[For Elementary School Kids] Enjoy Together with Parents on Netflix! Recommended Collection
Ever find yourself wondering what to watch when you’re spending time at home with your child? Netflix is packed with shows and movies that elementary school kids will love, but with so many options, it can be hard to choose.
That’s why this article highlights Netflix picks for elementary schoolers by genre.
From exciting adventures to thought-provoking stories, there’s a wide range to explore—so go ahead and find a new favorite you can enjoy together as a family!
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[For Elementary School Kids] Enjoy Together on Netflix! Recommended Collection (11–20)
Minions
The Minions have a very unique mission: they’ve been adventuring for ages to serve the “most awesome boss.” The movie is a riotous story about their attempt to find a new boss, packed with laughs and marked by clever, slapstick twists.
It joyfully portrays the Minions’ mishaps and friendships, making it fun for both kids and adults to enjoy together.
You can watch it on Netflix with Japanese audio or subtitles, making it perfect for a relaxed family time.
Come join the Minions on their adventure! It’s a bright, energetic film that’s also great for a laid-back family day.
Witch Hat AtelierNEW!
This heartwarming fantasy anime follows Coco, a girl who secretly longs for magic, as she steps into an unknown world.
What makes the series especially captivating is that magic is portrayed as a special technique that is activated by “drawing.” Watching Coco gradually master magic through trial and error conveys the joy of making things and the delight of learning.
Beyond a simple adventure, it thoughtfully weaves in deeper themes such as the strength to rise after failure and the responsibilities that come with curiosity.
The depiction of the girls’ growth within a beautiful world is sure to spark your child’s imagination! It’s a richly textured, highly recommended work that can also inspire parent–child conversations about the value of learning the unknown.
Ultra Princess Kaguya!NEW!
A bold, modern reimagining of the classic Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, this is an SF fantasy anime that parents and kids alike will love! One day, Aya, a straight-laced high schooler, encounters a mysterious baby who appears from a rainbow-glowing utility pole.
The child quickly grows into a girl—and turns out to be Kaguya, a free spirit who has escaped from the moon! Together, they start making music in the virtual world “Tsukuyomi,” with Aya composing songs and Kaguya singing, gradually deepening their bond.
With colorful avatars and thrilling live performances, both children and adults won’t be able to contain their excitement! What secret is Kaguya hiding? This highly recommended work will draw you in with the magic of music and visuals.
Be sure to enjoy it together with your family and get hyped!
The Grand Adventure of the FlammelsNEW!
Have you heard of the Flummels, mysterious and adorable creatures with donut-like holes in their middles? This story follows the brother-and-sister Flummels, Op and Ed, as they embark on a grand adventure across time and space.
After accidentally time-slipping from the Galápagos Islands in 1835 to the present day, they discover that their species has already gone extinct! Op, who’s upbeat despite constant mishaps, and Ed, who’s always cautious, give it their all to change their friends’ future.
Amid the laugh-out-loud slapstick, the tale is packed with messages about embracing differences and the importance of family bonds.
Even the weighty theme of extinction is portrayed with brightness and lively pacing, making it a surefire hit for parents and kids alike.
Come join them for a heart-pounding adventure!
SuzumeNEW!
With its stunning visuals and heartwarming adventure, Suzume is a film that parents and children can be excited about together! Directed by Makoto Shinkai, it tells the story of Suzume, a high school girl who meets a young man closing “doors” that bring calamity, and sets off on a mysterious journey across Japan.
The story brims with fantasy elements kids will love, including Daijin, an adorable yet enigmatic white cat, and the young man who’s transformed into a small, three-legged chair that scurries around.
At the same time, it explores deeper themes—such as the protagonist’s growth and her bond with her guardian aunt—that will move adult viewers as well.
Watch together as a family and cheer on Suzume’s resilience as she overcomes countless challenges and steps forward into her future on her own two feet!
Angry BirdsNEW!
When it comes to a story where a protagonist troubled by a short temper makes the most of that trait and shines, isn’t it Angry Birds? On an island where flightless birds live in peace, mysterious pigs arrive and steal their precious eggs.
Red, the hothead, teams up with the talkative Chuck and the kindhearted Bomb to fight to save the island.
Before you know it, you’re hooked on watching these quirky characters turn their unique traits into strengths on the battlefield.
With slapstick, comedic action, it’s sure to have kids roaring with laughter! The message that anger isn’t necessarily a bad thing—and can sometimes become an important source of strength—is also compelling.
Be sure to enjoy it while discussing it together as a family!
[For Elementary School Kids] Enjoy Together with Parents on Netflix! Recommended Collection (21–30)
The Willoughby ChildrenNEW!
The Willoughbys is a film where you can enjoy a slightly dark, uniquely adventurous tale.
It follows the four Willoughby siblings, whose selfish parents have absolutely no love for them, as they hatch a bold plan to make themselves orphans and forge a new life.
Though the premise—sending their parents off on a perilous round-the-world trip—is a bit on the darkly comic side, the story is delightfully told with picture-book-like colorful visuals and snappy gags.
You’ll be moved as they meet the kind nanny, Ms.
Linda, and Commander Melanoff of the candy factory, and discover what true family bonds mean.
Packed with a strange charm and nonstop twists, it’s a heart-pounding, thrilling recommendation for both kids and adults! Be sure to enjoy it together with your family.