Movies for 6-Year-Olds

At 6, children are ready for more thrilling adventures. These films feature brave heroes, plot twists and mild well-dosed tension. Laughter and emotion combine for memorable family screenings.

Selection updated · September 2026

The September 2026 top 5 for age 6

Recent releases first, then reliable titles worth (re)watching. Every pick is explained.

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La Fille dans les nuages
2026 · Film
#1Recent release
La Fille dans les nuages2026
A young Parisian inherits a pen that makes real everything she writes. A brand-new French adventure about imagination and responsibility, seen from a child's height.
6+
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The Songbirds' Secret
2025 · Film
#2Recent release
The Songbirds' Secret2025
Nine-year-old Lucie spends her holidays at an archaeological dig and uncovers a village secret. Handcrafted French animation, slow-paced and attentive to nature.
6+
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Smurfs
2025 · Film
#3Recent release
Smurfs2025
Smurfette and No Name set out to rescue Papa Smurf. Musical, fast and good-natured: the big family release of summer 2025, with no truly frightening scene.
6+
⚠1
Luca
2021 · Film
#4Worth (re)watching
Luca2021
One last summer on the Italian Riviera, gelato and a secret to keep. The ideal Pixar for saying goodbye to the holidays and talking about friendship and acceptance.
6+
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My Neighbor Totoro
1988 · Film
#5Worth (re)watching
My Neighbor Totoro1988
Two sisters move to the countryside and meet the forest spirits. Miyazaki's gentlest film, perfect for a fresh start in a new home or a new school.