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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.

Ratchet & Clank

341. Ratchet & Clank

Action Adventure Animation Family Epic Action
5.5

20161h 34min

Canada, Hong Kong SAR China

Director: Jericca Cleland

When the galaxy comes under the threat of a nefarious space captain, a mechanic and his newfound robot ally join an elite squad of combatants to save the universe.

Themes

Duty vs loyalty, Technology as weapon, Betrayal within alliances, Leadership under threat, Resource extraction pressure, Cooperation under suspicion

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Jungle Book

342. The Jungle Book

Family Adventure Fantasy Coming-of-Age Adventure Animal Companion Family
7.3

20161h 46min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Jon Favreau

A man-cub named Mowgli fostered by wolves. After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli is forced to flee the jungle, by which he embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of the panther, Bagheera and the free-spirited bear, Baloo.

Themes

Trust under manipulation, Leadership under pressure, Survival through alliance, Power dynamics in animal society, Belonging under threat, Human village vs jungle, Guardianship and loyalty

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Red Turtle

343. The Red Turtle

Animation Drama Fantasy Family Stop-Motion Animation
7.5

20161h 21min

Belgium, France

Director: Michael Dudok de Wit

The dialogue-less film follows the major life stages of a castaway on a deserted tropical island populated by turtles, crabs and birds.

Themes

Survival under pressure, Loss and resilience, Transformation and belonging, Isolation and connection, Storytelling and memory, Companionship through hardship

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Miracles from Heaven

344. Miracles from Heaven

Family Drama Family Drama
7.1

20161h 59min

United States

Director: Patricia Riggen

When Christy discovers her 10-year-old daughter Anna has a rare, incurable disease, she becomes a ferocious advocate for her daughter’s healing as she searches for a solution. After Anna has a freak accident and falls three stories, a miracle unfolds in the wake of her dramatic rescue that leaves medical specialists mystified, her family restored and their community inspired.

Themes

Faith under pressure, Costs and access barriers, Family coping under illness, Hospital as catalyst, Religious community influence, Miracle narratives and doubt

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Pee-wee's Big Holiday

345. Pee-wee's Big Holiday

Adventure Comedy Family Globetrotting Adventure Vacation Family
6.1

20161h 29min

United States

Director: John Lee

A fateful meeting with a mysterious stranger inspires Pee-wee Herman to take his first-ever holiday.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Chance encounters, Pursuit of escape, Urban lure vs rural bounds, Misadventure risks, Resilient improvisation

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Jack of the Red Hearts

346. Jack of the Red Hearts

Drama Family
7.0

20161h 42min

Director: Janet Grillo

A teenage con artist tricks a desperate mother into hiring her as a live-in companion for her autistic daughter.


Zootopia

347. Zootopia

Animation Adventure Family Comedy Family Animation
8.0

20161h 49min

United States

Director: Byron Howard

Determined to prove herself, Officer Judy Hopps, the first bunny on Zootopia's police force, jumps at the chance to crack her first case - even if it means partnering with scam-artist fox Nick Wilde to solve the mystery.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Institutional cover-ups, Power and accountability, Prejudice under pressure, Duty and identity, Trust and partnership

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Robinson Crusoe

348. Robinson Crusoe

Animation Adventure Comedy Family Family Animation
5.4

20161h 30min

Belgium, France

Director: Vincent Kesteloot

On a tiny exotic island, Tuesday, an outgoing parrot lives with his quirky animal friends in paradise. However, Tuesday can't stop dreaming about discovering the world. After a violent storm, Tuesday and his friends wake up to find a strange creature on the beach: Robinson Crusoe. Tuesday immediately views Crusoe as his ticket off the island to explore new lands. Likewise, Crusoe soon realizes that the key to surviving on the island is through the help of Tuesday and the other animals. It isn't always easy at first, as the animals don't speak "human." Slowly but surely, they all start living together in harmony, until one day, when their comfortable life is overturned by two savage cats, who wish to take control of the island. A battle ensues between the cats and the group of friends but Crusoe and the animals soon discover the true power of friendship up against all odds (even savage cats).

Themes

Cooperation under threat, Inter-species alliance, Island resilience, Cat deception, Contested leadership, Parrot collaboration

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Seasons

349. Seasons

Documentary Adventure Family
7.2

20161h 36min

Director: Jacques Perrin

Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud travel throughout Europe to film brown bears, wild horses, wolves and other animals in their natural habitat.


Where Am I Going?

350. Where Am I Going?

Comedy Family Adventure Awkward Comedy Parent-Child Family
6.7

20161h 26min

Italy

Director: Gennaro Nunziante

Checco is 39 and lived his entire life with his parents. He loves his job where he does nothing the whole day, until something happens that will change his behavior and his life forever...

Themes

Deception and framing, Teamwork under threat, Guardianship and protection, Belonging through crisis, Relocation under danger, Alien outsider status

Available on

Netflix
Disney Plus
Amazon Prime Video
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