So ... you're planning a sleepover and everything's in place - food, drinks, where everyone will sleep - and then you realize that you didn't pick out a movie for your tweens or kids. So you hop online and discover none of the movie lists have any good or clean sleepover movies for them.
Uh, oh.
If you're looking for the best sleepover movies for children, but need a clean movie, then look no further! This is a list of the best movies for different age groups and maturity levels - and it's all clean! Even if you're not hosting a sleepover any time soon, these movies work for family movie night or when you want a good show for the kids.
Uh, oh.
If you're looking for the best sleepover movies for children, but need a clean movie, then look no further! This is a list of the best movies for different age groups and maturity levels - and it's all clean! Even if you're not hosting a sleepover any time soon, these movies work for family movie night or when you want a good show for the kids.
Best Sleepover Movies for Kids & Tweens
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Cars (2004)
Starring Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt, Paul Newman, Larry the Cable Guy, Rated G
Lightening McQueen is just one race short from being the first rookie race car to win the Piston Cup. But his plans get derailed after he winds up in Radiator Springs (a dumpy town off old Route 66), gets arrested, and sentenced to resurface the road running through the town. He's eager to get his engine running out of the town, but as he makes friends with Mater, Doc Hudson, and Miss Sally, he begins to wonder if there's more to life than winning an award. Best for all ages.
The Incredibles (2004)
Starring Craig T. Nelson, Samuel L. Jackson, Holly Hunter, Rated PG
Fifteen years ago superheroes were idolized and a part of everyday life. Then a lawsuit against Mr. Incredible sent the heroes into hiding. Now Mr. Incredible lives life as Bob Parr, a quiet insurance agent who secretly helps people with the help of his superhero friend, Lucius (aka Frozone). While his whole family (except the baby) has powers, they're forced to keep their gifts a secret.
When a woman approaches Bob and asks him to use his powers to take down an out-of-control robot, he jumps at the chance. It soon becomes apparent that he's been duped into a sinister plot to help a superhero-wannabe take control of the world. Will Mr. Incredible and his family be able to take down the robot and the villain in time? Best for all ages.
When a woman approaches Bob and asks him to use his powers to take down an out-of-control robot, he jumps at the chance. It soon becomes apparent that he's been duped into a sinister plot to help a superhero-wannabe take control of the world. Will Mr. Incredible and his family be able to take down the robot and the villain in time? Best for all ages.
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Bolt (2008)
Starring John Travolta, Miley Cyrus, Susie Essman, Rated PG
Bolt is a dog that can leap over buildings, shoot lasers through his eyes, superbark villains out of existence, all to keep his beloved owner Penny safe. What he doesn't know is he's an actor in an action film and his "powers" are all fake. When he gets separated from Penny and ends up in New York City, he must get back to Hollywood with the help of a cat named Mittens and a hamster named Rhino without the help of his superpowers. Best for all ages.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Starring Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum, Rated G
Charlie Bucket's family can barely put food on the table. But when the famous chocolate wizard, Willy Wonka, has hidden five golden tickets in random chocolate bars that will get five lucky children into the legendary factory, Charlie can't help wishing he was one of the lucky children. Then he finds one and he and his grandfather (who agrees to accompany him) are catapulted into a sugary, wonderful adventure that brings about more than anyone could've imagined. Best for ages 8-12.
Note: There is one use of "h***"
Note: There is one use of "h***"
The Silver Chair (1990)
Starring David Thwaites, Camilla Powers, Tom Baker, Unrated
While this is technically a miniseries, the six episodes are around thirty minutes long each and great for a sleepover.
Jill Pole is suspicious when Eustace Clarence Scrubb tells her that there's another world besides the one they live in - a world where there are talking animals, kings and queens, and the mighty lion Aslan. But then they're whisked away to Narnia and she meets Aslan, who tasks her and Eustace to find a missing prince before the old king dies. They forge their way into the rugged north and search for Prince Rilian with the help of Puddleglum and the riddles Aslan gives them, hoping they can find the prince in time. Best for ages 8-12.
Jill Pole is suspicious when Eustace Clarence Scrubb tells her that there's another world besides the one they live in - a world where there are talking animals, kings and queens, and the mighty lion Aslan. But then they're whisked away to Narnia and she meets Aslan, who tasks her and Eustace to find a missing prince before the old king dies. They forge their way into the rugged north and search for Prince Rilian with the help of Puddleglum and the riddles Aslan gives them, hoping they can find the prince in time. Best for ages 8-12.
Ratatouille (2007)
Starring Brad Garrett, Lou Romano, Patton Oswalt, Rated G
Remy is a rat with superb tastes in food and a gift for cooking, but he doesn't get to indulge culinary dreams or satisfy his cravings due to his family's unsavory tastebuds. When his family's home gets destroyed and he winds up in a restaurant in Paris, he convinces a bumbling kitchen helper named Linguini to let him take care of the cooking. But cooking magical foods undercover comes with its own challenges and neither Remy or Linguini bargain for the consequences. Best for all ages.
Toy Story (1995)
Starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Rated G
Woody the toy cowboy is Andy's favorite toy and the leader of the bedroom. But when the new action figure Buzz Lightyear shows up, becomes Andy's new favorite toy, and thinks he's an actual spaceman, Woody becomes jealous and wishes Buzz would go away.
Then they both get lost and have to make it home before moving day, but the mean neighborhood kid Sid gets his hands on them and has other plans - ones that will make it impossible for them to get back to Andy. Best for all ages.
Then they both get lost and have to make it home before moving day, but the mean neighborhood kid Sid gets his hands on them and has other plans - ones that will make it impossible for them to get back to Andy. Best for all ages.
