10 Best Halloween Movies for Kids
Halloween is the season of thrilling movie adventures. Spooky but not too scary, these are the 10 best Halloween movies for kids.
Halloween is the best season. Cool weather, fun costumes and decorations, and thrilling movie adventures.
To start this season the right way, we’ve conjured up a bewitching list of the ten best Halloween movies perfectly tailored for kids—spooky but not too scary. From friendly ghosts to curious witches, these films promise delightful chills and unforgettable giggles for your little ghouls and goblins.
1. Pooh’s Heffalump Halloween Movie
Rated G
Winnie the Pooh is a classic, and your kids will love seeing their favorite friends trick-or-treating in the Hundred Acre Wood. That is if the dreaded Gobloon doesn’t catch them first!
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2. It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Rated G
You can’t go wrong with Charlie Brown. Join the Peanuts gallery as they go trick-or-treating, play at a Halloween party, and wait for the Great Pumpkin to rise out of the most sincere pumpkin patch.
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3. Under Wraps
Rated G
A remake of a favorite classic, this one is a must-watch. A sweet mummy, three 12-year-old friends, and a race against time—what’s not to like?
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4. Halloweentown
Rated G
This is one movie that has gone down in the Halloween history books. With four movies, the whole series is perfect to binge for a cozy Halloween night. You could even convince your kids that you’re a secret witch too!
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5. The Nightmare before Christmas
Rated PG
Do you want to prove to your kids that Halloween is better than Christmas? This is the movie to do it! Although he might be a touch spooky for young viewers, Jack Skellington is sure to win their hearts.
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6. Mom’s Got a Date with a Vampire
Rated PG
Friendly vampires who date your mom are the best Halloween monsters. Even your kids would think so if it got them out of being grounded.
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7. Hocus Pocus
Rated PG
You can only light the black flame candle once, but you can watch this movie every Halloween. And your kids will want to, too, once they see the adorable black cat and three hilarious witches.
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8. Twitches
Rated PG
Do you have a long-lost twin? And secret powers that can save a magic realm? No? Well, these girls do, and that makes this the perfect movie for Halloween.
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9. Mostly Ghostly
Rated PG
Friendly ghosts? Check. Mean Ghosts? Check. An eleven-year-old aspiring magician who has to save the world from the mean ghosts? Also check. This classic will have your kids wanting to make ghostly friends this Halloween.
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10. The Haunted Mansion
Rated PG
With a new movie out this year, this movie has never been more relevant. Show your kids where it all began with this spooky (but cute) Halloween favorite.
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Shaelyn Topolovec earned a BA in editing and publishing from BYU, worked on several online publications, and joined the Familius family. Shae is currently an editor and copywriter who lives in California’s Central Valley.