As any harried parent could attest, watching Netflix with kids can be a risky prospect for adults. Make the wrong programming choice, and you might end up with endless viewings of something inane and irritating, yet perfectly designed to captivate the young and impressionable. But there’s plenty of kid-friendly Netflix programming that’s just as entertaining for adults, with the added benefit of providing children with better examples of what to watch when they make their own choices in the future.
The best family entertainment truly offers something for the whole family, no matter what age. You don’t need little ones around to enjoy these five smart, funny, well-crafted kids movies, which are just as satisfying for adults as they are for their presumed target audience.
