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Parent-Child Family movies

Family stories focused on parent-child bonds: care, responsibility, trust, generational tension, and repair.

Freakier Friday

1. Freakier Friday

Comedy Fantasy Family Awkward Comedy Parent-Child Family
6.4
20251h 50min

Overview

Years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover lightning might indeed strike twice.

Themes

Deception within family, Identity and perception, Family boundary negotiation, Romance across generations, Role reversal pressures, Intergenerational loyalty

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Lilo & Stitch

2. Lilo & Stitch

Family Science Fiction Comedy Parent-Child Family Alien Contact Sci-Fi
6.7
20251h 48min

Overview

The wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.

Themes

Family resilience under pressure, Nontraditional guardianship dynamics, Protective bonds across adversity, Belonging through chosen kin, Institutional interference in care, Empathy through action

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Spellbound

3. Spellbound

Animation Fantasy Family Adventure Comedy
5.5
20241h 51min

Overview

When a powerful spell turns her parents into giant monsters, a teenage princess must journey into the wild to reverse the curse before it's too late.

Themes

"movie: spellbound. genres: animation, Fantasy, Family, Adventure, Comedy, Animation, Fantasy, Family, Adventure, Comedy main themes: magic, Kingdom, Musical, Magic, Kingdom, Musical full keywords list: magic, Kingdom, Musical, Kids, 3d animation, Adoring. concept analysis: the film explores how love and family identity survive transformation by asking whether honesty and emotional courage can undo damage that magic only magnifies. it posits that healing often requires accepting difficult truths and redefining relationships rather than restoring the past unchanged."

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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My Spy The Eternal City

4. My Spy The Eternal City

Action Comedy Family Spy Action Buddy Comedy
5.7
20241h 52min

Overview

JJ, a veteran CIA agent, reunites with his protégé Sophie, in order to prevent a catastrophic nuclear plot targeting the Vatican.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Loyalty under danger, Intergenerational mentorship, Duty vs protection, Supervision vs independence, Youth agency under risk

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Despicable Me 4

5. Despicable Me 4

Family Comedy Animation Science Fiction Parent-Child Family
6.2
20241h 34min

Overview

Gru and Lucy and their girls—Margo, Edith and Agnes—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru also faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, forcing the family to go on the run.

Themes

Family resilience under threat, Rivalry and revenge dynamics, Parenting and protection instincts, Disguise and identity management, Manipulation through technology, Relocation and social adaptation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Inside Out 2

6. Inside Out 2

Animation Adventure Comedy Family Family Animation
7.5
20241h 37min

Overview

Teenager Riley's mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone.

Themes

Emotional governance under upheaval, Competing emotions clash, Sense of self formation, Peer acceptance vs authenticity, Memory-driven self change, Puberty-driven pressure

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Overview

After discovering she can see everyone's imaginary friends, a girl embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten imaginary friends with their kids.

Themes

Loss and resilience, Memory shaping identity, Memory and belonging, Care under pressure, Intergenerational care, Imagination as social glue

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Family Switch

8. Family Switch

Comedy Fantasy Family Supernatural Fantasy Parent-Child Family
5.7
20231h 46min

Overview

When the Walker family members switch bodies with each other during a rare planetary alignment, their hilarious journey to find their way back to normal will bring them closer together than they ever thought possible.

Themes

"movie: family switch. genres: comedy, Fantasy, Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Family main themes: based on novel or book, Holiday, Christmas party, Based on novel or book, Holiday, Christmas party full keywords list: based on novel or book, Holiday, Christmas party, Bullying, Dysfunctional family, Body-swap, Family conflict, Teenage romance, Swedish family, Family comedy, Nuclear family. concept analysis: the film explores the importance of empathy and understanding within family dynamics, Illustrating how stepping into another's shoes can foster deeper connections. it highlights the challenges of modern family life and the significance of communication and support in overcoming personal and collective struggles."

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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The Monkey King

9. The Monkey King

Animation Fantasy Adventure Family Comedy
5.8
20231h 32min

Overview

A stick-wielding monkey teams with a young girl on an epic quest for immortality, battling demons, dragons, gods — and his own ego — along the way.

Themes

"movie: the monkey king. genres: animation, Fantasy, Adventure, Family, Comedy, Animation, Fantasy, Adventure, Family, Comedy main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the journey of self-discovery and the importance of humility in the face of power. it highlights the struggle between personal ambition and the value of genuine connections with others."

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken

10. Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken

Animation Family Fantasy Comedy Family Animation
5.7
20231h 31min

Overview

Ruby Gillman, a sweet and awkward high school student, discovers she's a direct descendant of the warrior kraken queens. The kraken are sworn to protect the oceans of the world against the vain, power-hungry mermaids. Destined to inherit the throne from her commanding grandmother, Ruby must use her newfound powers to protect those she loves most.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Betrayal and deception, Belonging and identity, Coming of age, Generational legacy, Duty to protect the ocean

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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