Dear Netflix,
You are too good to us.
Sincerely,
Parents everywhere.
Sure, we know limiting screen time is beneficial but sometimes flicking on the TV for the kids to watch while you take a break is the equivalent of a mini holiday.
Thanks to Netflix, kids can get engrossed in their favourite television series or watch a new release movie that was only at the cinemas months earlier.
What’s the family-friendly line-up looking like for the rest of 2019? It’s safe to say parents and kids will be very happy.
Beauty and the Beast
An arrogant prince is placed under a spell and turned into a Beast (Dan Stevens) because he cannot love. By chance he meets Belle (Emma Watson) and with the help of his servants, he shows Belle he’s not the monster he appears to be.
Image: Disney
Boss Baby
Imagine babies come from a large corporation and instead of all of them going to loving families, some babes head off to work.
Image: Dreamworks
It Takes Two
An orphan girl and a wealthy girl (played by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen) – who happen to look identical – switch places to stitch up the adults in their life.
Image: Warner Bros.
Coco
Inspired by the Mexican custom of Los Dias de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead festival), when Miguel gets trapped in the Land of the Dead he sets of with his ancestors to uncover a family secret. This flick won two Academy Awards.
Image: Disney/Pixar
Benji
Two kids befriend a lost dog, Benji. When they are kidnapped, Benji comes to the rescue to help save them from serious danger.
Image: Netflix
YooHoo & Friends (TV series)
Quick-witted YooHoo and his can-do crew of animal friends are on a mission to protect the environment. They help animals in need while also learning important lessons about harmony and friendship.
Image: Netflix
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
Carmen and Juni are on a mission to recover a device that endangers the world. With help from their parents (Carla Gugino and Antonio Banderas) and even their SPY grandparents (Halland Taylor and Ricardo Montalban) get set for a thrilling high-tech adventure.
Image: Roadshow
Charlie’s Colorforms City (TV series)
Alongside a colourful cast of characters, the fun and lovable, Charlie creates fun stories using shapes.
Image: Netflix
True and the Rainbow Kingdom (TV series)
Rainbow Kingdom’s True and her bestie Bartleby, grant wishes and help save the day.
Image: Netflix
Super Monsters (TV series)
They are kids of famous monsters who have been grouped together at preschool to master their special powers before they start big school.
Image: YouTube
