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The Films based on childrens books category on Netflix is identified by the secret code 10056 . Below are 100 Films based on childrens books titles currently traceable on Netflix, sorted by rating. Top picks include Belle and Sebastian (2013), How to Train Your Dragon (2010), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011).
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Last updated: 28 Sep 2021. Independent reference, not affiliated with Netflix.
Belle and Sebastian (2013) 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.
Year: 201380059009 · IMDb
How to Train Your Dragon (2010) 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.
Year: 201070109893 · IMDb
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) 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.
Year: 201170120085 · IMDb
The Iron Giant (1999) 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.
Year: 199970015683 · IMDb
The Wizard of Oz (1939) 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.
Year: 193970039535 · IMDb
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) 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.
Year: 200460034567 · IMDb
Ernest and Celestine (2012) Adapted from a popular children's book series, this sweet animated drama portrays the friendship between an orphan mouse and a free-spirited bear.
Year: 201270243253 · IMDb
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) Zany Willy Wonka causes a stir when he announces that golden tickets hidden inside his candy bars will admit holders into his secret confectionary.
Year: 197160020949 · IMDb
Shrek (2001) On a mission to retrieve a princess from a fire-breathing dragon, gruff ogre Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey.
Year: 200160020686 · IMDb
How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) 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?
Year: 201470298991 · IMDb
Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) 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.
Year: 200970109889 · IMDb
Paddington 2 (2018) 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.
Year: 201880195897 · IMDb
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) In his fourth year at Hogwarts, Harry Potter competes alongside young wizards from faraway schools in the treacherous Tri-Wizard Tournament.
Year: 200570021660 · IMDb
A Little Princess (1995) 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.
Year: 1995705734 · IMDb
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I (2010) The first installment of the two-part conclusion to the Harry Potter series finds Harry leaving Hogwarts to destroy the remaining Horcruxes.
Year: 201070115887 · IMDb
The Little Prince (2015) 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.
Year: 201580057578 · IMDb
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) When Harry inadvertently discovers a mysterious book that sheds light on the sordid life of the evil Voldemort, he and Dumbledore prepare for battle.
Year: 200970099612 · IMDb
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) 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.
Year: 200160004478 · IMDb
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) 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.
Year: 200770058027 · IMDb
Hugo (2011) 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.
Year: 201170202136 · IMDb
The Gruffalo (2009) 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.
Year: 200970197201 · IMDb
A Monster Calls (2016) Overwhelmed by his mother’s illness, a young boy begins to understand human complexity through the fantastic tales of a consoling tree monster.
Year: 201680022607 · IMDb
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) Harry ignores Dobby's warnings not to return to Hogwarts and teams up with Ron and Hermione to investigate a mysterious series of attacks.
Year: 200260024925 · IMDb
The NeverEnding Story (1984) 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.
Year: 198460020917 · IMDb
Heidi (2015) 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.
Year: 201580172283 · IMDb
Rise of the Guardians (2012) Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy and others battle a malicious spirit determined to destroy the innocent beliefs and dreams of children.
Year: 201270243449 · IMDb
The Secret Garden (1993) This evocative adaptation of the beloved children's novel recounts the tale of a strong-willed English girl who's orphaned during an earthquake.
Year: 1993943427 · IMDb
Paddington (2014) Rescued from a train station, Paddington Bear finds a haven with a London family -- until a taxidermist decides to add Paddington to her collection.
Year: 201470305929 · IMDb
Shrek 2 (2004) The cuddly ogre and his ladylove return to her homeland to tell her parents about their marriage. But Prince Charming is far from happy.
Year: 200460034572 · IMDb
10 Promises to My Dog (2008) 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.
Year: 200880071139 · IMDb
Shrek the Musical (2013) The greatest fairy tale never told comes to life in this colorful, song-filled, Tony Award-winning Broadway production based on the hit movie.
Year: 201370253398 · IMDb
The Gruffalo's Child (2011) 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.
Year: 201180005737 · IMDb
Bridge to Terabithia (2007) New classmate Leslie unlocks a mesmerizing world of fantasy and imagination for fifth-grader Jesse in this adventure based on the best-selling novel.
Year: 200770053832 · IMDb
Stick Man (2015) 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.
Year: 201580187105 · IMDb
Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers (2014) The 'How to Train Your Dragon' adventure continues when a hunt for lost sheep turns into a fierce, fun-filled competition.
Year: 201480026431 · IMDb
De Boskampi's (2015) 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.
Year: 201580097522 · IMDb
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot (2015) 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.
Year: 201580203506 · IMDb
Little Lunch: The Halloween Horror Story (2016) 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.
Year: 201680241537 · IMDb
Angela's Christmas (2018) 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.
Year: 201880230507 · IMDb
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009) When inventor Flint Lockwood makes clouds rain food, the citizens of Chewandswallow can feed themselves. But a bowl of disaster is about to overflow.
Year: 200970113007 · IMDb
Matilda (1996) 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.
Year: 199670033005 · IMDb
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010) Soren, a barn owl kidnapped from his peaceful forest home, is brought to an orphanage where he must train to become a soldier.
Year: 201070125232 · IMDb
Dolphin Tale (2011) 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.
Year: 201170202147 · IMDb
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) 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.
Year: 201780192646 · IMDb
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2007) In this animated adventure, Master Splinter whips the four Ninja Turtles back into shape to defeat monsters running amok in New York.
Year: 200770056441 · IMDb
Peter Pan (2003) 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.
Year: 200360031292 · IMDb
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) After their parents are tragically killed, three orphans are taken in by the dastardly Count Olaf, who hopes to snatch their inheritance from them.
Year: 200470018296 · IMDb
Solan og Ludvig: Jul i Flåklypa (2013) 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.
