The 19 Best Family Halloween Movies on Netflix in 2023
The spookiest season of the year is nearly here! And if you’ve got Halloween movies on the mind, I’ve got you covered.
My kids love all kinds of holiday movies, especially Halloween movies. Whether you have little ones who aren’t exactly up for a horror film or older kids who can use a bit of a scare, this list has you covered.
Go ahead, grab the family and cuddle up for one of these top Halloween movies you can stream for free on Netflix in 2023.
Spookley the Square Pumpkin
Spookley is a cute little family movie about a pumpkin who is different from all the others around him–he is square! The other round pumpkins tease him relentlessly for not fitting in.
This family-friendly Halloween movie follows Spookley’s adventure as he discovers that being different is not so bad at all.
Perfect for: All ages
Rating: 4.8/10, IMDB.
Scare Factor: 0/10
The Boy Who Cried Werewolf
The Boy Who Cried Werewolf tells the story of an American family that inherits a castle in Romania! If that wasn’t enough of an adventure, they quickly find themselves in a spooky situation when they realize they have a werewolf of their own in the family.
Perfect for: 10+
Rating: 5.9/10, IMDB.
Scare Factor: 1/10
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Sharkdog’s Fintastic Halloween
This fun movie follows Sharkdog and his group of friends, the Sharkpack, as they set out to save Halloween and trick-or-treating from a spooky, slimy sea monster!
Perfect for: All ages
Rating: 6.3/10 IMBD.
Scare Factor: 0/10
A Witches Ball
A Witches Ball tells the story of Beatrix, an adorable 12-year-old, soon-to-be witch. This cute comedy follows her as she and her magical friends navigate her exciting adventure into the witching world!
Perfect for: All ages
Rating: 5/10 IMBD.
Scare Factor: 0/10
A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting
Kelly finds herself in the middle of a monster-filled adventure when she babysits for a boy named Jacob on Halloween night!
With some magical help from The Order of the Babysitters, Kelly is determined to keep Jacob safe and sound until his family gets home.
Perfect for: 5+
Rating: 5.4/10 IMBD.
Scare Factor: 2/10
Super Monsters Save Halloween
In Super Monsters Save Halloween, the Super Monsters set out to make sure the holiday is fun for everyone!
Follow along with them as they get their neighbors into the Halloween spirit and help a new friend overcome his Halloween fears.
Perfect for: All ages
Rating: 5.6/10 IMBD.
Scare Factor: 0/10
While you’re snuggled up with the family for movie night, you may want to do it in these cute matching family Halloween PJs.
Super Monsters Vida’s First Halloween
This cute, family-friendly film follows the Super Monsters as they teach their friend Vida all about Halloween traditions, costumes, and, most importantly, trick-or-treating!
Like Super Monsters Save Halloween, this feel-good animated movie features adorable characters and festive stories.
Perfect for: All ages
Rating: 5.9/10 IMBD.
Scare Factor: 0/10
DreamWorks Spooky Stories & Spooky Stories 2
DreamWorks Spooky Stories and Spooky Stories 2 offer a variety of scary stories starring some favorite spooky friends: the characters we know and love from Shrek and Monsters vs. Aliens! These short stories are fun, funny, and perfect for a Halloween family movie night!
Perfect for: 5+
Rating: 6.6/10 IMBD.
Scare Factor: 1/10
Hubie Halloween
Adam Sandler is Hubie in this 2020 Halloween film set in Salem, where Halloween is a major holiday. When really scary things start happening in town, it is Hubie who is left to save his friends and their Halloween celebrations.
Perfect for: 8+
Rating: 5.2/10 IMBD.
Scare Factor: 1/10
The Spooky Tale of Captain Underpants Hack-A-Ween
The Spooky Tale of Captain Underpants Hack-A-Ween is such a fun festive movie, especially if your littles are already fans of this popular book series!
After Melvin tries to cancel Halloween, Captain Underpants helps George and Harold celebrate Hack-A-Ween by reinventing the holiday! When more scary shenanigans occur, it’s up to the crew to save the town and Halloween.
Perfect for: 5+
Rating: 5.9/10 IMBD.
Scare Factor: 0/10
Go Go Cory Carson Halloween
Freddie, Cory, and Chrissy are on a mission to get the best candy while trick-or-treating this Halloween, no matter what it takes! On their journey, they face some tricks and traps, but realize the importance of friendship along the way.
Perfect for: All ages
Rating: 6.4/10 IMBD.
Scare Factor: 0/10
Nightbooks
This movie, based on the popular children’s book, follows Alex, a young boy obsessed with scary stories! When a young witch captures him, he must use his creativity to write his way to freedom.
Perfect for: 5+
Rating: 5.8/10 IMBD.
Scare Factor: 2/10
Masha’s Spooky Stories
Masha’s Spooky Stories is an excellent Netflix Halloween TV series for the littlest ones in your crew. Adorable Masha helps viewers overcome their fears of everything from monsters and the dark to starting a new school!
Perfect for: All Ages
Rating: 5.3/10 IMBD.
Scare Factor: 1/10
Hotel Transylvania 2
In the sequel to this fun cult classic, Dracula and his family set out to teach Dennis more about his vampire heritage through monster training boot camp! Even more chaotic fun ensues when the Hotel welcomes another family member – Dracula’s father!
Perfect for: All Ages
Rating: 6.6/10 IMBD.
Scare Factor: 1/10
The Curse of Bridge Hollow
This new addition to Netflix will likely be a Halloween season classic for you and your family!
After she accidentally brings monsters to life on Halloween, teenager Sydney teams up with her dad to save the town!
Perfect for: 10+
Rating: 5.5/10 IMBD.
Scare Factor: 2/10
Wendell & Wild
In this new movie from the creators of Coraline, demon brothers Wendell and Wild set out to find a way to break into the Land of the Living to explore the human world.
The animation in this movie really gets you in the Halloween spirit! This is definitely a more mature film and is best for teenagers.
Perfect for: 15+
Rating: 6.4/10 IMBD.
Scare Factor: 4/10
Goosebumps
Inspired by the cult classic kids book series, Goosebumps, this film adaptation follows author R.L. Stine, his daughter Hannah, and her friend Zach as they save their small town from the monsters within the classic Goosebumps books that have been unleashed!
Perfect for: 5+
Rating: 6.3/10 IMBD.
Scare Factor: 4/10
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Liar Liar Vampire
This cute high school Halloween movie tells the story of an Australian student who just moved to the states. When the most popular girl in school spreads a rumor that he is a vampire, he and his new friend decide to keep the act up and trick the entire school!
Perfect for: 8+
Rating: 5.7/10 IMBD.
Scare Factor: 1/10
Monster House
This animated adventure follows 13-year-old DJ and his friends, who enjoy spying on their creepy old neighbor, Mr. Nebbercracker. When Mr. Nebbercracker dies of a heart attack, the house gets involved, attacking any kid that comes near it! This haunted house tale is a fun one for all ages.
Perfect for: 5+
Rating: 6.6/10
Scare Factor: 4/10
I hope this list of family Halloween movies on Netflix helps you find something fun to watch this spooky season!
What’s your favorite family Halloween movie?
