Funny Movies for Kids on Prime Video
Prime Video has one of the most extensive collections of any streaming service, but there's a catch. Subscribers get many of the films and TV shows available on Prime Video for free, but a lot of the content is still behind a paywall, forcing audiences to pay rental fees for many of the more popular titles.
So if you're looking for a family-friendly movie to watch with your loved ones and you don't feel like shelling out any extra cash, your options are surprisingly limited on Prime Video. However, once you sift through the myriad low-budget cartoon knockoffs, you'll find that Prime does have a lot of genuinely great kids' movies, and there's something for just about every child in your life! We scoured the offerings at Prime Video, and we found the best kids' films available right now for no extra cost.
Editor's note: This list was updated May 2022 to include Clifford the Big Red Dog, Yours, Mine, and Ours, Eloise at the Plaza, Evan Almighty, Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer, Addams Family 2, Cinderella, Shrek, Shrek 2, The Iron Giant, Gulliver's Travels, and Charlotte's Web.
It's A Wonderful Life (1946)
Director: Frank Capra
Writer: Frances Goodrich,Albert Hackett, Frank Capra, and Jo Swerling
Cast: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell, Henry Travers
While it may be slightly darker than you remembered, Frank Capra's 1946 classic It's A Wonderful Life is pretty much required viewing every holiday season. Capra's optimistic take on an alternate reality is just as powerful as it's always been, and no matter what age you are, there's something comforting about the warmth of the great James Stewart in one of his most iconic roles as George Bailey. "Did George actually have a wonderful life?" is a debate worth holding every year. As an added treat, Prime Video includes both the original theatrical version and the colorized re-release in the case that your family is adverse to older films. — Liam Gaughan
Clifford the Big Red Dog (2021)
Director: Walt Becker
Writer: Jay Scherick, David Ronn, Blaise Hemingway
Story by: Justin Malen, Ellen Rapoport
Based on: Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell
Cast: Jack Whitehall, Darby Camp, Tony Hale, Sienna Guillory, David Alan Grier, Russell Wong, Kenan Thompson, John Cleese
Clifford has been a beloved character for nearly 60 years, and the most recent movie allows a new generation to fall in love with the big red dog. The film stars Darby Camp as 12-year-old Emily Elizabeth, who rescues and raises Clifford. She and her Uncle Casey (Jack Whitehall) experience their fair of challenges, including an evil genetics company that wants Clifford for himself. Thankfully, they prevail with the help of their friends. Clifford continues to prove that companions come in all shapes, sizes, and species. - Taylor Gates
Yours, Mine, and Ours (2005)
Director: Raja Gosnell
Writer: Ron Burch, David Kidd
Cast: Dennis Quaid, Rene Russo, Rip Torn, Linda Hunt
Fans of films like The Sound of Music and Cheaper by the Dozen are sure to fall in love with another big family in Yours, Mine, and Ours . The film centers around two widows, Frank (Dennis Quaid) and Helen (Rene Russo), who find love again with each other. There's just one little complication – or rather, 18 little complications. Frank has eight children, while Helen has ten. The film is a hilarious, heartwarming tale of a blended family with two very different backgrounds joining together as one. - Taylor Gates
Eloise at the Plaza (2003)
Director: Kevin Lima
Teleplay by: Janet Brownell
Starring: Sofia Vassilieva, Julie Andrews, Jeffrey Tambor, Kenneth Welsh, Debra Monk, Christine Baranski
What child hasn't wanted to live in a hotel? The precocious Eloise (Sofia Vassilieva) gets to live out that dream in Eloise at the Plaza . Based on the books by Kay Thompson, this movie sees six-year-old Eloise have adventures galore – including playing matchmaker for a prince. Charming and whimsical, Eloise is sure to delight its young target audience as well as keep the attention of a grown-up demographic due to A-list powerhouses like Julie Andrews and Christine Baranski. - Taylor Gates
Evan Almighty (2007)
Director: Tom Shadyac
Writer: Steve Oedekerk
Story by: Steve Oedekerk, Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow
Based on Characters by: Steve Koren, Mark O'Keefe
Cast: Steve Carell, Morgan Freeman, Lauren Graham, John Goodman, John Michael Higgins, Jimmy Bennett, Wanda Sykes
A sweet spinoff of 2003's Bruce Almighty , Evan Almighty sees Steve Carell in the titular role as an aspiring congressman. Every night, he prays to God for the opportunity to change the world – a wish that's eventually granted…just not in the way he expects. He, along with his wife (Lauren Graham) and three sons, are eventually led on an adventure to build an ark. The movie is a reflection on what's truly important in life and how one small act of kindness can be revolutionary. - Taylor Gates
Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer (2011)
Director: John Schultz
Writer: Megan McDonald, Kathy Waugh
