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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.

211. Spies in Disguise

Spies in Disguise
Animation Action Adventure Comedy Family
6.8
20191h 42minUnited States
Director: Nick Bruno

Overview

Super spy Lance Sterling and scientist Walter Beckett are almost exact opposites. Lance is smooth, suave and debonair. Walter is… not. But what Walter lacks in social skills he makes up for in smarts and invention, creating the awesome gadgets Lance uses on his epic missions. But when events take an unexpected turn, Walter and Lance suddenly have to rely on each other in a whole new way.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Trust under threat, Institutional accountability, Risky innovation, Peaceful tech advocacy, Dueling loyalties

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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212. Frozen II

Frozen II
Family Animation Adventure Comedy Fantasy
6.8
20191h 43minUnited States
Director: Jennifer Lee

Overview

Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and Olaf head far into the forest to learn the truth about an ancient mystery of their kingdom.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Legacy and memory, Duty vs autonomy, Resource control forest, Intergroup conflict dam, Protecting nature's balance

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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213. Noelle

Noelle
Family Comedy Fantasy Christmas Family Buddy Comedy
6.3
20191h 40minUnited States
Director: Marc Lawrence

Overview

Kris Kringle's daughter, Noelle, sets off on a mission to find and bring back her brother, after he gets cold feet when it's his turn to take over as Santa.

Themes

Duty vs desire, Tradition vs modernization, Gender leadership norms, Technology reshapes ritual, Family pressure dynamics, Public scrutiny of roles

Available on

Disney Plus
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214. Lady and the Tramp

Lady and the Tramp
Family Romance Comedy Animal Companion Family Romantic Comedy
6.2
20191h 41minUnited States
Director: Charlie Bean

Overview

The love story between a pampered Cocker Spaniel named Lady and a streetwise mongrel named Tramp. Lady finds herself out on the street after her owners have a baby and is saved from a pack by Tramp, who tries to show her to live her life footloose and collar-free.

Themes

Moral ambiguity, Belonging vs independence, Care vs neglect, Loyalty to family, Freedom vs safety, Urban survival

Available on

Disney Plus
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215. Klaus

Klaus
Animation Family Adventure Comedy Fantasy
8.2
20191h 37minSpain
Director: Sergio Pablos

Overview

A selfish postman and a reclusive toymaker form an unlikely friendship, delivering joy to a cold, dark town that desperately needs it.

Themes

Creative collaboration, Education as empowerment, Intergenerational collaboration, Community cohesion through acts, Duty under inheritance pressure, Outsider catalyst for change

Available on

Netflix
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216. Playing with Fire

Playing with Fire
Family Comedy Parent-Child Family Buddy Comedy
5.2
20191h 36minUnited States
Director: Andy Fickman

Overview

A crew of rugged firefighters meet their match when attempting to rescue three rambunctious kids.

Themes

"movie: playing with fire. genres: family, Comedy, Family, Comedy main themes: firefighter, Firefighter full keywords list: firefighter. concept analysis: the film explores themes of family and belonging, Emphasizing that true fulfillment comes from personal connections rather than professional achievements. it highlights the importance of compassion and the lengths one will go to protect and nurture those they care about."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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217. The Elephant Queen

The Elephant Queen
Documentary Family
7.8
20191h 37min
Director: Victoria Stone

Overview

Embark on an epic journey of family, courage, and coming home in this feature-length documentary. Join Athena, the majestic matriarch, as she leads her elephant herd across an unforgiving African landscape filled with vibrant wildlife.


218. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Family Fantasy Adventure Epic Fantasy Adventure Epic
6.6
20191h 59minUnited States
Director: Joachim Rønning

Overview

Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play.

Themes

Power struggle between realms, Peace through compromise, Interwoven loyalties, Guardianship responsibilities, Family bonds vs duty, Oppression of fairy folk

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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219. The Addams Family

The Addams Family
Family Animation Comedy Fantasy Family Animation
5.8
20191h 27minCanada, United States
Director: Conrad Vernon

Overview

The Addams family's lives begin to unravel when they face-off against a treacherous, greedy crafty reality-TV host while also preparing for their extended family to arrive for a major celebration.

Themes

"movie: the addams family. genres: family, Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Family, Animation, Comedy, Fantasy main themes: cartoon, Black humor, Family, Cartoon, Black humor, Family full keywords list: cartoon, Black humor, Family. concept analysis: the film explores themes of acceptance and the celebration of individuality in the face of societal pressure to conform. it highlights the importance of family bonds and the idea that everyone is unique in their own way."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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220. The Bears' Famous Invasion of Sicily

The Bears' Famous Invasion of Sicily
Animation Adventure Family Fantasy
7.1
20191h 22min
Director: Lorenzo Mattotti

Overview

Our story starts with Tonio, the son the bears King, being kidnapped by some hunters in the Sicilian mountains. Because of the harshness of a winter that threatens its clan with famine, the Bear King decides to invade the land of men (in the hope of finding his son). Thanks to his powerful army and the help of a wizard, he will succeed at both quests but he will soon find out that bears are not meant to live in the land of men.