“Actually, the rug was pulled out from the Zolciaks.”
Pop that popcorn and dim those lights because National Movie Night is coming to a living room near you!
Celebrated annually on the second Friday in June, National Movie Night is the perfect excuse to round up the kids, prepare an unnecessary amount of (somewhat healthy) snacks and queue up a classic.
And we’ve curated the perfect list of family friendly movies to add to your itinerary.
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From all-time favorites like “The Chronicles of Narnia” (2005) and “Holes” (2003), to newer films like “The Croods: A New Age” (2020) and the “How to Train Your Dragon” trilogy — your options are endless!
Plus, you don’t need an extensive DVD or Blu-Ray collection to throw an exciting family movie night.
All of the family-friendly movies listed below are either available to rent on Amazon’s Prime Video — for less than $4 — or available to stream for free on Fandango.
And if you happen to not watch it or end up picking something else, movies rented on Prime Video are accessible for 30 days from the rental date and you have 48 hours of unlimited playback once started.
After the 30 days (or 48 hours) are up, the rental will automatically leave your video library.
So, get that popcorn ready and round up the kids — National Movie Night is going to be a hit this year!
The Croods (1 and 2)
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Catherine Keener, Cloris Leachman, Clark Duke
Films: “The Croods” (2013) and “The Croods: A New Age” (2020)
A prehistoric family must abandon their cave and journey through a dangerous new world. They eventually discover the Bettermans, another family living in a treehouse paradise. When the families clash over their different lifestyles, their children must work together to save everyone from dangerous creatures.
Lilo & Stitch Franchsie
Starring: Daveigh Chase, Chris Sanders, Tia Carrere, Ving Rhames, David Ogden Stiers, Kevin McDonald, Jason Scott Lee, Zoe Caldwell, Kevin Michael Richardson
Films: “Lilo & Stitch” (2002), “Stitch! The Movie” (2003), “Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch” (2005), “Leroy & Stitch” (2006)
Six-year-old Lilo adopts what she thinks is a dog, but he's actually a destructive alien named Stitch. As they become family, they must deal with Stitch's creator's other 625 experiments scattered across Hawaii, eventually facing an evil red experiment designed to destroy everything they've built together.
Despicable Me 1-4
Starring: Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Will Arnett, Danny McBride, Jack McBrayer, Julie Andrews
Films: “Despicable Me” (2010), “Despicable Me 2” (2013), “Minions” (2015), “Despicable Me 3” (2017), “Minions: The Rise of Gru” (2022), “Despicable Me 4” (2024)
Former supervillain Gru adopts three girls as part of a scheme to steal the moon with his minions, but discovers fatherhood changes everything. Through various adventures involving the Anti-Villain League, his long-lost twin brother and flashbacks to his childhood dreams of villainy, Gru learns that family matters more than being bad.
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (2012)
Starring: Danny DeVito, Ed Helms, Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Rob Riggle, Jenny Slate, Betty White
Stream Online: Amazon Prime Video
In a world without trees, young Ted searches for a real tree to impress his crush. The Once-ler tells him about the Lorax, a creature who tried to protect the forest before greed destroyed it all. Ted must decide whether to help restore nature or let his polluted city stay artificial forever.
Moana (2016)
Starring: Auliʻi Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger, Jemaine Clement, Alan Tudyk, Troy Polamalu
Stream Online: Amazon Prime Video
When her Pacific island home is dying, teenage Moana defies her father and sails across the ocean to find the demigod Maui. Together, they must return a stolen heart to the goddess Te Fiti to save her people, but Maui has been powerless for a thousand years after losing his magical hook.
Frozen (1 and 2)
Starring: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad, Santino Fontana
Films: “Frozen” (2013) and “Frozen 2” (2019)
Princess Elsa has dangerous ice powers that she's hidden her whole life. When they're accidentally revealed, she flees and her sister Anna must find her before their kingdom freezes forever. Later, mysterious voices call Elsa north to discover the truth about her powers and her family's past.
