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The best family movies and shows on HBO Max right now

Right now the best family films and series on HBO Max in the United States are Young Sheldon (2017), Coraline (2009) and Spirited Away (2001). This is the top 30 streaming there today, ranked by how well rated each one is, how many people have rated it, and what people are watching now.

Updated November 12, 2026 · streaming in the United States

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  1. 1. Young Sheldon2017

    Series · 7 seasonsComedy, Family, Drama★ 8.0

    The early life of child genius Sheldon Cooper, later seen in The Big Bang Theory.

    Stream onNetflixHBO MaxYouTube TVTBS

  2. 2. Coraline2009

    Film · 1h 40mAnimation, Family, Fantasy★ 8.0

    Wandering her rambling old house in her boring new town, 11-year-old Coraline discovers a hidden door to a strangely idealized version of her life. In order to stay in the fantasy, she must make a frighteningly real sacrifice.

    Stream onHuluHBO MaxRoku Channel (free)Tubi (free)

  3. 3. Spirited Away2001

    Film · 2h 5mAnimation, Family, Fantasy★ 8.5

    A young girl, Chihiro, becomes trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, she must call upon the courage she never knew she had to free her family.

    Stream onHBO Max

  4. 4. Adventure Time: Distant Lands2020

    Series · 1 seasonAnimation, Action & Adventure, Comedy★ 8.2

    Based on the animated series Adventure Time, these four specials explore the unseen corners of the world with both familiar and exciting brand-new characters.

    Stream onHuluHBO Max

  5. 5. The Wizard of Oz1939

    Film · 1h 42mAdventure, Fantasy, Family★ 7.6

    Young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow brick road to talk with the Wizard and ask for the things they miss most in their lives.

    Stream onHBO Max

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  7. 6. The Batman2004

    Series · 5 seasonsAnimation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure★ 8.0

    A young billionaire Bruce Wayne fights crime and evil as the mysterious vigilante, The Batman.

    Stream onHBO MaxTubi (free)

  8. 7. The Powerpuff Girls1998

    Series · 6 seasonsAction & Adventure, Animation, Comedy★ 7.5

    A series about Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, three kindergarten-aged girls with superpowers, as well as their "father", the brainy scientist Professor Utonium, who all live in the fictional city of Townsville, USA.

    Stream onHBO MaxTubi (free)

  9. 8. Craig of the Creek2018

    Series · 6 seasonsAnimation, Action & Adventure, Comedy★ 8.1

    Craig and his two friends, Kelsey and JP, embark on adventures in the untamed wilderness of the Creek, a place where children can run wild and free.

    Stream onHuluHBO MaxYouTube TV

  10. 9. Kubo and the Two Strings2016

    Film · 1h 42mAnimation, Adventure, Family★ 7.7

    Kubo mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning wild tales with origami. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo is forced to go on a quest to solve the mystery of his fallen samurai…

    Stream onHuluHBO MaxRoku Channel (free)Tubi (free)

  11. 10. Looney Tunes Cartoons2020

    Series · 6 seasonsAnimation, Comedy, Family★ 7.8

    A series of short form cartoons starring the iconic and beloved Looney Tunes characters. Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and other marquee Looney Tunes characters are featured in their classic pairings in simple, gag-driven and visually…

    Stream onHBO Max

  12. 11. Despicable Me2010

    Film · 1h 35mAnimation, Comedy, Crime★ 7.3

    Determined to prove he's the world's greatest supervillain, Gru hatches an audacious plan to steal the Moon. To pull it off, he adopts three orphaned girls—Margo, Edith, and Agnes—intending to use them as pawns in his scheme.

    Stream onHBO MaxPeacockCinemax

  13. 12. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory1971

    Film · 1h 40mFamily, Fantasy, Comedy★ 7.5

    When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner.

    Stream onHBO MaxCinemaxPhilo (free)

  14. 13. Paddington 22017

    Film · 1h 44mAdventure, Comedy, Family★ 7.5

    Paddington, now happily settled with the Browns, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy, but it is stolen.

    Stream onHBO Max

  15. 14. Rise of the Guardians2012

    Film · 1h 37mAction, Adventure, Animation★ 7.4

    When an evil spirit known as Pitch Black lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children all over the earth.

    Stream onHBO MaxPeacockYouTube Free (free)

  16. 15. Superman: The Animated Series1996

    Series · 3 seasonsAnimation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy★ 7.7

    Superman, an incredibly powerful alien from the planet Krypton, defends Metropolis from supercriminals. Superman hides his identity behind the glasses of Clark Kent; a mild-mannered reporter for the newspaper the Daily Planet.

