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- Netrlix’s G-rated movies remain a surprisingly small pool of dark films, with a few standouts. Parents looking for family-friendly options will be happy to know that thanks to some recent additions, there are at least a few G-rated movies on Netflix that are worth streaming for your next movie night.
With the creation of Disney+, the production giant has removed almost all Disney content from Netflix, including all animated features. When choosing the next family movie night or G-rated movie binge, it can be difficult to sift through features designed only for younger audiences, detracting older children and adults from enjoying the story. Like all ratings and movie genres, there are those that are worth watching and those that aren’t.
From some Hollywood classics to an Oscar-winning documentary, Netflix has a wide selection of family-friendly PG movies, but a minimal selection of G or TV-G movies (mostly documentaries). The streaming giant’s kids category has a wide catalog of TV-Y movies, TV series or shorts, but not many features that will entertain both young and old. The best titles selected from Netflix’s G-rated movies are sure to entertain kids and parents alike.
Updated March 1, 2023 by Hannah Saab:
Netrlix’s G-rated movies remain a surprisingly small pool of dark films, with a few standouts. Parents looking for family-friendly options will be happy to know that thanks to some recent additions, there are at least a few G-rated movies on Netflix that are worth streaming for your next movie night.
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‘A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon’ (2019)
Stop-motion’s most iconic sheep now has its own Netflix movie! After an alien ship lands near Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun must help the space creature get home before it gets caught by the wrong people. The lovable character first appeared in 2007 Shaun the SheepThe British TV series was extended until 2020. His fifth lap Shaun the Sheep project, voice actor Justin Fletcher he repeats his role, a total of seven times he has brought the animal to life.
Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon It’s the only feature film franchise on Netflix, with two series and two shorts currently available. 2015 original Shaun the sheep movie Not currently available on Netflix, but just like the original Farmageddon it received high praise from fans and a guaranteed cool rating Rotten Tomatoes the critics
‘Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop’ (2021)
An underrated animated film about young love and teenage growing pains, Words like Bubble Soda Pop It is a Japanese Netflix original movie. Cherry, a boy who wears headphones and expresses his words through Haiku poems, meets Smile, a bubbly but self-absorbed girl, and the two share a brief but magical summer romance. The original language of the film is Japanese, but dubbed versions are available on the streaming giant.
While Netflix lists the film in the Children’s section and lists the film as TV-G with mild violence and suitable for audiences, IMDb indicates a TV-PG rating. Before playing the movie with younger audiences, be sure to do your due diligence to see if the content is appropriate for your next movie night.
‘Robin Robin’ (2021)
A Netflix original, this 32-minute short follows the story of Robin (voice Bronte Carmichael) as the mice grow up and begin to question who they are and where they are. Starring the voices of the acclaimed Gillian Anderson and Richard E. Grant, Robin Robin It’s a fast watch with great stop-motion animation.
As with many children’s films, there are constructive themes that use animals and animated stories to convey an overall message to young audiences. Here, the film tackles growing up with an adopted family and finding one’s own identity, a message that critics and audiences alike have cultivated well in its short run.
‘Rescued by Ruby’ (2022)
Based on a true story, Ruby rescued him It’s all about finding a home and following your dreams, as a state trooper teams up with a mischievous shelter dog to join the elite K-9 unit. The film is based on the true story of the Rhode Island State Police Dan O’Neil (Play Grant Gustin screen) and Ruby, a shelter dog who was adopted and rehomed by five different families before finding a home with the O’Neils.
While the film takes some creative liberties, the basics of the story remain clear. With a TV-G rating, critics and audiences alike enjoyed the heartwarming story. The movie’s dog stars, Bear and Shiloh, were rescue dogs just like the character Ruby, and this movie is sure to add heart and emotion to your next family movie night.
‘Headspace: Unwind Your Mind’ (2021)
A short documentary billed as an interactive mindfulness experience, Headspace: Unplug your mind The offer on the platform is completely unique. It delves into the crucial role that practices such as mindfulness and meditation can play in people’s daily lives, especially when it comes to dealing with stress and anxiety.
The film breaks down psychological concepts in a way that even the youngest viewers can understand, and presents them with striking audio-visual signatures. Headspace has become popular. While this is a viewing experience that will benefit older audiences more than young children, it’s a great way to introduce important concepts to the whole family.
‘White Christmas’ (1954)
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A holiday classic, white christmas remains a favorite as the season approaches. Former soldier Bob Wallace (Bing Crosby) and Phil Davis (Danny Kaye) are song-and-dance men who team up with a sister to save their former major general’s Vermont in time for Christmas. Although the film earned only one Oscar nomination at the 27th Academy Awards, it did not take home the golden statue.
Co-star Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen, a holiday musical that hovers between Not Rated and G ratings, is currently listed by Netflix as TV-G with depictions of smoking. The streaming platform states that it is suitable for all general audiences. An iconic film depicting the magic of old Hollywood, white christmas it’s a good choice for your next vacation.
‘The Beginning of Life’ (2016)
Director Stela Renner‘s The Beginning of Life This is a beautiful exploration of early childhood development from the different perspectives of caregivers around the world. The documentary explores the impact of caring adults on children’s lives, and how these early years can shape their bright futures.
Through informative interviews and explanations of studies, all broken down into simple concepts, the film can be a unique bonding experience for parents and their children. Although the lessons taught here will benefit adults more than children, reinforcing the importance of the parent-child relationship is enhanced if the whole family is present and learning together.
‘My Octopus Teacher’ (2020)
My Octopus Teacher It is an emotional documentary that reinvigorates the relationship between man and the ocean. The film narrates and focuses on diving experiences Craig Foster Because he befriends a female octopus that lives in the kelp forests off the coast of South Africa. Foster gains the creature’s trust as he learns more about its mysterious world.
Winner of the Academy Award for Best Documentary at the 93rd Academy Awards, this brilliant Netflix original is not your standard nature documentary as it delves heavily into the relationship between Foster and the sea creature while putting humanity in perspective. Critics and audiences praised the film as it evoked all kinds of emotions over the course of an hour and twenty-five minutes.
‘Swades’ (2004)
Swades is a beloved Bollywood classic directed by Ashutosh Gowariker and the iconic protagonist Shah Rukh Khan As a successful NASA scientist named Mohan Bhargava. When she decides to return to India in search of a childhood nanny, she is shocked by the disparities in basic resources, education and quality of life in rural areas of the country.
Mohan’s story is inspiring and inextricably linked with lessons about community and the value of one’s home. Of course, the brilliant performance of the iconic protagonist Shah Rukh Khan elevates the film to its legendary status. Viewers looking for a moving and uplifting film with a strong message about helping others need look no further Swades.
‘Hachi: A Dog’s Tale’ (2009)
A tear-jerking drama film that focuses on man’s best friend, the director Lasse Hallström‘s Hachi: A Dog’s Tale It tells the story of Parker Wilson (Richard Gere), a teacher who finds the titular puppy lost at the local train station and brings it home. Based on the true story of a Japanese dog named Hachicko, the film shows the touching way Hachi walks his owner to the train station every day, where he waits for Parker to come home from work. When Parker accidentally dies on the job, Hachi waits at the same train station for the rest of his days.
Heartwarming and heartwarming, Hachik relies on the beautiful bond that develops between Parker and the dog he adopts to capture the audience. That’s what makes it so painful to watch the loyal Hachi wait for their owner and best friend. realize that he will never come home again. This is a great choice for families with pets as it provides a helpful introduction to the concept of death and what it means to those left behind.
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