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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.

281. Sherlock Gnomes

Sherlock Gnomes
Animation Family Fantasy Comedy Adventure
5.3
20181h 26minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: John Stevenson

Overview

Garden gnomes Gnomeo & Juliet recruit renown detective Sherlock Gnomes to investigate the mysterious disappearance of other garden ornaments.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Relationships under strain, Leadership under renewal, Community displacement, Collaborative investigation, Misdirection and deception

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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282. Doraemon: Nobita's Treasure Island

Doraemon: Nobita's Treasure Island
Animation Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction Comedy
6.6
20181h 48min
Director: Kazuaki Imai

Overview

Upon hearing about the story of Treasure Island, Nobita dreams of discovering and exploring his own treasure island, despite the fact all of the Earth has been mapped already.


283. Peter Rabbit

Peter Rabbit
Animation Adventure Family City Adventure Road Trip Family
6.6
20181h 33minAustralia, United States
Director: Will Gluck

Overview

Peter Rabbit's feud with Mr. McGregor escalates to greater heights than ever before as they rival for the affections of the warm-hearted animal lover who lives next door.

Themes

Resource competition, Unintended consequences, Trust and reconciliation, Human-animal tension, Outsider vs local dynamics, Feud escalation

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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284. Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold

Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Animation Comedy Action Family Science Fiction
6.5
20181h 16min
Director: Jake Castorena

Overview

Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang meet up with Batman and other friends to defeat evil villains and save the day.


285. Early Man

Early Man
Family Comedy Animation Adventure Family Animation
6.1
20181h 29minUnited Kingdom, France
Director: Nick Park

Overview

Dug, along with his sidekick Hognob, unite a cavemen tribe to save their hidden valley from being spoiled and, all together as a team, to face the menace of a mysterious and mighty enemy, on the turf of an ancient and sacred sport.

Themes

Stone age teamwork, Mining economy, Cavemen culture clash, Bronze age leadership, Gender inclusion, Tradition versus innovation

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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286. The Legend of the Black Charro

The Legend of the Black Charro
Animation Fantasy Action Family Horror
6.9
20181h 25min
Director: Alberto Rodríguez

Overview

After releasing the Chupacabras, Leo San Juan decides that it is time to return together with his brother Nando to his grandmother's house. Halfway down the road, Charro Negro manages to confuse Leo and because of him, an innocent girl is dragged into the underworld. Leo is forced to repair the damage. His friends will come to try to help him and get out of there as soon as possible. But it is no coincidence that the Charro has chosen to involve Leo, his intentions go beyond getting a new soul.


287. Finding Your Feet

Finding Your Feet
Comedy Drama Family Music Romance
6.8
20171h 51min
Director: Richard Loncraine

Overview

A lady has her prim and proper life turned upside down after discovering her husband's affair.


288. Ferdinand

Ferdinand
Animation Family Adventure Comedy Family Animation
6.7
20171h 48minUnited States
Director: Carlos Saldanha

Overview

Ferdinand, a little bull, prefers sitting quietly under a cork tree just smelling the flowers versus jumping around, snorting, and butting heads with other bulls. As Ferdinand grows big and strong, his temperament remains mellow, but one day five men come to choose the "biggest, fastest, roughest bull" for the bullfights in Madrid and Ferdinand is mistakenly chosen. Based on the classic 1936 children's book by Munro Leaf.

Themes

Rebellion against tradition, Compassion over spectacle, Friendship across species, Pacifism under pressure, Resilience through bonds, Responsibility toward animals, Collective action and escape

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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289. The Breadwinner

The Breadwinner
Animation War Drama Family Family Animation
7.7
20171h 34minCanada, Ireland
Director: Nora Twomey

Overview

A headstrong young girl in Afghanistan, ruled by the Taliban, disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.

Themes

Arranged marriage pressures, Family obligations under strain, Gendered survival under oppression, Poverty under war, Disguise for agency, Education as power amid conflict

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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290. The Star

The Star
Animation Comedy Adventure Family Fantasy
6.3
20171h 26minUnited States
Director: Timothy Reckart

Overview

A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the greatest story ever told: the first Christmas.

Themes

Duty under pressure, Loyalty and friendship, Protective community action, Courage through adversity, Belonging and purpose, Responsibility for others

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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