Best family movies on Netflix in India
By the KyaDekhu team · Updated · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb
1523 movies on Netflix in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 6.3. Most are in English (614), Hindi (289), Spanish (77). Newest addition: Center Stage: Turn It Up, added to Apple TV on 22 Oct. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity; showing the top 30.
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1. Spirited Away (2001)
Movie · Japanese · 2h 5m · Animation, Family · IMDb 8.6 (9.9L votes)
Visually stunningTwistyFamily-friendlyHeartwarming
A young girl, Chihiro, becomes trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, she must call upon the courage she never knew she had to free her family.
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2. The Prestige (2006)
Movie · English · 2h 10m · U · Drama, Mystery · IMDb 8.5 (16.4L votes)
TwistyVisually stunningEdge-of-seatCold & detached
A mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy -- full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and deadly consequences.
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3. David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet (2020)
Movie · English · 1h 23m · Documentary, Drama · IMDb 8.9 (36.5K votes)
Visually stunningFamily-friendlySlow-burnLow-stakes
The story of life on our planet by the man who has seen more of the natural world than any other. In more than 90 years, Attenborough has visited every continent on the globe, exploring the wild places of our planet and documenting the living world in all its variety and wonder. Addressing the biggest challenges facing
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4. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Movie · English · 1h 55m · U · Adventure, Action · IMDb 8.4 (11.2L votes)
Visually stunningFast-pacedEdge-of-seat
When Dr. Indiana Jones – the tweed-suited professor who just happens to be a celebrated archaeologist – is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant, he finds himself up against the entire Nazi regime.
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5. The Truman Show (1998)
Movie · English · 1h 43m · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 8.2 (14.1L votes)
TwistyFunnyVisually stunning
In a picture-perfect seaside town, an insurance salesman begins to realize that his entire existence may be staged and observed by a vast unseen audience as part of a long-running real-time reality TV show.
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6. Dangal (2016)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 41m · U · Drama, Family · IMDb 8.3 (2.5L votes)
HeartwarmingFamily-friendlyVisually stunning
Dangal is an extraordinary true story based on the life of Mahavir Singh and his two daughters, Geeta and Babita Phogat. The film traces the inspirational journey of a father who trains his daughters to become world class wrestlers.
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7. Howl's Moving Castle (2004)
Movie · Japanese · 1h 59m · Fantasy, Animation · IMDb 8.2 (5.2L votes)
Visually stunningHeartwarmingTwisty
Sophie, a young milliner, is turned into an elderly woman by a witch who enters her shop and curses her. She encounters a wizard named Howl and gets caught up in his resistance to fighting for the king.
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8. Mahavatar Narsimha (2025)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 11m · U/A 13+ · Animation, Action · IMDb 8.5 (49.2K votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatSeriousStraightforward
Tyrannical demon Hiranyakashyap challenges Vishnu, proclaiming himself a god. However, his son Prahlad remains devoted to Vishnu, who appears as Narsimha to defeat the demon.
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10. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (2025)
Movie · Japanese · 2h 36m · U/A 13+ · Animation, Action · IMDb 8.3 (88.4K votes)
Visually stunningFast-pacedEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
The Demon Slayer Corps are drawn into the Infinity Castle, where Tanjiro, Nezuko, and the Hashira face terrifying Upper Rank demons in a desperate fight as the final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji begins.
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11. Maharaja (2024)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 21m · UA · Action, Thriller · IMDb 8.3 (86.6K votes)
TwistyFast-pacedEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
A barber seeks vengeance after his home is burglarized, cryptically telling police his "Lakshmi" has been taken, leaving them uncertain if it's a person or object, jeer at his request until they learn what they're really looking for.
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12. My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
Movie · Japanese · 1h 26m · Fantasy, Animation · IMDb 8.1 (4.4L votes)
HeartwarmingSlow-burnVisually stunningFamily-friendly
Two sisters move to the country with their father in order to be closer to their hospitalized mother, and discover the surrounding trees are inhabited by Totoros, magical spirits of the forest. When the youngest runs away from home, the older sister seeks help from the spirits to find her.
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13. Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 47m · UA · Action, Adventure · IMDb 8.2 (1.4L votes)
Visually stunningTwistyEdge-of-seatFast-paced
When Mahendra, the son of Bāhubali, learns about his heritage, he begins to look for answers. His story is juxtaposed with past events that unfolded in the Mahishmati Kingdom.
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14. Dune (2021)
Movie · English · 2h 35m · UA · Science Fiction, Adventure · IMDb 8.0 (11.0L votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatTwistyDark & gritty
Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in e
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15. Lost Ladies (2024)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 3m · UA · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 8.3 (62.6K votes)
FunnyHeartwarming
In 2001, somewhere in rural India, two young brides get accidentally swapped on a train. In the ensuing chaos, they both encounter a host of colourful characters, resulting in hilarious and unexpected consequences.
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17. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 34m · UA · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 8.2 (98.0K votes)
Visually stunningHeartwarming
Three friends who were inseparable in childhood decide to go on a three-week-long bachelor road trip to Spain, in order to re-establish their bond and explore thrilling adventures, before one of them gets married. What will they learn of themselves and each other during the adventure?