    Stream onHBO Max

  17. 16. The Lego Batman Movie2017

    Film · 1h 44mAnimation, Action, Comedy★ 7.3

    A cooler-than-ever Batman must face the usual villains as the Joker plots a takeover of Gotham City. But when Bruce Wayne accidentally adopts a teenage orphan who wishes to become his sidekick, he’s forced to give up his lone-vigilante…

    Stream onHBO Max

  18. 17. Sesame Street1969

    Series · 56 seasonsKids, Comedy★ 7.1

    On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.

    Stream onNetflixHBO MaxRoku Channel (free)Tubi (free)

  19. 18. Wonka2023

    Film · 1h 57mComedy, Family, Fantasy★ 7.0

    Willy Wonka – chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time – is proof that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.

    Stream onHBO MaxYouTube TV

  20. 19. The Tom and Jerry Show2014

    Series · 5 seasonsFamily, Animation, Comedy★ 7.4

    The iconic cat and mouse rivals are back in a fresh take on the classic series. Preserving the look, characters and sensibility of the original, this series shines a brightly colored, high-definition lens on the madcap slapstick and…

    Stream onHBO Max

  21. 20. We Baby Bears2022

    Series · 2 seasonsAnimation, Family, Comedy★ 7.3

    Follow Grizz, Panda and Ice Bear – as their younger baby selves – traveling in a magical box to fantastic new worlds searching for a place to call home.

    Stream onHBO MaxSpectrum On Demand (free)

  22. 21. Ferdinand2017

    Film · 1h 48mAnimation, Family, Adventure★ 7.2

    Ferdinand, a little bull, prefers sitting quietly under a cork tree just smelling the flowers versus jumping around, snorting, and butting heads with other bulls. As Ferdinand grows big and strong, his temperament remains mellow.

    Stream onHBO Max

  23. 22. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory2005

    Film · 1h 55mAdventure, Comedy, Family★ 7.0

    A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.

    Stream onHBO MaxCinemax

  24. 23. Total Drama Island2007

    Series · 1 seasonAnimation, Comedy, Family★ 7.5

    Total Drama Island focuses on twenty-two teenagers' arrival at Camp Wawanakwa to compete on a reality television show. The contestants are divided into two teams and must compete in challenges every three days.

    Stream onNetflixHBO MaxYouTube TV

  25. 24. DC League of Super-Pets2022

    Film · 1h 45mFamily, Comedy, Adventure★ 7.1

    When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto the Super-Dog must convince a rag-tag shelter pack - Ace the hound, PB the potbellied pig, Merton the turtle and Chip the squirrel - to master their own newfound powers…

    Stream onHBO MaxCinemax

  26. 25. ParaNorman2012

    Film · 1h 33mFamily, Animation, Adventure★ 7.1

    In the town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock can speak to the dead, but no one other than his eccentric new friend believes his ability is real.

    Stream onHuluHBO MaxRoku Channel (free)Tubi (free)

  27. 26. My Neighbor Totoro1988

    Film · 1h 26mFantasy, Animation, Family★ 8.1

    Two sisters move to the country with their father in order to be closer to their hospitalized mother, and discover the surrounding trees are inhabited by Totoros, magical spirits of the forest.

    Stream onHBO Max

  28. 27. Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans2019

    Film · 1h 17mAction, Animation, Comedy★ 7.5

    The comedic modern-day quintet takes on their 2003 counterparts when villains from each of their worlds join forces to pit the two Titan teams against each other.

    Stream onHBO Max

  29. 28. A Christmas Story1983

    Film · 1h 33mComedy, Family★ 7.2

    The comic mishaps and adventures of a young boy named Ralph, trying to convince his parents, teachers, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is the perfect Christmas gift for the 1940s.

    Stream onHBO MaxTNTTBStru TV+1

  30. 29. Jellystone!2021

    Series · 3 seasonsAnimation, Comedy, Family★ 7.0

    Welcome to Jellystone! Travel to a magical town where you’ll meet new and old friends, including Yogi Bear, Cindy Bear, Boo Boo, and Huckleberry Hound…and Jabberjaw and Top Cat and Snagglepuss and El Kabong and Wally Gator and Johnny Quest…

    Stream onHBO Max

  31. 30. Totally Spies!2002

    Series · 8 seasonsAnimation, Kids, Comedy★ 7.4

    Totally Spies! depicts three girlfriends 'with an attitude' who have to cope with their daily lives at high school as well as the unpredictable pressures of international espionage.

    Stream onPrime VideoHBO MaxYouTube TVKartoon Channel

Questions

What are the best family films and series on HBO Max right now?
In the United States, as of November 12, 2026: Young Sheldon (2017), rated 8.0 out of 10 on TMDB, then Coraline and Spirited Away.
How is this list made?
Watchwalla asks TMDB for everything of this kind that streams in your country today, ranks it by rating (pulled toward the middle until enough people have rated a title), with a nudge for what's new and what people are watching now, and refreshes the list every day. Streaming availability comes from JustWatch, through TMDB.
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