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Looking for the perfect Halloween movies for kids? We’ve rounded up the very best family-friendly films that bring just the right mix of spooky fun without the nightmares. From classics like Hocus Pocus to animated hits like Hotel Transylvania, these not-so-scary movies will keep little ones entertained all season long.
This list makes it easy to find age-appropriate picks for toddlers, kids, and tweens for family movie nights and Halloween marathons. Pop some popcorn, dim the lights, and get ready for cozy, spooky fun.
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1. Hocus Pocus – 1993 | PG
A teenage boy accidentally resurrects three witches on Halloween night in Salem. The movie offers fun, spooky entertainment perfect for family viewing during the season. It’s a charming mix of humor and fantasy that encourages teamwork and bravery.
And, of course, Hocus Pocus 2 is now streaming on Disney+!
Watch: Prime Video | DVD/Blu-ray
2. Addams Family – 2019 | PG
The eccentric Addams family moves to a new suburb and faces off with the mainstream neighbors. This animated comedy is full of quirky humor and heartfelt moments that celebrate friendship and family bonds.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD/Blu-ray
3. Casper – 1995 | PG
friendly ghost named Casper befriends a young girl and her father in a haunted mansion. This heartwarming story blends comedy and gentle spookiness to teach kindness and acceptance.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD/Blu-ray
4. Casper: A Spirited Beginning – 1997 | PG
Casper learns the ropes of being a ghost with the help of a young boy while trying to avoid capture by a ghost ruler. This prequel is full of fun and adventure that kids will enjoy.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD
5. Hotel Transylvania – 2012 | PG
Count Dracula runs a monster resort where humans are forbidden, until a young man stumbles in and falls for Dracula’s daughter. The movie is a fun-filled way to celebrate differences with humor and heart.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD/Blu-ray
6. Hotel Transylvania 2 – 2015 | PG
Dracula encourages his half-human grandson to embrace his monster heritage. This sequel promotes family acceptance while delivering plenty of laughs and monster antics.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD/Blu-ray
7. Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation – 2018 | PG
Dracula and friends embark on a monster cruise that turns into a fun-filled adventure. This movie celebrates friendship and adventure with a monster twist.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD/Blu-ray
8. Hotel Transylvania: Transformania – 2022 | PG
Dracula and friends undergo monster-human transformations in this final fun-packed installment. It’s a tale about change, friendship, and embracing who you are.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD/Blu-ray
9. Monster House – 2006 | PG
Three kids discover their neighbor’s house is a living, breathing monster. It offers exciting thrills with just the right amount of spookiness for brave starters.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD/Blu-ray
10. The Haunted Mansion – 2003 | PG
A realtor and his family encounter ghosts in a mysterious mansion. The movie blends humor and supernatural fun while emphasizing family values.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD/Blu-ray
11. Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest – 2013 | Not Rated
Curious George and friends enjoy lighthearted Halloween fun without any scares. It’s perfect for young kids to enjoy Halloween in a gentle way.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD
12. It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown – 1966 | Not Rated
The Peanuts gang celebrates Halloween with charm and whimsy, while Linus awaits the Great Pumpkin. It’s a nostalgic classic that teaches faith and friendship.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD
13. Wallace & Gromit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit – 2005 | G
Wallace and his dog Gromit solve the mystery of a garden sabotage threatening their village. The movie is a clever mix of humor, mystery, and friendship.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD/Blu-ray
14. Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad – 1949 | G
This classic features animated adaptations of “The Wind in the Willows” and “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” It’s a timeless introduction to spooky tales and literary classics.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD/Blu-ray
If you want something less spooky, we’ve got a whole collection of wholesome movies for families that everyone can enjoy.
15. Scooby Doo and the Ghoul School – 1998 | Not Rated
Scooby and friends become gym teachers at a spooky finishing school and solve mysteries together. It’s a fun mix of humor, friendship, and mild spookiness.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD/Blu-ray
16. Scooby Doo and the Goblin King – 2008 | Not Rated
Scooby and the gang journey to the underworld to stop a power-hungry mortal. This Halloween adventure promotes teamwork with mild supernatural fun.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD/Blu-ray
17. Happy Halloween, Scooby Doo! – 2020 | Not Rated
Scooby Doo and his team solve a Halloween mystery in Crystal Cove. It’s a modern, spooky adventure that’s friendly for all ages.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD
18. The Nightmare Before Christmas – 1993 | PG
Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, tries to bring Christmas to his home causing confusion. The movie is a visually stunning blend of Halloween and Christmas with a memorable soundtrack.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD/Blu-ray
19. Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone – 2001 | PG
An orphaned boy discovers he’s a wizard and attends a magical school. This film introduces themes of friendship, bravery, and magic.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD/Blu-ray
20. Pooh’s Heffalump Halloween Movie – 2005 | G
Pooh and friends enjoy a gentle Halloween adventure in the Hundred Acre Wood. It’s a sweet story about friendship, bravery, and teamwork for young children.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD
21. Corpse Bride – 2005 | PG
A shy groom accidentally proposes to a corpse and is taken to the underworld. Tim Burton’s gothic love story blends eerie visuals with emotional depth.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD/Blu-ray
22. Edward Scissorhands – 1990 | PG-13
Better for big kids (rated PG-13), a brooding artificial man played by Johnny Depp, has scissors for hands and leads a lonely, solitary life. A new adventure begins when a suburban lady meets him and introduces him to her world.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD/Blu-ray
23. Halloweentown – 1998 | G
In Halloweentown, a young girl lives with her secret witch mother. She soon learns that she too is a witch, and she is summoned to help her grandmother save Halloweentown from and evil force.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD
24. Twitches – 2005 | PG
In this Hallo-tween movie, two fun teen witches were separated at birth, but adopted by two different families. They don’t meet until their 21st birthday, when they must use their powers to save the world in which they both were born, where their biological mother still lives. This is a good Halloween movie for tweens.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD
25. The Dog Who Saved Halloween – 2011 | PG
A talking dog (Joey Lawrence) encounters a haunted house, a creepy neighbor (Lance Henriksen), and a scary canine (Mayim Bialik).
