Our kids are so used to watching YouTube videos and Netflix series that sometimes it’s nice to snuggle in for a family movie night! It can be especially fun to pull up a classic family movie from your own childhood and bask in the nostalgia while sharing a special moment with your own kids. Below you’ll find great 90s movies for kids along with their trailers and where you can watch those 90s movies today.
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90s Movies for kids
A Bug’s Life
A Bug’s Life came out in 1998 and is rated G. I remember watching this movie many times throughout my childhood, and my favorite characters were the silly rolly pollies.
Where to Watch A Bug’s Life
A Bug’s Life is available to watch on Disney+, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, iTunes, and Vudu.
A Goofy Movie
A Goofy Movie came out in 1995 and is rated G. I’ve never watched this movie in its entirety, but it seems to be a cult classic among some people!
Where to Watch A Goofy Movie
A Goofy Movie is available to watch on Disney+, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, iTunes, and Vudu.
Air Bud
Air Bud came out in 1997 and is rated PG. It’s all about a boy and his golden retriever that can play basketball – a very 90’s movie.
Where to Watch Air Bud
Air Bud is available to watch on Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, iTunes, and Vudu.
Aladdin
Aladdin came out in 1992 and is rated G. This is my all-time favorite Disney movie, and when I watched the remake, I still knew all the words to all the songs!
Where to Watch Aladdin
Aladdin is available to watch on iTunes, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu.
Babe
Babe came out in 1995 and is rated G. Two standout moments of this movie – The singing mice and “That’ll do pig. That’ll do.”
Where to Watch Babe
Babe is available to watch on iTunes, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, HBO Now, and Vudu.
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Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast came out in 1991 and is rated G. I haven’t seen the remake of this movie yet, but I can’t imagine that it’ll stand up to the original version.
Where to Watch Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast is available to watch on Disney+, iTunes, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu.
Casper
Casper came out in 1995 and is rated PG. A cute movie that somehow made preteen girls fall in love with an animated ghost.
Where to Watch Casper
Casper is available to watch on Hulu, iTunes, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu.
Flubber
Flubber came out in 1997 and is rated PG. Robin Williams was a staple of 90’s movies, and this one is a fun, goofy watch for the whole family.
Where to Watch Flubber
Flubber is available to watch on Disney+, iTunes, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu.
Harriet the Spy
Harriet the Spy came out in 1996 and is rated PG. This movie is all about a 6th grader who takes notes on any suspicious activities going on around her.
Where to Watch Harriet the Spy
Harriet the Spy is available to watch on iTunes, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu.
Hercules
Hercules came out in 1997 and is rated G. Anytime I think about this movie, I feel the urge to clap my hands and chant, “Hercules! Hercules! Hercules!”
Where to Watch Hercules
Hercules is available to watch on Disney+, iTunes, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu.
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Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids came out in 1989 and is rated PG. Sure, it’s not quite from the 90s, but I had to include it! This movie is iconic (or at least it was in my house growing up).
Where to Watch Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids is available to watch on Disney+, iTunes, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu.
Hook
Hook came out in 1991 and is rated PG. This movie ranks high in my all-time favorite movies, and we watched it time and time again as kids! Rufio. Rufio. Ru-Fi-Ooo!
Where to Watch Hook
Hook is available to watch on Netflix, iTunes, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu.
It Takes Two
It Takes Two came out in 1995 and is rated PG. Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen basically ran the 90’s so you could spend hours going down this fun rabbit hole!
Where to Watch It Takes Two
It Takes Two is available to watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Vudu.
James and The Giant Peach
James and The Giant Peach came out in 1996 and is rated PG. I fell in love with this book as a kid, but the movie admittedly creeped me out a bit. Still a fun, nostalgic watch though!
Where to Watch James and The Giant Peach
James and The Giant Peach is available to watch on Disney+, iTunes, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu.
