Hulu is one of the best streaming services out there, and has some great family movies – and we have a list of the best you can check out.
There seem to be so many streaming sites nowadays that offer plenty of movies to watch. Today, we’ll be taking a deeper dive into a streaming site that has been around for a while – Hulu, and while you could check out some of the best movies on Hulu to watch, sometimes, you need something for the kids too. Here are the family films you can check out with a Hulu subscription.
Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle (2017)
First up on this list is Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. Considered a reboot of the Jumanji franchise, this film follows the story of four teenagers who are sucked into the video game world of Jumanji and now need to find a way to get out before they’re stuck in there forever.
I know it’s hard for us to imagine anyone else but the legendary Robin Williams in a Jumanji film, but truthfully, I had a great time watching this when it first came out in 2017. I went to a packed theater with some friends, we laughed our butts off, and saw tons of families enjoying it just as much. The chemistry between real-life friends Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart is off the charts.
Stream Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle on Hulu.
The Sandlot (1993)
Next up is The Sandlot, which tells the story of friends who come together during a summer in the 1960s to form a baseball team on a sandlot and how that one summer changed them.
This is a film that I can vividly remember watching as a kid and enjoying the heck out of, even as someone who wasn’t into baseball that much. For a family film, this is about as PG as it gets, where everyone here can find something to enjoy. Even as an adult, you can’t help but love watching these kids and wishing for the simple days of being a child again.
The Secret Garden (2020)
Another adaptation of the novel of the same name, The Secret Garden is a fantasy movie that follows an orphan who goes to live with her uncle but makes a surprising discovery: the garden at her uncle’s home is actually magical.
I know that The Secret Garden has received plenty of adaptations over the years, but I personally really like this one. Maybe it’s because I’m familiar with the actors or that my love of fantasy has grown over the years, but this is the perfect little family film to just sit down and enjoy on a Saturday afternoon.
Stream The Secret Garden on Hulu.
Holes (2003)
Based on the novel of the same name, Holes mainly follows the story of Stanley Yelnats IV, who is sent to a juvenile detention camp after he is wrongfully convicted of a crime, and his story that takes place around several other kids and their time digging holes in the desert.
You know, I recently rewatched this film because, no-joke, I remember watching this with my dad way back when and recalled liking it, but I didn’t realize until now how good this movie is. It’s really a great adaptation of the novel, and while Stanely is the main character, there are so many other stories to follow that make this movie a great one for movie night.
The Croods (2013)
The Croods comes from DreamWorks Animation and is the perfect family film for a fun night together. The Croods follows the story of the Crood family, a group of cave people who live during a fictional prehistoric era, whose lives are turned upside down when a random guy (known as Guy) comes along with inventions that will change their lives forever.
There are a lot of reasons I could recommend The Croods to you. The voice cast is amazing, with the likes of Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone and more leading it. The animation is vibrant. The story is fun. The music is catchy. There’s so much going for it. And The Croods: The New Age is a perfect sequel for the film, but be sure to check out the first on Hulu.
George Of The Jungle (1997)
Before Brendan Fraser won the Oscar for The Whale, he was a major movie star back in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and one of his best films was George of the Jungle. The movie is based on the animated series of the same name and follows the story of a man raised in the wild by animals who winds up falling for an heiress, but now has to deal with her fiance.
Yes, it is a parody of Tarzan but it’s so hilarious. George of the Jungle is one of those films that’s a core memory for me, mainly because my mom loves Brendan Fraser and this movie was one of her favorites, so I always watched it with her. It’s funny, adventurous, and who doesn’t want to see young Brenden Fraser swing around on vines? It’s a win-win for everyone.
Stream George Of The Jungle on Hulu.
A Dog’s Way Home (2019)
Based on the novel of the same name, A Dog’s Way Home is the family film that will probably make both you and your children cry but in a good way, I promise. The movie follows the story of how a dog named Bella is separated from her owner, so what does she do? She travels hundreds of miles to find her.
I can assure you that this film will either make you want a dog for how loyal they are or just make you cry your eyes out because it’s so dang sweet. As someone who watched this with her long-time loyal friend (RIP Nessie), I can fully say that this movie is not only for dog lovers but for the family who just wants a good, heartwarming film. What more could you ask for?
Stream A Dog’s Way Home on Hulu.
Paddington (2014)
Directed by Paul King, Paddington is the bear that took over the world and has claimed the hearts of everyone. Based on the fictional character of the same name, Paddington follows the story of the titular character, an anthropomorphic bear who is adopted into an English family when he moves to London.
Paddington is just one of those movies that you go into expecting it to be just some simple happy comedy film, but at the end you’re smiling and lowkey sobbing your heart out because it’s so sweet and Paddington is literally the kindest soul. With the release of Paddington in Peru coming up, now is the time to check out the original, as well as Paddington 2 – but only after you watch the first on Hulu.
Enchanted (2007)
Enchanted will leave you feeling – well, enchanted, of course. The movie follows the story of a princess from an animated world who is suddenly pushed into the real world by an evil queen, where she shows up in our world – right in the heart of New York City, and is taken into the care by a sweet little girl and her stoic father.
This film is basically a Disney princess movie that somehow parodies and embraces the idea of true love and random music numbers and more – and it does it well. Both Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey have amazing chemistry, and the music is so much fun. I could watch and rewatch Enchanted time and time again.
Aquamarine (2006)
Last but not least, we have to talk about Aquamarine, otherwise known as the film of my childhood. Aquamarine is a teen rom-com that every teenage girl wishes they could do – discover a mermaid. The movie follows two teenagers who stumble upon a mermaid in their local pool, who needs help – to prove to her mermaid father that true love exists, so she doesn’t have to have an arranged marriage.
This film is just everything, especially for girls like myself who love mermaids. It has comedy, it has romance, it has fantasy, and it’s a fun time for both parents and kids. Plus, it also teaches valuable lessons on friendship, which is always a plus.
There are so many great films to watch that are good for the entire family, but these are just some of my favorites. Now I feel like I have to watch The Sandlot again – I think I need to go out, get a baseball bat, and play with my friends. That sounds fun.
