Family-FriendlyNo. 9177 · The 2026 edition
60 Best Kids Halloween Movies to Stream for a Fun-Filled Holiday
Ready for a spook-tacular movie night? We’ve rounded up 60 kid-friendly Halloween flicks you can stream right now!
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From animated adventures to slightly spooky stories, this list covers 60 Halloween movies perfect for kids. Each title has been selected for family-friendly fun, ensuring giggles and gentle scares. Whether you’re looking for classics or new releases, you’ll find options across all major streaming platforms to make your holiday extra special.
About this
A ranked roundup of 60 kid-friendly Halloween movies assembled by Reader's Digest, spanning animated classics, '90s live-action favorites, Disney Channel originals and gentle gateway scares like Coraline and Poltergeist. Each entry gives a short plot summary, an MPAA or TV rating, a release year and where to stream or buy it. The list is aimed at families planning a spooky-but-not-too-scary movie night after trick-or-treating.
The list
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Coraline 2009
Girl finds an alternate world with twisted beings; eerie stop-motion pick.
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The Little Vampire 2000
Boy befriends a young vampire in Scotland and helps his family evade a hunter.
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Monsters, Inc. 2001
Toddler Boo enters the monster world and befriends Mike and Sulley.
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The Nightmare Before Christmas 1993
Pumpkin King of Halloweentown falls for Christmas and tries to recreate it.
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Corpse Bride 2005
Living man accidentally marries a dead bride in Burton's magical film.
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It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown 1966
Peanuts gang dresses up and waits in the pumpkin patch for the Great Pumpkin.
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Muppets Haunted Mansion 2021
Gonzo spends a night in the creepy Haunted Mansion in this musical special.
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A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting 2020
Teen babysitter fights monsters to rescue a boy from the Boogeyman.
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The Addams Family 1991
Creepy family comedy-horror based on the TV show; appeals to teens.
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The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad 1949
Animated double feature featuring the Headless Horseman tale.
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Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland 1989
Under-the-radar hand-drawn fantasy about temptation and startling baddies.
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Jason and the Argonauts 1963
Stop-motion monsters make this a fun ghoulish alternative for kids.
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Ghostbusters 1984
Three ghostbusters rid New York of ghosts; great group costume idea.
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Ghostbusters: Afterlife 2021
Single mom and kids move to a town linked to the original Ghostbusters.
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 1982
Stranded alien bonds with Elliot and his siblings; heartwarming family classic.
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The Witches 1990
Orphaned boy and grandmother encounter witches plotting to turn kids into mice.
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The Dark Crystal 1982
Muppet good-versus-evil fantasy with scores of haunting odd creatures.
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The Neverending Story 1984
Mystical adventure based on the popular novel; no ghosts or witches needed.
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Batman: Mask of the Phantasm 1993
Batman faces a murderous apparition in this moody, critically acclaimed animated film.
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James and the Giant Peach 1996
Orphan James travels the world with bug friends inside a magic peach.
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Scooby-Doo! 2002
Live-action Mystery Inc. reunites on Spooky Island for silly spooky adventures.
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The Princess and the Frog 2009
Tiana and frog Prince Naveen try to become human again in New Orleans.
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MirrorMask 2005
Fantasy with absorbing, unique visuals; more haunting than a werewolf howl.
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Beetlejuice 1988
Ghost couple hires Beetlejuice to scare away new homeowners; plans go wrong.
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 2004
Hogwarts students return in the third wizarding adventure; marathon starter.
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ParaNorman 2012
Boy who sees and speaks with the dead saves his home from a curse.
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Spirited Away 2003
Sheer volume of odd creatures makes it a perfect Halloween-night pick.
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Hocus Pocus 1993
Three witch sisters return for immortality, casting spells through song and dance.
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Halloweentown 1998
Magical family of witches fights evil and saves their beloved eerie town.
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Raiders of the Lost Ark 1981
Creepy crawlies, foreboding crypts and dazzling action in a classic adventure.
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Poltergeist 1982
Suburban Freeling family faces strange occurrences and a missing child.
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Don't Look Under the Bed 1999
Teen teams with imaginary friend to defeat the Boogeyman and rescue her brother.
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Double, Double, Toil and Trouble 1993
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen star in a fun, spooktacular family Halloween film.
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Room on the Broom 2012
Kindly witch flies on her broom in this Oscar-nominated animated short.
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Under Wraps 2021
Kids revive an Egyptian mummy named Harold and must return him by midnight.
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Spookley: The Square Pumpkin 2005
Square pumpkin is teased by others but friends stand by his side.
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Kiki's Delivery Service 1989
Young witch proves there are good witches with her own delivery service.
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The Pagemaster 1994
Boy takes refuge in a library and is transported into an animated world.
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Hotel Transylvania 2012
Dracula runs a monsters-only hotel until a human stumbles in.
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Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge 2001
Mother-daughter-grandmother trio saves a darkened Halloweentown from a grey spell.
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Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo! 2020
Gang solves a mystery to save Crystal Cove, helped by Bill Nye.
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Book of Life 2014
Manolo journeys through the Land of the Remembered and the Land of the Forgotten.
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Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest 2013
George searches for a legendary scarecrow during autumn's annual Boo Festival.
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The Haunted Mansion 2003
Realtor's family vacation turns into a ghost-filled horror-comedy adventure.
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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Halloween! 2016
Cat, Nick and Sally hunt for the perfect costume with spooky surprises.
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Toy Story of Terror! 2013
Woody and the gang search for missing Mr. Potato Head at a motel.
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Spooky Buddies 2011
Golden retriever pups face haunted tales at Warwick the Warlock's manor.
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Frankenweenie 2012
Young scientist revives his beloved bull terrier Sparky with unexpected consequences.
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Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie 2005
Lumpy celebrates his first Halloween with friends in the Hundred Acre Wood.
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Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit 2005
Duo investigates who or what is sabotaging vegetable gardens around town.
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The Dog Who Saved Halloween 2011
Dog Zeus sniffs out odd neighbors, a haunted house and a missing cat.
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Gremlins 1984
Man's cute Mogwai gift turns into mischievous gremlins; '80s classic.
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Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost 1999
Mystery Inc. investigates a ghost haunting a famous author's hometown.
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Edward Scissorhands 1990
Johnny Depp's gentle creation joins a suburban family; dark humor and romance.
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Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events 2004
Baudelaire orphans try to escape Count Olaf, who wants their fortune.
Where to watch: Amazon · Disney+ · Netflix · Apple TV
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