Guillermo del Toro Movies and TV Shows for Kids

From creative consultant to producer, director, and writer, Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro wears many hats. While he's best known for his profound horror movies, his work on fantasy and fiction films and TV shows is just as extraordinary. From the Book of Life to Kung Fu Panda 2, del Toro's filmography offers plenty of kid-friendly options to choose from. You can also explore our Halloween Essentials by Guillermo Del Toro list for more titles from the beloved master of horror.

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Kung Fu Panda 2

age 6+

Panda hero saves the day in surprisingly deep family film.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2011)
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Kung Fu Panda 3

age 6+

Upbeat but intense threequel looks at identity, family ties.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)
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Puss in Boots

age 6+

Swashbuckling adventure features irresistible warrior cat.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2011)
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Megamind

age 6+

Clever animated superhero story is fun, not too scary.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2010)
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The Book of Life

age 7+

Beautifully animated film has some scary imagery.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2014)
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Rise of the Guardians

age 7+

Holiday icons defend childhood in gorgeous adventure.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2012)
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Trollhunters

age 9+

Action-packed adventure show has scares, great role model.

Network: Netflix (2016)
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Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans

age 9+

Potentially upsetting violence in adventure series finale.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2021)
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TV

Wizards: Tales of Arcadia

age 9+

Dark, engrossing continuation of "Trollhunters" saga.

Network: Netflix (2020)
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TV

3Below: Tales of Arcadia

age 9+

Action-packed, layered second chapter in del Toro's Arcadia.

Network: Netflix (2018)
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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

age 11+

Masterful but intense animated version is dark and scary.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2022)
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

age 11+

Tolkien tale isn't as great as LOTR, but better for tweens.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2012)
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

age 11+

Sequel bolstered by brave elves, scary dragon, big spiders.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2013)
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TV

The Simpsons

age 12+

Clever, fast-paced cartoon with edgy humor.

Network: Fox (1989)
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Pacific Rim

age 12+

Loud robots vs. monsters movie could have used more heart.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2013)
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Hellboy II: The Golden Army

age 14+

Imaginative, campy comic book fun; lots of scares.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2008)
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Pan's Labyrinth

age 15+

Brilliant, poignant fairy tale has dark violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2006)
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The Shape of Water

age 16+

Compassionate monster movie/love story has mature content.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2017)
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Hellboy

age 16+

Extreme gore, language in comic book movie reboot.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2019)
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