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Christian Movies for Kids

The best movies for Christian families — ranked by GodlyScore. Every film reviewed for content, virtue themes, and spiritual alignment.

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88
Spiritually Safe
Is Finding Nemo Appropriate for Christians?
One of Pixar's best — themes of fatherly love, faith in the unseen, friendship. Appropriate from age 4+.
92
Christ-Centered
Is Up Appropriate for Christians?
One of the most emotionally profound films ever made. Themes of grief, meaning, adventure, and love. Appropriate from age 7+.
80
Spiritually Safe
Is Toy Story Appropriate for Christians?
Pixar classic about loyalty, jealousy overcome, and friendship. Appropriate from age 4+.
80
Spiritually Safe
Is The Lion King Appropriate for Christians?
Themes of responsibility, identity, and redemption. Some spiritual elements worth discussing.
80
Spiritually Safe
Is How to Train Your Dragon Appropriate for Christians?
Themes of courage, belonging, and cross-cultural reconciliation. Excellent for ages 7+.
80
Spiritually Safe
Is Paddington Appropriate for Christians?
Warmth, kindness, and belonging as core themes. One of the best family films of the decade.
80
Spiritually Safe
Is Puss in Boots: The Last Wish Appropriate for Christians?
Surprisingly deep themes about mortality, fear, and what matters. Excellent for ages 8+.
78
Spiritually Safe
Is Brave Appropriate for Christians?
Mother-daughter relationship, consequences of selfishness, redemption. Appropriate from age 6+.
74
Spiritually Safe
Is Kung Fu Panda Appropriate for Christians?
Themes of identity, calling, and perseverance. Eastern spiritual framing is decorative not instructional.
72
Spiritually Safe
Is Frozen Appropriate for Christians?
Love as self-sacrifice is the central theme. Some concerns about isolated worldview. Appropriate from age 5+.
70
Spiritually Safe
Is The Incredibles Appropriate for Christians?
Family, giftedness, and not hiding who you are. One of Pixar's most thematically rich films.
70
Spiritually Safe
Is Soul Appropriate for Christians?
Pixar's meditation on purpose and what makes life worth living. Some spiritual framework concerns.
80
Spiritually Safe
Should Christians Watch Dog Man (2025)?
Fun animated adaptation of Dav Pilkey's comic book series. Clean, funny, appropriate for ages 5+.
65
Mixed
Is The Super Mario Bros. Movie Appropriate for Christians?
Faithful to the games, good family fun. Thin story but appropriate from age 4+.
60
Mixed
Is Despicable Me Appropriate for Christians?
Villain-turned-father redemption arc is positive. Cartoon silliness throughout. Ages 6+.
80
Spiritually Safe
Should Christians Watch The Prince of Egypt?
Exceptional biblical epic about Moses. One of the best faith-adjacent animated films ever made.

Disney Movies to Approach With Caution

Not every Disney or Pixar release earns a high score. Several recent Disney films contain LGBT content or messaging that Christian families should know about before watching with young children.

Lightyear — 35/100 Caution
Same-sex kiss scene. Know before you go.
Strange World — 22/100 Avoid
Disney's first film with a gay main character. Avoid.
Wish — 48/100 Caution
Anti-authority message, weak story. Caution.
Turning Red — 58/100 Mixed
Asian mythology framing, tween themes. Older kids.

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