The subject matter and style of kids’ films varies widely depending on the age level of viewer to which the film hopes to appeal. Films aimed at pre-schoolers or young children tend to have very simple plots and clearly developed characters, and their visual style is typically bright and colorful. Films intended for slightly older school-age viewers may have more complex plots, layered character development and relatively sophisticated humor. Films intended for these very young viewers are very often animated.

Films intended for older children and young teenagers may pull in elements from adult-oriented genres such as action, adventure, fantasy and romance. These films often include situations and themes that might not be entirely suitable for very young viewers; violence is more prevalent, and some mild adult language may pop up now and then. Films aimed at this age range are more likely to be live-action than animated, although extensive use of digital effects is common in fantasy and adventure films.

Some family dramas are intended to appeal to both children and adults. They explore the interactions between family as they encounter problems and conflicts in their daily lives. While these films deal with conflict and emotionally difficult situations, they do so in a constructive manner, and they try to show how people can solve their problems successfully and respectfully.

    Sonic the Hedgehog 3
    Sonic the Hedgehog 3
    Alvin and the Chipmunks
    Alvin and the Chipmunks
    Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
    Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
    How to Train Your Dragon
    How to Train Your Dragon
    Sonic the Hedgehog
    Sonic the Hedgehog
    The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D
    The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D
    Charlotte's Web
    Charlotte's Web
    Rio
    Rio
    The Karate Kid
    The Karate Kid
    Rango
    Rango
    Good Burger
    Good Burger
    The Princess Bride
    The Princess Bride
    Love Don't Cost a Thing
    Love Don't Cost a Thing
    The Super Mario Bros. Movie
    The Super Mario Bros. Movie
    A Charlie Brown Christmas
    A Charlie Brown Christmas
    Sonic the Hedgehog 2
    Sonic the Hedgehog 2
    The Wizard of Oz
    The Wizard of Oz
    The Addams Family
    The Addams Family
    The Goonies
    The Goonies
    Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
    Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
    Kung Fu Panda
    Kung Fu Panda
    Megamind
    Megamind
    Miracles from Heaven
    Miracles from Heaven
    Soul Surfer
    Soul Surfer
    Mary Poppins
    Mary Poppins
    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
    Shark Tale
    Shark Tale
    Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
    Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
    Jesus of Nazareth
    Jesus of Nazareth
    Major Payne
    Major Payne
    Spy Kids
    Spy Kids
    Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip-Wrecked
    Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip-Wrecked
    Rio 2
    Rio 2
    Coraline
    Coraline
    Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
    Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
    Spirited Away
    Spirited Away
    Son Of Bigfoot
    Son Of Bigfoot
    Moana
    Moana
    Fat Albert
    Fat Albert
    The Smurfs
    The Smurfs
    The Boss Baby: Family Business
    The Boss Baby: Family Business
    Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
    Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
    Are We There Yet?
    Are We There Yet?
    Wolfwalkers
    Wolfwalkers
    The Karate Kid
    The Karate Kid
    A Monster in Paris
    A Monster in Paris
    My Neighbor Totoro
    My Neighbor Totoro
    Chicken Little
    Chicken Little
    A Dog's Purpose
    A Dog's Purpose
    Fantastic Mr. Fox
    Fantastic Mr. Fox
    Where the Wild Things Are
    Where the Wild Things Are
    DC League of Super-Pets
    DC League of Super-Pets
    Kung Fu Panda 2
    Kung Fu Panda 2
    The Last Song
    The Last Song
    The Hobbit
    The Hobbit
    Kung Fu Panda 3
    Kung Fu Panda 3
    The Elephant Queen
    The Elephant Queen
    The Girl Who Believes in Miracles
    The Girl Who Believes in Miracles
    Lilo & Stitch
    Lilo & Stitch
    Paddington
    Paddington
    Madagascar
    Madagascar
    The Spiderwick Chronicles
    The Spiderwick Chronicles
    Garfield
    Garfield
    The Angry Birds Movie
    The Angry Birds Movie
    The Karate Kid II
    The Karate Kid II
    Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin
    Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin
    Shrek Forever After
    Shrek Forever After
    Ernest Goes to Camp
    Ernest Goes to Camp
    The Lion King
    The Lion King
    Los Lobos
    Los Lobos
    The Croods 2
    The Croods 2
    Cars
    Cars
    Toy Story
    Toy Story
    Shrek
    Shrek
    Mulan
    Mulan
    Surf's Up
    Surf's Up
    Labyrinth
    Labyrinth
    Jumanji
    Jumanji
    Little Man Tate
    Little Man Tate
    The Secret Life of Bees
    The Secret Life of Bees
    A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures
    A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures
    The Lego Batman Movie
    The Lego Batman Movie
    Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
    Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
    The Karate Kid, Part III
    The Karate Kid, Part III
    Pee-wee's Big Adventure
    Pee-wee's Big Adventure
    Babe
    Babe
    Frozen
    Frozen
    Monster High: 13 Wishes
    Monster High: 13 Wishes
    The Flintstones
    The Flintstones
    The Care Bears Movie
    The Care Bears Movie
    The War with Grandpa
    The War with Grandpa
    Underdogs
    Underdogs
    Bratz: The Movie
    Bratz: The Movie
    Meet Dave
    Meet Dave
    Zootopia
    Zootopia
    Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
    Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
    Red Dog
    Red Dog
    We Bought a Zoo
    We Bought a Zoo
    Spy Kids: All the Time in the World
    Spy Kids: All the Time in the World
    Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
    Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole