I’ve organized these movies based on age order, according to the age recommendations set by Common Sense Media (which you’ll find listed as “CSM age+” below).
However, at times I’ve found I need to add a couple of years to their suggested age range to find the right age for our kiddos to watch something–so just keep that in mind!
For those movies/shows that CSM had not rated, I’ve included the rating below and estimated based on that the age range. As always, preview to determine what works for your family, and please share in the forum if you know of other good ideas! Happy viewing!
Asia
* Masha and the Bear (TV-Y, CSM 4+, Russia, currently on Netflix)
* The Jungle Book, 1967 version (G, CSM 4+, India)
* Mulan (G, CSM 5+, China)
* My Neighbor Totoro (G, CSM 5+, Japan)
* Duck Duck Goose (PG, CSM 5+, China)
* Anastasia (G, CSM 6+, Russia)
* Big Bird in China (free on YouTube)
* Big Bird in Japan (free on YouTube)
* The Secret World of Arrietty (G, CSM 7+, Japan)
* Abominable (PG, CSM 8+, China)
* The Amazing Panda Adventure (PG, CSM 8+, China)
* Lu Over the Wall (PG, CSM 8+, Japan)
* Flavorful Origins (G, China, currently on Netflix US)
* The Karate Kid, 2010 version (PG, CSM 9+, China)
* The Jungle Book, 2016 version (PG, CSM 9+, India)
* From Up on Poppy Hill (PG, CSM 9+, Japan)
* Operation Dumbo Drop (PG, CSM 9+, Vietnam, on Disney Plus)
* Hachi: A Dog’s Tale (PG, CSM 10+, Japan)
* I Wish (PG, CSM 10+, Japan)
* Street Food Asia (TV-PG, currently on Netflix, Asia)
* TWogether (TV-G, currently on Netflix US, Asia)
* The Karate Kid, Part II, 1986 version (PG, CSM 11+, Japan)
* Gagarin: First in Space (TV-PG, Russia)
* The Boy and the Beast (PG-13, CSM 11+, Japan)
* He Named Me Malala (PG-13, CSM 11+, Pakistan)
* Viceroy’s House (PG, CSM 12+, India)
* Gandhi (PG, CSM 12+, India)
* Dangal (TV-PG, CSM 12+, India, currently on Netflix)
* Taare Zameen Par (TV-PG, India, currently on Netflix)
* Kon Kon Kon (TV-PG, Thailand, currently on Netflix US)
* The Way Home (PG, Korea)
* Rise in Kalilah (TV-PG, Malaysia, currently on Netflix US)
* The Last Warrior (Russian/Disney partnership, not rated according to US system, but appears PG-13, Russia)
* City of Joy (PG-13, India)
* Bride and Prejudice (PG-13, CSM 13+, India)
* Don’t Think I’ve Forgotten: Cambodia’s Lost Rock and Roll (NR, Cambodia)