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VeggieTales: Larry-Boy and the Bad Apple (2006)
Starring Mike Nawrocki, Phil Vischer, Cynthia West, Not Rated
While Larry-Boy the superhero is dealing with chocolate cravings, a Bad Apple and her wormy sidekick are plotting something sinister and trying to take over the city of Bumblyburg. It'll take all of Larry-Boy's strength and the help of his friends to take down the Bad Apple before she entraps all of Bumblyburg's citizens. Best for all ages.
VeggieTales: Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Samson's Hairbrush (2005)
Starring Phil Vischer, Mike Nawrocki, Lisa Vischer, Rated TV-Y7
Minnesota Cuke (played by Larry the Cucumber) is on the race to discover Samson's hairbrush before his nemesis Professor Rattan does. With the help of Marten (Bob the Tomato), the museum director, and his quasi-girlfriend Julia (Petunia Rhubarb), he races through catacombs and flies all over the world, hoping Professor Rattan won't get to the powerful hairbrush before he does. Best for all ages.
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Starring Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Rated G
Dorothy Gale gets swept away with her little dog, Toto, to the magical land of Oz, where Glinda tells her she must travel to the Emerald City and ask the Wizard to get her home. On the way to the city she picks up three friends, Lion, Scarecrow, and Tin Man, and they all want the Wizard to grant them a wish. However, the Wizard won't grant their wishes until they do something for him. Best for ages 8-12.
Ice Age (2002)
Starring Denis Leary, John Leguizamo, Ray Romano, Rated PG
Manny the mammoth and Sid the sloth are stuck with a human baby on their hands and no parents in sight. Diego the sabertooth tiger offers to take them to the tribe the baby came from, but secretly he's leading them into a trap that will endanger the baby's life. Comical adventures greet them at every turn of the journey and they find it's harder to take the baby back than they thought! Best for ages 8-12.
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An American Tail (1986)
Starring Dom DeLuise, Christopher Plummer, Erica Yohn, Rated G
Fivel Mousekewitz and his family immigrate from Russia to America, a land where there are no cats to eat them. But Fivel gets separated from his family during the voyage and he arrives in a strange land where there are cats. With the help of his vegetarian cat friend Tiger he must navigate his way through New York City, find his family, and take care of the cats trying to eat him. The sequel to this is An American Tail: Fivel Goes West (1991, Rated G) and will also work as a great sleepover movie. Best for ages 9-12.
Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
Starring Tim Curry, Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders, Rated G
Be prepared to see Robert Lewis Stevenson's classic novel with a twist. Young Jim Hawkins works in a tavern that has several swashbuckling customers and his mind is full of pirates and hidden treasure. When an old pirate lays dying he hands Jim a map that leads to treasure he buried years ago. Jim seizes his chance and accompanied by the Great Gonzo and Rizo the rat, he sets sail with Captain Abraham Smollett (played by Kermit the Frog). But pirates are lurking all around them and the threat of mutiny hangs over them. The race for the treasure is on! Best for ages 8-12.
Muppets From Space (1999)
Starring Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Bill Barretta, Rated G
The Great Gonzo is aware that he's not like the others in many ways, including the fact he has no idea what he is or where he came from. When he believes his alien family contacts him through his cereal, he embarks on a journey to find them. But after he's kidnapped it's up to Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the rest of the Muppet gang to rescue him before anything happens. Best for ages 8-12.
Anne of Green Gables (1985)
Starring Megan Follows, Colleen Dewhurst, Richard Farnsworth, Rated TV-G
In my family it's a tradition to watch this beloved movie every fall. Girls are sure to love the story of feisty, red-headed Anne Shirley, an orphan girl who's adopted by a brother and sister in Prince Edward Island. Anne's imaginative spirit and hot temper gets her into plenty of hilarious scraps, but she makes friends with Diana Barry, Jane Andrews, and Ruby Gillis, and a few enemies, including the teasing but handsome Gilbert Blythe. Best for ages 8-12.
The Princess Bride (1987)
Starring Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright, Rated PG
Buttercup and the farm boy Westley fall hopelessly in love, but on his way to make his fortune Westley is kidnapped by the Dread Pirate Roberts, who never takes prisoners. In despair she becomes betrothed to Prince Humperdinck. Then she's kidnapped herself by Vizzini, Fezzik the giant (played by Andre the Giant), and Inigo Montoya. Then Buttercup discovers that Westley is still alive but Prince Humperdinck is determined to keep them separate and marry her. Is there a chance for Buttercup to be united with her true love, or will the prince make that impossible? Best for ages 12+.
Note: There's a scene where Westley makes a comment on Buttercup's breasts and one of the characters use some language in another scene, hence the reason I said it was best for tweens. Other than that it's a pretty clean movie.
Note: There's a scene where Westley makes a comment on Buttercup's breasts and one of the characters use some language in another scene, hence the reason I said it was best for tweens. Other than that it's a pretty clean movie.
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Little Women (1994)
Starring Susan Sarandon, Winona Ryder, Kirsten Dunst, Rated PG
The March family may not be rich in terms of money, but they are full of love and fun. Join the March sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy - as they navigate life, falling in love, and growing up. Full of sisterly fun and entertainment. Best for ages 12+.
Note: One of the main characters dies.
Note: One of the main characters dies.
These movies are some of the best movies for a sleepover with children and tweens. What movies do you pop in during a sleepover?
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6 Comments
I love those picks! Some of them are my favorite movies I've ever seen, great picks! Some of them, however, I have not seen and will definitely have to check it out!
I hope you enjoy them! These are some of my favorites too :)
Very thorough list of movies. It's hard to choose which ones to watch first!
It is hard! Hope the list was helpful.
Excellent recommendations! My family and I have personally watched several of these. Thank you! My favorite; "Little Women".
Little Women is a great movie! I love that one as well. You're welcome.