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Best Movies for 8 to 10 Year Olds

Eight movies that suit 8 to 10 year olds: big enough adventures to feel grown-up, gentle enough to avoid nightmares, with what to expect for each.

By the Bingeable team 1 min read

Between eight and ten, children want stories that take them seriously: real stakes, characters who change, a villain with some bite. They are also, still, children. The films below sit in that gap, with adventure and a little danger and a clear sense that things will be all right.

Each carries an 8+ label on Bingeable, which means a person checked it and found a few moments, a villain or a scene that younger children might find too much.

Watching together

At this age, children often want to watch alone, and often should. If you do not have time to preview a film, open its page first: the parent guide takes a minute and tells you whether anything is worth a conversation afterwards.

Quick answers

What does 8+ mean on Bingeable?
A person has checked the film and decided it suits viewers around eight and up. It may have a frightening villain, some peril or a sad scene that is too much for younger children. The film's page says exactly what.
Can a 7-year-old watch these?
Often, yes, with a parent nearby. Every child is different, so read the parent guide on the film's page and pick the gentler titles first: Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon are good starting points.

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