Netflix Movies and Categories Finder: Films based on childrens books
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Belle and Sebastian
While Nazis patrol the mountain passes, a young French boy forms an unshakeable bond with a wild dog as they face adventures and danger in the Alps.
Released: 2017-02-01
Runtime: 01:38:58
Netflix ID: 80059009
How to Train Your Dragon
As the son of a Viking leader, shy Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III faces a rite of passage: He must kill a dragon to prove his warrior mettle.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:38:16
Netflix ID: 70109893
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Just as things begin to look hopeless, Harry discovers a trio of magical objects that endow him with powers to rival Voldemort's formidable skills.
Released: 2016-05-15
Runtime: 02:10:22
Netflix ID: 70120085
The Iron Giant
Amid the backdrop of the Cold War, a 9-year-old boy befriends a colossal yet gentle robot that a paranoid government agent is intent on destroying.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:26:31
Netflix ID: 70015683
The Wizard of Oz
There's no place like home for a girl who's swept away from farm life to a wonderland of munchkins, flying monkeys, and different-colored horses.
Released: 2015-09-01
Runtime: 01:41:42
Netflix ID: 70039535
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
In his third year at Hogwart's, Harry faces extreme danger yet again when Voldemort sympathizer Sirius Black escapes from prison to hunt down Harry.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 02:21:37
Netflix ID: 60034567
Ernest and Celestine
Adapted from a popular children's book series, this sweet animated drama portrays the friendship between an orphan mouse and a free-spirited bear.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:19:22
Netflix ID: 70243253
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Zany Willy Wonka causes a stir when he announces that golden tickets hidden inside his candy bars will admit holders into his secret confectionary.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:39:41
Netflix ID: 60020949
Shrek
On a mission to retrieve a princess from a fire-breathing dragon, gruff ogre Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:30:04
Netflix ID: 60020686
How to Train Your Dragon 2
Hiccup and Toothless explore the island and make a shocking discovery. Will the mysterious Dragon Rider be friend or enemy to the rest of the island?
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:42:10
Netflix ID: 70298991
Fantastic Mr. Fox
When Mr. Fox's raids on nearby farms raise the ire of the farmers, he must outwit the men's increasingly outrageous plans to catch him.
Released: 2016-01-06
Runtime: 01:26:42
Netflix ID: 70109889
Paddington 2
Paddington sets his heart on buying a beautiful antique book for dear Aunt Lucy's birthday, but things turn hairy when he gets blamed for its theft.
Released: 2018-09-21
Runtime: 01:43:17
Netflix ID: 80195897
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
In his fourth year at Hogwarts, Harry Potter competes alongside young wizards from faraway schools in the treacherous Tri-Wizard Tournament.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 02:37:05
Netflix ID: 70021660
A Little Princess
With her father fighting in World War I, young Sara enrolls in boarding school and clashes with a headmistress who tries to stifle her self-worth.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:37:22
Netflix ID: 705734
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I
The first installment of the two-part conclusion to the Harry Potter series finds Harry leaving Hogwarts to destroy the remaining Horcruxes.
Released: 2015-09-20
Runtime: 02:26:00
Netflix ID: 70115887
The Little Prince
When an overscheduled girl befriends an eccentric aviator, he regales her with tales about the adventures of an unusual boy who lives on an asteroid.
Released: 2016-08-05
Runtime: 01:46:18
Netflix ID: 80057578
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
When Harry inadvertently discovers a mysterious book that sheds light on the sordid life of the evil Voldemort, he and Dumbledore prepare for battle.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 02:33:26
Netflix ID: 70099612
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
On his 11th birthday, Harry Potter learns that he's a powerful wizard with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 02:32:17
Netflix ID: 60004478
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Learning that his warning about the return of Voldemort has been ignored, Harry trains a group of students to defend themselves against the dark arts.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 02:18:10
Netflix ID: 70058027
Hugo
A 12-year-old orphan takes up residence behind the walls of a Parisian train station, where he meets a girl who holds the key to his destiny.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 02:06:21
Netflix ID: 70202136
The Gruffalo
This adaptation of Julia Donaldson's children's book follows the adventures of a mouse who squeaks out of trouble by inventing stories about a ferocious but fictitious Gruffalo -- until he meets a real Gruffalo that wants to gobble him up.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 00:28:10
Netflix ID: 70197201
A Monster Calls
Overwhelmed by his mother’s illness, a young boy begins to understand human complexity through the fantastic tales of a consoling tree monster.
