This article elaborates on the best family-friendly movies currently streaming on Netflix in 2025.
These films include age-old classics and new favourites for everybody.
The list features touching stories, exhilarating stories, and important life lessons.
These movies encourage families to connect and spend time together through motives and themes.
There isn’t a cozier feeling than sitting comfortably with your family to watch a movie. This experience is complete with a bowl of popcorn, blankets, and most of all, a good movie. It is rather difficult to try and find the best family movies since Netflix keeps releasing new content continuously.
This year , we have a solid lineup with animated classics, live-action adventures, and emotionally touching movies that every film fanatic is bound to love. Let's take a look at some of the best movies you can watch this weekend.
Director: Sergio Pablos (creator of Despicable Me)
Cast: Jason Schwartzman as Jesper, J.K. Simmons as Klaus, Rashida Jones as Alva
With beautiful visuals, Klaus is an animated masterpiece about the reimagination of the origin of Santa Claus. Pablos' direction brought warmth to Schwartzman's spoiled postman. Simmons' gruff toymaker created magic that earned Netflix its first nomination for the Animated Feature Oscar. Overall, it’s quite a moving film.
Director: Danny DeVito
Cast: Mara Wilson (Matilda), Danny DeVito (Mr. Wormwood), Rhea Perlman (Miss Honey)
Family members, young and old, might be familiar with the story of Matilda. The story of this extraordinary little girl using her brains and telekinesis to stand up to bullies still inspires children. It also provides adults with nostalgia for their childhood. DeVito's whimsical direction and Wilson's unforgettable performance make this the perfect film to discuss kindness, courage, and standing up for what is right.
Director: Rob Marshall
Cast: Halle Bailey (Ariel), Jonah Hauer-King (Prince Eric), Melissa McCarthy (Ursula)
From Rob Marshall (Chicago, Mary Poppins Returns) comes Disney's animated classic, The Little Mermaid. It succeeds in bringing back wonders to life under the sea again. Halle Bailey and her gorgeous and soulful Ariel, and Melissa McCarthy as the scene-stealing Ursula, make this re-release worth watching.
Directed by Clay Kaytis (The Angry Birds Movie)
Cast: Kurt Russell (Santa), Goldie Hawn (Mrs. Claus), Judah Lewis (Teddy)
The chemistry shared between Russell and Hawn in reality makes these Christmas adventures even more magical. Kaytis gives a perfect balance between spectacle and heart, creating a Santa to be remembered. The youngsters Lewis and Darby Camp provide stellar performances, too.
Directed by: Trish Sie (Pitch Perfect 3)
Cast: Malin Åkerman (Margot), Joe Manganiello (Leo), Maxwell Simkins (Clancy)
With Sie's background in musicals, her action-comedy is propelled by the brilliance of the cast. Åkerman's hilarious portrayal of a tough mom gets more than a few chuckles from the audience. Young Simkin's earnest charm crystallizes the action and comedy into clear, exciting moments.
A Netflix night with family in 2025 is so much more than just a gathering. It's a memorable connection. The Sleepover provides giggles, fun, and comedy. The Little Mermaid spurs magical sing-alongs and wide-eyed wonder that never fades.
The beauty of a movie night is that its not just one story thats told. Giggling at the same parts for maybe the fifth time, unexpected tears and sentimental warmth are wonderful moments to experience. They aren’t just good entertainment . They are memories in the making.
So tonight, start your movie knowing that you are creating more than a memory. You're creating tradition.