October is the perfect time to curl up with the family and watch something spooky — but not too spooky. Whether your little ones love witches, friendly ghosts, or animated monsters, we've rounded up 31+ kid-friendly Halloween movies to get you through the whole month (and then some!). We've included ratings, runtimes, where to watch, and a little bit about each film so you can pick the perfect one for movie night.
🎃 1. Hocus Pocus (1993)
Rating: PG | Runtime: 1h 36m | Where to Watch: Disney+
Three witch sisters are resurrected in Salem on Halloween night, and it's up to a teenager, his little sister, and their friends to stop them. A beloved Halloween classic that never gets old.
🎃 2. Hocus Pocus 2 (2022)
Rating: PG | Runtime: 1h 43m | Where to Watch: Disney+
The Sanderson Sisters are back when three young women accidentally bring them back to life in modern-day Salem. A fun sequel full of laughs and Halloween spirit.
🎃 3. Coco (2017)
Rating: PG | Runtime: 1h 45m | Where to Watch: Disney+
A young boy is transported to the vibrant Land of the Dead and must find his great-great-grandfather to return home. Stunning, heartfelt, and perfect for the Halloween season.
🎃 4. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Rating: PG | Runtime: 1h 16m | Where to Watch: Disney+
Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town and decides to take over the holiday. A Tim Burton stop-motion masterpiece that works for both Halloween and Christmas.
🎃 5. Casper (1995)
Rating: PG | Runtime: 1h 40m | Where to Watch: Peacock
A friendly young ghost befriends a girl whose father is a ghost therapist hired to rid a mansion of its supernatural residents. Sweet, funny, and just the right amount of spooky.
🎃 6. Beetlejuice (1988)
Rating: PG | Runtime: 1h 32m | Where to Watch: Max
A recently deceased couple haunts their home and hires a freelance bio-exorcist to scare away the new family — with hilariously chaotic results. A quirky Tim Burton classic.
🎃 7. Coraline (2009)
Rating: PG | Runtime: 1h 40m | Where to Watch: Peacock
A bored girl discovers a secret door to an alternate world that seems perfect — until it turns sinister. Beautifully animated and delightfully spooky, best for kids 7 and up.
🎃 8. Monsters, Inc. (2001)
Rating: G | Runtime: 1h 32m | Where to Watch: Disney+
Two monsters who work at a scare factory have their lives turned upside down when a little girl follows them home. A Pixar gem that's funny, heartwarming, and totally family-friendly.
🎃 9. Hotel Transylvania (2012)
Rating: PG | Runtime: 1h 31m | Where to Watch: Netflix
Dracula runs a resort exclusively for monsters, but things get complicated when a human stumbles in and falls for his daughter. A fun, fast-paced animated comedy.
🎃 10. Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)
Rating: PG | Runtime: 1h 29m | Where to Watch: Netflix
Dracula worries his half-human grandson isn't showing any monster traits and schemes to bring out his inner monster. More laughs and monster mayhem for the whole family.
🎃 11. Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018)
Rating: PG | Runtime: 1h 37m | Where to Watch: Netflix
The monster family goes on a cruise, but Dracula falls for the ship's captain — who has a secret agenda. A breezy, fun third installment in the series.
🎃 12. It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966)
Rating: G | Runtime: 25m | Where to Watch: Apple TV+
Linus waits faithfully for the Great Pumpkin while the rest of the Peanuts gang trick-or-treats. A timeless Halloween tradition that's been delighting families for generations.
🎃 13. Goosebumps (2015)
Rating: PG | Runtime: 1h 43m | Where to Watch: Rent/Buy on Amazon or Apple TV
A teenager discovers his neighbor is R.L. Stine, and that the monsters from the beloved book series are real and on the loose. A fun adventure for fans of the books and newcomers alike.
🎃 14. Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018)
Rating: PG | Runtime: 1h 30m | Where to Watch: Rent/Buy on Amazon or Apple TV
Two boys find a manuscript that brings a ventriloquist dummy to life, unleashing Halloween monsters across their town. A spooky, action-packed sequel.
🎃 15. Frankenweenie (2012)
Rating: PG | Runtime: 1h 27m | Where to Watch: Disney+
A boy uses science to bring his beloved dog back to life in this charming black-and-white Tim Burton stop-motion film. A touching story about love, loss, and loyalty.
🎃 16. ParaNorman (2012)
Rating: PG | Runtime: 1h 32m | Where to Watch: Peacock
A boy who can speak to the dead must use his gift to save his town from a centuries-old witch's curse. A clever, funny, and surprisingly touching animated film.
🎃 17. The Addams Family (2019)
Rating: PG | Runtime: 1h 26m | Where to Watch: Peacock
The eccentric Addams Family faces off against a reality TV host who wants to make over their spooky mansion and neighborhood. A fun animated take on the classic characters.
