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Family movies

Wholesome entertainment designed for all ages, bringing generations together with heartwarming tales.

Subgenres include: Holiday Family, Christmas Family, Vacation Family.

Don't Look Under the Bed

991. Don't Look Under the Bed

TV Movie Family Horror Comedy
6.6

19991h 33min

Director: Kenneth Johnson

A girl calls on her brother's imaginary friend to banish a mischievous boogeyman who has framed her for his pranks.


An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster

992. An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster

Adventure Fantasy Animation Mystery Family
6.0

19991h 18min

United States

Director: Larry Latham

Follow the clues to fun and excitement as the beloved little mouse takes on a big monster in this charming, full-length adventure. When a ferocious, mouse-nabbing creature puts fear into the hearts of New York City's rodents, Fievel and his friends team up with a reporter to chase after the scoop of the century and -- just maybe -- get a close-up look at the bad guy himself!


Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost

993. Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost

Comedy Mystery Family Fantasy Animation
7.3

19991h 10min

United States, Japan

Director: Jim Stenstrum

Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Gang visit Oakhaven, Massachusetts to seek strange goings on involving a famous horror novelist and his ancestor who is rumored to have been a witch.


Bartok the Magnificent

994. Bartok the Magnificent

Animation Comedy Family Fantasy Music
6.1

19991h 8min

United States

Director: Gary Goldman

Albino bat Bartok – former sidekick to the wicked Grigori Rasputin – ventures to prove his true worth on a new quest to defeat the legendary Russian witch Baba Yaga.


The Iron Giant

995. The Iron Giant

Animation Family Science Fiction Drama Family Animation
8.1

19991h 26min

United States

Director: Brad Bird

In the small town of Rockwell, Maine in October 1957, a giant metal machine befriends a nine-year-old boy and ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving people from their own fears and prejudices.

Themes

Self sacrifice, Fear of the unknown, Trust across difference, Prejudice against outsiders, Duty under threat, Military escalation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Johnny Tsunami

996. Johnny Tsunami

Family TV Movie Drama
6.3

19991h 28min

United States

Director: Steve Boyum

A Hawaiian teenage surfer shows off his skills when he takes to the snow slopes in Vermont.


My Neighbors the Yamadas

997. My Neighbors the Yamadas

Animation Comedy Family
7.1

19991h 44min

Japan

Director: Isao Takahata

The Yamadas are a typical middle class Japanese family in urban Tokyo and this film shows us a variety of episodes of their lives. With tales that range from the humorous to the heartbreaking, we see this family cope with life's little conflicts, problems, and joys in their own way.


Pokémon the Movie 2000

998. Pokémon the Movie 2000

Adventure Fantasy Animation Science Fiction Family
6.1

19991h 24min

Japan

Director: Kunihiko Yuyama

When Lawrence III's scheme to capture the Legendary Pokémon Lugia upsets the balance of nature, it is up to Ash Ketchum and his friends to save the world.


Muppets from Space

999. Muppets from Space

Family Comedy Science Fiction Adventure
6.2

19991h 28min

United States

Director: Tim Hill

When Gonzo's breakfast cereal tells him that he's the descendant of aliens from another planet, his attempts at extraterrestrial communication get him kidnapped by a secret government agency, prompting the Muppets to spring into action to rescue their friend.


Smart House

1000. Smart House

TV Movie Comedy Family Science Fiction
6.1

19991h 22min

United States

Director: LeVar Burton

Ben Cooper and his family are struggling to get a grip on household chores, school and work. So when Ben sees that a Smart House is being given away, he enters the competition as often as he can, until they eventually win the house (named Pat). After moving in, Pat's personality radically begins to change, turning the Coopers against her.