30 Best Animated Movies for Toddlers You Can Stream Right Now
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Whether it's a rainy weekend, the third snow day in a row and you're looking for a quick and easy fix for cabin fever, or the kids are begging for something new to watch before bedtime, having a list of the best toddler movies can come in handy in a pinch. Movies can solve boredom as well as entertain and educate the kiddos on important themes. Luckily, you can find a plethora of kid-friendly movies on Hulu, Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime, to name a few popular streaming services. Regardless of how you stream, the best movies for toddlers combine goofy plot lines and character dynamics with hidden messages that will become clearer to the kids with each watch. Rather than wasting time scrolling, we've compiled the best movies for toddlers you can stream now.
'Tis the season, so we included magical Disney Christmas movies and classic Christmas movies for kids, as well as the best Disney Halloween movies and family-friendly movies on Netflix — because who says you can only watch kids Halloween movies during spooky season? You'll also find classic Pixar movies on this list, which will excite the adults as much as the little ones, and are timeless enough to stream all year-long. So, grab the kids and press play on one (or more) of these movies perfect for toddlers.
Disney - 2/31
Frozen
In this epic movie duo, sisters Elsa and Anna learn the true value of family and sibling relationships as they battle an unlikely foe. Get ready to sing to the all-too-catchy tunes and fall in love with adorable characters, like Olaf and Sven.
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Disney - 3/31
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When a little wilderness explorer knocks on the door of an elderly man in his community, the adventure begins. The two end up floating by way of balloons as they encounter various creatures and an evil villain. Working together as a team, the two develop an unlikely friendship in this 2009 Pixar animated movie.
Disney - 4/31
Ratatouille
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In this 2007 Pixar film, a little chef (who is, yes, a rat) creates delicious meals at a high-end restaurant thanks to an unlikely friendship with a not-so-culinary great. The moral of this story is three-part: friendship, not judging a book by its cover, and honoring your memories through food.
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Disney - 5/31
Toy Story
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Get ready to shed a few tears, but also to laugh, as this movie brings so much joy and heart through toys who come to life and save the day. You can also continue on in your Toy Story journey by watching Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3, and Toy Story 4.
Disney - 6/31
Finding Nemo
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What happens when a clown fish named Nemo gets captured by a diver from the ocean and put in a dentist’s fish tank? Clown fish dad Marlin (and a blue reef fish named Dory) set out to find Nemo while making shark, jellyfish, and whale friends along the way.
Disney - 7/31
Despicable Me
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Gru, who sets out to prove he's the best "bad guy" on the planet, becomes an unlikely good guy when he meets three orphan girls. From the adorable minions to Agnes' cute obsession with all things fluffy, this movie will leave you laughing (and probably crying) multiple times.
Amazon Prime - 8/31
Minions
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A spinoff to the Despicable Me franchise, Minions centers around Gru’s little yellow pals as they go on a search for a new, evil boss to rule their species. They latch onto Scarlett Overkill, who plots to take over the world.
Amazon Prime - 9/31
Cars
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In another Pixar classic, Lightning McQueen, a popular race car, is on a quest to secure the Piston Cup. Unfortunately, he breaks down in a small town called Radiator Springs, but learns a valuable lesson about competition, community, and friendship.
Disney - 10/31
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
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Elmo’s bestie is his blue blanket. So when his BFF got dirty and needed to take a trip to the laundromat, Elmo starts an exciting journey. Many lessons are learned along the way that your child will definitely benefit from learning, too.
Amazon Prime - 11/31
The Land Before Time
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In this 1988 classic, a plant-eating dinosaur named Littlefoot loses his mother while she was protecting him from a predator. Before her death, she tells him how to get to Great Valley where he’ll be safe with other dinosaurs like him. Along his journey Littlefoot makes friends and faces the dinosaur who killed his mom.
Amazon Prime - 12/31
The Peanuts Movie
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The Peanuts Movie, which came out in 2015, is the fifth full-length film from the beloved franchise. In this movie, Charlie Brown (who hasn’t aged a bit since the introductory movie 35 years ago) becomes infatuated by a new neighbor. Meanwhile, Snoopy is on his own adventure that, you guessed it, will having you laughing along the way.
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Disney - 13/31
Tangled
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Rapunzel, who’s been locked away by a woman posing as her mother, finds herself on an epic adventure in an attempt to find out who she truly is. Luckily, she encounters a thief who eventually becomes a pal and helps her escape to be reunited with her real (not to mention, royal) family.
Disney - 14/31
The Lego Movie
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This animated movie featuring LEGO characters will enthrall and excite. In it, you’ll watch Emmet (voiced by Chris Pratt) as he embarks on a truly epic journey to save the universe from an evil tyrant (voiced by Will Ferrell) from taking over the world.
Amazon Prime - 15/31
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
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A timeless classic, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh premiered in 1977 (and yes, it still holds up). The heartwarming stories of Pooh and his sweet pals Tigger, Piglet, and Rabbit in the Hundred Acre Wood will delight. It’ll definitely bring back memories for parents, too.
