A Glean movie guide

Gentle Adventures for Little Ones

Big fun, zero nightmares.

Whimsical, heartwarming movies that prioritize wonder over scares.

The movie list

  1. 01

    My Neighbor Totoro

    • 1988
    • 1h 26m
    • ★ 8.1

    A peaceful masterpiece that replaces traditional villains with forest spirits and childhood wonder.

    Two sisters move to the country with their father in order to be closer to their hospitalized mother, and discover the surrounding trees are inhabited by Totoros, magical spirits of the forest. When the youngest runs away from home, the older sister seeks help from the spirits to find her.

    • gentle
    • whimsical
  2. 02

    Paddington

    • 2014
    • 1h 35m
    • ★ 7.1

    A charming bear finds a home in London through a series of hilarious and heartwarming mishaps.

    A young Peruvian bear travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he meets the kindly Brown family, who offer him a temporary haven.

    • Family
    • heartwarming
    • humorous
  3. 03

    The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

    • 1977
    • 1h 14m
    • ★ 7.2

    Gentle, episodic stories from the Hundred Acre Wood designed specifically for a stress-free experience.

    Whether we’re young or forever young at heart, the Hundred Acre Wood calls to that place in each of us that still believes in magic. Join pals Pooh, Piglet, Kanga, Roo, Owl, Rabbit, Tigger and Christopher Robin as they enjoy their days together and sing their way through adventures.

    • gentle
    • whimsical
  4. 04

    Ponyo

    • 2008
    • 1h 41m
    • ★ 7.8

    A visually stunning and soft-hearted tale about a goldfish princess and her new human friend.

    When Sosuke, a young boy who lives on a clifftop overlooking the sea, rescues a stranded goldfish named Ponyo, he discovers more than he bargained for. Ponyo is a curious, energetic young creature who yearns to be human, but even as she causes chaos around the house, her father, a powerful sorcerer, schemes to return Ponyo to the sea.

    • whimsical
    • adventurous
  5. 05

    The Peanuts Movie

    • 2015
    • 1h 28m
    • ★ 7.0

    Charlie Brown’s quiet persistence shines in this faithful, low-stakes tribute to the classic comic strip.

    Snoopy embarks upon his greatest mission as he and his team take to the skies to pursue their arch-nemesis, while his best pal Charlie Brown begins his own epic quest.

    • gentle
    • humorous
  6. 06

    Shaun the Sheep Movie

    • 2015
    • 1h 25m
    • ★ 7.0

    A dialogue-free adventure packed with clever slapstick humor that is safe for all ages.

    When Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for. A mix up with the Farmer, a caravan and a very steep hill lead them all to the Big City and it's up to Shaun and the flock to return everyone safely to the green grass of home.

    • humorous
    • adventurous
  7. 07

    Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

    • 2022
    • 1h 30m
    • ★ 7.6

    A tiny, optimistic shell explores the world in this uniquely quiet and thoughtful mockumentary.

    Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. When a documentarian discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, his resulting short film brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope at finding his long-lost family.

    • gentle
    • heartwarming
  8. 08

    Luca

    • 2021
    • 1h 35m
    • ★ 7.8

    A bright and sunny Italian summer adventure centered on friendship and the courage to be yourself.

    Luca and his best friend Alberto experience an unforgettable summer on the Italian Riviera. But all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface.

    • adventurous
    • heartwarming
  9. 09

    Kiki's Delivery Service

    • 1989
    • 1h 43m
    • ★ 7.8

    A whimsical story about a young witch finding her way in a world filled with kindness rather than conflict.

    A young witch, on her mandatory year of independent life, finds fitting into a new community difficult while she supports herself by running an air courier service.

    • whimsical
    • gentle
  10. 10

    Toy Story

    • 1995
    • 1h 21m
    • ★ 8.0

    The definitive tale of friendship and imagination that remains bright, funny, and endlessly rewatchable.

    Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the duo eventually learns to put aside their differences.

    • humorous
    • adventurous