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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.

Zambezia

461. Zambezia

Comedy Animation Adventure Family Family Animation
5.7

20121h 23min

South Africa

Director: Wayne Thornley

Overview

Set in a bustling bird city on the edge of the majestic Victoria Falls, "Zambezia" is the story of Kai - a naïve, but high-spirited young falcon who travels to the bird city of "Zambezia" where he discovers the truth about his origins and, in defending the city, learns how to be part of a community.

Themes

Intergroup alliance, Belonging through community, Leadership under threat, Deception within families, Founder legacy and origins, Parental boundary control

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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A Letter to Momo

462. A Letter to Momo

Comedy Fantasy Animation Drama Family
7.2

20122h

Japan

Director: Hiroyuki Okiura

Overview

A shy 11-year-old's life takes a strange turn when she discovers three hungry goblins living in the attic of her new house. She misses her old life. She misses her father so very much. Until she makes some new ghoulish friends.

Themes

Grief and resilience, Memory and longing, Belonging and home, Parent-child bond, Guardianship and care, Coexistence with the supernatural

Available on

Apple TV
Fandango At Home
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Mirror Mirror

463. Mirror Mirror

Adventure Comedy Family Fantasy Adventure Epic
5.6

20121h 46min

United States

Director: Tarsem Singh

Overview

After she spends all her money, an evil enchantress queen schemes to marry a handsome, wealthy prince. There's just one problem - he's in love with a beautiful princess, Snow White. Now, joined by seven rebellious dwarves, Snow White launches an epic battle of good vs. evil...

Themes

Political manipulation, Rebellion and alliance, Economic inequality, Deception and treachery, Romance as political tool, Taxation and governance

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!

464. The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!

Animation Adventure Family Comedy Family Animation
6.7

20121h 28min

United Kingdom

Director: Peter Lord

Overview

The enthusiastic Pirate Captain, along with his rag-tag crew, sets out to beat his bitter rivals. The chaotic adventure takes them from exotic shores to Victorian London, and from a haplessly smitten scientist to a diabolical queen.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Power and authority, Exploitation of wildlife, Rivalry and prize politics, Exile and reintegration, Spectacle over merit

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Scooby-Doo! Music of the Vampire

465. Scooby-Doo! Music of the Vampire

Family Animation Mystery Adventure Comedy
6.5

20121h 19min

Director: David Block

Overview

Scooby and the gang have their first musical mystery in “Scooby Doo: Music of the Vampire.” It begins when they take a sing-a-long road trip into bayou country to attend the “Vampire-Palooza Festival” – an outdoor fair dedicated to all things Draculian. At first it looks as if they’re in for some fun and lots of Southern snacks, but events soon turn scary when a real live vampire comes to life, bursts from his coffin and threatens all the townsfolk. On top of that, this baritone blood sucker seems intent on taking Daphne as his vampire bride! Could the vampire be a descendant of a famous vampire hunter who is trying to sell his book? Or perhaps he’s the local politician, who has been trying to make his name in the press by attacking the vampires as downright unwholesome. The answers are to be found in a final song-filled showdown in the swamp in which our heroes unmask one of their most macabre monsters yet.


The Lorax

466. The Lorax

Animation Family Family Animation Parent-Child Family
6.4

20121h 26min

United States, Japan

Director: Chris Renaud

Overview

A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.

Themes

Legacy and responsibility, Deforestation and pollution, Consumerism and air market, Artificial nature vs real, Collective action and resistance, Corporate greed vs environment

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2

467. Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2

Animation Family
6.1

20121h 14min

Director: William Lau

Overview

Merliah Summers, a mermaid from Oceana, travels to Australia for a surfing competition. But when she learns that the evil Eris is planning to take over her kingdom, she must stop her at any cost.


Cool Kids Don't Cry

468. Cool Kids Don't Cry

Family Romance Drama
7.4

20121h 45min

Director: Dennis Bots

Overview

Adaptation of one of Benelux most famous children's novels. Tough prime school girl Akkie loves soccer and can be a real bully. Love is the only thing she's scared of. When Akkie is diagnosed with Leukemia, she has to fight for her life. On the verge of going to high school, Akkie has to allow love to enter her life, and thus gain courage to accept the inevitable.


Frenemies

469. Frenemies

Drama Family TV Movie Comedy Family TV Movie
5.0

20121h 26min

Canada, United States

Director: Daisy von Scherler Mayer

Overview

Three pairs of friends relationships go from good to bad and back again. Several couple fall out over girls, boys and work. Can all these couples settle their differences and be friends again?

Themes

Deception and exposure, Conflict and reconciliation, Peer rivalry, Fragile friendships, Media ambition, Identity and role swapping

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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Maktub

470. Maktub

Comedy Family
6.7

20111h 55min

Director: Paco Arango

Overview

The title refers to those strange coincidences that happen to us sometimes and that seem inevitable, like a product of destiny. Inspired by the experience of a Canarian child victim of cancer, the film is conceived as a Christmas story.