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18. PK (2014)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 33m · UA · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 8.1 (2.3L votes)
FunnyTwistyHeartwarming
A stranger in the city asks questions no one has asked before. Known only by his initials, the man's innocent questions and childlike curiosity take him on a journey of love, laughter and letting go.
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19. Meiyazhagan (2024)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 57m · U · Family, Drama · IMDb 8.5 (24.7K votes)
Family-friendlySlow-burnHeartwarmingLow-stakes
Twenty-two years after losing his home, Arulmozhi Varman returns to his native Thanjavur to attend his cousin's wedding. Amidst the celebrations, Arul is reintroduced to an upbeat man whom he cannot recall. With the help of the unknown man, Arul reconnects with his past.
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20. Inside Job (2010)
Movie · English · 1h 49m · Documentary, Crime · IMDb 8.2 (83.0K votes)
Cold & detachedDialogue-drivenFamily-friendlyDark & gritty
A film that exposes the shocking truth behind the economic crisis of 2008. The global financial meltdown, at a cost of over $20 trillion, resulted in millions of people losing their homes and jobs. Through extensive research and interviews with major financial insiders, politicians and journalists, Inside Job traces th
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21. Kantara (2022)
Movie · Kannada · 2h 27m · UA · Action, Adventure · IMDb 8.1 (1.2L votes)
TwistyVisually stunningEdge-of-seat
Shiva, a tribal vagabond lives with his mother in hamlet, stays away from the traditional Daivaradhane and Bhoota Kola legacy due to an unforgettable childhood incident. He is happy loafing around with his friends and doing petty jobs for his landlord. When Forest officer Murali enters the scene, it gives a fresh dimen
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22. Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 39m · UA · Music, Drama · IMDb 8.1 (1.1L votes)
HeartwarmingVisually stunning
A young mute girl from Pakistan loses herself in India with no way to head back. A devoted man with a magnanimous spirit undertakes the task to get her back to her motherland and unite her with her family.
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23. Chak De! India (2007)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 28m · U · Drama · IMDb 8.1 (93.0K votes)
HeartwarmingFamily-friendly
A team of rag-tag girls with their own agenda form Team India competing for international fame in field hockey. Their coach, the ex-men's Indian National team captain, returns from a life of shame after being unjustly accused of match fixing in his last match. Can he give the girls the motivation required to win, while
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24. Castle in the Sky (1986)
Movie · Japanese · 2h 5m · Adventure, Fantasy · IMDb 8.0 (2.0L votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatFast-pacedFamily-friendly
A young boy and a girl with a magic crystal must race against pirates and foreign agents in a search for a legendary floating castle.
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25. Warriors of the Wind (1984)
Movie · Japanese · 1h 35m · Adventure, Animation · IMDb 8.0 (2.0L votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seat
After a global war, the seaside kingdom known as the Valley of the Wind remains one of the last strongholds on Earth untouched by a poisonous jungle and the powerful insects that guard it. Led by the courageous Princess Nausicaä, the people of the Valley engage in an epic struggle to restore the bond between humanity a
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26. My Octopus Teacher (2020)
Movie · English · 1h 25m · Documentary · IMDb 8.1 (73.0K votes)
Slow-burnVisually stunningHeartwarmingFamily-friendly
After years of swimming every day in the freezing ocean at the tip of Africa, Craig Foster meets an unlikely teacher: a young octopus who displays remarkable curiosity. Visiting her den and tracking her movements for months on end he eventually wins the animal’s trust and they develop a never-before-seen bond between h
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27. Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 39m · UA · Action, Drama · IMDb 8.0 (1.6L votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seat
The young Shivudu is left as a foundling in a small village by his mother. By the time he’s grown up, it has become apparent that he possesses exceptional gifts. He meets the beautiful warrior princess Avanthika and learns that her queen has been held captive for the last 25 years. Shividu sets off to rescue her, disco
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28. Hi Nanna (2023)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 35m · U · Drama, Family · IMDb 8.3 (27.8K votes)
TwistyFamily-friendlyHeartwarming
Six-year-old Mahi, a spirited child with cystic fibrosis, shares a deep yet complex bond with her father, Viraj, a dedicated single parent and successful fashion photographer. Her curiosity about her absent mother leads to a journey of discovery when she runs away with her loyal dog, Pluto. A chance encounter with a ki
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29. The Batman (2022)
Movie · English · 2h 57m · UA · Crime, Mystery · IMDb 7.8 (9.5L votes)
Visually stunningTwistyEdge-of-seatCold & detached
In his second year of fighting crime, Batman uncovers corruption in Gotham City that connects to his own family while facing a serial killer known as the Riddler.
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30. Dunkirk (2017)
Movie · English · 1h 47m · UA · War, Action · IMDb 7.8 (8.3L votes)
Visually stunningTwistyEdge-of-seatFast-paced
The story of the miraculous evacuation of Allied soldiers from Belgium, Britain, Canada and France, who were cut off and surrounded by the German army from the beaches and harbour of Dunkirk between May 26th and June 4th 1940 during World War II.
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