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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.

Hocus Pocus

1091. Hocus Pocus

Fantasy Comedy Family Holiday Family Supernatural Fantasy
6.9

19931h 36min

United States

Director: Kenny Ortega

After 300 years of slumber, three sister witches are accidentally resurrected in Salem on Halloween night, and it is up to three kids and their newfound feline friend to put an end to the witches' reign of terror once and for all.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Sibling relationship, Trick or treating, Desire for youth, Magic and control, Adolescent courage

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Free Willy

1092. Free Willy

Family Adventure Drama
6.1

19931h 52min

United States

Director: Simon Wincer

When maladjusted orphan Jesse vandalizes a theme park, he is placed with foster parents and must work at the park to make amends. There he meets Willy, a young Orca whale who has been separated from his family. Sensing kinship, they form a bond and, with the help of kindly whale trainer Rae Lindley, develop a routine of tricks. However, greedy park owner Dial soon catches wind of the duo and makes plans to profit from them.


Rookie of the Year

1093. Rookie of the Year

Family Comedy
6.1

19931h 43min

United States

Director: Daniel Stern

12-year-old Henry Rowengartner, whose late father was a minor league baseball player, grew up dreaming of playing baseball, despite his physical shortcomings. After Henry's arm is broken while trying to catch a baseball at school, the tendon in that arm heals too tightly, allowing Henry to throw pitches that are as fast as 103 mph. Henry is spotted at nearby Wrigley Field by Larry "Fish" Fisher, the general manager of the struggling Chicago Cubs, after Henry throws an opponent's home-run ball all the way from the outfield bleachers back to the catcher, and it seems that Henry may be the pitcher that team owner Bob Carson has been praying for.


Last Action Hero

1094. Last Action Hero

Adventure Fantasy Action Comedy Family
6.5

19932h 11min

United States

Director: John McTiernan

After his father's death, a young boy finds solace in action movies featuring an indestructible cop. Given a magic ticket by a theater manager, he is transported into the film and teams up with the cop to stop a villain who escapes into the real world.


Once Upon a Forest

1095. Once Upon a Forest

Animation Family Adventure
6.4

19931h 11min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Charles Grosvenor

A young mouse, mole and hedgehog risk their lives to find a cure for their badger friend, who's been poisoned by men.


The Sandlot

1096. The Sandlot

Family Comedy
7.8

19931h 41min

United States

Director: David Mickey Evans

During a summer of friendship and adventure, one boy becomes a part of the gang, nine boys become a team and their leader becomes a legend by confronting the terrifying mystery beyond the right field wall.


The Adventures of Huck Finn

1097. The Adventures of Huck Finn

Adventure Drama Family
6.2

19931h 48min

United States

Director: Stephen Sommers

Mischievous Huck Finn is unnerved when his father, reemerging after years away, kidnaps him in an attempt to take away a $600 inheritance from his late mother. Fearing for his life, Huck fakes his own death and escapes. He soon runs into his friend, Jim, a slave fleeing his master. Together, the pair embarks on a raft journey down the Mississippi River, staying ahead of pursuers who blame the slave for Huck's alleged murder.


Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

1098. Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

Adventure Comedy Family
7.0

19931h 24min

United States

Director: Duwayne Dunham

Before the Seavers leave for a family vacation to San Francisco, they drop off their pets -- Chance, an adventurous American bulldog; Shadow, a wise golden retriever; and Sassy, a cautious cat -- at a friend's ranch. But when the animals start to worry that they've been left for good, the three embark together on a treacherous and thrilling journey to find their way back home through the California wilderness.


The Cave of the Golden Rose 2

1099. The Cave of the Golden Rose 2

Adventure Family Fantasy Romance
7.2

19923h 20min

Italy

Director: Lamberto Bava

Fantaghiro and Romualdo are preparing their marriage when the Black Queen disgusted by their deep love captures Fantaghiro's father. Romualdo and his soldiers go on their journey to free him. But the insidious Black Queen transforms herself into Fantaghiro, makes Romualdo her slave by kissing him and captures the rest of his army. Fantaghiro follows Romualdo although she promised him to stay home, finds the camp deserted and enters the near castle of the Black Queen. When she asks for a duel to free her people she is very surprised to face Romualdo who has forgot her completely due to the magic of the Black Queen.


The Muppet Christmas Carol

1100. The Muppet Christmas Carol

Music Comedy Family Fantasy Drama
7.8

19921h 26min

United States

Director: Brian Henson

A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during night-time visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

Themes

Miser vs charity, Childhood memories shaping present, Holiday spirit vs miser, Past and future visions, Victorian era social norms, Puppet motif and puppetry

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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