These are the 100 best films and TV series for kids to watch during lockdown you can stream right now

We get it, parents. Lockdown is a drag. The kids are either running wild, or complaining that they've nothing to do.

They say they've watched everything, but we know better.

To help you out during this time of need, here's our list of over 100 films and TV shows that you can sit them down in front of for some peace and quiet. Every one's a classic!

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Note: numbers given are age recommendations provided by commonsensemedia.org, and do not necessarily reflect the film's BBFC rating

5 years

Charlotte's Web

Enchanting take on the beloved children's classic.

Where to stream it: NowTV/Amazon Prime

Frozen

Wintry animated Disney musical.

Where to stream it: Disney+

Happy Feet

Ultra-cute kid flick about a dancing penguin chick.

Where to stream it: Netflix/Amazon Prime

Monsters Inc. and Monsters University

Pixar's duo of colourful monster animations are surprisingly youngster friendly.

Where to stream them: NowTV/Disney+

Mulan

Disney's animated take on the tale of Chinese warrior is a must-see.

Where to stream it: NowTV/Disney+

My Neighbour Totoro

Beautifully animated fantasy Studio Ghibli about the wondrous spirits of the forest.

Where to stream it: Netflix

Ponyo

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Another Ghibli classic about a young goldfish princess who longs to become a human.

Where to stream it: Netflix

Shaun the Sheep Movie

Aardman animation about a flock of sheep on an adventure.

Where to stream it: Amazon Prime

Tangled

A more modernised take on the Rapunzel story, with heaps of Disney charm.

Where to stream it: NowTV/Disney+

Toy Story 1-4

Revolutionary animated films about the toys that come to life when we're not looking.

Where to stream them: Disney+

WALL·E

Pixar great about the adventures of a lonely cleaning robot.

Where to stream it: NowTV/Disney+

6 years

Babe

Talking animals abound in this family-friendly classic.

Where to stream it: Netflix/NowTV

Despicable Me

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The film that launched the Minions. You might hate it; they'll love it.

Where to stream it: NowTV

Early Man

Aardman animation about the prehistoric origins of football.

Where to stream it: Amazon Prime

Finding Nemo and Finding Dory 

Pixar does it again with two tales of fish lost in the big wide ocean.

Where to stream it: NowTV/Disney+ (Finding Dory on Disney+ only)

Inside Out

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Introspective Pixar animations about the machinations of the inside of a young girl's head.

Where to stream it: NowTV/Disney+

Kung Fu Panda

Jack Black stars in this bouncy comedy about a martial arts master - who's also a panda.

Where to stream it: iPlayer

The LEGO Movie 1-2

Hilarious movies that both adults and kids can enjoy - and all made from 'plastic' bricks!

Where to stream it: NowTV