10 Kids Thanksgiving Movies the Whole Family Will Love
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Contrary to popular belief, Thanksgiving's not all about food and football. Try and take some time to snuggle up with your tots for a Thanksgiving viewing party, too. Once family's in town and filled up on all of the Turkey Day fixings, relax and digest post-feast with classic Thanksgiving movies for kids that most parents will remember from their own childhood.
These flicks to watch on Thanksgiving range from animated classics like "Chicken Run" and "A Looney Tunes Thanksgiving" to feel-good films like "Remember the Titans" that will bring the whole family together. Whether it's your first viewing or your 40th, these kids Thanksgiving movies never get old, and your little ones will enjoy making them a part of your holiday tradition.
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"Chicken Run"
Released in 2000, "Chicken Run" follows the story of a British hen, Ginger, and an American rooster, Rocky, leading their flock into a fearless escape from their farm. It's stop-motion fun for the whole family.
Ages it's appropriate for: Suitable for all ages
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"Free Birds"
"Free Birds" is a buddy comedy following two turkeys, Reggie and Jake, who time travel to the first Thanksgiving to stop turkeys from being the holiday's go-to menu item. The animated flick was released in 2013, and its cast of funny voices includes Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson, and Amy Poehler.
Ages it's appropriate for: 8 and up
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"Fantastic Mr. Fox"
Directed by Wes Anderson and fashioned in his signature style, "Fantastic Mr. Fox" is a stop-motion film about a sly fox and his ultimate heist.
Ages it's appropriate for: 8 and up
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"Holidate"
Netflix has been turning out the holiday rom-coms, and "Holidate," released in 2020, is a solid choice. Starring Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey, this one follows two strangers who agree to be each other's party plus-ones for the entirety of a year. (Romances ensues.)
Ages it's appropriate for: 17 and up
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"A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving"
It's a classic for a reason. In "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving," the Peanuts gang, led by Peppermint Patty, invites themselves over to Charlie Brown's for the holiday.
Ages it's appropriate for: Suitable for all ages
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"Ratatouille"
"Ratatouille" is the ultimate Disney film for foodies. In the 2007 comedy, Remy the rat follows his aspirations of being an esteemed chef in Paris.
Ages it's appropriate for: Suitable for all ages
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"Remember the Titans"
Watching football is a classic Thanksgiving pastime, so why not follow up the meal with a classic film about football? "Remember the Titans" is just the film.
Ages it's appropriate for: 8 and up
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"A Looney Tunes Thanksgiving"
Comprised of "Bugs Bunny's Thanksgiving Diet" and "Daffy Duck's Thanks-for-giving Special," this special has all the usual Looney Tunes hilarity. And though several decades old, the hijinks are timeless.
Ages it's appropriate for: Not rated, but it's classified for kids and family
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"An Arthur Thanksgiving"
Time to take a trip to Elwood City! In "An Arthur Thanksgiving," a one-hour special, the Read family are searching for their lost pup, Pal, while trying to still make it in time for Thanksgiving.
Ages it's appropriate for: Suitable for all ages
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"Holiday Rush"
If you're family's ready for holiday movies already, move on to 2019's "Holiday Rush," is a reversal-of-fortunes flick with laughs and lessons.
Ages it's appropriate for: 8 and up
Stream "Holiday Rush" on Netflix now.
— Additional reporting by Alexis Jones and Kelsey Garcia
Alexis Jones (she/her) is the senior health and fitness editor at PS. In her six years of editorial experience, Alexis has developed passions and areas of expertise around mental health, women's health and fitness, racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare, and chronic conditions. Prior to joining PS, she was the senior editor at Health magazine. Her other bylines can be found at Women's Health, Prevention, Marie Claire, and more.
Kelsey Garcia (she/her) is the associate content director of PS Balance, where she oversees lifestyle coverage, from relationships to parenting to financial wellness. Kelsey is passionate about travel, dating trends, and changes in the workplace. Before joining the PS team as an editorial assistant in 2015, she interned at Elle and Harper's Bazaar, among other publications.
Natasha Dantzig is a former PS contributor.