How about a slightly special movie night on Halloween? Light up your jack-o’-lanterns, get some snacks ready, and spend time watching a heartwarming film—it’s sure to become a lovely memory.
There are plenty of movies you can enjoy with your children: stories about witches and wizards that aren’t too scary, films featuring friendly ghosts, and fun adventure movies with characters in costumes.
In this article, we’ll introduce kid-friendly movies that are perfect for Halloween.
Make it a special day for the whole family—be sure to check them out!
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Recommended Halloween Movies You Can Enjoy With Kids (1–10)
Remember Me
Set during Mexico’s cultural celebration, the Day of the Dead, this story follows the protagonist Miguel as he embarks on a grand adventure in the Land of the Dead.
Although it’s a Disney film featuring many skeleton characters who live in the afterlife, most of them are kind and cheerful, so children can enjoy it on Halloween without getting scared.
It’s a heartwarming work overflowing with love for the family you live with now, as well as for the family who are no longer by your side.
You’re sure to shed a tear, so don’t forget to have a handkerchief or tissues ready!
E.T.
A classic sci-fi film directed and produced by Steven Spielberg.
It’s a story that conveys the friendship between E.T., an alien stranded on Earth, and a boy named Elliott.
The film is full of unforgettable scenes, like the bicycle flying through the sky and the moment when their fingers reach for each other.
Some children might be startled by E.T.’s appearance, but they may also enjoy imagining what it would be like to have a wonderfully unusual friend of their own.
Give it a watch on Halloween and let yourself feel a little bit of magic.
Coraline and the Button Witch 3D
A slightly scary fantasy that begins when a door that should never have been opened is accidentally opened.
Made by the same director as the smash-hit film The Nightmare Before Christmas, this work was nominated in eight categories at the Annie Awards and for Best Animated Feature at the Golden Globes.
In the world beyond the door—almost identical to reality—the people there have buttons for eyes! It’s eerie, but be sure to see how the protagonist faces this strange world of button-eyed beings.
Spookiz: The Movie
This is the theatrical version of an anime that became hugely popular on YouTube.
The little monsters who appear at an elementary school at night must never be discovered by humans.
However, the story unfolds when, by chance, one of them encounters a human girl.
It’s a thrilling and enjoyable film that explores how these fundamentally different beings—monsters and humans—manage to build a good relationship and whether true friendship can blossom between them.
Maybe there are monsters at your school, too…
Try watching it while letting your imagination run wild!
The Nightmare Before Christmas
When people hear “Halloween movie,” many might immediately think of this one: the stop-motion animated film The Nightmare Before Christmas, based on a story by Tim Burton.
Set in Halloween Town, the land of the dead, it follows Jack Skellington, who’s grown bored with the usual Halloween and throws himself into staging the cheerful event of Christmas—a holiday they’ve never tried before.
The characters have a horror-like design, yet there’s a certain charm to them, and even the villains are hard to dislike.
Ghost Book: Illustrated Encyclopedia of Spirits
If you’re looking for a heartwarming film, Ghost Book: Obake Zukan is highly recommended.
It’s directed by Takashi Yamazaki, also known for the yokai-themed film Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura.
The movie is an action fantasy that follows children who embark on a grand adventure after obtaining a ghost encyclopedia.
You can enjoy it on its own, and it’s also a great idea to check out the original children’s book series Obake Zukan.
The Addams Family
The Addams Family series is a landmark of horror comedy.
It originally began as a comic in 1937 and went on to become hits in animation, TV, and film.
In recent years, a series starring Wednesday, the eldest daughter of the Addams family, was produced and became a hot topic.
Among the various entries, the most family-friendly is probably the 2019 CG-animated film The Addams Family.
It’s scary yet laugh-out-loud funny—a quirky worldview that’s downright addictive!