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25 Full-Length Free Movies on YouTube for Kids

We've hand-picked the 25 best free, full-length kids movies on YouTube this month!

No need to pay for yet another streaming service; YouTube is always adding new family movies to its "free with ads" collection, and since we update our list regularly, you can just check back here for curated recommendations for the best free kids movies on YouTube this month!

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Add a review or rating to any movies you watch below to help other parents discover something new, and find more family movie recommendations on our lists of the best Netflix family movies and family movie night picks!


 
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    L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables (2016)

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    A 2016 adaptation of L.M. Montgomery's beloved story about a red-headed orphan with a big imagination who charms her way into the hearts of all she meets.

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    Spookley: The Square Pumpkin

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    Based on the sweet Halloween book for kids, Spookley the square pumpkin learns that his unusual shape can be a gift to his entire pumpkin patch.

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    The Little Prince (2015)

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    The Little Prince is an animated adaptation that blends the classic tale with a new story about a young girl who discovers the world of the Little Prince through her quirky neighbor, an old aviator.

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    Max (2015)

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    Max is a heartwarming drama about a military dog who, after losing his handler in combat, helps the soldier’s grieving family heal and uncovers a dangerous secret along the way.

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    Bee Movie (2007)

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    An idealistic young bee (voiced by Jerry Seinfeld!) sues humanity for exploiting bees for honey, inadvertently disrupting the ecological balance.

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    The Peanuts Movie (2015)

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    The Peanuts Movie is a 2015 full-length animated kids movie based on the classic Peanuts characters. Charlie Brown tries to find his confidence and impress the Little Red-Haired Girl, while Snoopy embarks on imaginative adventures as a World War I flying ace.

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    The Care Bears Movie (1985)

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    The Care Bears Movie animated kids movie is free on YouTube now, making it a perfect time to introduce your kids to these icons from the 80s! The Care Bears help two orphaned children and a troubled magician's apprentice overcome negative influences and learn the importance of caring.

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    Eight Below (2006)

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    A guide at an Antarctic research base is forced to leave his team of sled dogs behind due to a sudden and dangerous storm. This free Disney movie on YouTube follows the dogs' incredible struggle to survive the harsh Antarctic winter while the guide desperately tries to find a way back to rescue them.

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    The Tale of Despereaux (2008)

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    Based on the award-winning book by Kate DiCamillo, this free animated kids movie tells the story of a brave mouse who challenges tradition by befriending a rat and a princess, leading to an adventure filled with courage, forgiveness, and the power of dreams.

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    Free Birds (2013)

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    Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson, Amy Poehler give their voices to this hilarious animated movie about two turkeys who travel back in time to the first Thanksgiving in order to change history and remove turkey from the holiday menu.

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    Chestnut: Hero of Central Park (2005)

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    When two sisters are adopted, they've got to figure out how to keep their quickly-growing Great Dane puppy hidden from sight in a New York City apartment!

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    The Secret of Nimh (1982)

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    Based on the classic children's novel, Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, this G-rated animated family film from the 80s is about a community of rats who have developed extraordinary intelligence as the result of experiments being done on them by humans. As the rats seek a new home for themselves independent from the humans, an evil and murderous rat among them plots to derail their plans.

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    The Meerkats (2008)

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    Narrated by Paul Newman, this kid-friendly documentary follows a meerkat family living in the Kalahari desert.

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    The Great Bear (2011)

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    The Great Bear tells the story of 11-year-old Jonathon and his little sister, who spend their holiday with their grandfather in his home at the edge of a forest filled with magical creatures. When his little sister is taken by an ancient bear, Jonathon ventures into the forest to rescue her.

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    Epic (2013)

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    An animated fantasy adventure about a spirited teenager who is transported to a mythical woodland realm, where she is caught up in an epic battle of good versus evil. Beyoncé is the voice of the queen!

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