Released: 2017-05-09
Runtime: 01:48:22
Netflix ID: 80022607
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry ignores Dobby's warnings not to return to Hogwarts and teams up with Ron and Hermione to investigate a mysterious series of attacks.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 02:40:54
Netflix ID: 60024925
The NeverEnding Story
After Bastian is bullied, he holes up in his school's attic with a book about Fantasia: a land of dragons, racing snails and other magical creatures.
Released: 2016-10-30
Runtime: 01:34:10
Netflix ID: 60020917
Heidi
Orphaned at age 5, curly-haired Heidi is sent to live with her gruff recluse of a grandfather in the Swiss Alps and soon thaws his frozen heart.
Released: 2017-06-06
Runtime: 01:50:50
Netflix ID: 80172283
Rise of the Guardians
Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy and others battle a malicious spirit determined to destroy the innocent beliefs and dreams of children.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:37:23
Netflix ID: 70243449
The Secret Garden
This evocative adaptation of the beloved children's novel recounts the tale of a strong-willed English girl who's orphaned during an earthquake.
Released: 2016-09-28
Runtime: 01:41:27
Netflix ID: 943427
Paddington
Rescued from a train station, Paddington Bear finds a haven with a London family -- until a taxidermist decides to add Paddington to her collection.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:35:12
Netflix ID: 70305929
Shrek 2
The cuddly ogre and his ladylove return to her homeland to tell her parents about their marriage. But Prince Charming is far from happy.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:32:23
Netflix ID: 60034572
10 Promises to My Dog
When a young girl wants to adopt a puppy, her mother insists she make promises to her new pet that help carry her through life's twists and turns.
Released: 2015-09-01
Runtime: 01:57:08
Netflix ID: 80071139
Shrek the Musical
The greatest fairy tale never told comes to life in this colorful, song-filled, Tony Award-winning Broadway production based on the hit movie.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 02:10:13
Netflix ID: 70253398
The Gruffalo's Child
Ignoring her father's warnings about the fearsome 'Big Bad Mouse,' the Gruffalo's child and ventures into the forest to find the fabled beast.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 00:26:51
Netflix ID: 80005737
Bridge to Terabithia
New classmate Leslie unlocks a mesmerizing world of fantasy and imagination for fifth-grader Jesse in this adventure based on the best-selling novel.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:30:58
Netflix ID: 70053832
Stick Man
A stick carried far from his family embarks on an extraordinary journey to get back home for the holidays. Based on the book by Julia Donaldson.
Released: 2017-10-02
Runtime: 00:27:15
Netflix ID: 80187105
Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers
The 'How to Train Your Dragon' adventure continues when a hunt for lost sheep turns into a fierce, fun-filled competition.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 00:26:36
Netflix ID: 80026431
De Boskampi's
A perpetually harassed kid turns the tables on bullying classmates and new neighbors by convincing them his meek accountant dad is really a Mafia don.
Released: 2016-12-10
Runtime: 01:41:22
Netflix ID: 80097522
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot
Shy Mr. Hoppy loves two things: His balcony garden and his bubbly neighbor, Mrs. Silver. Alas, she only has eyes for Alfie, her beloved pet tortoise.
Released: 2018-01-04
Runtime: 01:27:30
Netflix ID: 80203506
Little Lunch: The Halloween Horror Story
When the class puts on a Halloween play about a boy who leaves behind his friends for a scary new place, it hits too close to home for one student.
Released: 2018-03-15
Runtime: 00:22:32
Netflix ID: 80241537
Angela's Christmas
A trip to church with her family on Christmas Eve gives young Angela an extraordinary idea. A heartwarming tale based on a story by Frank McCourt.
