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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.

Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh

551. Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh

Comedy Family TV Movie
6.6

20081h 34min

Director: Michael Grossman

Step brothers Drake and Josh must give a foster family the best Christmas ever or face years in jail for a Christmas party gone wrong.


Bolt

552. Bolt

Animation Family Adventure Comedy Family Animation
6.8

20081h 38min

United States

Director: Chris Williams

Bolt is the star of the biggest show in Hollywood. The only problem is, he thinks it's real. After he's accidentally shipped to New York City and separated from Penny, his beloved co-star and owner, Bolt must harness all his "super powers" to find a way home.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Reality vs performance, Displacement and adaptation, Showbiz illusion, Companionship across species, Autonomy vs manipulation

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Barbie in 'A Christmas Carol'

553. Barbie in 'A Christmas Carol'

Animation Family
6.3

20081h 16min

Director: William Lau

On Christmas Eve, Kelly is reluctant to go to a Christmas Eve ball, so Barbie tells her the story of Eden Starling, a glamorous singing diva in the Victorian England and the owner of a theatre house. However, Eden is self-centered and loves only herself. She is frequently accompanied by her snooty cat, Chuzzlewit. She does not believe in Christmas and orders all her employees to work on Christmas.


Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

554. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

Adventure Animation Comedy Family Globetrotting Adventure
6.7

20081h 29min

United States

Director: Eric Darnell

Alex, Marty, and other zoo animals find a way to escape from Madagascar when the penguins reassemble a wrecked airplane. The precariously repaired craft stays airborne just long enough to make it to the African continent. There the New Yorkers encounter members of their own species for the first time. Africa proves to be a wild place, but Alex and company wonder if it is better than their Central Park home.

Themes

Leadership competition, Group resilience under threat, Resourceful cooperation, Romance and social dynamics, Survival within shared space, Power shift and alliance

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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High School Musical 3: Senior Year

555. High School Musical 3: Senior Year

Comedy Romance Drama Family Music
5.0

20081h 57min

United States

Director: Kenny Ortega

As seniors in high school, Troy and Gabriella struggle with the idea of being separated from one another as college approaches. Along with the rest of the Wildcats, they stage a spring musical to address their experiences, hopes and fears about their future.

Themes

Friendship under strain, Rivalry and loyalty, Coming of age, Performance as identity, Scholarship competition, Future college pressure

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin King

556. Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin King

Adventure Animation Comedy Family Fantasy
6.4

20081h 15min

Director: Joe Sichta

Scooby-Doo and Shaggy must go into the underworld ruled by The Goblin King in order to stop a mortal named The Amazing Krudsky who wants power and is a threat to their pals: Fred, Velma, and Daphne.


The Secret Life of Bees

557. The Secret Life of Bees

Family Adventure Drama Coming-of-Age Adventure Coming-of-Age Drama
7.2

20081h 54min

United States

Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood

Set in South Carolina in 1964, this is the tale of Lily Owens a 14 year-old girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother. To escape her lonely life and troubled relationship with her father, Lily flees with Rosaleen, her caregiver and only friend, to a South Carolina town that holds the secret to her mother's past.

Themes

Caregiver bond under strain, Racial segregation pressure, Memory of loss, Female led solidarity, Family dynamics under strain, Agency and belonging

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Another Cinderella Story

558. Another Cinderella Story

Music Comedy Romance Family Narrative Musical
5.8

20081h 30min

Canada, United States

Director: Damon Santostefano

A guy who danced with what could be the girl of his dreams at a costume ball only has one hint at her identity: the Zune she left behind as she rushed home in order to make her curfew. And with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in front of him, he sets out to find his masked beauty.

Themes

Pursuit of dreams, Bullying and resilience, Public image manipulation, Modern fairy tale motifs, Guardianship power imbalance, Dance contest ambition

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Tinker Bell

559. Tinker Bell

Animation Family Adventure Fantasy Family Animation
6.8

20081h 18min

India, United States

Director: Bradley Raymond

Journey into the secret world of Pixie Hollow and hear Tinker Bell speak for the very first time as the astonishing story of Disney's most famous fairy is finally revealed in the all-new motion picture "Tinker Bell."

Themes

Talent vs expectation, Innovation under pressure, Belonging through craft, Collaboration over sabotage, Mentorship and accountability, Role conformity vs personal talent

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Barbie and the Diamond Castle

560. Barbie and the Diamond Castle

Animation Family
6.4

20081h 18min

Director: Gino Nichele

Liana and Alexa are best friends who share everything, including their love of singing. Upon meeting a girl inside a mirror, the duo embark on a journey that will put their friendship to the ultimate test.