Jumanji
Jumanji came out in 1995 and is rated PG. There are a lot of movies on this list that have had recent remakes, but can they really compare to the originals?
Where to Watch Jumanji
Jumanji is available to watch on iTunes, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, fuboTV, and Vudu.
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Matilda
Matilda came out in 1996 and is rated PG. There are certain scenes from this movie that are permanently imprinted into my brain. It is just a magical movie from beginning to end!
Where to Watch Matilda
Matilda is available to watch on iTunes, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu.
Mrs. Doubtfire
Mrs. Doubtfire came out in 1993 and is rated PG-13. Well, Hellooo! This movie might not be the best fit for younger kids, but I remember thinking that this movie was hilarious as a kid.
Where to Watch Mrs. Doubtfire
Mrs. Doubtfire is available to watch on Hulu, iTunes, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu.
Mulan
Mulan came out in 1998 and is rated G. Another Disney classic with a recent remake. Watch both and vote as a family on which movie you liked better!
Where to Watch Mulan
Mulan is available to watch on Disney+, iTunes, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu.
Now and Then
Now and Then came out in 1995 and is rated PG-13. This is another movie that isn’t appropriate for younger kids, but I do remember it having a huge impact on me as a teenager when I watched it at a sleepover!
Where to Watch Now and Then
Now and Then is available to watch on Amazon Prime.
Space Jam
Space Jam came out in 1996 and is rated PG. Michael Jordan, killer soundtrack, and animated characters? What’s not to like!
Where to Watch Space Jam
Space Jam is available to watch on Netflix, iTunes, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu.
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Stuart Little
Stuart Little came out in 1999 and is rated PG. I remember that my brother loved this movie, and my mom pretended to hate it (because we thought it was funny that she hated mice)!
Where to Watch Stuart Little
Stuart Little is available to watch on Netflix, iTunes, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu.
The Indian in the Cupboard
The Indian in the Cupboard came out in 1995 and is rated PG. This book series was one of my favorite series as a kid. Part of me still believes that toys can come to life!
Where to Watch The Indian in the Cupboard
The Indian in the Cupboard is available to watch on Hulu, Amazon Prime, HBO Now, and HBO Go and Vudu.
The Lion King
The Lion King came out in 1994 and is rated G. I’m not sure how this movie is rated G because it is filled with a whole lot of heart ache. It’s still a Disney classic with a pretty awesome soundtrack.
Where to Watch The Lion King
The Lion King is available to watch on Disney+, iTunes, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu.
The Little Rascals
The Little Rascals came out in 1994 and is rated PG. “OooTayyy.” I haven’t watched this movie in ages, but I think it’s time for a rewatch!
Where to Watch The Little Rascals
The Little Rascals is available to watch on Hulu, iTunes, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu.
The Mighty Ducks
The Mighty Ducks came out in 1992 and is rated PG. This movie is a classic for a lot of 90s kids, and I remember my brother really enjoying it.
Where to Watch The Mighty Ducks
The Mighty Ducks is available to watch on Disney+, Hulu, iTunes, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu.
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The Parent Trap
The Parent Trap came out in 1998 and is rated PG. This movie has been remade over and over again, but this is the version I remember best!
Where to Watch The Parent Trap
The Parent Trap is available to watch on Disney+, iTunes, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu.
The Sandlot
The Sandlot came out in 1993 and is rated PG. I, um, have never watched The Sandlot… I know – I should probably fix that!
Where to Watch The Sandlot
The Sandlot is available to watch on Hulu, iTunes, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu.
The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden came out in 1993 and is rated G. This movie and book were such magical, immersive experiences for me as a kid!
Where to Watch The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden is available to watch on iTunes, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu.
Toy Story
Toy Story came out in 1995 and is rated G. It’s crazy to think that the Toy Story movies started back in the 90’s! Show your kids where it all began…
Where to Watch Toy Story
Toy Story is available to watch on Disney+, iTunes, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu.
