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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.

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

611. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

Adventure Family Fantasy Treasure Hunt Mythological Fantasy
5.7

20131h 46min

United States

Director: Thor Freudenthal

In their quest to confront the ultimate evil, Percy and his friends battle swarms of mythical creatures to find the mythical Golden Fleece and to stop an ancient evil from rising.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Family bonds and belonging, Quest and self-discovery, Half-blood identity tension, Adventure through danger, Prophecy shaped destiny

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Smurfs 2

612. The Smurfs 2

Fantasy Family Comedy Animation Parent-Child Family
5.3

20131h 45min

United States, Canada

Director: Raja Gosnell

The evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. But when he discovers that only a real Smurf can give him what he wants, and only a secret spell that Smurfette knows can turn the Naughties into real Smurfs, Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and brings her to Paris, where he has been winning the adoration of millions as the world¹s greatest sorcerer. It's up to Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy, and Vanity to return to our world, reunite with their human friends Patrick and Grace Winslow, and rescue her! Will Smurfette, who has always felt different from the other Smurfs, find a new connection with the Naughties Vexy and Hackus or will the Smurfs convince her that their love for her is True Blue?

Themes

Adventure under pressure, Child friendly humor, Family comedy, Fantasy magic, Interdimensional travel, Teamwork and resilience

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Khumba

613. Khumba

Animation Adventure Family Family Animation Animal Companion Family
5.6

20131h 25min

South Africa

Director: Anthony Silverston

A half-striped zebra is blamed for the drought and leaves his herd in search of his missing stripes. He is joined on his quest by an overprotective wildebeest and a flamboyant ostrich; they defeat the tyrannical leopard and save his herd.

Themes

Unlikely alliances, Collective resilience, Leadership and responsibility, Ostracism and belonging, Diversity as strength, Self-discovery through journey

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
The Roku Channel
Fandango at Home Free
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Turbo

614. Turbo

Animation Family Family Animation Animal Companion Family
6.4

20131h 36min

United States

Director: David Soren

The tale of an ordinary garden snail who dreams of winning the Indy 500.

Themes

Risk and resilience, Speed as identity, Underdog ambition, Competition and deception, Spectacle-driven commerce, Community versus ambition

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Despicable Me 2

615. Despicable Me 2

Animation Comedy Family Family Animation Parody
7.3

20131h 38min

United States

Director: Pierre Coffin

Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.

Themes

Nontraditional family formation, Trust through collaboration, Faked death and deception, Parental duty vs romance, Work-life balance under threat, Heroism through teamwork

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Monsters University

616. Monsters University

Animation Family Family Animation
7.2

20131h 44min

United States

Director: Dan Scanlon

A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University — when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.

Themes

Trust and betrayal, Rivalry vs collaboration, Underdog team formation, Competition and energy, Legacy vs self-made success, Adaptation and role switching

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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My Little Pony: Equestria Girls

617. My Little Pony: Equestria Girls

Animation Comedy Family Fantasy Music
6.3

20131h 12min

United States, Canada

Director: Jayson Thiessen

Via a magic mirror, Twilight Sparkle travels into an alternate universe in order to recover a crown that was stolen from the Crystal Empire. Upon her arrival she is horrified to learn that she has turned into a human.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Peer group dynamics, Deception and misperception, Identity through performance, Another dimension tension, Prom as social theater

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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While trying to prove to her family she can be mature and responsible, teen wizard Alex Russo conjures up a spell to rid herself of her bad qualities, unintentionally creating a Good and Evil Alex. When Evil Alex gets involved in a plan to take over the world by a dark wizard, Good Alex must find a way to save her family, humankind, and ultimately herself in an epic Good vs. Evil battle.


Epic

619. Epic

Animation Adventure Family Fantasy Animated Fantasy Adventure
6.6

20131h 42min

United States

Director: Chris Wedge

A teenager finds herself transported to a deep forest setting where a battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil is taking place. She bands together with a rag-tag group characters in order to save their world—and ours.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Coming of age, Teamwork under pressure, Parental obsession vs autonomy, Science vs magic, Forest guardianship, Good vs evil conflict

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Windstorm

620. Windstorm

Adventure Family
6.7

20131h 45min

Director: Katja von Garnier

While spending the summer at her grandmother's farm, a girl discovers a talent for communicating with horses and tries to tame a fierce stallion.