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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.

Harriet the Spy

801. Harriet the Spy

Comedy Drama Family
6.0

19961h 41min

United States

Director: Bronwen Hughes

When the secret notebook of a young girl who fancies herself a spy is found by her friends, her speculations make her very unpopular! Can she win her friends back?


The Hunchback of Notre Dame

802. The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Drama Animation Family Family Animation Tragic Drama
7.0

19961h 31min

United States

Director: Gary Trousdale

Isolated bell-ringer Quasimodo wishes to leave Notre Dame tower against the wishes of Judge Claude Frollo, his stern guardian and Paris' strait-laced Minister of Justice. His first venture to the outside world finds him Esmeralda, a kind-hearted and fearless Romani woman who openly stands up to Frollo's tyranny.

Themes

Abuse of authority, Oppression and resistance, Sanctuary versus danger, Outsider marginalization, Mob reaction, Duty and mercy

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Aladdin and the King of Thieves

803. Aladdin and the King of Thieves

Adventure Animation Family
6.4

19961h 21min

United States

Director: Tad Stones

Legendary secrets are revealed as Aladdin and his friends—Jasmine, Abu, Carpet and, of course, the always entertaining Genie—face all sorts of terrifying threats and make some exciting last-minute escapes pursuing the King Of Thieves and his villainous crew.


James and the Giant Peach

804. James and the Giant Peach

Adventure Animation Family Fantasy
6.7

19961h 19min

United States

Director: Henry Selick

When the young orphan boy James spills a magic bag of crocodile tongues, he finds himself in possession of a giant peach that flies him away to strange lands.


Sabrina the Teenage Witch

805. Sabrina the Teenage Witch

TV Movie Fantasy Family Comedy
6.1

19961h 31min

United States

Director: Tibor Takács

A girl, sent by her parents to live with her two eccentric aunts, finds out on her sixteenth birthday that she is a witch.


Muppet Treasure Island

806. Muppet Treasure Island

Family Comedy Adventure
6.9

19961h 39min

United States

Director: Brian Henson

After telling the story of Flint's last journey to young Jim Hawkins, Billy Bones has a heart attack and dies just as Jim and his friends are attacked by pirates. The gang escapes into the town where they hire out a boat and crew to find the hidden treasure, which was revealed by Bones before he died. On their voyage across the seas, they soon find out that not everyone on board can be trusted.


Balto

807. Balto

Family Animation Adventure
7.1

19951h 18min

United States

Director: Simon Wells

An outcast half-wolf risks his life to prevent a deadly epidemic from ravaging Nome, Alaska.


Jumanji

808. Jumanji

Adventure Fantasy Family
7.1

19951h 44min

United States

Director: Joe Johnston

When siblings Judy and Peter discover an enchanted board game that opens the door to a magical world, they unwittingly invite Alan -- an adult who's been trapped inside the game for 26 years -- into their living room. Alan's only hope for freedom is to finish the game, which proves risky as all three find themselves running from giant rhinoceroses, evil monkeys and other terrifying creatures.


Father of the Bride Part II

809. Father of the Bride Part II

Comedy Family
6.1

19951h 46min

United States

Director: Charles Shyer

Just when George Banks has recovered from his daughter's wedding, he receives the news that she's pregnant ... and that George's wife is expecting too. He was planning on selling their home, but that's a plan that—like George—will have to change with the arrival of both a grandchild and a kid of his own.


Toy Story

810. Toy Story

Family Comedy Animation Adventure Family Animation
8.3

19951h 21min

United States

Director: John Lasseter

Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the duo eventually learns to put aside their differences.

Themes

Fear of replacement, Jealousy fuels rivalry, Deception and misperception, Resourcefulness under threat, Group loyalty under pressure, Friendship through cooperation

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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