel The Little Mermaid Airel's Return to the Sea. 

Featuring unforgettable characters like Mrs. Potts, Cogsworth, candlestick Lumiere, and moving wardrobes, Beauty And The Beast is one of the best kids movies Disney has ever made. The film shows that your looks don’t mean everything and that there is someone special for everyone. 

Having released more than once with a more modern spin on the old tale, It is hard to imagine that Beauty And The Beast is over 25 years old. What makes it unique are the characters and the storyline that kids love watching and fall in love with. We are not even mentioning one of the best Disney soundtracks.

A blast from the past, this movie has been updated and is now in high definition and the animated version is perfect for your children. Nominated for the Best Picture in the era it was released, music, animation, pacing, writing, and characters are simply to die for!

You will never forget this unconventional love story and innocent Belle whom Paige O'Hara voices perfectly from her rich speaking voice full of emotion to that gorgeous singing voice. 

Monsters, Inc is about a company that scares children and bottles their screams in order to produce electricity for the city. Sculley and Mike work at Monsters, Inc and enter children’s rooms through their closet doors. The plot sounds scary we know, but this is one of the best kids movies of Disney and Pixar collaboration.

If your children are scared of monsters under the bed or in the closet, Monsters will be a great film to show what is going on behind the scenes of these funny creatures' lives. Sculley and Mike are exceptionally funny and their true colors do shine through.

All of the characters are well developed and the plot is upbeat throughout the entire show. Thanks to the amazing animation and voice acting you find yourself having real affection for the characters. The characters are not just hilarious but also emotional and moving.

We love the "message" about the relativity of our fears and the somehow eternal fight between greed and good values, prejudice and open-mindedness. 

Based on a family of superheroes who have different special abilities each, The Incredibles will make you burst into laughter as soon as it begins. The film starts with a fighting scene between the husband and wife, soon they are forced to settle down and live a normal life. 

As their family grows, Bob Parr, known to all as "Mr. Incredible" and his wife, Elastigirl, discover that each of their kids also has their own unique superpowers. One day their city is faced with a formidable foe that the police cannot handle. So once again they are kicked back into action, but this time as a family.

What we love about this film is that Walt Disney made all the characters relatable, human and likable. Won the Best Animated Film Oscar, The Incredibles is not only a superhero thriller but also a celebration of family. We also have to mention Edna Mode, the comedic genius.

The overall story, as well as the action scenes, make The Incredibles a winner with all ages. A classic in its own right, this movie will be around for years to come entertaining your family.

An epic adventure of Shrek and Donkey who are on a quest to rescue the damsel in distress, Fiona, Shrek is one of the most popular kid the movie that Dreamworks Animation has ever produced. As the duo travels a far distance and gets into trouble along the way, the audience starts to see the loving personality under Shrek's tough green exterior.

Shrek is a great movie on many different levels. The best part of this film is that it is a part of a total of three movies. that your kids will be hooked on for years. Each movie has the same main characters while others, like Puss in Boots, are also added along the way. 

As your kids will be laughing at the jokes and observing the well thought out characters, they will learn how to be friends and get through hard times. You, on the other hand, will be laughing at the jokes that your children won't even notice. Shrek is just the movie tailored to the whole family. 

Oldie but goodie, you cannot go wrong with Shrek. Even after all those years, don't get surprised if you still find yourself laughing out loud at some of the lines. 

Based on a great adventure where Andy’s toys come to life in a world that he is unaware of, Toy Story is one of Pixar’s classic movies that every family should have in their collection. When he gets a new toy, Buzz Lightyear, his older toy, Woody, struggles to stay popular and the story begins.

Toy Story will teach your kids to share and be nice to others while entertaining them. This is one of the greatest adventures ever created. The characters are expertly animated and seem lifelike. Once your kids get tired of this movie there are two more sequels that you can also invest in.

Showing children what it means to be a friend, Toy Story is all about friendships and building meaningful relationships that matter. If you are a fan of Tom Hanks, you will love that he is the voice of Woody. He is simply incredible! Not to mention the other characters who are charming, loving, loyal and very endearing.