The Lego Movie Franchise
Starring: Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Nick Offerman, Alison Brie, Charlie Day, Liam Neeson, Morgan Freeman
Films: “The Lego Movie” (2014), “The Lego Batman Movie” (2017), “The Lego Ninjago Movie” (2017), “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” (2019)
Ordinary construction worker Emmet is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person who can save the Lego universe from an evil tyrant. Later, when alien invaders kidnap his friends and take them to a strange new world, Emmet must become the tough guy he pretends to be.
Finding Nemo Franchise
Starring: Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould, Willem Dafoe, Geoffrey Rush, Bill Hunter
Films: “Finding Nemo” (2003) and “Finding Dory” (2016)
When his son Nemo is captured by divers and taken to a dentist's fish tank, overprotective clownfish Marlin must cross the entire ocean to rescue him. Along the way, he teams up with Dory, a forgetful blue tang fish, while Nemo plots his own escape from captivity.
Ratatouille (2007)
Starring: Patton Oswalt, Lou Romano, Ian Holm, Brad Garrett, Peter O'Toole, Janeane Garofalo, Brian Dennehy, Peter Sohn, Will Arnett
Stream Online: Amazon Prime Video
Remy is a rat who dreams of becoming a chef in Paris. When he ends up in the kitchen of a famous restaurant, he secretly helps a garbage boy named Linguini cook by hiding under his hat and controlling his movements, creating amazing dishes while hiding his true identity.
The Chronicles of Narnia (2005)
Starring: Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Ben Barnes, Will Poulter, Tilda Swinton, Liam Neeson
Films: “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” (2005), “Prince Caspian” (2008), “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” (2010)
Four siblings discover a magical world inside an old wardrobe where animals talk and an evil White Witch has cursed the land into eternal winter. They must help the great lion Aslan defeat her, but one brother betrays the others to the Witch for Turkish Delight.
Bee Movie (2007)
Starring: Jerry Seinfeld, Renée Zellweger, Matthew Broderick, John Goodman, Chris Rock, Kathy Bates, Barry Levinson
Stream Online: Amazon Prime Video
Barry the bee discovers that humans have been stealing and selling honey for centuries. He decides to sue the human race for theft, but when he wins the case and honey production stops completely, the world's flowers begin dying because bees are no longer pollinating them.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Starring: Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum, Roy Kinnear, Leonard Stone, Julie Dawn Cole, Paris Themmen, Dodo Denney
Stream Online: Amazon Prime Video
Five children win golden tickets to tour the mysterious chocolate factory of eccentric candymaker Willy Wonka. As they explore rooms filled with edible wonders and meet strange workers called Oompa-Loompas, four kids are eliminated by their own greed and bad behavior, leaving only honest Charlie Bucket.
Spy Kids (1-4)
Starring: Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Alan Cumming, Teri Hatcher, Cheech Marin, Danny Trejo, Robert Patrick, Tony Shalhoub, Alexa Vega, Daryl Sabara
Films: “Spy Kids” (2001), “Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams” (2002), “Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over” (2003), and “Spy Kids: All the Time in the World” (2011)
Carmen and Juni discover their parents are actually retired international spies who've been captured by villains. The kids must use high-tech gadgets and their own cleverness to rescue them, eventually becoming official spy kids themselves and facing threats from thumb-thumbs, brain-controlled agents, and virtual reality games.
The Incredibles 1 & 2
Starring: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Spencer Fox, Jason Lee, Samuel L. Jackson, Elizabeth Peña
Films: “The Incredibles” (2004) and “Incredibles 2” (2018)
The Parr family are superheroes forced to live normal lives because society banned superheroes. When Bob secretly returns to hero work, the family must unite their super powers to defeat villains threatening the world, while dealing with teenage problems, baby Jack-Jack's unpredictable powers, and public opinion.
