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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.

Aladdin

1101. Aladdin

Animation Family Adventure Fantasy Romance
8.0

19921h 32min

United States

Director: John Musker

In the boorish city of Agrabah, kind-hearted street urchin Aladdin and Princess Jasmine fall in love, although she can only marry a prince. He and power-hungry Grand Vizier Jafar vie for a magic lamp that can fulfill their wishes.

Themes

Class inequality, Deception and manipulation, Social climbing, Power and responsibility, Wishes and autonomy, Freedom versus control

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

1102. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Comedy Family Adventure Christmas Family City Adventure
6.9

19922h

United States

Director: Chris Columbus

Instead of flying to Florida with his folks, Kevin ends up alone in New York, where he gets a hotel room with his dad's credit card—despite problems from a clerk and meddling bellboy. But when Kevin runs into his old nemeses, the Wet Bandits, he's determined to foil their plans to rob a toy store on Christmas Eve.

Themes

Family relationships, Holiday constraints on independence, Urban peril and child agency, Improvised defense tactics, Charity vs self-reliance, Trust and vulnerability

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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A River Runs Through It

1103. A River Runs Through It

Drama Family
7.2

19922h 3min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Robert Redford

The Maclean brothers, Paul and Norman, live a relatively idyllic life in rural Montana, spending much of their time fly fishing. The sons of a minister, the boys eventually part company when Norman moves east to attend college, leaving his rebellious brother to find trouble back home. When Norman finally returns, the siblings resume their fishing outings, and assess where they've been and where they're going.


The Mighty Ducks

1104. The Mighty Ducks

Comedy Family Drama Action
6.6

19921h 41min

United States

Director: Stephen Herek

After reckless young lawyer Gordon Bombay gets arrested for drunk driving, he must coach a kids hockey team for his community service. Gordon has experience on the ice, but isn't eager to return to hockey, a point hit home by his tense dealings with his own former coach, Jack Reilly. The reluctant Gordon eventually grows to appreciate his team, which includes promising young Charlie Conway, and leads them to take on Reilly's tough players.


Porco Rosso

1105. Porco Rosso

Family Comedy Animation Adventure Fantasy
7.7

19921h 33min

Japan

Director: Hayao Miyazaki

In Italy in the 1930s, sky pirates in biplanes terrorize wealthy cruise ships as they sail the Adriatic Sea. The only pilot brave enough to stop the scourge is the mysterious Porco Rosso, a former World War I flying ace who was somehow turned into a pig during the war. As he prepares to battle the pirate crew's American ace, Porco Rosso enlists the help of spunky girl mechanic Fio Piccolo and his longtime friend Madame Gina.

Themes

Appearance vs reality, Duty vs loyalty, Transformation and identity, Rivalry and romance, State pressure on crime, Legacy through leadership

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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FernGully: The Last Rainforest

1106. FernGully: The Last Rainforest

Family Fantasy Animation Adventure
6.6

19921h 16min

Australia, United States

Director: Bill Kroyer

When a sprite named Crysta shrinks a human boy, Zak, down to her size, he vows to help the magical fairy folk stop a greedy logging company from destroying their home: the pristine rainforest known as FernGully. Zak and his new friends fight to defend FernGully from lumberjacks — and the vengeful spirit they accidentally unleash after chopping down a magic tree.


The Cave of the Golden Rose

1107. The Cave of the Golden Rose

Adventure Family Fantasy Romance
7.5

19913h 20min

Italy

Director: Lamberto Bava

After a queen's tragic death, the king abandons his newborn daughter in a cave, but a witch saves her. Years later, the tomboy princess must confront and ultimately falls in love with the enemy king.


An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

1108. An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

Animation Family Western Adventure Comedy
6.5

19911h 15min

United States

Director: Simon Wells

Some time after the Mousekewitz's have settled in America, they find that they are still having problems with the threat of cats. That makes them eager to try another home out in the west, where they are promised that mice and cats live in peace. Unfortunately, the one making this claim is an oily con artist named Cat R. Waul who is intent on his own sinister plan.


Beauty and the Beast

1109. Beauty and the Beast

Romance Family Animation Fantasy
8.0

19911h 24min

United States

Director: Gary Trousdale

Follow the adventures of Belle, a bright young woman who finds herself in the castle of a prince who's been turned into a mysterious beast. With the help of the castle's enchanted staff, Belle soon learns the most important lesson of all -- that true beauty comes from within.


The Man in the Moon

1110. The Man in the Moon

Drama Family Romance
7.3

19911h 39min

United States

Director: Robert Mulligan

Maureen Trant and her younger sibling Dani share a strong connection, but local boy Court Foster threatens to throw their bond off balance. Dani and Court meet first and have a flirtatious rapport -- but when he meets Maureen, he falls hard and they begin a passionate affair. The new couple try to keep their love hidden from Dani, but she soon learns the truth, disavowing her sister. But a heartbreaking accident later reunites the girls.