How to watch the top 10 searched kids TV shows and movies
School’s out and the kids have earned break from homework and book reports. Or maybe it’s you parents who need a break?! Either way, these are the top searched TV shows and movies* for kids to get you streaming through the summer. What’s playing on repeat at your house?
Check the rating for each TV show and movie below to determine if it’s appropriate for your child’s age.
TV SHOWS
- PAW Patrol (TV-Y) – Ryder leads a team of rescue pups (Marshall, Rubble, Chase, Rocky, Zuma and Skye) who save their town from everyday emergencies. | Nick Jr. or with a subscription to DIRECTV NOW, Sling TV or Philo
- Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (TV-Y) – Mickey and his friends Minnie, Donald, Pluto, Daisy, Goofy, Pete, Clarabelle and more go on fun and educational adventures. | DisneyNOW or with a subscription to DIRECTV NOW, Hulu with Live TV, PlayStation Vue, Sling TV or YouTube TV
- Peppa Pig (TV-Y) – A little pig named Peppa and George have journeys everyday with their family and friends. | Nick Jr. or with a subscription to DIRECTV NOW, Sling TV or Philo
- PJ Masks (TV-Y) – Three children become superheroes at night. | DisneyNOW or with a subscription to DIRECTV NOW, Hulu with Live TV, PlayStation Vue, Sling TV or YouTube TV
- Spongebob Squarepants (TV-Y7) – The misadventures of a talking sea sponge who works at a fast food restaurant, attends a boating school, and lives in an underwater pineapple. | Nickelodeon, Prime Video, Google Play, Vudu, or with a subscription to DIRECTV NOW or Philo
- Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood (TV-Y) – A new animated continuation to Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, where all the original characters are now grown up with their own preschool-aged children. | PBS Kids
- Sesame Street (TV-Y) – On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, human and muppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games, and songs. | HBO NOW
- Thomas & Friends (TV-Y) – This popular series follows the adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine and all of his engine friends on the Island of Sodor. | Nick Jr. or with a subscription to DIRECTV NOW, Sling TV or Philo
- Bubble Guppies (TV-Y) – The adventures of six fish-tailed kids – Molly, Gil, Oona, Deema, Nonny, and Goby. | Nick Jr., Prime Video, Google Play, Vudu, or with a subscription to DIRECTV NOW, Sling TV or Philo
- My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (TV-Y) – After learning that her friends, as well as herself, are the magical Elements of Harmony, studious unicorn Twilight Sparkle is sent by her mentor, Princess Celestia, to Ponyville to study the magic of friendship with help from her friends. | Netflix, Prime Video and Google Play
MOVIES
- Coco (PG) – Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family’s ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer. | FandangoNOW, Google Play, Prime Video, Vudu
- A Wrinkle in Time (PG) – After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him. | FandangoNOW, Google Play, Prime Video, Vudu
- Frozen (PG) – When the newly-crowned Queen Elsa accidentally uses her power to turn things into ice to curse her home in infinite winter, her sister Anna teams up with a mountain man, his playful reindeer, and a snowman to change the weather condition. | FandangoNOW, Google Play, Prime Video, Vudu
- Moana (PG) – In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches Moana’s island, she answers the Ocean’s call to seek out the Demigod to set things right. | FandangoNOW, Google Play, Netflix, Prime Video, Vudu
- The Boss Baby (PG) – A suit-wearing, briefcase-carrying baby pairs up with his 7-year old brother to stop the dastardly plot of the CEO of Puppy Co. | FandangoNOW, Google Play, Prime Video, Vudu
- Ferdinand (PG) – After Ferdinand, a bull with a big heart, is mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is captured and torn from his home. | FandangoNOW, Google Play, Prime Video, Vudu
- Trolls (PG) – After the Bergens invade Troll Village, Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and the curmudgeonly Branch set off on a journey to rescue her friends. | FandangoNOW, Google Play, Netflix, Prime Video, Vudu
- Paddington 2 (PG) – Paddington, now happily settled with the Brown family and a popular member of the local community, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy. | FandangoNOW, Google Play, Prime Video, Vudu
- Shrek (PG) – After his swamp is filled with magical creatures, Shrek agrees to rescue Princess Fiona for a villainous lord in order to get his land back. | FandangoNOW, Google Play, Prime Video, Vudu
- Despicable Me 3 (PG) – Gru meets his long-lost charming, cheerful, and more successful twin brother Dru who wants to team up with him for one last criminal heist. | FandangoNOW, Google Play, Prime Video, Vudu
Click here to learn about all the free kid channels available in the Roku Channel Store.
Happy Summer Streaming!
*Based on Roku searches May 12-June 12, 2018.
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