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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.

Little Big League

841. Little Big League

Comedy Family
6.2

19941h 59min

United States

Director: Andrew Scheinman

When the owner of the Minnesota Twins passes away, he bequeaths the team to his preteen grandson. The newly minted head honcho quickly appoints himself manager, causing unrest in an organization that struggles to take orders from a 12-year-old.


The Lion King

842. The Lion King

Family Animation Drama Adventure Family Animation
8.5

19941h 29min

United States

Director: Roger Allers

Young lion prince Simba, eager to one day become king of the Pride Lands, grows up under the watchful eye of his father Mufasa; all the while his villainous uncle Scar conspires to take the throne for himself. Amid betrayal and tragedy, Simba must confront his past and find his rightful place in the Circle of Life.

Themes

Duty vs personal desire, Betrayal and manipulation, Exile and return, Leadership through responsibility, Legacy and legitimacy, Circle of life motif

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Thumbelina

843. Thumbelina

Animation Fantasy Romance Music Family
6.3

19941h 26min

United States, Ireland

Director: Don Bluth

Born of a flower and growing to only a couple of inches tall, poor Thumbelina is worried she'll never meet someone her own size, until she happens to catch the eye of Prince Cornelius of the Fairies. Just as soon as she finds love, however, it's torn away when she's kidnapped by Ms. Toad. Now Thumbelina has to escape Ms. Toad's grasp and search for Prince Cornelius. Luckily, there's a whole city of animals willing to help.


D2: The Mighty Ducks

844. D2: The Mighty Ducks

Comedy Action Family Drama
6.1

19941h 46min

United States

Director: Sam Weisman

After Gordon Bombay's hockey comeback is cut short he is named coach of Team USA Hockey for the Junior Goodwill Games. Bombay reunites the Mighty Ducks and introduces a few new players, however, he finds himself distracted by his newfound fame and must regather if the Ducks are to defeat tournament favourites Iceland.


Iron Will

845. Iron Will

Adventure Family Action
6.6

19941h 48min

United States

Director: Charles Haid

When Will Stoneman's father dies, he is left alone to take care of his mother and their land. Needing money to maintain it, he decides to join a cross country dogsled race. This race will require days of racing for long hours, through harsh weather and terrain. This young man will need a lot of courage and a strong will to complete this race.


The Cave of the Golden Rose 3

846. The Cave of the Golden Rose 3

Adventure Family Fantasy Romance
7.3

19933h 20min

Italy

Director: Lamberto Bava

The powerful evil wizard Tarabas gets knowledge about a prophecy that a king's child will defeat him. So he sends out his army of dead soldiers to kidnap all royal children. When the soldiers attack Fantaghiro's castle to steal the babies of her sisters, the battle seems to be lost until she discovers the secret to defeat the solders but by doing that she loses Romualdo. Now Fantaghiro must find the evil wizard Tarabas and convince him to break the spell and bring back Romualdo.


Mrs. Doubtfire

847. Mrs. Doubtfire

Comedy Drama Family High-Concept Comedy Parent-Child Family
7.1

19932h 5min

United States

Director: Chris Columbus

Loving but irresponsible dad Daniel Hillard, estranged from his exasperated spouse, is crushed by a court order allowing only weekly visits with his kids. When Daniel learns his ex needs a housekeeper, he gets the job -- disguised as a British nanny. Soon he becomes not only his children's best pal but the kind of parent he should have been from the start.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Parent child relationship, Custody battle, Family responsibilities, Work life balance, Reinvention of parenting

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story

848. We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story

Animation Science Fiction Family
6.0

19931h 11min

United States

Director: Phil Nibbelink

Captain New Eyes travels back in time and feeds dinosaurs his Brain Grain cereal, which makes them intelligent and non-violent. They agree to go to the "Middle Future" in order to grant the wishes of children in New York City. They are to meet Dr. Bleeb of the Museum of Natural History, but get sidetracked with their new children friends and run into the Captain's evil brother, Professor Screweyes.


Addams Family Values

849. Addams Family Values

Comedy Family Fantasy
6.8

19931h 34min

United States

Director: Barry Sonnenfeld

Siblings Wednesday and Pugsley Addams will stop at nothing to get rid of Pubert, the new baby boy adored by parents Gomez and Morticia. Things go from bad to worse when the new "black widow" nanny, Debbie Jellinsky, launches her plan to add Fester to her collection of dead husbands.


The Nightmare Before Christmas

850. The Nightmare Before Christmas

Fantasy Animation Family
7.9

19931h 16min

United States

Director: Henry Selick

Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spindly king of Halloween Town, kidnaps Santa Claus and plans to deliver shrunken heads and other ghoulish gifts to children on Christmas morning. But as Christmas approaches, Jack's rag-doll girlfriend, Sally, tries to foil his misguided plans.