Shubhabrata Dutta
Every parent wants to bring a smile to their kids’ faces. And needless to say, movies are an excellent means of doing that. Thankfully, we have crossed the COVID threshold, and the theaters are running smoothly again. So we can take our kids to the movies (but do take precautions) and let them enjoy a fun time watching their favorite superheroes. However, catching a movie at a theater is not always possible. Well, we are here to help you out with just that.
In this list, we bring you 10 PG/G-rated movies available for streaming on Peacock. Their rating proves that nothing inappropriate in them can affect your child in a way you don’t want. All these movies offer fun and entertainment and have morals, making each an effective learning experience.
8. Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate (2024)
This animated comedy is a standalone sequel to ‘Megamind’ (2010) and also serves as the pilot for ‘Megamind Rules!’ series. The film follows superturned-turned-superhero Megamind, who takes on the role of Metro City’s defender. However, when his former criminal crew, the Doom Syndicate, returns, Megamind struggles to reveal to them that he is no longer a villain.
With the crew planning to send Metro City to the moon, he has to find a way to stop them, even if it means asking others for help, something he never had to do. Directed by Eric Fogel, the ‘Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate’ voice cast includes Keith Ferguson, Laura Post, Josh Brener, Scott Adsit, Emily Tunon, Talon Warburton, and Maya Aoki. You can watch the movie here.
7. The Donkey King (2018)
Directed by Aziz Jindani, ‘The Donkey King’ is a Pakistani animated comedy. It shows how after King Badshah Khan, a lion, renounces his throne, his advisors, led by Miss Fitna, a fox, make an insignificant washer donkey named Mangu the new king. However, he does not perform a single duty that is expected of him. But when he finds out that he is a part of a conspiracy by Fitna herself, he decides to do what’s right.
One of the highest-grossing Pakistani movies ever, ‘The Donkey King’ voice cast features Afzal Khan as Mangu, Hina Dilpazeer as Fitna, and Ghulam Mohiuddin as Badshah Khan, along with Adeel Hashmi, Faisal Qureshi, and Jawed Sheikh. You can stream ‘The Donkey King’ here.
6. Shiloh (1996)
Directed by Chip Rosenbloom, ‘Shiloh’ is based on the 1991 book of the same name by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. The film explores the friendship of Marty Preston and his new best friend, a Beagle puppy whom he comes across and names Shiloh. After discovering how badly Shiloh’s owner, Judd, treats him, Marty ensures that Shiloh stays with him. He even makes a deal with Judd that will allow him to keep Shiloh if he does 20 hours of work for Judd. Will Judd keep his end of the deal? Will Marty and Shiloh be together? To find out, you can stream this classic right here.
5. Deep Sea (2023)
Purely kids material while carrying a strong message that even grownups need to hear, Tian Xiaopeng’s ‘Deep Sea’ is an animated fantasy movie that centers on a young girl named Shenxiu. She was abandoned by her mother and craves love from her father and new stepmom, who don’t bother. During a cruise with her family, a lightning strike sends her under the ocean, and she lands at the Deep Sea magical restaurant where fantastical anthropomorphic creatures spend their time. Upon finding out about the little girl’s misery, the restaurant staff decides to help her reunite with her mother. Full of colorful imagery inspired by Chinese paintings and accentuated by 3D animation, ‘Deep Sea’ is a visually stunning drama that kids will be mesmerized by. You can watch it with your children right here.
4. Despicable Me (2010)
The first installment of the ‘Despicable Me’ franchise, this animated movie follows supervillain Gru, who intends to pull off the greatest heist ever, i.e., stealing the moon, assisted by his little yellow assistants known as minions. But his decision to adopt three young girls, namely Margo, Edith, and Agnes, and use them to distract his competitor, the budding supervillain Vector, backfires as he inadvertently begins to grow a soft corner for the girls. Will his newfound affection come in the way of becoming the most formidable villain of all time?
Featuring a voice cast of Steve Carell (who immortalized the character of Gru), Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews, and Kristen Wiig, ‘Despicable Me’ is a brilliant movie bound to be loved by kids. It is directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud. You can play the movie here.
3. Where the Red Fern Grows (1974)
Based on Wilson Rawl’s timeless novel of the same name, ‘Where the Red Fern Grows’ is the story of twelve-year-old Billy Coleman (Stewart Petersen) and his two new best friends, Little Ann and Old Dan, both raccoon hound puppies. Through their friendship, we see a heartwarming tale of life itself, accompanied by laughter, tears, happiness, and sadness. How Billy grows as a person while taking care of Ann and Dan makes this film a must-watch classic. Alongside Petersen, the cast includes James Whitmore, Beverly Garland, Jack Ging, and Lonny Chapman. You can stream it here.
2. Wicked (2024)
‘Wicked’ is a musical fantasy movie that is rooted in L. Frank Baum’s novel ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.’ Directed by Jon M. Chu, it revolves around two young women, Elphaba Thropp and Galinda Upland, who study at the Shiz University in the Land of Oz. Elphaba’s magic earns her an invitation from the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, who resides in Emerald City. Galinda joins her, and both arrive in the city. As excited as they are, the nefarious intentions of the Wizard are soon revealed, and the ladies realize that they must stop him from giving shape to his motives of oppression. Starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum, ‘Wicked’ is a visually stunning movie that does full justice to the source material while serving as an old wine in a new bottle. You can play it for your kids right here.
1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001)
A movie that became a cultural phenomenon worldwide upon release, ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ is the first installment in the ‘Harry Potter’ film franchise, which is based on J. K. Rowling’s eponymous book series. The story centers on a young orphaned boy named Harry Potter, who is inducted into the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, an overwhelming change in setting for the kid who grew up in a storeroom in his hateful uncle’s house. His experiences at Hogwarts and how they are connected to the death of his mother, a witch, and father, a wizard, form the movie’s premise. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ is a must-watch for kids simply due to the magical quotient that is as effective psychologically as it is visually. It can be streamed here.
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