Cars Franchise
Starring: Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, Larry the Cable Guy, Tony Shalhoub, Cheech Marin, Michael Wallis, George Carlin, Paul Dooley, Jenifer Lewis, Guido Quaroni, Michael Keaton, Katherine Helmond, John Ratzenberger, Richard Petty
Films: “Cars” (2006), “Cars 2” (2011), “Cars 3” (2017)
Arrogant race car Lightning McQueen gets stranded in the forgotten town of Radiator Springs on his way to a big championship race. The quirky local cars teach him about friendship and community, showing him that winning isn't everything and that slowing down to help others matters more.
Holes (2003)
Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Jon Voight, Patricia Arquette, Tim Blake Nelson, Shia LaBeouf
Stream Online: Amazon Prime Video
Stanley Yelnats is sent to a juvenile detention camp where boys dig holes in the desert as punishment. He discovers the digging is actually part of the warden's search for a buried treasure connected to his family's curse, outlaws from the past, and a dried-up lake town.
Up (2009)
Starring: Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai, Bob Peterson
Stream Online: Amazon Prime Video
Elderly Carl ties thousands of balloons to his house to fulfill his late wife's dream of visiting Paradise Falls. He accidentally brings along an enthusiastic Boy Scout named Russell, and together they discover a talking dog and a rare bird being hunted by Carl's childhood hero, who's turned villainous.
Monsters, Inc. (2001)
Starring: John Goodman, Billy Crystal, Steve Buscemi, James Coburn, Jennifer Tilly, Mary Gibbs
Stream Online: Amazon Prime Video
In a world where monsters generate power by scaring children, top scarer Sulley accidentally lets a human child into his world. When he and his one-eyed best friend Mike try to return her home, they discover their company is hiding dark secrets about harvesting children's screams.
Harry Potter Franchise
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Richard Harris/Michael Gambon, Alan Rickman, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Tom Felton, Bonnie Wright, Matthew Lewis
Films: "Philosopher's Stone" (2001), "Chamber of Secrets" (2002), "Prisoner of Azkaban" (2004), "Goblet of Fire" (2005), "Order of the Phoenix" (2007), "Half-Blood Prince" (2009), "Deathly Hallows – Part 1" (2010), "Deathly Hallows – Part 2" (2011)
Orphaned Harry Potter discovers he's a wizard and attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Throughout seven years, he learns that the dark wizard Voldemort killed his parents and wants to kill him too. Harry and his friends Ron and Hermione must find and destroy magical objects to defeat Voldemort forever.
Happy Feet (1 & 2)
Starring: Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Brittany Murphy, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Hugo Weaving, Anthony LaPaglia, Magda Szubanski, Steve Irwin
Films: “Happy Feet” (2006), “Happy Feet Two” (2011)
In a world where emperor penguins find their soulmates through song, young Mumble can't sing but can tap dance brilliantly. When fish become scarce and the elders blame his dancing, Mumble must venture beyond their icy home to discover why the fish are disappearing and save his colony.
Toy Story (1-4)
Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Annie Potts, John Ratzenberger, Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn, Jim Varney
Films: "Toy Story" (1995), "Toy Story 2" (1999), "Toy Story 3" (2010), "Toy Story 4" (2019)
Cowboy toy Woody and space ranger Buzz Lightyear lead a group of toys as they deal with being replaced by newer toys, getting lost at a toy store, surviving a chaotic daycare ruled by the villainous Lotso bear, and finding new purpose when their beloved owner Andy grows up and passes them on.
Little Rascals (1994)
Starring: Travis Tedford, Kevin Jamal Woods, Jordan Warkol, Zachary Mabry, Ross Elliot Bagley, Courtland Mead, Sam Saletta, Blake Jeremy Collins, Blake McIver Ewing, Juliette Brewer, Heather Karasek, Brittany Ashton Holmes, Bug Hall, Elmer, Petey
Stream Online: Amazon Prime Video
The He-Man Woman Haters Club, led by Spanky and Alfalfa, faces crisis when Alfalfa falls in love with Darla and skips their big go-kart race. When their clubhouse burns down, the boys must win the race's prize money to rebuild it, but Alfalfa's romantic troubles threaten their chances.