All-round great entertainment, anyone who has watched Toy Story will be able to quote some aspect from the film and that's always a good sign

Taking place on one of the Hawaiian Islands, Moana is a story about the different traditions and ways people live their lives in different cultures. Your children will love following Moana along her journey and get to know another culture that they are not familiar with.

Moana sets sail on a courageous mission to protect her people. Along the way, she meets the once-mighty demigod Maui–together and they cross the ocean on a fun-filled, action-packed voyage. A great movie to broaden your children’s horizons, you will also love the voice actors including Dwayne Johnson and Rachel House.

Moana delivers an important message, which is everyone experiences life in their own unique ways. As you watch Moana, Disney's very first Polynesian princess, you will watch her seeking the one thing she has sought out her whole life: her identity.

Disney's 56th animated movie is an instant classic and will no doubt go down in history. Moana is a must-see for all Disney fans, young and old. 

Happy Feet is the story of an emperor penguin who has to learn to use his feet and dance in order to attract female penguins. Full of musical scores, this film is the right choice if your kid loves dancing as there are several popular songs toddlers can sing along to. 

Elijah Wood gives his voice to our dancing hero Mumble who is destined to tap dances his way to happiness. Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, and Robin Williams are just other famous names in this amazing movie that won the Academy Award for the best-animated film.

You can be sure that Happy Feet will get your kids on their feet while dancing and singing along. The characters are funny and the voice acting is wonderful. This is an all-around excellent movie that is sure to be on repeat at your home.

In a nutshell, Happy Feet is about being oneself in spite of the criticisms against being different from the majority, and, in the process finding one’s place to belong while fulfilling a greater purpose of being a unique individual. 

Over 4 hours of fun, 101 Dalmatians will keep your whole family entertained as you watch the adventure of 101 dogs getting away from Cruella de Vil who wants to use dogs' fur for herself. One of the best villains of Walt Disney, she uses every power she has to take the dogs away from Roger and Anita.

Originally made in the 60s, this Disney classic has been adapted to high definition television and is available on Blu-ray with bonus content. If there is one movie that can teach your kids the love of animals, there is nothing better than 101 Dalmatians.

As your kids will create bonds with animals that will hopefully last a lifetime, they will learn about friendship and resistance at the same time.  Adapted from Dodie Smith's classic book, this amazing film promises a non-stop action with characters like Pongo and Perdie.

101 Dalmatians is a stunning, engaging animation film with lots of fun from start to finish. You can be sure that your entire family will never forget the great characters, a very memorable villain and great animation. 

Mulan is the story of a young woman who takes her sick father’s place in the army. Pretending to be her father, Mulan embarks on a journey full of adventure, depicting a badass Asian protagonist that your kids will love. As she makes friends with a dragon characterized by Eddie Murphy, she also falls in love with one of the captains of the army.

A tale of a loving family, the lead character sacrifices herself for her sick father in ways that most people wouldn’t. You will be taken on a great adventure while laughing along the way. The legendary tail of Fa Mulan fighting against the invading Huns will captivate your children as well as your whole family.

Visually spectacular, Mulan is groundbreaking in its portrayal of women in animation, helped by an instant classic of a soundtrack, likable characters and important themes for families. There is simply nothing to like about the epic battle of this warrior princess!

A masterpiece of love, there is no kid on the planet who doesn't know Cinderella. The Disney version of Cinderella is a pretty accurate take on Perrault's story, including the pumpkin, the mice and the fairy godmother. Of course the ugly stepsisters Drizella and Anastasia are also in the film.

Let's remember the story. The girl who is orphaned and made to be a servant by her evil stepmother and sisters. Then her Fairy Godmother grants her a night out to the Prince’s ball with a new dress, coach, and everything else. Cinderella and the Prince fall in love, but she must leave before the spell breaks. 

Fortunately, she leaves behind a glass slipper, which the Prince tries on every girl in the kingdom. Eventually, Cinderella tries on the slipper, and she is taken by the Prince away from her life of servitude. Sounds amazing, right?

This Disney classic will surely appeal to families everywhere and it's still a must-see film for parents to watch with their kids. Cinderella has stood the test of time and there is nothing like this fairytale to put your kids to sleep.