The Best Easter Movies to Watch in 2024

The Easter long weekend is all about spending time with your family, and what could be more family-friendly than watching a good ol' Easter movie?

So once you've attended your favourite Easter egg hunt and eaten all of your chocolates, enjoy some downtime with a fun Easter movie with the kids.

Here are our picks for the best Easter movies to watch in 2024.

The Best Easter Movies to Watch in 2024

1. Wonka (2024)

One of the most highly-anticipated movies of 2023 is now also one of the best Easter movies to watch in 2024!

The newest rendition of the much-loved Charlie and the Chocolate Factory tale from Roald Dahl stars Timothee Chalamet as Willy Wonka before he became one of the most famous chocolatiers in the world. 

Where to watch: Wonka is now available to purchase on Apple TV, and Amazon Prime Video.

2. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)

If you prefer the 2005 rendition, what could be more chocolate-y than a delightful re-watch of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!

Indulge in your love of chocolate as you munch on chocolates this Easter and enjoy the 2005 remake of Roald Dahl's most famous tale. This is a great kids' Easter movie for those who love chocolate and love entering the weird and wonderful world of Willy Wonka.

Where to watch: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is now streaming on Stan, and Amazon Prime Video.

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3. Peter Rabbit (2018)

Nothing says Easter movies quite like a sit down with Peter Rabbit!

This adventurous Easter movie will delight the whole family—it's full of hilarity and attitude and a charming portrayal of the much-loved book character.

Where to watch: Peter Rabbit is now streaming on Binge, and Amazon Prime Video.

4. Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021)

The hotly-anticipated sequel to the first Peter Rabbit Movie follows Peter on a new adventure beyond the garden.

In Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway our favourite bunny finds himself in a world where his mischief is appreciated. But when his family risks their lives searching for him, he must decide what kind of bunny he wants to be.

Where to watch: Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

5. Hop (2011)

Easter Bunny adventures abound in this hilarious and heartwarming Easter movie about whether or not a prospective bunny is up to the task of saving Easter for everyone.

Hop includes a star-studded cast with the voices of some of our favourites, including Russell Brand, Hank Azaria, Kaley Cuoko, David Hasselhoff, and James Marsden.

Where to watch: Hop is now streaming on Binge.

6. Chocolat (2000)

When you're eating chocolate at Easter, why not watch a movie about chocolate?

One for the older kids and adults, Chocolat tells the story of Vianne Rocher, who arrives in the fictional French village of Lansquenet-sous-Tannes at the beginning of Lent with her six-year-old daughter, Anouk. She opens a small chocolaterie and before she knows it, she and her chocolates influence the lives of the townspeople of this French community in a whole host of unexpected ways.

We'll make this one an honorary Easter movie in our books!

Where to watch: Chocolat is now streaming on Foxtel, Binge, and Amazon Prime Video.

7. Miss Potter (2006)

You can't have a list of Easter movies and not feature Peter Rabbit!

The family-friendly Miss Potter tells the interesting—and at times, heartbreaking—story of Beatrix Potter, the author of the beloved and best-selling children's book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, and her struggle for love, happiness and success. It doesn't come much more Easter-appropriate than that! 

Where to watch: Miss Potter is now streaming on Netflix, Stan, and Amazon Prime Video.

8. Rise of the Guardians (2012)

When the evil spirit Pitch launches an assault on Earth, the Immortal Guardians team up to protect the innocence of children all around the world—an especially relevant Easter movie around Easter time!

Where to watch: Rise of the Guardians is now streaming on Stan, and Amazon Prime Video.

9. Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)

This family-friendly comedy will be as adored by adults as it is by kids.

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit follows the story of Wallace and his loyal dog, Gromit, who set out to discover the mystery behind the garden sabotage that plagues their village and threatens the annual giant vegetable growing contest.

Where to watch: Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is now streaming on Binge.

10. Zootopia (2016)

So it's not technically an Easter movie but when there's a cute bunny involved, who cares?!

Zootopia is about an adorable bunny who also happens to be a cop; and all of the adventures that come with the territory. You won't regret settling down to this one!

Where to watch: Zootopia is now streaming on Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video.

11. The Dog Who Saved Easter (2014)

This hilarious Easter movie with a canine hero named Zeus springs into action when three criminals try to sabotage a daycare for dogs.

The Dog Who Saved Christmas is fun, silly, and the perfect Easter movie on a lazy day during the school holidays! 

Where to watch: The Dog Who Saved Christmas is available on Apple TV.

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