Released: 2018-11-30
Runtime: 00:30:24
Netflix ID: 80230507
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
When inventor Flint Lockwood makes clouds rain food, the citizens of Chewandswallow can feed themselves. But a bowl of disaster is about to overflow.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:29:55
Netflix ID: 70113007
Matilda
Cursed with a cruel school principal and parents, a little girl discovers her hidden powers -- which she uses to stand up to the bullies in her life.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:38:13
Netflix ID: 70033005
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
Soren, a barn owl kidnapped from his peaceful forest home, is brought to an orphanage where he must train to become a soldier.
Released: 2015-05-01
Runtime: 01:36:43
Netflix ID: 70125232
Dolphin Tale
After losing its tail to a crab trap, a young dolphin is given a new life through the efforts of the humans who save it in this true-life adventure.
Released: 2016-04-01
Runtime: 01:52:36
Netflix ID: 70202147
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Four high school students get sucked into the jungle setting of a video game, where they embark on a quest as their comically mismatched adult avatars.
Released: 2018-10-01
Runtime: 01:59:07
Netflix ID: 80192646
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
In this animated adventure, Master Splinter whips the four Ninja Turtles back into shape to defeat monsters running amok in New York.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:26:51
Netflix ID: 70056441
Peter Pan
When Peter Pan flies into Wendy's home and leads her and her brothers to Neverland, she's more than happy to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:53:22
Netflix ID: 60031292
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
After their parents are tragically killed, three orphans are taken in by the dastardly Count Olaf, who hopes to snatch their inheritance from them.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:47:55
Netflix ID: 70018296
Solan og Ludvig: Jul i Flåklypa
A desperate newspaper editor gets his hands on a powerful snow cannon with plans to set a new snowfall record and make major Christmas headlines.
Released: 2016-11-07
Runtime: 01:13:29
Netflix ID: 80133258
The Witches
A boy and his grandma go on vacation, only to find their hotel is hosting an international witch convention, and the witches are brewing an evil plot!
Released: 2019-01-01
Runtime: 01:31:29
Netflix ID: 20282991
The Pirates! Band of Misfits
An egotistical pirate captain strives to win the Pirate of the Year Award, but to snag the coveted prize, he'll have to outwit his dreaded rivals.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:28:04
Netflix ID: 70178616
Where the Wild Things Are
Max imagines running away from his mom and sailing to a far-off land where large talking beasts crown him as their king.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:40:58
Netflix ID: 70108988
Mees Kees
Mr. Kees is a substitute teacher who's young, eccentric and full of fun. Of course the kids love him -- but their uptight principal isn't so pleased.
Released: 2015-04-15
Runtime: 01:20:54
Netflix ID: 70290075
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie is one of five golden-ticket holders treated to a tour of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory in Tim Burton's take on the children's classic.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:55:24
Netflix ID: 70021648
Peter Rabbit
In this mix of live action and CGI, rascally Peter Rabbit faces a tough new foe in his ongoing battle for the veggies in Mr. McGregor's garden.
Released: 2018-08-18
Runtime: 01:34:41
Netflix ID: 80201039
Thomas and Friends: King of the Railway
When a special guest arrives on Sodor with a big surprise and important jobs for Thomas, Percy and James, the steam team embarks on a grand adventure.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:02:11
Netflix ID: 70286017
Curious George
The Man in the Yellow Hat travels to Africa to find a priceless artifact. But he returns with George, an inquisitive chimp who paints the town red.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:27:12
Netflix ID: 70042686
The Spiderwick Chronicles
When city-raised twins move to a tumbledown country mansion, it's quite an adjustment -- especially after they uncover a magical fantasy world.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:35:57
Netflix ID: 70077556
Nanny McPhee
Recently widowed Mr. Brown and his domineering aunt can't control his naughty children until magical, understanding Nanny McPhee comes to stay.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:38:34
Netflix ID: 70040681
Joseph: King of Dreams
With his gift of dream interpretation and his brilliantly colored coat, Joseph inspires jealousy in his brothers in this animated Bible story.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:14:40
Netflix ID: 60003155
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Four best friends buy a mysterious pair of pants that fits each of them despite their differing sizes and makes whoever wears them feel fabulous.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:58:39
Netflix ID: 70025669
Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
An orphaned boy raised by animals in the jungle seizes his destiny while confronting a dangerous enemy -- and his own human origins.
