What are the best family films and series on Prime Video right now?

In the United States, as of November 12, 2026: The Chosen (2019), rated 8.9 out of 10 on TMDB, then The Wild Robot and Over the Garden Wall.

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The best family movies and shows on Prime Video right now

Right now the best family films and series on Prime Video in the United States are The Chosen (2019), The Wild Robot (2024) and Over the Garden Wall (2014). 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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2. The Wild Robot2024
Film · 1h 42mFamily, Animation, Science Fiction★ 8.3
After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.
Stream onPrime Video
4. It's a Wonderful Life1946
Film · 2h 11mDrama, Family, Fantasy★ 8.3
George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and loan company.
Stream onPrime VideoParamount+PeacockHoopla (free)+3
9. The Sheep Detectives2026
Film · 1h 49mComedy, Family, Mystery★ 7.9
George Hardy is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can't possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives.
Stream onPrime Video
11. Transformers One2024
Film · 1h 44mAnimation, Science Fiction, Adventure★ 8.0
The untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.
Stream onNetflixPrime VideoMGM+Paramount+
13. Sonic the Hedgehog 32024
Film · 1h 50mAction, Science Fiction, Comedy★ 7.6
Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before.
Stream onPrime VideofuboTVMGM+Paramount++1
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22. Migration2023
Film · 1h 23mFamily, Comedy, Adventure★ 7.3
After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of far-flung places, the Mallard family embarks on a family road trip, from New England, to New York City, to tropical Jamaica.
Stream onPrime VideoPeacock
27. Despicable Me 42024
Film · 1h 34mAnimation, Comedy, Action★ 7.0
Gru and Lucy and their girls—Margo, Edith and Agnes—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad.
Stream onPrime Video
28. Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace2020
Film · 1h 27mDrama, Family★ 8.4
Second chances start when a hardened criminal crosses paths with a precocious little girl who is helped by an angel to change hearts during the holiday season.
Stream onPrime VideoAngel StudiosUP Faith & FamilyKartoon Channel+6
29. Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper2004
Film · 1h 26mAnimation, Family, Comedy★ 7.5
In her first animated musical featuring seven original songs, Barbie comes to life in this modern re-telling of a classic tale of mistaken identity and the power of friendship. Based on the story by Mark Twain.
Stream onPrime Video
30. Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses2006
Film · 1h 23mAnimation, Family★ 7.6
King Randolph sends for his cousin, Duchess Rowena, to help turn his daughters, Princess Genevieve and her eleven sisters, into royal material. But the Duchess strips the sisters of their fun, including their favorite pastime: dancing.
Stream onPrime Video

Questions

What are the best family films and series on Prime Video right now?: In the United States, as of November 12, 2026: The Chosen (2019), rated 8.9 out of 10 on TMDB, then The Wild Robot and Over the Garden Wall.
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.
Can it pick something for me?: Yes. The picker at watchwalla.com/tonight asks who's watching, how much time you have and what you're in the mood for, and gives three picks streaming where you are. Sign in and every title also gets a match score for your own taste.

The best family movies and shows on Prime Video right now

2. The Wild Robot2024

4. It's a Wonderful Life1946

9. The Sheep Detectives2026

11. Transformers One2024

13. Sonic the Hedgehog 32024

22. Migration2023

27. Despicable Me 42024

28. Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace2020

29. Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper2004

30. Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses2006

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