Top 10 Movies to Watch About Kids in Foster Care
Looking for the best movies for kids in foster care on Hulu, Max, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and more? We’ve got you covered! These 10 movies are all about family, finding where you belong, and overcoming challenges.
These films show how families can come in all shapes and sizes. They’re perfect for helping everyone understand the journey of finding love and support, no matter what your background is.
1. Lilo and Stitch (Rated PG – Ages 5 and up)
Lilo, a girl in kinship care, is raised by her older sister in Hawaii. One day, she meets Stitch, a mischievous alien, who learns about family when Lilo adopts him as her “dog.”
Where to watch: Disney+, YouTube, Amazon Prime, Fandango at Home, Apple TV
2. Shazam! (Rated PG-13 – Ages 13 and up)
A 14-year-old teen in a group home is gifted the ability to transform into a superhero from a powerful wizard. He learns to navigate life with his newfound powers alongside his foster siblings.
Where to watch: Max, Hulu, Sling TV, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, TNT
3. Kung Fu Panda (Rated PG – Ages 6 and up)
An unlikely hero named Po discovers his true potential while learning to trust his kung fu family. Po was adopted by a goose, and the five-film series explores his journey of self-discovery as he finds a new family and later reunites with his biological father, connecting with his panda heritage.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Apple TV
4. Despicable Me (Rated PG – Ages 4 and up)
Supervillain Gru adopts 3 girls and learns to appreciate the love and chaos of family life. Through his journey, he discovers that family is more important than being a villain.
Where to watch: Peacock, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Fandango at Home
5. Meet the Robinsons (Rated G – All ages)
Lewis, an orphan, is taken in by a quirky family from the future. He learns to believe in himself and that family comes in all shapes and sizes.
Where to watch: Disney+, Fandango at Home, Youtube, Apple TV, Amazon Prime
6. The Tigger Movie (Rated G – All ages*)
Bouncing, hyper, silly Tigger sets out to find others like him. After searching, he realizes that his true family are his friends.
Where to watch: Disney+, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Fandango at Home
7. Angels in the Outfield (Rated PG – Ages 7 and up)
A boy in foster care wishes for his father’s return while angels help his baseball team achieve greatness. Through this, he learns that family can come in unexpected forms.
Where to watch: Disney+, Hulu, Sling TV, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Amazon Prime, TNT
8. Instant Family (Rated PG-13 – Ages 13 and up)
A couple adopts three siblings, learning the joys and struggles of fostering while forming a unique bond with their new family.
Where to watch: fuboTV, Paramount+, Hulu, SlingTV, Amazon Prime, Youtube, Apple TV, Fandango at Home
9. Matilda (Rated PG – Ages 5 and up)
Matilda is mistreated by her neglectful parents and has never fit in with the rest of her family. But she finds love and support from her friends at school and her teacher, Ms. Honey, who adopts her.
Where to watch: Max, Hulu, Youtube, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Amazon Prime, Sling TV
10. Hunt for the Wilderpeople (Rated PG-13 – Ages 13 and up)
Ricky is sent to live with a reclusive couple in the remote New Zealand wilderness. After tragedy strikes, he runs away, prompting his foster father to join him on an adventure where they bond and rely on each other.
Where to watch: Pluto TV, FuboTV, Amazon Prime, Crackle, PLEX, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Apple TV
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