Based on: Judy Moody by Megan McDonald
Cast: Heather Graham, Parris Mosteller, Preston Bailey, Garrett Ryan, Taylar Hender, Jaleel White, Jordana Beatty
Another film based on a popular book series, Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer is a blast. The film stars Jordana Beatty as Judy, who's having a competition with her friends to see who can have the most fun on summer vacation. She, along with her best friend Frank (Preston Bailey), little brother Stink (Parris Mosteller), and eccentric aunt Opal (Heather Graham), get into a plethora of hijinks, including a hunt for Bigfoot and getting involved in a circus act. If you're looking for a light, fast-paced watch, this is an excellent choice. - Taylor Gates
The Addams Family 2 (2021)
Director: Greg Tiernan, Conrad Vernon
Writer: Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, Ben Queen, Susanna Fogel
Cast: Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloë Grace Moretz, Nick Kroll, Javon 'Wanna' Walton, Wallace Shawn, Snoop Dogg, Bette Midler, Bill Hader
Our favorite creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky family is back in The Addams Family 2 , and this time, they're hitting the road. Morticia (Charlize Theron) and Gomez (Oscar Isaac) struggle to come to terms with the fact their children are growing up and drifting away from them. To bond, they take the crew on a vacation across America, where they encounter family, friends, and foes. This new installment featuring these iconic characters is equal parts spooky and sweet. - Taylor Gates
Cinderella (2021)
Director/Writer: Kay Cannon
Cast: Camila Cabello, Idina Menzel, Minnie Driver, Nicholas Galitzine, Billy Porter, Pierce Brosnan
There have been countless iterations of the story, from the animated classic to the beloved 1997 Brandy version, A Cinderella Story starring Hilary Duff to the Lily James live-action remake. Prime Video's take, however, puts a whole new spin on things – it's Cinderella like you've never seen her before. Camila Cabello stars in the titular role, making Cinderella more ambitious and independent than ever. With original songs and a delightfully wicked Idina Menzel as the evil stepmother, Cinderella is a silly but enjoyable way to spend two hours. - Taylor Gates
The Iron Giant (1999)
Director: Brad Bird
Writer: Brad Bird, Tim McCanlies, Brent Forrester, Ted Hughes
Cast: Eli Marienthal, Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., Vin Diesel
A stunning work of storytelling that has endured the test of time, The Iron Giant is not just one of director Brad Bird's best films but one of the best works of animation of all time. Initially a box office flop upon its release, the love that the film has gained over the years is a testament to its prevailing strengths and vision that were first unappreciated. It is a story of a boy named Hogarth (Eli Marienthal) and the friendship he forms with a robot that has crashed to Earth. Dubbed the Iron Giant (Vin Diesel), this metal being is childlike and unsure of the world he has just stumbled into. It then falls to Hogarth to both teach him how to be good to others and keep him hidden from a paranoid government apparatus out to destroy him. A portrait of the Cold War, it remains a searing indictment of militarism as much as it is a moving story about friendship. There is just so much to admire in every lovingly animated frame that manages to find something profound amidst the subtle details it puts forth. - Chase Hutchinson
Gulliver's Travels (2010)
Director: Ron Letterman
Writer: Joe Stillman and Nicholas Stoller, based on the novel by Jonathan Swift
Cast: Jack Black, Jason Segal, Emily Blunt, Amanda Peet, T.J. Miller, Chris O'Dowd
If you're looking for a straightforward adaptation of Jonathan Swift's classic adventure story, then 2010's Gulliver's Travels probably isn't the best option. However, if you're looking to show your kids some PG-level Jack Blackshenanigans, strap in! Lemuel Gulliver is reimagined as the quintessential "Jack Black-esque" character; he's a daydreaming slacker, who is forced to rise to the occasion. Black is one of the rare mainstream comic actors who can make these sorts of family films watchable (something Adam Sandler and Jim Carrey can't always say). -Liam Gaughan
Charlotte's Web (1973)
Directors: Charles A. Nichols, Iwo Takamoto
Writers: Earl Hamner Jr. (story), E.B. White (book)
Cast: Debbie Reynolds, Paul Lynde, Henry Gibson, Rex Allen, Martha Scott, Danny Bonaduce, Don Messick, Agnes Moorehead
E.B. White's classic children's story comes to life in this beloved adaptation of Charlotte's Web . Featuring a wonderful cast of iconic actors, the movie tells the story of a young pig named Wilbur who befriends a benevolent spider, who uses her beautiful webs to write magical messages and save him from being eaten by his owner. Debbie Reynolds provides the voice of Charlotte, and her boundless decency wraps the audience up in a comforting blanket. The film deals with serious issues, but it's made with absolute love, and the wonderfully memorable characters practically pop off the screen.