Watch: Prime Video | DVD
26. Ernest Scared Stupid – 1991 | PG
In this very nineties movie, Ernest lives in the small town of Biarville, Missouri, where he accidentally unleashes an ugly troll that plots to transform children into wooden dolls.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD/Blu-ray
27. Spookley the Square Pumpkin – 2004 | PG
A uniquely shaped pumpkin overcomes teasing and saves the day. The story encourages embracing differences and self-confidence.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD/Blu-ray
28. Goosebumps – 2015 | PG
A teenager teams up with author R.L. Stine’s daughter to stop escaped monsters. This thrilling adventure blends humor with spooky fun.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD/Blu-ray
29. Spooky Buddies – 2011 | G
This kids’ Halloween movie is perfect for the little ones, especially those who love sweet little dogs! A group of puppies must go on a spooky adventure through a haunted mansion.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD/Blu-ray
30. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Treat – 2006 | TV-Y
It’s not technically a movie, but this special episode of “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” is cute enough to include on our list. In this bonus television special from the Disney Channel, Mickey Mouse and all his best friends (known as The Sensational Six) must get to the Trick-or-Treat Tower for the big Party.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD
31. Mostly Ghostly – 2008 | PG
A shy boy befriends two young ghosts and faces challenges together. The movie encourages bravery and friendship with light supernatural elements.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD
32. Double Double Toil & Trouble – 1993 | Y7
Two girls work to rescue their parents from a greedy aunt using magic. The film is filled with fun, friendship, and Halloween magic.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD/Blu-ray
33. Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred – 2011 | G
Fred becomes convinced that his new music teacher is a vampire and sets out on a hilarious quest to prove it. This lighthearted comedy is perfect for young viewers who enjoy spooky fun mixed with humor.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD
34. Under Wraps 2 – 2022 | TV-G
A sequel to the mummy-themed Under Wraps. This Disney Channel movie delivers family-friendly Halloween fun with only mild supernatural elements.
Watch: Prime Video
35. The Curse of Bridge Hollow – 2022 | PG
When a father and daughter accidentally release mischievous Halloween decorations, they must team up to save their town. This light supernatural comedy on Netflix is spooky without being horror-heavy.
Watch: Netflix
36. Spirit Halloween: The Movie – 2022 | PG
A group of kids spend the night inside a Spirit Halloween store, only to discover it’s haunted. While fun and adventurous, some moments may be too spooky for very young viewers.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD/Blu-ray
37. A Really Haunted Loud House – 2023 | TV-G
Based on the Nickelodeon show, Lincoln and Clyde face haunted twists during Halloween in their usual Loud House antics. It’s quirky, funny, and geared toward fans of the series.
Watch: Prime Video
38. Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats – 2023 | TV-Y
This stop-motion musical Halloween special features Mickey, Minnie, and friends on a not-so-spooky adventure. With songs and colorful animation, it’s perfect for the youngest viewers.
Watch: Prime Video | DVD
39. Orion and the Dark – 2024 | PG
A boy who fears the dark meets its friendly personification and learns there’s nothing to fear. This animated Netflix original is imaginative and gentle, making it a great pick for younger kids.
Watch: Netflix
40. The Bad Guys: Haunted Heist
The Bad Guys gang sets out to steal a spooky amulet from a haunted mansion. Expect silly scares, fast-paced action, and plenty of laughs.
Watch: Netflix
41. Super Monsters Save Halloween – 2024 | TV-Y
The Super Monsters use their powers to bring Halloween fun to a scared friend. This short and sweet adventure celebrates kindness and courage.
Watch: Netflix
42. Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go – 2024 | TV-G
Ivy and Bean investigate a ghost mystery at their school bathroom. This lighthearted special blends humor and spookiness in a kid-friendly way.
Watch: Netflix
43. Family Pack – 2024 | PG
A blended family is sucked into a magical board game and transported to the Middle Ages, where werewolves roam. While fun and adventurous, it’s best for slightly older kids.
Watch: Netflix
We hope you loved this thoughtfully curated list of our favorite family-friendly Halloween movies, and that they help get you into the Halloween spirit.
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