Disney - 16/31
Moana
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Deviating from the overplayed "Disney princess needs to be rescued by a handsome prince" narrative, Moana seeks out adventure and strength instead of a romantic companion. To save her people, Moana (and demigod Maui) voyages across the Pacific Ocean on a mission and, along the way, finds herself.
Disney - 17/31
The Incredibles
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In another Pixar favorite, a family of superheroes tries to be just that: super. Fighting crime while still somehow living “normal” lives in the suburbs, this dynamic team rescues the world in a way only the super family can.
Disney - 18/31
The Little Mermaid
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Curious and enchanted by humans and how they live, Ariel, a mermaid, gets into all sorts of trouble while exploring life outside of the water. Ariel is rendered speechless while evil Ursula makes a move for Prince Eric. Adorable sea creatures Flounder and Sebastian are along for the ride in this Disney classic.
Disney - 19/31
Thomas & Friends: The Adventure Begins
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One might say that this is a gateway movie for your little one’s soon-to-be obsession with Thomas, the lovable Tank Engine. So, you know, proceed at your own risk. But the story is very sweet, and your toddler will learn the meaning of friendship and hard work as they meet Thomas and his train tribe for the very first time. All aboard!
Amazon Prime - 20/31
Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!
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In this Dr. Seuss adaptation of the beloved book, Horton, the book’s hero, vows to protect Whoville, a tiny town located on a speck of dust. “A person’s a person, no matter how small,” Horton famously says.
Disney - 21/31
Monsters, Inc.
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Another Pixar classic, Monsters, Inc. follows James P. Sullivan, a professional scarer, and his pal and coworker Mike Wazowski as they attempt to secure the top scarer spot at Monsters, Inc. The problem? Along the way they uncover a plot that will change the way the monster world operates.
Amazon Prime - 22/31
Wreck-It Ralph
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This 2012 film centers around a video game villain’s road to redemption. Ralph eventually does become a hero in this movie, but his adventure to get there is what this movie is all about. Your little one will also learn a valuable lesson about friendship.
Disney - 23/31
Trolls World Tour
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Your toddler will be enthralled by all the music and fun in Trolls World Tour. In this second installment of this popular franchise, Poppy (voiced by Anna Kendrick) and Branch (voiced by Justin Timberlake) go on an adventure where they learn that there are other Troll tribes who sing different genres of music. You’ll be dancing minutes into this movie, guaranteed.
Amazon Prime - 24/31
The Muppets Take Manhattan
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Miss Piggy, Fozzy Bear, Kermit the Frog, and the rest of the gang move to Manhattan to showcase their theater production “Manhattan Melodies” on Broadway. Beautiful acting, singing, and dancing will be had by the Muppets, your little one, and likely you.
Amazon Prime - 25/31
Bee Movie
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Barry the Bee (voiced by the recognizable Jerry Seinfeld) is contemplating the meaning of Bee life after graduating school. In his search for greener pastures, he flies outside of his hive and, to his horror, learns that humans are stealing honey. He, along with an unlikely friend (voiced by Renee Zellweger), decides to fight for justice for all bees, everywhere.
Amazon Prime - 26/31
The Lion King
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In this 2019 live-action remake of the classic coming-of-age story of Simba, a young lion cub loses his father and blames himself for the death. After Simba leaves his family and friends behind, he makes some unlikely pals and, eventually, returns to Pride Rock to save his family from Scar, his father's evil brother.
Amazon Prime - 27/31
Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs
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When a failed inventor named Flint Lockwood makes it rain food with a magical machine, you’d think the town’s worries are gone. Instead, the community is overwhelmed by food dropping from the sky nonstop — and the food is only getting bigger. Too much of a good thing is not so great, they learn.
Amazon Prime - 28/31
Chicken Little
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Clumsy and unconvincing, Chicken Little and his misfit, outcast friends have no choice but to save the world themselves, because no one believed him when he told them the sky was falling. What will Chicken Little do to keep the alien invasion from happening? You’ll have to watch to see.
Amazon Prime - 29/31
Spookley the Square Pumpkin
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No one is telling you that you and the kids can't stream Halloween cartoons year-round, so why not put on this adorable movie about an outcast learning to love his shape and smarts?
Lionsgate - 30/31
Curious George
Curious George
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If your kids look forward to watching the PBS series of the same name, then they'll love this 2006 movie starring Curious George and the Man in the Yellow Hat (voiced by Will Ferrell). They won't be able to stop giggling every time George gets the best of the Man in the Yellow Hat.
Hulu - 31/31
Shaun the Sheep Movie
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What began as a seven-minute short from the same people who brought you Wallace and Gromit, has turned into a hit-sensation with an hour and 25 minute movie. Follow Shaun the Sheep as he finds his way home from the city back to the farm — with all of your favorite characters including Bitzer, Shirley, and Timmy.
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