🎃 18. Addams Family Values (1993)
Rating: PG-13 | Runtime: 1h 34m | Where to Watch: Paramount+
Wednesday and Pugsley are shipped off to summer camp while their parents deal with a scheming nanny after the family fortune. Best for older kids and tweens — sharp, witty, and darkly hilarious.
🎃 19. Scooby-Doo (2002)
Rating: PG | Runtime: 1h 26m | Where to Watch: Max
The Mystery Inc. gang reunites to investigate paranormal activity at a haunted theme park. Live-action fun with the beloved characters kids know and love.
🎃 20. Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004)
Rating: PG | Runtime: 1h 33m | Where to Watch: Max
The gang faces their most terrifying challenge yet when classic monsters from their past cases come to life. More mystery, more laughs, more Scooby Snacks.
🎃 21. Halloweentown (1998)
Rating: TV-G | Runtime: 1h 24m | Where to Watch: Disney+
A girl discovers she's a witch and travels to a magical town full of monsters and Halloween spirit to save it from darkness. A Disney Channel classic that's pure Halloween nostalgia.
🎃 22. Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge (2001)
Rating: TV-G | Runtime: 1h 21m | Where to Watch: Disney+
Marnie and her family return to Halloweentown to stop a villain from turning all its magical residents into humans. A worthy sequel to the beloved original.
🎃 23. Twitches (2005)
Rating: TV-G | Runtime: 1h 26m | Where to Watch: Disney+
Twin witches separated at birth reunite on their 21st birthday and must work together to save their magical kingdom. A fun Disney Channel movie with great sisterly chemistry.
🎃 24. The Witches (2020)
Rating: PG | Runtime: 1h 46m | Where to Watch: Max
A young boy and his grandmother stumble upon a secret convention of witches plotting to turn all children into mice. Based on Roald Dahl's classic story with a star-studded cast.
🎃 25. Corpse Bride (2005)
Rating: PG | Runtime: 1h 17m | Where to Watch: Max
A shy groom accidentally proposes to a deceased bride while practicing his vows in the forest. A gorgeous Tim Burton stop-motion film with beautiful music and a surprisingly sweet story.
🎃 26. Monster House (2006)
Rating: PG | Runtime: 1h 31m | Where to Watch: Netflix
Three kids discover that their neighbor's house is actually a living, breathing monster that eats trick-or-treaters. A genuinely thrilling animated adventure best for kids 7 and up.
🎃 27. Ernest Scared Stupid (1991)
Rating: PG | Runtime: 1h 31m | Where to Watch: Rent/Buy on Amazon or Apple TV
The lovable Ernest accidentally unleashes a troll on Halloween night and must find a way to stop it. A nostalgic 90s gem that's goofy, fun, and perfect for the season.
🎃 28. Spooky Buddies (2011)
Rating: G | Runtime: 1h 27m | Where to Watch: Disney+
The golden retriever puppies must stop a ghost dog and a warlock from taking over Halloween. Perfect for the littlest viewers who love puppies and Halloween magic.
🎃 29. Under Wraps (1997)
Rating: TV-G | Runtime: 1h 22m | Where to Watch: Disney+
Three kids accidentally revive a mummy and must help him reunite with his true love before Halloween ends. A sweet and funny Disney Channel original that holds up beautifully.
🎃 30. Hubie Halloween (2020)
Rating: PG-13 | Runtime: 1h 42m | Where to Watch: Netflix
A lovable Halloween enthusiast in Salem must save the holiday when a real monster threatens his town. Best for older kids and tweens — silly, slapstick fun from Adam Sandler.
🎃 31. The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018)
Rating: PG | Runtime: 1h 45m | Where to Watch: Peacock
A boy moves in with his warlock uncle and discovers a magical house hiding a doomsday clock built by a dark wizard. A thrilling, imaginative adventure based on the beloved novel.
⭐ A Few Personal Favorites I Just Had to Include
I couldn't stop at 31! These next ones hold a special place in my heart and deserve a spot on every family's Halloween watch list.
🎃 32. The Curse of Bridge Hollow (2022)
Rating: PG | Runtime: 1h 30m | Where to Watch: Netflix
A father and daughter must work together after a mischievous Halloween spirit brings their town's decorations to life — with spooky and hilarious results. A fun, fast-paced Netflix original perfect for the whole family.
🎃 33. Alvin and the Chipmunks: Halloween (1994)
Rating: TV-G | Runtime: 22m | Where to Watch: YouTube / Rent on Amazon
Alvin, Simon, and Theodore get into all kinds of Halloween mischief in this fun animated special. Short, sweet, and perfect for little ones — a nostalgic treat for parents too!
🎃 34. Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman (2000)
Rating: G | Runtime: 1h 15m | Where to Watch: Peacock / Rent on Amazon
Theodore becomes convinced their new neighbor is a werewolf — and he might just be right! The Chipmunks and Chipettes team up to uncover the spooky truth in this fun Halloween adventure.
There you have it — a full month of Halloween movie magic and then some! Whether you're snuggled up with toddlers or tweens, there's something on this list for every family. 🎃 Happy watching!
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