Ice Age Franchise
Starring: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Queen Latifah, Sean William Scott, Josh Peck, Simon Pegg, Jennifer Lopez, Aziz Ansari, Keke Palmer
Films: "Ice Age" (2002), "Ice Age: The Meltdown" (2006), "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" (2009), "Ice Age: Continental Drift" (2012), "Ice Age: Collision Course" (2016)
Mammoth Manny, sloth Sid, and saber-tooth tiger Diego form an unlikely friendship while returning a human baby to his tribe. Through multiple adventures, they deal with melting ice creating floods, dinosaurs in an underground world, continental drift separating them, and space threats from Scrat's acorn obsession.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Starring: Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Robert MacNaughton, Dee Wallace, Peter Coyote, K.C. Martel, Sean Frye, Tom Howell
Stream Online: Amazon Prime Video
Ten-year-old Elliott discovers a stranded alien in his backyard and secretly cares for him while scientists search the neighborhood. As E.T. and Elliott develop a psychic connection, the alien builds a device to contact his spaceship for rescue, but government agents close in on their hiding place.
The Fox And The Hound (1 & 2)
Starring: Mickey Rooney, Kurt Russell, Pearl Bailey, Jack Albertson, Sandy Duncan, Jeanette Nolan, Pat Buttram, John Fiedler, John McIntire, Dick Bakalyan, Paul Winchell, Keith Mitchell, Corey Feldman
Films: “The Fox and the Hound” (1981), “The Fox and the Hound 2” (2006)
Orphaned fox kit Tod is raised by a widow and becomes best friends with Copper, a hound puppy. When Copper grows up to become a hunting dog, his owner demands he hunt Tod. The childhood friends must face the tragic reality that society expects them to be enemies.
Family Friendly Movies Available for Free on Fandango
All the movies listed above are available to rent for less than $5 on Prime Video — but that’s not all.
If you’re looking for free movies that are available to stream anytime (and anywhere), then look no further than Fandango At Home, a digital movie rental/purchase service from Fandango.
While they, too, have movies available to rent (and buy), they also have an extensive free collection.
They might not be as popular as the movies listed above, but there’s a little something for everyone. Plus, who knows, maybe you’ll end up finding your son or daughter’s new favorite movie or character!
Either way, here’s a look at some of the more popular free movies to stream on National Movie Night.
100% Wolf (2020)
Starring: Jai Courtney, Samara Weaving, Magda Szubanski, Rhys Darby, Ilai Swindells, Akmal Saleh, Rupert Degas, Jane Lynch
Stream Online: Fandango At Home
Young werewolf Freddy Lupin eagerly awaits his first transformation on his fourteenth birthday, expecting to become a fierce wolf like his family. Instead, he turns into a tiny poodle and gets mistaken for a regular dog, forcing him to prove he's a real werewolf while uncovering a plot against his pack.
Son of Bigfoot (2017)
Starring: Laila Berzins, Pappy Faulkner, Sandy Fox, Marieve Herington, Joe Ochman, Chris Parson, Alan Shearman, Michael Sorich, Terrence Stone, Joe J. Thomas
Stream Online: Fandango At Home
Teenager Adam discovers his missing father is actually Bigfoot, living hidden in the forest to protect his family from a corrupt corporation. When the company tracks them down to capture Bigfoot for experiments, Adam must embrace his own emerging abilities and help his father fight back against their pursuers.
