The best monsters movies for kids

An Oscar-nominated stop-motion masterpiece that, through its unique look, helps children handle frustration and apathy. Ideal to enjoy as a family.

A fascinating, dark Oscar-nominated stop-motion adventure, ideal for discussing as a family empathy, communication and the value of everyday life...

A fun adventure based on Angela Sommer-Bodenburg's successful books that helps children process their fears through fantasy and encourages...

A moving, original stop-motion animated film directed by Tim Burton, perfect for helping children process the grief of losing a pet through...

A Christmas gift with three unbreakable rules unleashes a plague of mischievous creatures. A horror comedy with violent scenes. Recommended from...

A fun Golden Globe-nominated animated comedy that humanizes the classic monsters and helps address fear of parental overprotection with children...

An excellent animated pick for encouraging tolerance and self-acceptance as a family, based on Charles Addams' classic characters.

A wonderful Oscar-nominated stop-motion gem, ideal for exploring grief, empathy and breaking with convention with preteens through a surprisingly...

An Oscar-nominated stop-motion gem that, through adorable underground creatures, helps children question prejudices and value family diversity.

Three scientists set up a business catching ghosts in New York. A cult comedy with a few scares and jokes for grown-ups. Recommended from age 10.