Halloween movies and shows for kids now streaming on Netflix

Did you know there’s a wide selection of Halloween movies and shows for kids streaming on Netflix? I have listed here for you over 25 that are a great way to kick off the spooky (or not so spooky) fun. I’ve listed them by age level.

My daughter and I are currently working our way through this list. We haven’t watched everything, so if you and your kids love or hate a selection, please share it in the comments section–whether your reaction is “amazing,” “meh,” or anything in between. Happy viewing!

Need a yummy treat to munch on while enjoying your screening? Check out my roundup of 25+ popcorn recipes!

Age 2-5

Room on the Broom (2012) – Rated G – 26 minutes

This is one of my top recommendations for a Halloween movie for young kids. It’s the very family-friendly story of a kind witch who invites a number of animal friends to ride on her broom. Full review here.

Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest (2013) – Rated G

Very family friend selection from PBS kids is spook free and will help your little tyke enjoy some Halloween fun.

Official Netflix synopsis:

Hang on to your hats and get ready for a spook-tacular good time, with Curious George. Autumn is here, bringing colorful leaves, hay rides, pumpkin patches, and the annual Boo Festival.

Children’s Favorites: Halloween Treats (2004) – TV-Y

Can you stand to sit through a Barney and Friends movie like I did? Your child will squeal in delight, and you, dear parent, will try not to lose your mind. But this selection is absolutely perfect for little kids. My 5-year-old LOVED IT. Includes more palatable Angelina Ballerina and others as well.

Official Netflix synopsis:

Beloved characters teach little ones how to share in the excitement and fun of Halloween in this scare-free collection of shows.

Ages 6-8

Spooky Buddies (2011) – Rated G

The Buddies are an all-time favorite at my house. My daughter says, “It’s a little scary to me, but now that I’m five, it’s gonna be great!”

Official Netflix synopsis:

At Halloween, the Buddies, Air Bud’s adventure-seeking pups, investigate mysterious happenings at a mansion reportedly haunted by the Halloween Hound.

Mickey’s House of Villains (2002) – Rated TV- Y7 (1 hour, 3 minutes)

Official Netflix synopsis:

When bad guys take over the Mouse House, who do you call to save the day? Mickey and his pals, of course!

Disney’s Escape to Witch Mountain (1975) – Rated G

This movie is a classic! Yes, it will seem dated to older children, as this review on Common Sense Media points out, but many parents grew up with this film as a slumber party favorite.

Official Netflix synopsis:

Two orphans with superpowers try to avoid the clutches of a couple of schemers who are posing as loving relatives to exploit the kids’ abilities.

Spooky Stories (2009) – Rated PG

Shrek at Halloween! How can you go wrong?

Official Netflix synopsis:

Shrek dares his friends to bring on the scary with ghost stories told in a haunted castle. Later, Ginormica and the Monsters face alien pumpkins.

Spooky Stories 2 (2009) – Rated TV-PG

More spooky Shrek adventures!

Official Netflix synopsis:

The Shrek characters parody the music video “Thriller”; B.O.B. and pals battle zombie carrots; and Megamind faces the effects of the Button of Doom.

Casper’s Scare School (2009) TV-Y7 (2 seasons)

Official Netflix synopsis:

Casper the Friendly Ghost is sent away to a boarding school that specializes in teaching young students how to be as scary as possible.

Scooby-Doo!: Mystery Incorporated (2010) TV-Y7-FV 2 Seasons

Scooby-Doo is a fun cartoon for kids and a nostalgic fave for parents. Just don’t overdo it on the Scooby snacks…I mean popcorn!

Official Netflix synopsis:

In this animated update of the cartoon classic, Scooby-Doo, Shaggy and their pals solve spooky mysteries in a hamlet bedeviled by supernatural bedlam.

Power Rangers Samurai Party Monsters (Halloween special) – 2011 (TV-Y7) – 23 minutes

Something tells me your little Power Ranger will like this one! And it’s short and sweet.

Official Netflix synopsis:

On Halloween night, the creepiest creatures from the Netherworld trade war stories about their battles with the Samurai Power Rangers.

The Little Ghost (2013) – Rated TV-PG

Official Netflix synopsis:

Every night at midnight, the Little Ghost gets an hour of freedom. But he’s never seen the light of day until a fateful meeting alters his perspective.

Girl vs. Monster (2012)

A Disney movie very well-reviewed by kids and parents on Netflix.