A Turtle’s Tale (2010)
Starring: Anthony Anderson, Ed Begley Jr., Pat Carroll, Tim Curry, Stacy Keach, Yuri Lowenthal, Kathy Griffin, Melanie Griffith, Jenny McCarthy
Stream Online: Fandango At Home
Baby sea turtle Sammy begins an epic fifty-year journey around the world's oceans, searching for his childhood love Shelly. Along the way, he witnesses decades of environmental changes, survives various predators and human-made dangers, and makes lifelong friendships while trying to reunite with his lost love.
Rally Road Racers (2023)
Starring: Jimmy O. Yang, J. K. Simmons, Chloe Bennet, Lisa Lu, Sharon Horgan, Catherine Tate, John Cleese
Stream Online: Fandango At Home
Zhi, a teenage street racer with a need for speed, enters the underground Rally Road Race to prove himself. Racing through dangerous terrain against experienced competitors, he must overcome his reckless driving habits and learn the importance of teamwork to survive the ultimate racing challenge and achieve his dreams.
StarDog and TurboCat (2020)
Starring: Luke Evans, Nick Frost, Gemma Arterton, Bill Nighy, Charli D'Amelio
Stream Online: Fandango At Home
When space dog Buddy crash-lands on Earth, he teams up with Felix, a superhero cat who's lost his powers and lives as a regular pet. Together, they must stop Buddy's nemesis from taking over the planet, while Felix rediscovers his abilities and Buddy learns what it means to have a true friend.
Pants on Fire (2014)
Starring: Bradley Steven Perry, Joshua J. Ballard, Tyrel Jackson Williams, Brittney Wilson, Taylor Russell, Nicholas Coombe
Stream Online: Fandango At Home
Chronic liar Jack Parker's tall tales finally catch up with him when his fictional stories start coming true in his small town. A legendary outlaw he made up appears in real life, and Jack must team up with his friends to stop the chaos he's created while learning that honesty might actually be easier than constantly lying.
King (2022)
Starring: Gérard Darmon, Lou Lambrecht, Léo Lorléac'h, Artus, Thibault de Montalembert, Clémentine Baert, Laurent Bateau
Stream Online: Fandango At Home
When King, a trafficked lion cub, escapes from the airport, he finds refuge with siblings Inès and Alex. The children decide to help him return to Africa, and their adventure becomes even crazier when their eccentric grandfather Max joins their mission to get the young lion back to his homeland.
Storm Boy (2019)
Starring: Geoffrey Rush, Jai Courtney, Finn Little, Trevor Jamieson, Morgan Davies, Erik Thomson
Stream Online: Fandango At Home
Ten-year-old Michael lives on a remote beach with his reclusive father and befriends an Aboriginal man named Fingerbone. When Michael rescues three orphaned pelican chicks, he raises them and forms a special bond with one named Mr. Percival, learning about friendship, nature, and growing up along the isolated coastline.
Doggy Daycare: The Movie (2015)
Starring: Derick Agyemang, Emma Almeida, Damiãn Garth Brown, Jay Da Costa, E.J. Chan, Luke Kimball
Stream Online: Fandango At Home
When a group of dogs at a daycare center discover their beloved caretaker is in trouble, they must work together to save her business from being shut down. The dogs use their unique talents and teamwork to overcome obstacles and prove that their daycare is worth saving.
Ice Princess Lily (2018)
Starring: Cameron Ansell, Mackenzie Ziegler, Kristin Fairlie, Benedict Campbell, Dan Petronijevic, Elizabeth Hanna, Ellen-Ray Hennessy, Kevin Dennis, Richard Waugh, Rick Miller, Zach Bennett
Stream Online: Fandango At Home
Young Lily discovers she has magical ice powers and must learn to control them while navigating the challenges of being different from other children. When an evil force threatens her kingdom, Lily must embrace her abilities and work with new friends to save her world from eternal winter.
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Whether you go with Amazon Prime Video, Fandango Home, Redbox, Netflix, Disney+ or your nostalgic collection of DVDs (or VHS tapes!), we hope you and your family have a splendid National Movie Night!
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