Pick one of these not-scary Halloween movies for a spooktacular fun family night at home
Halloween 2023 will be here soon, and what better way to get into the mood than with some not-s0-scary Halloween movies from our friends over at Common Sense Media? This list has something for everyone from toddlers to tweens, and the best part is, none of them will leave littles with nightmares. If you have older kids who might be ready for more chills, check out our list of scary movies for kids. If you make a night out of it, consider making a Halloween-themed dinner too!
The Spiderwick Chronicles
Book-based family fantasy is magical fun but also scary.
Recommended for ages 8 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
(Paramount Pictures, 2008)
Kids' favorite purple dinosaur teaches about fall fun.
Recommended for ages 2 and older
Quality: 3 out of 5
(Lyons Group, 2009)
Coraline
Cool but creepy animated fantasy is too scary for young kids.
Recommended for ages 9 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
(Focus Features, 2009) Â
Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest
George finds mischief in a mildly spooky Halloween tale.
Recommended for ages 3 and older
Quality: 3 out of 5
Universal Studios Home Entertainment, 2013
A riveting, funny, and suspenseful horror classic, this not-scary Halloween movie is perfect for family movie night.Â
Recommended for ages 9 and older
Quality: 5 out of 5
(Universal Pictures, 1935)
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Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey's Monster Musical
Gently spooky tales focus on music and problem solving.
Recommended for ages 3 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
(Disney Junior, 2015)
Action, monsters, humor in R.L. Stine adaptation.
Recommended for ages 9 and older
Quality: 3 out of 5
(Columbia Pictures, 2015)
Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie
Sweet-as-honey Halloween story with Pooh and pals.
Recommended for ages 3 and older
Quality: 3 out of 5
(Walt Disney Pictures, 2005)
Charming German folktale has English subtitles, some scares.
Recommended for ages 9 and older
Quality: 3 out of 5
(Animation X, 2007)
Eloise's Rawther Unusual Halloween
This Halloween mystery has some mild frights.
Recommended for ages 4 and older
Quality: 3 out of 5
(Anchor Bay Entertainment, 2008)
The TV movie version of Oscar Wilde's classic has mild scares, but overall it's a good not-scary Halloween movie for kids.Â
Recommended for ages 10 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
(Vivendi, 1996)
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It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Halloween isn't complete without this classic.
Recommended for ages 4 and older
Quality: 5 out of 5
(American Broadcasting Company, 1966)
Zombies learn about friendship; lots of cartoonish violence.
Recommended for ages 10 and older
Quality: 3 out of 5
(Peace Arch Trinity, 2013)
A Very Brave Witch and More Great Halloween Stories for Kids
Animated Scholastic tales offer mildly spooky fun.
Recommended for ages 4 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
(Scholastic, 2009)
This cult-favorite Halloween movie is rollicking fun for tweens and up.
Recommended for ages 10 and older
Quality: 3 out of 5
(Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, 1993)
Sweet, funny story of friendship is a treat for the family.
Recommended for ages 5 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
(Arc Entertainment, 2012)
Frightful fun for tweens and up.
Recommended for ages 10 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
(Sony Pictures, 2006)
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Celebrate Halloween with Disney's creepiest.
Recommended for ages 5 and older
Quality: 3 out of 5
(Walt Disney Pictures, 2002)
The cool-but-creepy monster flick is too scary for little kids.
Recommended for ages 10 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
(Focus Features, 2012)
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
Two classic stories are told in the best Disney style.
Recommended for ages 6 and older
Quality: 5 out of 5
(Walt Disney Pictures, 1949)
Magical, with scares most 10-year-olds can handle.
Recommended for ages 10 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
(Warner Independent, 2005)
Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein
Spooky adventure mixes silly songs with scares.
Recommended for ages 6 and older
Quality: 3 out of 5
(Universal Studios, 1999)
Paranormal '80s classic has some scares, innuendo.
Recommended for ages 11 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
(Sony Pictures, 1984)
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Brooks' corniness still yields plenty of belly laughs.
Recommended for ages 12 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
(Twentieth Century Fox, 1974)
Hilary Duff's silly spook-fest is good tween fun.
Recommended for ages 6 and older
Quality: 3 out of 5
(Twentieth Century Fox, 1998)
Halloween "scary tale" is a real treat for families.
Recommended for ages 6 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
(DreamWorks Animation, 2011)
Scooby-Doo and the Goblin King
Silly Scooby fun, but watch for spooky characters.
Recommended for ages 6 and older
Quality: 3 out of 5
(Warner Bros, 2008)
Horror film-themed TV special is a sweet treat for families.
Recommended for ages 6 and older
Quality: 5 out of 5
(Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, 2014)
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
This classic comedy-horror will delight older kids and teens.
Recommended for ages 7 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
(Universal Pictures, 1948)
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A kindly spirit's charming tales has some iffy retro content.
Recommended for ages 7 and older
Quality: 3 out of 5
(The Harvey Entertainment Company, 1990)
A fun and not-too-scary Halloween movie that has some frightful moments.
Recommended for ages 7 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
(Disney Channel, 2012)
Tween brew: Witchy fun, a pinch of fright.
Recommended for ages 7 and older
Quality: 3 out of 5
(Walt Disney Pictures, 1998)
This Father-daughter comedy works as an intro to monster movies for little kids.
Recommended for ages 7 and older
Quality: 3 out of 5
(Sony Pictures Animation, 2012)
Clever Halloween tale has fun with science but includes some stereotypes.
Recommended for ages 7 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
(Arc Entertainment, 2013)
The Nightmare Before Christmas
You get the Tim Burton magic with just a touch of scariness in this classic Halloween movie for kids.Â
Recommended for ages 7 and older
Quality: 5 out of 5
(Touchstone Pictures, 1993)
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