Year: 201380133258 · IMDb
The Witches (1990) 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!
Year: 199020282991 · IMDb
The Pirates! Band of Misfits (2012) 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.
Year: 201270178616 · IMDb
Where the Wild Things Are (2009) Max imagines running away from his mom and sailing to a far-off land where large talking beasts crown him as their king.
Year: 200970108988 · IMDb
Mees Kees (2012) 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.
Year: 201270290075 · IMDb
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) 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.
Year: 200570021648 · IMDb
Peter Rabbit (2018) 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.
Year: 201880201039 · IMDb
Thomas and Friends: King of the Railway (2013) 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.
Year: 201370286017 · IMDb
Curious George (2006) 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.
Year: 200670042686 · IMDb
The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) When city-raised twins move to a tumbledown country mansion, it's quite an adjustment -- especially after they uncover a magical fantasy world.
Year: 200870077556 · IMDb
Nanny McPhee (2005) Recently widowed Mr. Brown and his domineering aunt can't control his naughty children until magical, understanding Nanny McPhee comes to stay.
Year: 200570040681 · IMDb
Joseph: King of Dreams (2000) With his gift of dream interpretation and his brilliantly colored coat, Joseph inspires jealousy in his brothers in this animated Bible story.
Year: 200060003155 · IMDb
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) 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.
Year: 200570025669 · IMDb
Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (2018) An orphaned boy raised by animals in the jungle seizes his destiny while confronting a dangerous enemy -- and his own human origins.
Year: 201880993105 · IMDb
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013) Inventor Flint Lockwood battles mutant food beasts created by his notorious machine, including shrimpanzees, tacodiles and jellyfish sandwiches.
Year: 201370273612 · IMDb
The Water Horse (2007) 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?
Year: 200770060017 · IMDb
DreamWorks Shrek the Halls (2008) 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.
Year: 200870242143 · IMDb
The Borrowers (2011) Four-inch-high Arrietty Clock endangers her family when she makes a reckless foray into the world of normal-sized human beings.
Year: 201170293430 · IMDb
L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables (2016) Anne Shirley begins a new life with Matthew and Marilla on idyllic Prince Edward Island, where she brings joy and mischief wherever she goes.
Year: 201680147840 · IMDb
Ella Enchanted (2004) 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.
Year: 200460034553 · IMDb
Charlotte's Web (2006) (2006) When Wilbur the pig discovers he's destined for the dinner table, kindly spider Charlotte hatches a plan to keep him around.
Year: 200670041962 · IMDb
Shrek Forever After (2010) 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.
Year: 201070117295 · IMDb
Snuf de Hond en het Spookslot (2010) When Tom and Miriam vacation at the home of relatives, they and their dog, Sniff, become entangled with criminals and a local ghost story.
Year: 201080065947 · IMDb
Goosebumps (2015) 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.
Year: 201580049939 · IMDb
The Boss Baby (2017) 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.
Year: 201780146758 · IMDb
Nicholas on Holiday (2014) Summer vacation has finally arrived! Nicholas and his family head for the beach, where he'll meet new friends on an unforgettable adventure.
Year: 201480023002 · IMDb
Zathura (2005) A mysterious game sends two brothers flying into space, where they must reach the planet Zathura -- or be trapped in galactic limbo forever.
Year: 200570039180 · IMDb
An American Girl: Saige Paints the Sky (2013) 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.
Year: 201370276507 · IMDb
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017) Fourth-grade pranksters George and Harold hypnotize their humorless principal into thinking he's an undies-adorned superhero.
Year: 201780160689 · IMDb
Meester Kikker (2016) 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.
Year: 201680244844 · IMDb
Casper (1995) 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.
Year: 199560030118 · IMDb
Someone Like Hodder (2003) 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.
Year: 200380025410 · IMDb
Roxy Hunter and the Mystery of the Moody Ghost (2007) 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.
Year: 200770086229 · IMDb
Radio Rebel (2012) 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.
Year: 201270236016 · IMDb
Shrek the Third (2007) 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.
Year: 200770047102 · IMDb
An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars (2012) 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.
Year: 201270266995 · IMDb
Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011) 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.
Year: 201170178623 · IMDb
Snuf de Hond en de IJsvogel (2010) Sniff the dog and his family embark on a sailing vacation, but a case of mistaken identity lands them in jail for burglary.
Year: 201080065946 · IMDb
Madeline (1998) To save her boarding school from the real estate market, a mischievous French girl uses her wits to discourage prospective buyers.
Year: 199816915153 · IMDb
Nicky Deuce (2013) 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.
Year: 201370275781 · IMDb
Karla og Katrine (2009) 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.
Year: 200970295567 · IMDb
The Swan Princess and the Secret of the Castle (1997) 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.
Year: 199770120272 · IMDb
The Swan Princess: The Mystery of the Enchanted Treasure (1998) 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?
Year: 199860034387 · IMDb
The Ant Bully (2006) 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.
Year: 200670043812 · IMDb
Hokus pokus Albert Åberg (2013) 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.
Year: 201380062897 · IMDb
R.L. Stine's Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls (2015) 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.
Year: 201580060514 · IMDb
Pan (2015) 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.
Year: 201570307653 · IMDb
Vampire Sisters (2012) 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.
Year: 201270272749 · IMDb
The Mini Witch (2010) 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.
Year: 201070299781 · IMDb
Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle (2015) When Curious George's spaceship is forced to crash-land in Africa, he makes his way through the jungle and befriends the local animals.
Year: 201580012608 · IMDb
Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds (2010) 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.
Year: 201070264633 · IMDb
Pettersson and Findus 2 (2016) 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.
Year: 201680157797 · IMDb
Stuart Little 2 (2002) 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.
Year: 200260022058 · IMDb
