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!
I’ve linked to detailed reviews on Common Sense for each movie, so you can figure out what is a good fit for you and yours. Happy viewing!
Australia, Oceania, and the Polar Regions
* Happy Feet (PG, CSM 5+, Antarctica)
* The Rescuers Down Under (G, CSM 6+, Australia)
* Blinky Bill: The Movie (PG, CSM 6+, Australia)
* Disneynature Penguins (G, CSM 6+, Antarctica)
* March of the Penguins (G, CSM 6+, Antarctica)
* Moana (PG, CSM 6+, Polynesia)
* Balto (G, CSM 6+, Arctic)
* Arctic Tale (G, CSM 7+, Arctic)
* Napoleon (G, CSM 7+, Australia)
* The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course (PG, CSM 7+, Australia)
* Nim’s Island–and its sequel (PG, CSM 7+, Australia)
* Antarctica: A Year on Ice (PG, CSM 9+, Antarctica)
* The Call of the Wild (PG, CSM 9+, Arctic)
* Paper Planes (NR, but voted “Common Sense Selection for Families – Ages 10+,” Australia)
* White Fang (TV-PG, CSM 10+, Arctic–Netflix Original)
* Togo (PG, CSM 10+, Arctic)
* Her Majesty (PG, CSM 10+, New Zealand)
* Rabbit-Proof Fence (PG, CSM 11+, but best for teens, Australia)
* Whale Rider (PG-13, CSM 11+, New Zealand)
* Falling Inn Love (TV-PG, CSM 12+, New Zealand–Netflix Original)
* Crocodile Dundee (PG-13, CSM 12+, Australia)