5 Best Feel Good Children Movies to Stream on Netflix USA as of 2025

Published 08/27/2025, 1:20 PM EDT

Nothing beats a comfort movie that an entire family can enjoy together. Not incessant repetition of hypnotic cartoons that leave the ears ringing, but Oscar-nominated cinema and reimagined classics fill up Netflix's compendium for children's movies. Stories that enrich creative thinking while being emotionally and visually resplendent adorn the streaming platform's kids section. In a tumultuous world that sometimes seems too rushed, Netflix welcomes children to relax, laugh, think, and dream. From bold robots to talking animals, Netflix's uplifting movies available to stream now promise to raise little spirits and unite families.

For parents looking to feed their kids' imagination, these 5 feel-good children's movies can understand the assignment like no other.

1. Orion and the Dark (2024)

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Orion and the Dark is one of DreamWorks' treasures, which lets a fearful boy named Orion confront his nightmare Dark, brought to life as a lovable creature. With voice talents such as Jacob Tremblay and Angela Bassett, the movie turns fright into laughter, courage, and exploration. 

A heartwarming reminder that facing one's fears can light up the night and the heart. It is a race through the darkness to find courage and the balance of nature.

2. A Whisker Away (2020)

In this animated Japanese coming-of-age film, Miyo turns into a cat to get close to her crush, but drifts into a realm where the boundaries between humans and animals dissolve. Directed by Junichi Sato, it is a fanciful but emotionally powerful tale of identity, complicated feelings, and acceptance of self. 

With lovely visuals and tender themes, kids feel comfort and enchantment with this anime.

3. The Wild Robot (2024)

Roz, a service robot, crash-lands on an island and finds herself looking after an orphaned gosling voiced by Kit Connor. With amazing voice talent such as Lupita Nyong'o and Pedro Pascal, this critically acclaimed DreamWorks film is a poignant exploration of belonging, compassion, and the rhythms of nature. 

The Wild Robot first premiered at the 49th Toronto International Film Festival, earning praise for its plot, themes, score, and voice acting. Grossing $334.5 million worldwide, the film has also snatched glorious recognition at Annie Awards, Critics' Choice Awards, and Producers Guild of America Awards, as well as three Academy Award nods.

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Its visually beautiful emotional depth lets young minds learn about the unpredictable nature of love and friendship.

4. Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022)

Guillermo del Toro delivers a breathtaking stop-motion retelling of Pinocchio, where the wooden puppet is transformed into a real boy, and a beacon of hope in darkness. With an A-List voice cast of Gregory Mann, Cate Blanchett, and Christoph Waltz, the film combines lush imagery with philosophical undertones, probing life, death, and love in strange ways. 

Children might find its mood eerie but enchanting, allowing them to find beauty in the shadows.

5. Paddington in Peru (2024)

Paddington in Peru is the third installment to the famed adventures of Paddington as the character takes on a journey to Peru to find his missing Aunt Lucy. Determined to complete his mission to solve the mystery, Paddington encounters a great treasure. Ben Whishaw and cameos from Hugh Bonneville, Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas, and Emily Mortimer in Paddington in Peru shine with familiar visuals, humor, kindness, and excitement. Paddington feeds into the gentle curiosity of unsolved mysteries and the warmth that children possess, making it perfect for a great family movie night.

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Netflix's feel-good children's movie library is a wonderland, a treasure-filled, magical trove of hearty comedies and emotionally moving tales that leaves viewers with a heart full of smiles and wonder. From the greatest crime thrillers to soul-warming dramas and promising sequel of animated musical blockbusters, there is a story for everyone on Netflix.

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Which is your favorite feel-good kids' movie on Netflix? Tell us in the comments below.

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Ipshita Chakraborty

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Ipshita Chakraborty is an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie. Offering thoughtful and compelling storytelling, they cover everything Hollywood and trending, from the latest streaming sensations to behind-the-scenes buzz. With about 7 years of writing experience for online media, Ipshita brings their voice to the coverage through industry analysis and cultural critique, a strength evident in prior work, such as their views on why the Michaela gender swap was needed in Bridgerton.

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