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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.

291. Wonder

Wonder
Family Drama
7.9
20171h 53min
Director: Stephen Chbosky

Overview

The story of August Pullman – a boy with facial differences – who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.


292. Paddington 2

Paddington 2
Adventure Comedy Family City Adventure Parody
7.8
20171h 44minFrance, United Kingdom
Director: Paul King

Overview

Paddington, now happily settled with the Browns, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy, but it is stolen.

Themes

Collective resilience, Community support, Family loyalty, Improvisational problem solving, False accusation, Aging reputation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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293. Coco

Coco
Family Animation Music Adventure Family Animation
8.4
20171h 45minUnited States
Director: Lee Unkrich

Overview

Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.

Themes

Intergenerational tension, Deception and exposure, Tradition vs creativity, Music ban and control, Memory vs legacy, Art as rebellion

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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294. The Man Who Invented Christmas

The Man Who Invented Christmas
Drama History Comedy Family Biographical History
7.0
20171h 45minIreland, Canada
Director: Bharat Nalluri

Overview

In 1843, despite the fact that Dickens is a successful writer, the failure of his latest book puts his career at a crossroads, until the moment when, struggling with inspiration and confronting reality with his childhood memories, a new character is born in the depths of his troubled mind; an old, lonely, embittered man, so vivid, so human, that a whole world grows around him, a story so inspiring that changed the meaning of Christmas forever.

Themes

Debt and ambition, Self publishing vs publishers, Child labor legacy, Family vs career, Tradition and holidays, Poverty and debtors' prison

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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295. My Little Pony: The Movie

My Little Pony: The Movie
Family Animation Adventure Fantasy Family Animation
6.1
20171h 39minCanada, United States
Director: Jayson Thiessen

Overview

A new dark force threatens Ponyville, and the Mane 6 – Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Rarity – embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to use the magic of friendship and save their home.

Themes

Loyalty vs self-interest, Trust under pressure, Deception and betrayal, Leadership under crisis, Power and restraint, Friendship as resilience

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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296. Goodbye Christopher Robin

Goodbye Christopher Robin
Family History Drama Biographical History Family Drama
7.1
20171h 47minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Simon Curtis

Overview

The behind the scenes story of the life of A.A. Milne and the creation of the Winnie the Pooh stories inspired by his son Christopher Robin.

Themes

Jealousy and betrayal, Publicity and family strain, Creative work under pressure, Childhood fame and privacy, War trauma shaping art, Memory as storytelling mechanism

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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297. Rock My Heart

Rock My Heart
Adventure Drama Family
6.5
20171h 45min
Director: Hanno Olderdissen

Overview

17-year-old Jana has a congenital heart defect. To defy fate, Jana seeks every challenge, plunges into every wild and dangerous adventure. Her parents does not like that and are even more in constant fear of their daughter.


298. The Lego Ninjago Movie

The Lego Ninjago Movie
Family Comedy Adventure Animation Action
6.1
20171h 41minAustralia, Denmark
Director: Charlie Bean

Overview

Six young ninjas are tasked with defending their island home of Ninjago. By night, they’re gifted warriors using their skill and awesome fleet of vehicles to fight villains and monsters. By day, they’re ordinary teens struggling against their greatest enemy....high school.

Themes

Teamwork under pressure, Teen life disruption, Six young ninjas identity clash, Identity pressure, Elemental powers tension, Duty vs adolescence

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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299. The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature

The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature
Animation Family Adventure Comedy Family Animation
5.5
20171h 31minCanada, South Korea
Director: Cal Brunker

Overview

When the evil mayor of Oakton decides to bulldoze Liberty Park and build a dangerous amusement park in its place, Surly Squirrel and his ragtag group of animal friends need to band together to save their home, defeat the mayor, and take back the park.

Themes

Leadership under pressure, Rebuilding and resilience, Defense of public space, Cross-species alliance, Corruption and resistance, Resource scarcity and foraging

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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300. The Son of Bigfoot

The Son of Bigfoot
Family Animation Comedy Family Animation Parent-Child Family
6.1
20171h 32minBelgium, France
Director: Jérémie Degruson

Overview

Teenage outsider Adam sets out on an epic and daring quest to uncover the mystery behind his long-lost dad, only to find out that he is none other than the legendary Bigfoot! He has been hiding deep in the forest for years to protect himself and his family from HairCo., a giant corporation eager to run scientific experiments with his special DNA. As father and son start making up for lost time after the boy's initial disbelief, Adam soon discovers that he too is gifted with superpowers beyond his imagination. But little do they know, HairCo. is on their tail as Adam's traces have led them to Bigfoot!

Themes

Family protection under threat, Outsider belonging, Corporate exploitation, Genetic experimentation ethics, Deception by corporation, Responsibility with power

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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