Family-FriendlyNo. 1031 · The 2026 edition
55 Kid-Friendly Halloween Movies That the Whole Family Will Enjoy
Spooky fun for all ages! Discover 55 movies that are perfect for a family Halloween movie night.
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This collection features 55 Halloween films that are suitable for children and enjoyable for the whole family. From classic cartoons to lighthearted adventures, there's something for everyone to watch together during the Halloween season.
About this
A ranked roundup of 20 kid-friendly Halloween movies the whole family can stream during October, compiled by Woman's Day/Good Housekeeping editors. It mixes animated classics, '90s and early-2000s Disney Channel originals, live-action family comedies, and lightly spooky titles suited to various ages. Each entry gives a short plot teaser and where it can be watched, so families can pick a feature without battling over the remote.
The list
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01
Gnome Alone
Chloe moves with her mom, then must help talking garden gnomes save the world.
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02
It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown
Peanuts gang celebrates Halloween while Linus skips trick-or-treating to await the Great Pumpkin.
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Hotel Transylvania
Dracula hides human visitor Jonathan from his monster guests and his vampire daughter.
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04
Hotel Transylvania 2
Set seven years later, focusing on Mavis and Johnny's son showing no vampire signs.
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05
A Witches Ball
Beatrix risks losing her pending witch induction title unless she acts fast.
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06
A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting
Kelly must battle the Boogeyman and his monsters after they take the boy she's watching.
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07
Toy Story of Terror!
Buzz, Woody and the gang share a fun yet frightening journey together.
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The Dog Who Saved Halloween
Zeus and his family investigate a creepy neighbor, finding a haunted house and burglars.
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09
The House With a Clock in Its Walls
Ten-year-old Lewis lives with his magician uncle and accidentally awakens the dead.
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10
Corpse Bride
A shy groom practicing vows in a forest accidentally proposes to a dead woman.
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11
Beetlejuice
A deceased couple hires evil spirit Beetlejuice to drive out their home's new residents.
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Harry Potter
Iconic film series retelling J.K. Rowling's world of wizards, witches and spells.
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13
Don't Look Under the Bed
One of Disney Channel's scarier originals, but still tame enough for kids.
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14
The Addams Family
The spooky family questions whether relative Fester is really who he claims.
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15
Frankenweenie
Black-and-white film where Victor revives his dog Sparky with dangerous consequences.
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16
Scooby-Doo
Live-action take set on Spooky Island, where a magical force threatens Earth.
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Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
Live-action sequel in which the gang again saves Coolsville from monsters.
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18
The Little Vampire
A boy befriends a vampire and hunts an ancient amulet that removes vampire powers.
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19
Double, Double, Toil and Trouble
Mary-Kate and Ashley seek a magic moonstone on Halloween to defeat their evil aunt.
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20
Hocus Pocus
Three kids and a magical cat stop the resurrected Sanderson Sisters from haunting Salem.
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Where to watch: Netflix · Amazon · Disney+ · Apple TV
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