Released: 2018-12-07
Runtime: 01:44:52
Netflix ID: 80993105
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
Inventor Flint Lockwood battles mutant food beasts created by his notorious machine, including shrimpanzees, tacodiles and jellyfish sandwiches.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:34:49
Netflix ID: 70273612
The Water Horse
A boy watches an egg he found hatch into something incredible. But how long can he keep such a big secret from his mom -- and the Scottish government?
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:51:47
Netflix ID: 70060017
DreamWorks Shrek the Halls
Just when Shrek thought he could finally relax and enjoy his happily-ever-after with his new family, the most joyous of all holidays arrives.
Released: 2016-01-06
Runtime: 00:28:01
Netflix ID: 70242143
The Borrowers
Four-inch-high Arrietty Clock endangers her family when she makes a reckless foray into the world of normal-sized human beings.
Released: 2016-08-31
Runtime: 01:31:43
Netflix ID: 70293430
L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables
Anne Shirley begins a new life with Matthew and Marilla on idyllic Prince Edward Island, where she brings joy and mischief wherever she goes.
Released: 2018-11-02
Runtime: 01:28:41
Netflix ID: 80147840
Ella Enchanted
Burdened with the 'gift' of obedience by a fairy godmother, Ella searches for a way to lift the curse that prevents her from pursuing her dreams.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:36:15
Netflix ID: 60034553
Charlotte's Web (2006)
When Wilbur the pig discovers he's destined for the dinner table, kindly spider Charlotte hatches a plan to keep him around.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:37:05
Netflix ID: 70041962
Shrek Forever After
The fourth chapter of this fairy-tale series finds Shrek feeling less like a monster and more like a man in the midst of a midlife crisis.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:33:39
Netflix ID: 70117295
Snuf de Hond en het Spookslot
When Tom and Miriam vacation at the home of relatives, they and their dog, Sniff, become entangled with criminals and a local ghost story.
Released: 2015-10-05
Runtime: 01:19:19
Netflix ID: 80065947
Goosebumps
A teen is glum about moving to a small town until he falls for his new neighbor. But her dad is a horror writer whose scary world soon turns real.
Released: 2016-05-11
Runtime: 01:43:17
Netflix ID: 80049939
The Boss Baby
A kid finds himself at the center of a sinister corporate plot when his parents bring home a baby who only talks business when they're not around.
Released: 2017-11-28
Runtime: 01:37:41
Netflix ID: 80146758
Nicholas on Holiday
Summer vacation has finally arrived! Nicholas and his family head for the beach, where he'll meet new friends on an unforgettable adventure.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:37:01
Netflix ID: 80023002
Zathura
A mysterious game sends two brothers flying into space, where they must reach the planet Zathura -- or be trapped in galactic limbo forever.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:41:19
Netflix ID: 70039180
An American Girl: Saige Paints the Sky
Meet nine-year-old Saige, a talented artist with a passion for horses, in this modern-day story about finding your voice! Saige is excited about the new school year, until she discovers that art her favorite class has been cut.
Released: 2015-08-01
Runtime: 01:39:47
Netflix ID: 70276507
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
Fourth-grade pranksters George and Harold hypnotize their humorless principal into thinking he's an undies-adorned superhero.
Released: 2018-01-11
Runtime: 01:28:38
Netflix ID: 80160689
Meester Kikker
When they learn their teacher can't help but turn into a frog, a group of children sets out to protect him against a predator and help him keep his job.
Released: 2018-07-01
Runtime: 01:23:07
Netflix ID: 80244844
Casper
Bill Pullman plays a ghost doctor hired by an heiress to rid Whipstaff Manor of spirits so she can find a treasure trove rumored to be hidden there.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:40:00
Netflix ID: 60030118
Someone Like Hodder
A third-grade boy with an active imagination is asked by a fairy to save the world, so he decides to start with a remote island off Africa.
Released: 2015-04-15
Runtime: 01:20:48
Netflix ID: 80025410
Roxy Hunter and the Mystery of the Moody Ghost
After moving into a rambling old manse with her mother and best friend, precocious 9-year-old Roxy Hunter discovers she's also living with a ghost.