Official Netflix synopsis:

Teenager Skylar Lewis discovers that her parents have a secret avocation when she innocently releases a cache of monsters in the family basement.

NEW FOR 2016:

Pac’s Scary Halloween (animated)

Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein

Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman

Shrek’s Swamp Stories

The Sparticle Mystery (live action TV show)

School for Little Vampires (animated TV show)

Age 9-11

Spooksville (2013) – Rated TV-PG

Official Netflix synopsis:

In Spooksville, new kid Adam joins forces with two other teens to battle dark forces that have been plaguing the town for centuries.

Goosebumps (1995) TV-Y7 (5 Seasons)

Check out my review of the Goosebumps series here. It’s a fun if a little dated companion to the books for older kids.

Official Netflix synopsis:

R.L. Stine’s tales take on a life of their own in a series that combines original stories with adaptations drawn from the popular books.

R.L. Stine’s Mostly Ghostly (2008) – Rated PG

Official Netflix synopsis:

After discovering a pair of young ghosts, a nebbish 11-year-old agrees to help the sibling spirits solve the mystery surrounding their demise.

R.L. Stine’s Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend?(2014) – Rated PG

Official Netflix synopsis:

Max and Cammy’s first date — on Halloween night — is interrupted by Phears, a specter who plans to take over the world.

The Boxtrolls (2014) – Rated PG – 96 minutes

I didn’t love this movie at the theater. There’s some disturbing imagery surrounding the villain, but the animation itself makes the movie a true work of art.

Official Netflix synopsis:

When a cruel exterminator tries to destroy the band of impish creatures that adopted young orphan Eggs, he and a bold rich girl come to the rescue.

Vampire Dog (2012) – Rated TV-PG

“Great movie for kids, not so much for teens and adults,” says one Netflix viewer. It’s a dog movie with a monster theme — fits the bill for a Halloween movie on a weeknight or Saturday afternoon.

Official Netflix synopsis:

An enduring friendship forms when a boy adopts Fang, a 600-year-old vampire dog, and together they try to stop a mad scientist who wants Fang’s DNA.

A Monster in Paris (2011) – Rated PG – 89 minutes

This wonderfully creative movie has a monster theme that will be fun for Halloween.

Official Netflix synopsis:

Emile and Raoul join forces with a singer and an eccentric scientist and his monkey to save a misunderstood monster from the city’s police chief.

Monster High: Boo York, Boo York

I’m not a fan of Monster High, but nine-year-old girls are. There are many Monster High selections available on Netflix. This is a brand new one.

Official Netflix synopsis:

Cleo is invited to a gala in the big city celebrating a magical comet and brings her best friends along. But the sinister Nefera has other plans.

Monster High: Haunted (2015) – Rated TV-Y7

More Monster High for your darling little monster.

Official Netflix synopsis:

Hearing that their old school is being haunted, Spectra Vondergeist and her pals head back to Monster High to get to the bottom of the scary spookery.

The Munsters (1964) – Rated TV-G

Two seasons are available of this beloved 1960s show. This is a great selection if you have kids of different ages. Parents who grew up with this (like me) will love revisiting the series.

Official Netflix synopsis:

Herman and Lily Munster are just your typical ghouls-next-door … with a vampire grandpa, a werewolf son and a normal-looking niece.

Mummy, I’m a Zombie (2014) – Rated PG – 1 hour and 23 minutes

Overall, Mummy, I’m a Zombie received positive reviews by Netflix fans.

Official Netflix synopsis:

Teenage zombie Dixie has her hands full trying to save the world while planning a Halloween party and running the student council.

ALSO AVAILABLE

Scooby Doo (2002) PG, live action

Harry and the Hendersons (1987) PG

Age 12+

The Addams Family (1991) PG-13, 99 minutes

This cult classic is entertaining and hilarious. Older kids will enjoy this loving tribute to the black-and-white creepy show parents grew up with.

Official Netflix synopsis:

Stepping out of the pages of Charles Addams’ cartoons and the 1960s television series, members of the beloved, macabre family take to the big screen.

R.L. Stine’s Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls (2015) PG, 1 hour, 25 minutes

Official Netflix synopsis:

When a traveling horror show comes to down, Danville high schoolers can’t wait to check it out. But the sinister showman has an evil agenda.

Age 14+

Practical Magic
Sweeney Todd
Good Witch (episodic)
The Secret Circle (episodic)
Supernatural (episodic)
Vampire Academy

Let me know if you or your child gets a chance to watch these Halloween movies and shows for kids!