Best Movies for 6-Year-Olds
We read the screenplay for every film on this list, so these aren't guesses based on a rating board's summary. Each pick below is recommended for ages 6 and up, with a note on exactly why it suits this age. Tap any title for the full scene-by-scene breakdown.
20 script-verified picks
- 1The Lion King1994 · G6+
Only mild scares, mild peril only — our age 6+ pick
- 2Up2009 · PG6+
Barely a scary moment, very mild peril — our age 6+ pick
- 3Toy Story 32010 · G6+
Only mild scares, very mild peril — our age 6+ pick
- 4Klaus2019 · PG6+
Barely a scary moment, very mild peril — our age 6+ pick
- 5Inside Out2015 · PG6+
Barely a scary moment, very mild peril — our age 6+ pick
- 6Shrek2001 · PG6+
Barely a scary moment, very mild peril — our age 6+ pick
- 7The Muppet Christmas Carol1992 · G6+
Only mild scares, very mild peril — our age 6+ pick
- 8Kikis Delivery Service1989 · G6+
Barely a scary moment, very mild peril — our age 6+ pick
- 9Tangled2010 · PG6+
Barely a scary moment, very mild peril — our age 6+ pick
- 10The Lego Movie2014 · PG6+
Barely a scary moment, very mild peril — our age 6+ pick
- 11Kung Fu Panda2008 · PG6+
Barely a scary moment, very mild peril — our age 6+ pick
- 12Ice Age2002 · PG6+
Barely a scary moment, very mild peril — our age 6+ pick
- 13Shrek 22004 · PG6+
Barely a scary moment, very mild peril — our age 6+ pick
- 14Luca2021 · PG6+
Barely a scary moment, very mild peril — our age 6+ pick
- 15Sing 22021 · PG6+
Barely a scary moment, very mild peril — our age 6+ pick
- 16The Lego Batman Movie2017 · PG6+
Only mild scares, very mild peril — our age 6+ pick
- 17Rise of the Guardians2012 · PG6+
Only mild scares, very mild peril — our age 6+ pick
- 18The Croods2013 · PG6+
Barely a scary moment, very mild peril — our age 6+ pick
- 19Sing2016 · PG6+
Barely a scary moment, very mild peril — our age 6+ pick
- 20Arthur Christmas2011 · PG6+
Barely a scary moment, very mild peril — our age 6+ pick
