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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.

301. Descendants 2

Descendants 2
Family Fantasy TV Movie Adventure Music
6.3
20171h 51minUnited States
Director: Kenny Ortega

Overview

When the pressure to be royal becomes too much for Mal, she returns to the Isle of the Lost where her archenemy Uma, Ursula's daughter, has taken her spot as self-proclaimed queen.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Loyalty under threat, Magic reliance, Royalty pressure, Appearance as identity, Leadership dynamics

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
fuboTV
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302. Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
Family Animation Adventure Fantasy Anime
6.3
20171h 38minJapan
Director: Kunihiko Yuyama

Overview

Ash Ketchum wakes up late one morning after having broken his alarm clock in his sleep. He eventually makes it to Professor Oak's lab, but is told that the three starter List of Pokémon (Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander) have already been taken by Trainers who were on time. However, Oak reveals that he has one more Pokémon, an Electric-type named Pikachu. Despite its volatile and feisty personality, as well as its refusal to get inside a Poké Ball, Ash happily takes Pikachu for his journey.

Themes

Teamwork under pressure, Rivals spark development, Alternate universe exploration, Adventure and discovery, Travel as growth, Artifact quest and destiny

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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303. Mary and The Witch's Flower

Mary and The Witch's Flower
Adventure Animation Family Fantasy Adventure Epic
6.8
20171h 43minJapan
Director: Hiromasa Yonebayashi

Overview

Mary Smith, a young girl who lives with her great-aunt in the countryside, follows a mysterious cat into the nearby forest where she finds a strange flower and an old broom, none of which is as ordinary as it seems.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Abuse of power, Ethics of experimentation, Talent vs expectation, Agency under coercion, Magic vs science

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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304. The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales

The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales
Family Animation Comedy
7.4
20171h 23min
Director: Patrick Imbert

Overview

The countryside isn't always as calm and peaceful as it's made out to be, and the animals on this farm are particularly agitated: a fox who mothers a family of chicks, a rabbit who plays the stork, and a duck who wants to be Santa Claus.


305. Cars 3

Cars 3
Animation Adventure Comedy Family Family Animation
6.7
20171h 42minUnited States
Director: Brian Fee

Overview

Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician with her own plan to win, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn't through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing’s biggest stage!

Themes

Mentorship under pressure, Technology-driven performance, Generational rivalry, Ownership and control in teams, Identity in competition, Training and apprenticeship

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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306. Despicable Me 3

Despicable Me 3
Action Animation Comedy Family Adventure
6.3
20171h 30minUnited States
Director: Pierre Coffin

Overview

Gru and his wife Lucy must stop former '80s child star Balthazar Bratt from achieving world domination.

Themes

Deception and loyalty, Sequel expectations, Wealth versus duty, Family resilience under disruption, Power implications of fame, Twin brother dynamics

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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307. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
Family Comedy Animation Science Fiction Family Animation
6.2
20171h 29minUnited States
Director: David Soren

Overview

Based on the bestselling book series, this outrageous comedy tells the story of George and Harold, two overly imaginative pranksters who hypnotize their principal into thinking he’s an enthusiastic, yet dimwitted, superhero named Captain Underpants.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Deception and trust, Authority vs autonomy, Peer pressure in school, Creativity vs conformity, Humor as social glue

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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308. The Boss Baby

The Boss Baby
Animation Comedy Family Family Animation Parent-Child Family
6.3
20171h 37minUnited States
Director: Tom McGrath

Overview

A story about how a new baby's arrival impacts a family, told from the point of view of a delightfully unreliable narrator, a wildly imaginative 7 year old named Tim.

Themes

Deception and loyalty, Sibling rivalry, Memory and belonging, Love vs manipulation, Corporate family tension, Age vs authority

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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309. Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast
Family Fantasy Romance Supernatural Fantasy Fantasy Romance
7.1
20172h 9minUnited States
Director: Bill Condon

Overview

A live-action adaptation of Disney's version of the classic tale of a cursed prince and a beautiful young woman who helps him break the spell.

Themes

Appearance versus reality, Sacrifice for loved ones, Curse as catalyst, Castle as confinement, Social suspicion and outsiders, Memory and restoration

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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310. The Shack

The Shack
Drama Family Family Drama Holiday Family
6.3
20172h 12minCanada, Hong Kong SAR China
Director: Stuart Hazeldine

Overview

A grieving man receives a mysterious, personal invitation to meet with God at a place called 'The Shack'.

Themes

Guilt and accountability, Loss shaping faith, Abuse eroding trust, Grief guiding healing, Family fragility and resilience, Meaning making after tragedy

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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