It may seem like just fun, but the truth is that French films for kids offer an amazing opportunity to deepen their language skills.
In fact, the most effective and efficient way to learn a new language is to take it with you outside of the traditional learning setting. For kids, this is especially important. We know that they’re learning new French vocabulary and communication skills in the classroom, but what about outside of school?
Watching a fun French movie with your kids is the perfect way to incorporate French learning into their fun time, and you may even pick up a bit yourself!
We’ve compiled a list of 35 best French films (and TV series) for kids and for the whole family. For more info on how to access these films, read until the end.
Happy viewing!
French Movies for Kids: Grade 3 and under
Did you know that all Disney films have French versions? Watching the French edition after seeing the English version can make the stories easier for kids to understand. Here are some French film recommendations for kids in grade 3 and under.
La Reine des Neiges
La mystérieuse Mademoiselle C
L’incomparable Mademoiselle C
The TV series “Passe-Partout”
Various TV series on Mini-TFO
Les contes de la nuit
Ernest & Celestine
Kirikou et la sorcière
Le grand méchant renard et autres contes
La Guerre Des Tuques (Snowtime!)
La Guerre Des Tuques 3D
French Movies for Kids: grade 4 and up
Le Journal d’Aurélie Laflamme
À vos marques…Party!
Kung Fu Panda (in French)
Babine
Une vie de chat
Un monstre à Paris
Les Triplettes de Belleville
Noémie – le secret
Astérix et le domaine des Dieux
La grenouille et la baleine
Les aventuriers du timbre perdu
French Movies for Teens
Le papillion bleu
Trois hommes et un couffin
La grande seduction
Kaamellot (YouTube comedy series)
Les Boys (1, 2, 3 et 4)
French Movies for the Whole Family
Astérix et Obélix : Mission Cléopâtre
Astérix: Le secret de la potion magique
Astérix aux jeux olympique
Le petit Nicolas (le film)
Maurice Richard
Dans une galaxie près de chez-vous
The TV series “Les Parent” on Radio-Canada
Les Choristes
Le petit prince (2015)
Where to find French films
Find these films and others at your local library, on Netflix, Amazon Video, or at the following links:
Happy watching!
