Need something new to watch with the kids this October? Netflix is rolling out another big batch of movies and TV shows, and there are plenty of family-friendly options hiding among the month’s many new releases. From preschool favorites to teen-friendly blockbusters, there’s something for just about everyone in the family.
Of course, finding something everyone can watch without worrying about inappropriate content can be a lot harder than it sounds. That’s why we’ve done the scrolling for you and pulled together the best family-friendly Netflix additions for October, with everything from TV-Y shows for little ones to PG-13 movies better suited for teens.
So what should make your family’s watchlist? Returning favorites like Super Boomi, fall-themed baking competitions and nostalgic hits like The Twilight Saga are all arriving this month. We’ve organized the complete list by release date and included the official age rating for every title, so you can quickly find something that fits your family—then all that’s left to do is grab the popcorn and hit play.
Oct. 1
“Ad Astra” — PG-13
“Are We There Yet?” — PG
“The Devil Wears Prada” — PG-13
“Horton Hears a Who!” — G
“The Huntsman: Winter’s War” — PG-13
“Pearl Harbor” — PG-13
“The Prestige” — PG-13
“Seven Years in Tibet” — PG-13
“The Sixth Sense” — PG-13
“Top Chef VIP” (Seasons 3–4) — TV-PG
“Twilight” — PG-13
“The Twilight Saga: New Moon” — PG-13
“The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” — PG-13
“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 1” — PG-13
“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 2” — PG-13
“The Way Home” (Season 4) — TV-PG
Oct. 4 – 16
“Blue Box” (Season 2) — TV-PG
“Super Boomi” (Season 1) — TV-Y
“All American” (Season 8) — TV-PG7
“Unicorn Academy: Secrets Revealed: Chapter 2” — TV-Y7
“Is It Cake? Halloween” (Season 2) — TV-PG
“The First Monday in May” — PG-13
“The Disciple” — PG-13
“The Fate of the Furious” — PG-13
Oct. 21 – 31
“Emily” — PG-13
“Six Kings Slam” (Season 2) — TV-PG
“Bottle Shock” — PG-13
“Champions” — PG-13
“SCTV: The Greatest Show You’ve Never Heard Of” — TV-PG