Released: 2015-09-01
Runtime: 01:32:57
Netflix ID: 70086229
Radio Rebel
Shy student Tara has a secret identity: She is smooth-talking Radio Rebel, a DJ who lends her voice to all kids, popular and unpopular alike.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:29:35
Netflix ID: 70236016
Shrek the Third
Life in the swamp seems better than ever for Shrek and Fiona, until King Harold suddenly falls ill and the adorable ogre must find an heir.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:33:25
Netflix ID: 70047102
An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars
An up-and-coming gymnast is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team but off track in school, where she's struggling to keep up.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:33:51
Netflix ID: 70266995
Mr. Popper's Penguins
Jim Carrey takes on the role of Mr. Popper, a businessman who inherits a flock of penguins and must transform his apartment into an arctic habitat.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:34:16
Netflix ID: 70178623
Snuf de Hond en de IJsvogel
Sniff the dog and his family embark on a sailing vacation, but a case of mistaken identity lands them in jail for burglary.
Released: 2015-10-05
Runtime: 01:18:06
Netflix ID: 80065946
Madeline
To save her boarding school from the real estate market, a mischievous French girl uses her wits to discourage prospective buyers.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:29:13
Netflix ID: 16915153
Nicky Deuce
Teen Nicholas Borelli gets the surprise of his sheltered life when he ends up spending the summer with a cast of eccentric relatives in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:07:21
Netflix ID: 70275781
Karla og Katrine
Karla and Katrine's new friend, who is a foster child, is suspected of being a thief. Now the two girls must help him like he helped them.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:23:27
Netflix ID: 70295567
The Swan Princess and the Secret of the Castle
When an evil villain tries to get his hands on an orb that will allow him to rule the world, Princess Odette must use her special talent to stop him.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:11:29
Netflix ID: 70120272
The Swan Princess: The Mystery of the Enchanted Treasure
A witch destroys the peace in Swan Lake by stealing its treasures, including Princess Odette. Can Prince Derek and the animals return her to safety?
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:12:38
Netflix ID: 60034387
The Ant Bully
Fed up with being bullied, 10-year-old Lucas vents his frustrations on the anthill in his yard ... until the insects shrink him to the size of a bug.
Released: 2015-05-27
Runtime: 01:29:00
Netflix ID: 70043812
Hokus pokus Albert Åberg
When his father says he's too young to have a dog, 7-year-old Albert turns to an imaginary friend and a magician for help changing his dad's mind.
Released: 2015-08-31
Runtime: 01:12:54
Netflix ID: 80062897
R.L. Stine's Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls
When a traveling horror show comes to town, Danville's high schoolers can't wait to check it out. But the sinister showman has an evil agenda.
Released: 2015-09-29
Runtime: 01:25:52
Netflix ID: 80060514
Pan
As a kind of prequel to the Peter Pan story, this fantasy relates how Peter first met and initially befriended Captain Hook and fought alongside him.
Released: 2016-06-23
Runtime: 01:51:26
Netflix ID: 70307653
Vampire Sisters
When 12-year-old half-vampire sisters Dakaria and Silvania move from Transylvania to Germany, they have to learn a whole new way of life.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:37:52
Netflix ID: 70272749
The Mini Witch
When a mischievous young witch named Fuchsia befriends a human boy, they must join forces to save Fuchsia's witch school -- and the rest of the town.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:27:49
Netflix ID: 70299781
Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle
When Curious George's spaceship is forced to crash-land in Africa, he makes his way through the jungle and befriends the local animals.
Released: 2015-06-24
Runtime: 01:20:29
Netflix ID: 80012608
Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds
In the last chapter of the trilogy, a miniaturized Arthur must find a way to grow back to his normal size to stop the evil Maltazard once and for all.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:41:09
Netflix ID: 70264633
Pettersson and Findus 2
Christmas is just around the corner, but Pettersson and Findus are worried the snowy weather (and lack of a tree) may keep them from celebrating.
Released: 2017-10-31
Runtime: 01:21:52
Netflix ID: 80157797
Stuart Little 2
Zany misadventures are in store as lovable city mouse Stuart and his human brother, George, raise the roof in this sequel to the 1999 blockbuster.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:17:48
Netflix ID: 60022058