9 Kid-Friendly Flicks and Shows to Stream This Month (and 1 to Watch Live)
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As the weather cools down, families are trading in their outdoor adventures for afternoons inside. And while art projects and board games are a great way to keep the kids busy, there is something nice about cuddling on the couch and watching a movie — especially if it's one the kids haven't seen before. From a timeless musical to animated adventures, here are 10 kid-friendly films and shows to watch this month. Source: Columbia Pictures, Warner Bros., Amazon
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Annie
Before the remake hits theaters this December, introduce your children to the original orphan who gave us hope for a better "tomorrow."
Available: Oct. 1
Network: Netflix
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Chicken Run
Though the animated comedy may be a bit dark for younger children, older ones will laugh out loud as they watch two chickens lead their fellow feathered friends to freedom.
Available: Oct. 1
Network: Netflix
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Space Jam
Basketball and Bugs Bunny — what more could a kid ask for? Sports fans will love watching Michael Jordan take to the court with the Looney Toons gang.
Available: Oct. 1
Network: Amazon Prime
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Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
When aliens kidnap all the adults in Retroville, it's up to 11-year-old Jimmy Neutron to come up with a plan to rescue them.
Available: Oct. 1
Network: Netflix
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Gilmore Girls
Looking for a show to watch with your tween daughter? Then we suggest this series centered around a witty mother-daughter duo whose love for coffee is almost as strong as their love for each other.
Available: Oct. 1
Network: Netflix
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Creative Galaxy
Grab your colored pencils and paper! This art-adventure series requires children to create a work of art while they watch.
Available: Oct. 3
Network: Amazon Prime
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The Boxcar Children
The beloved book series gets an animated makeover in a movie that follows four orphaned brothers and sisters on their journey to find a family.
Available: Oct. 4
Network: Netflix
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Blaze and the Monster Machines
Following the STEM trend, Nickelodeon's new show centers around 8-year-old AJ, who must use physics, math, and technology to help his monster truck, Blaze.
Air Date: Oct. 13, 12 p.m. EDT
Network: Nickelodeon
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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Prepare for the November release of Mockingjay — Part 1 with a Hunger Games double feature.
Available: Oct. 22
Network: Netflix
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Annedroids
It's all about girls and science in this Amazon series that follows 11-year-old Anne as she creates her own androids.
Available: Oct. 30
Network: Amazon Prime