There are many Netflix kids movies, but it can be hard to find the best G-rated movies on Netflix. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of 20 best rated G movies on Netflix in 2024!
Some of the best G rated movies on Netflix 2024 include:
Best G-rated movies on Netflix | Age Recommendation |
|---|---|
Elf | 7+ year olds |
Sing | 7+ year olds |
Ponyo | 5+ year olds |
The Polar Express | 6+ year olds |
My Neighbor Totoro | 5+ year olds |
Kiki's Delivery Service | 5+ year olds |
Chicken Run | 7+ year olds |
Paddington 2 | 6+ year olds |
PAW Patrol: The Movie | 4+ year olds |
The Cat Returns | 10+ year olds |
From Up On Poppy Hill | 9+ year olds |
The Spongebob Squarepants Movie | 6+ year olds |
The Secret World of Arrietty | 7+ year olds |
Back to the Outback | 8+ year olds |
Shaun the Sheep Movie | 5+ year olds |
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon | 5+ year olds |
Robin Robin | 6+ year olds |
Castle in the Sky | 8+ year olds |
Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas | 5+ year olds |
Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker | 8+ year olds |
To navigate to the best G-rated movies Netflix offers, their IMDB rating, Rotten Tomatoes and Common Sense Media recommendations, simply scroll below.
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What does G mean in movies?
The G in movies (G-rated movies) is a rating for “general audiences” meaning these films are appropriate for all ages, including children, because there’s no explicit, violent, graphic or offensive content.
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Elf
Genre: Holiday, Adventure, Comedy
Year released: 2003
Age rating: G
Run time: 1h 36min
IMDb score: 7.1
Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 85%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 79%
Common Sense Media rating: 4 / 5
Common Sense Media age recommendation: 7+ year olds
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Sing
Genre: Animation, Musical, Comedy
Year released: 2016
Age rating: G
Run time: 1h 48min
IMDb score: 7.1
Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 71%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 73%
Common Sense Media rating: 3 / 5
Common Sense Media age recommendation: 7+ year olds
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Ponyo
Genre: Animation, Fantasy
Year released: 2008
Age rating: G
Run time: 1h 41min
IMDb score: 7.6
Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 91%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 83%
Common Sense Media rating: 4 / 5
Common Sense Media age recommendation: 5+ year olds
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The Polar Express
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
Year released: 2004
Age rating: G
Run time: 1h 39min
IMDb score: 6.6
Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 56%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 64%
Common Sense Media rating: 4 / 5
Common Sense Media age recommendation: 6+ year olds
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My Neighbor Totoro
Genre: Animation, Fantasy
Year released: 1988
Age rating: G
Run time: 1h 27min
IMDb score: 8.1
Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 93%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 94%
Common Sense Media rating: 5 / 5
Common Sense Media age recommendation: 5+ year olds
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Kiki’s Delivery Service
Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Adventure
Year released: 1989
Age rating: G
Run time: 1h 43min
IMDb score: 7.8
Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 98%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 88%
Common Sense Media rating: 5 / 5
Common Sense Media age recommendation: 5+ year olds
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Chicken Run
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Drama
Year released: 2000
Age rating: G
Run time: 1h 24min
IMDb score: 7.1
Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 97%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 65%
Common Sense Media rating: 4 / 5
Common Sense Media age recommendation: 7+ year olds
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Paddington 2
Genre: Adventure, Comedy
Year released: 2018
Age rating: G
Run time: 1h 43min
IMDb score: 7.8
Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 99%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 88%
Common Sense Media rating: 4 / 5
Common Sense Media age recommendation: 6+ year olds
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PAW Patrol: The Movie
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy
Year released: 2021
Age rating: G
Run time: 1h 28min
IMDb score: 6.1
Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 80%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 97%
Common Sense Media rating: 4 / 5
Common Sense Media age recommendation: 4+ year olds
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The Cat Returns
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Year released: 2002
Age rating: G
Run time: 1h 15min
IMDb score: 7.1
Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 88%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 82%
Common Sense Media rating: 4 / 5
Common Sense Media age recommendation: 10+ year olds
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From Up On Poppy Hill
Genre: Anime, Historical, Adventure, Drama, Romance
Year released: 2011
Age rating: G
Run time: 1h 31min
IMDb score: 7.4
Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 87%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 80%
Common Sense Media rating: 4 / 5
Common Sense Media age recommendation: 9+ year olds
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The Spongebob Squarepants Movie
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Year released: 2004
Age rating: G
Run time: 1h 28min
IMDb score: 7.1
Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 68%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 78%
Common Sense Media rating: 3 / 5
Common Sense Media age recommendation: 6+ year olds
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The Secret World of Arrietty
Genre: Animation, Fantasy
Year released: 2010
Age rating: G
Run time: 1h 34min
IMDb score: 7.6
Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 94%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 85%
Common Sense Media rating: 4 / 5
Common Sense Media age recommendation: 7+ year olds
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Back to the Outback
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Adventure
Year released: 2021
Age rating: G
Run time: 1h 35min
IMDb score: 6.5
Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 82%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 69%
Common Sense Media rating: 3 / 5
Common Sense Media age recommendation: 8+ year olds
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Shaun the Sheep Movie
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Year released: 2015
Age rating: G
Run time: 1h 24min
IMDb score: 7.3
Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 99%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 81%
Common Sense Media rating: 5 / 5
Common Sense Media age recommendation: 5+ year olds
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A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Science Fiction, Comedy
Year released: 2019
Age rating: G
Run time: 1h 26min
IMDb score: 6.8
Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 96%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 79%
Common Sense Media rating: 5 / 5
Common Sense Media age recommendation: 5+ year olds
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Robin Robin
Genre: Animation, Musical, Holiday
Year released: 2021
Age rating: G
Run time: 32min
IMDb score: 7.0
Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 100%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 79%
Common Sense Media rating: 4 / 5
Common Sense Media age recommendation: 6+ year olds
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Castle in the Sky
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Steampunk, Science Fiction
Year released: 1986
Age rating: G
Run time: 2h 4min
IMDb score: 8.0
Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 96%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 91%
Common Sense Media rating: 4 / 5
Common Sense Media age recommendation: 8+ year olds
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Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Holiday, Comedy
Year released: 2021
Age rating: G
Run time: 30min
IMDb score: 7.3
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 77%
Common Sense Media rating: 5 / 5
Common Sense Media age recommendation: 5+ year olds
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Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker
Genre: Documentary, Dance
Year released: 2020
Age rating: G
Run time: 1h 20min
IMDb score: 7.1
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 100%
Common Sense Media rating: 4 / 5
Common Sense Media age recommendation: 8+ year olds
Watch Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker on Netflix today!
Lights, camera, and family adventures await with this list of the best G-rated movies on Netflix in 2024.
From heartwarming animations and beloved classics to thrilling adventures and the best short G-rated movies on Netflix, these good movies for 9 - 12 year olds, as well as 4 - 5 year olds and 6 - 8 years old, promise to spark laughter, inspire imagination, and create unforgettable memories.
So, gather the kids, grab some popcorn, and immerse yourselves in the magic of family movie time with Netflix's top G-rated movies. Happy watching! 🍿🌟🎬
For further information on recommended age ratings, you can see the Australian Council on Children and the Media (ACCM) website.
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