School is out and summer is officially upon us, which means you might be looking for something to watch for family movie night a little longer right now. It’s a good thing you’ve found your way here.
Every month, movies are added and removed across all streaming platforms, making it difficult to keep track of what you can watch and where. So, we’re going to help you out a little bit—specifically when it comes to prime video. There are plenty of family-friendly movies to choose from on the streamer, and of course, we trust you’ll find something you like.
But if you need some specific recommendations, you can find seven of our favorite family comedies currently streaming on Prime below.
Pixels (2015)
If you enjoyed the movie “Free Guy,” chances are pretty good you’ll enjoy “Pixels,” which took place several years earlier. Starring Michelle Monaghan, Adam Sandler, Josh Gad, Peter Dinklage, and more, the film brings video game characters into the real world — sort of.
In reality, Earth is facing an attack by aliens who, having misunderstood a message received decades earlier, think they’ve been challenged to play real-life versions of classic ’80s games. There’s a giant Pac-Man, Donkey Kong; all your favorites are there.
Agent Cody Banks (2003)
This one is definitely more action than comedy, but it brings laughs just from its premise: a teenager is drafted into the CIA and has to figure out how to be a proper spy. Starring Hilary Duff and Frankie Muniz, this movie is a fun throwback to the early 2000s and also features Ian McShane and Arnold Vosloo as the villains. Trust us, it makes for a fun night out.
If (2024)
“If” may hit your emotional square in a few spots, but it also brings the laughs. Released just last year and starring Ryan Reynolds—yet another insanely stacked voice cast—the film imagines what it would be like if imaginary friends were brought to life. This film skews a little younger, but it’s a delightful family story.
Seventeen again (2000)
Yes, we’ve recommended this movie before, and we always will. It’s an underrated gem starring Mowry’s three siblings. The concept is simple: How would grandparents act if they were suddenly brought back to their 17-year-old selves? The answer: almost immediately get in trouble. “Seventeen Again” is just a fun time, and it hasn’t been easy to watch in a long time, so you should definitely give it a watch.
Daddy’s Home (2015)
“Daddy’s Home” is rated PG-13, so be aware that it’s skewed more toward older viewers. The comedy stars Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, and it immediately pits them against each other. Ferrell plays the new stepfather to Wahlberg’s kids, and neither of them handle it all that well (despite some genuine efforts from Ferrell’s character). Don’t worry, they become friends by the end, and there’s even a sequel, if you’re into that!
My Spy (2020)
Dave Bautista may be best known as Drax the Destroyer in the MCU now, but he definitely flexes his comedic chops in “My Spy.” In it, he plays a CIA agent who gets caught and subsequently blackmailed by a 9-year-old kid into teaching him how to become a spy (and how to fit in with the kids at school). It’s a cute team-up, and it even got a sequel.
Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
You’ll inevitably have Bowser’s “Peaches” song stuck in your head for a while after watching this, but there are worse earworms to have. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” is not only family-friendly, but also well-executed. After watching it, you might as well head straight into a family game night.
