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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.

Mune: Guardian of the Moon

381. Mune: Guardian of the Moon

Animation Family Adventure Fantasy Family Animation
7.1

20151h 26min

France, Canada

Director: Alexandre Heboyan

Overview

When a faun named Mune becomes the Guardian of the Moon, little did he had unprepared experience with the Moon and an accident that could put both the Moon and the Sun in danger, including a corrupt titan named Necross who wants the Sun for himself and placing the balance of night and day in great peril. Now with the help of a wax-child named Glim and the warrior, Sohone who also became the Sun Guardian, they go out on an exciting journey to get the Sun back and restore the Moon to their rightful place in the sky.

Themes

Moon guardianship, Sun balance, Guardianship duty, Moon balance, Wax-child alliance, Guardian loyalty

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Scooby-Doo! Moon Monster Madness

382. Scooby-Doo! Moon Monster Madness

Adventure Animation Family Comedy Mystery
6.5

20151h 20min

Director: Paul McEvoy

Overview

It's one giant step for dog-kind as Scooby-Doo and the Gang blast off for an epic, other-worldly adventure in this all-new original movie! After winning the last 5 seats in a lottery, Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Fred, Daphne and Velma are off to space in billionaire Sly Baron's brand new ship, the Sly Star One. It's all gravity-free fun until a mysterious alien begins destroying the ship! As the ship breaks down, the crew is forced to land on Sly Baron's base... on the dark side of the moon! Will the gang unravel this alien mystery? Will Scooby-Doo and Shaggy find snacks on the moon? Will Fred ever take his space helmet off?! Journey to the outer limits with Scooby-Doo to find out!


The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

383. The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

Family Comedy Adventure Animation Fantasy
6.0

20151h 33min

United States

Director: Paul Tibbitt

Overview

Burger Beard is a pirate who is in search of the final page of a magical book that makes any evil plan he writes in it come true, which happens to be the Krabby Patty secret formula. When the entire city of Bikini Bottom is put in danger, SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Squidward, Sandy, and Plankton need to go on a quest that takes them to the surface. In order to get back the recipe and save their city, the gang must retrieve the book and transform themselves into superheroes.

Themes

Courage under pressure, Trust and deception, Mentorship vs manipulation, Friendship loyalty under stress, Self worth through action, Role expectations and improvisation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Strange Magic

384. Strange Magic

Music Animation Family Fantasy Narrative Musical
5.8

20151h 39min

United States

Director: Gary Rydstrom

Overview

A love potion works its devious charms on fairies, elves and the swamp-dwelling Bog King as they all try to possess the potion for themselves.

Themes

Elves loyalty under strain, Romance vs potion interference, Love potion tension, Elves and fairy tensions, Musical spectacle, Love potion dynamics

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Annie

385. Annie

Comedy Drama Family Family Drama
5.4

20141h 58min

United States

Director: Will Gluck

Overview

Annie is a young, happy foster kid who's also tough enough to make her way on the streets of New York in 2014. Originally left by her parents as a baby with the promise that they'd be back for her someday, it's been a hard knock life ever since with her mean foster mom Miss Hannigan. But everything's about to change when the hard-nosed tycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks—advised by his brilliant VP and his shrewd and scheming campaign advisor—makes a thinly-veiled campaign move and takes her in. Stacks believes he's her guardian angel, but Annie's self-assured nature and bright, sun-will-come-out-tomorrow outlook on life just might mean it's the other way around.

Themes

Economic disparity, Trust and deception, Public image manipulation, Foster care fragility, Class conflict, Caregiver power dynamics

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

386. Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

Adventure Comedy Fantasy Family Globetrotting Adventure
6.2

20141h 38min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Shawn Levy

Overview

When the magic powers of The Tablet of Ahkmenrah begin to die out, Larry Daley spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Cross museum journey, Guardianship preserves magic, Living exhibits awaken, Skeptic challenges belief, Moonlight triggers renewal

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast

387. Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast

Adventure Animation Family Rescue Mission Adventure Family Animation
7.2

20141h 17min

United States

Director: Steve Loter

Overview

An ancient myth of a massive creature sparks the curiosity of Tinker Bell and her good friend Fawn, an animal fairy who’s not afraid to break the rules to help an animal in need. But this creature is not welcome in Pixie Hollow — and the scout fairies are determined to capture the mysterious beast, who they fear will destroy their home. Fawn must convince her fairy friends to risk everything to rescue the NeverBeast.

Themes

Leadership under pressure, Acceptance of difference, Care for misunderstood beings, Rules vs compassion, Protecting a shared home, Trust through empathy

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods

388. Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods

Animation Comedy Adventure Family Family Animation
6.9

20141h 25min

Belgium, France

Director: Alexandre Astier

Overview

In order to wipe out the Gaulish village by any means necessary, Caesar plans to absorb the villagers into Roman culture by having an estate built next to the village to start a new Roman colony.

Themes

Estate expansion pressure, Luxury apartments expansion, Deforestation impact, Roman culture absorption, Civilian integration tensions, New roman colony influence

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Paddington

389. Paddington

Comedy Adventure Family City Adventure Animal Companion Family
7.3

20141h 35min

France, United Kingdom

Director: Paul King

Overview

A young Peruvian bear travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he meets the kindly Brown family, who offer him a temporary haven.

Themes

Power and control over animals, Archives and erased histories, Belonging in unfamiliar spaces, Outsiders and chosen family, Deception and risk in urban life, Resilience through shelter

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Penguins of Madagascar

390. Penguins of Madagascar

Family Animation Adventure Comedy Family Animation
6.6

20141h 32min

United States

Director: Simon J. Smith

Overview

Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private join forces with undercover organization The North Wind to stop the villainous Dr. Octavius Brine from destroying the world as we know it.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception and trust, Adaptation and resilience, Interspecies collaboration, Leadership and teamwork, Manipulation of power

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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