Family-Friendly Halloween Movies to Stream on Peacock
Have a scary (but not too scary!) good movie night with these Peacock picks.
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Key Takeaways
- Peacock offers a wide range of family-friendly Halloween movies, from magical adventures like the Harry Potter series to spooky classics such as Casper.
- Several featured films blend humor, heart, and positive themes, including Spookley, the Square Pumpkin’s message about self-acceptance and Monster Family’s focus on teamwork and family connection.
- Animated and visually vibrant picks like The Book of Life and The Addams Family movies provide festive, lightly spooky entertainment suitable for both kids and adults.
Spooky season is upon us! While some folks like to be scared silly, your little ones likely prefer a lot of silly and just a touch of scary. Luckily, Peacock’s got plenty of family-friendly movies to stream this Halloween for kids and grown-ups alike. Grab the candy corn (just don’t try to pop it) and take your pick.
1. The Harry Potter film series (2001-2011)
No one does Halloween like Hogwarts. Autumn is a great time for young witches and wizards to journey back to the Wizarding World and reunite with ghosts like Moaning Myrtle and Nearly Headless Nick. Plus, the ambiance of the Great Hall decked out in floating jack-o'-lanterns is hard to top!
Watch the Harry Potter film series on Peacock.
2. Spookley, the Square Pumpkin (2005)
This under-the-radar animated film tells the story of a scarecrow and three spider friends as they help an odd-shaped pumpkin move past his feelings of inadequacy. Filled with a lot of laughs — and a lot of Halloween-inspired heart — viewers won't be able to resist cheering on Spookley as he tries to look past his square-ness and thrive with the help of his pals.
Watch Spookley, the Square Pumpkin on Peacock.
3. Casper (1995)
Is it even really Halloween without sitting down with the family and watching the adventures of the friendliest ghost around? In 1995's Casper, Christina Ricci stars as a young girl who befriends the titular ghost during a stay at a haunted mansion.
Watch Casper on Peacock.
4. The Book of Life (2014)
Vibrant, heartfelt, and visually stunning, The Book of Life celebrates the Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos through the story of Manolo (voiced by Diego Luna), a young musician torn between family expectations and following his heart. Bursting with music and color, it’s a reminder that love and memory live on forever — a perfect mix of festive and spooky for the family.
Watch The Book of Life on Peacock.
5. The Addams Family (2019) and The Addams Family 2 (2021)
A star-studded voiceover cast shine in the animated Addams Family franchise that spanned two can't-miss spooky-themed full-length films. Watch the famous mysterious Addams family navigate a suspicious TV personality wanting to take over their terrifying mansion and turn it into something more family-friendly in the first movie, and go along for the road trip of a lifetime in the sequel. The two must-watch animated films pay tribute to the iconic original comic strip by Charles Addams.
Watch The Addams Family and The Adams Family 2 on Peacock.
6. Monster Family (2017)
Meet the Wishbones — a not-so-happy family who, after a visit to a Halloween party, are cursed and transformed into real-life monsters! Mom becomes a vampire, dad turns into Frankenstein, and the kids? A werewolf and a mummy. Together, they must learn to work as a team to break the spell and rediscover what makes them truly happy. Heartwarming and hilarious, Monster Family shows that even monsters can have big hearts.
Watch Monster Family on Peacock.
And if you put the kids to bed and want something scary, we got you covered with a chilling collection of horror movies on Peacock.