Shrek (2001)
Director: Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson
Writer: Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman, Roger S. H. Schulman
Cast: Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, John Lithgow
Believe it or not, the original 2001 Shrek is one of the most influential films of the 21st century. Pixar had been dominating the new field of 3D computer-generated animation since the success of Toy Story in 1995, but Dreamworks' fairy tale farce proved that other studios could make high-quality family films. Shrek even earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay, and it leaves behind a vast cultural legacy that's more than just Smash Mouth's "All-Star." The idea of a grotesque, grumpy ogre as the hero of a kid's film could have been disastrous if it was improperly handled, but Mike Myersturned Shrek into a sympathetic character.- Liam Gaughan
Shrek 2 (2004)
Director: Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury, Conrad Vernon
Writers: Andrew Adamson, Joe Stillman, J. David Stem, David N. Weiss
Cast: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Julie Andrews, Antonio Banderas, John Cleese, Rupert Everett, Jennifer Saunders
A sequel to the beloved first movie, Shrek 2 proves itself to be just as memorable (and memeable) as its predecessor, endlessly funny and surprisingly heartwarming with its message of self-acceptance. Immediately following the events of Shrek , the newly married couple of Shrek (Mike Myers) and Fiona (Cameron Diaz) are invited to a royal ball by Fiona's parents, the King and Queen of Far Far Away. What ensues is the hilarious and somewhat painful first meeting between Shrek and his new in-laws, as well as the sudden appearance of the Fairy Godmother (Jennifer Saunders), who is dead-set on having her son, Prince Charming (Rupert Everett), be the one to marry Fiona instead. Fun, fanciful, and filled with an iconic soundtrack, Shrek 2 is one of those movies that is sure to leave you laughing. - Olivia Fitzpatrick
Troop Zero (2019)
Director: Bert, Bertie
Writer: Lucy Alibar
Cast: Jim Gaffigan, Viola Davis, Allison Janney, Mckenna Grace, Mike Epps
It's time to show the universe who's boss. Troop Zero follows the quirky, space-obsessed Christmas Mint (Mckenna Grace) in 1977 rural Georgia who wants to create a Birdie Scout troop in order to compete for a chance to have her voice featured on NASA's Golden Record. The determined girl enlists a number of her lovable, misfit, elementary school peers to form Troop Zero (all the other numbers were taken). Along the way, this eclectic group of kids come together to earn badges and prepare for the talent show, forging unexpected friendships in the process. This family dramedy was an Official Selection in the Sundance Film Festival and was directed by the British creative duo Bert and Bertie, who recently directed several episodes of the Disney+ series Hawkeye . — Emily Bernard
Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)
Director: Jeff Fowler
Writers: Pat Casey and Josh Miller
Cast: Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Jim Carrey, Tika Sumpter, Adam Pally
I did not expect to like Sonic the Hedgehog very much, in full honesty. I certainly didn't expect to fall in love with it, but Jeff Fowler's take on the beloved video game character is a genuine delight. A feel-good road movie for the whole family, Sonic the Hedgehog knows exactly what it is and giddily straps in for the ride. With Ben Schwartz voicing Sonic, James Marsden as the local cop/Donut Lord who helps him, and Jim Carrey going back to the heights of his manic comedy as the villainous Doctor Robotnik, nobody here is phoning it in and their energetic embrace of the material gives Sonic a contagious vibe. I respect any project that understands the full range of James Marsden's appeal, but Marsden credentials aside, it's just a total blast from start to finish, with cleverly designed set-pieces, some incredible line deliveries, ("Of course I want a latte. I love the way you make them" is a real doozie), and most importantly, enough genuine heart to make it all tick. - Haleigh Foutch
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