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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.

The Thief and the Cobbler

851. The Thief and the Cobbler

Animation Family Fantasy Romance
7.1

19931h 12min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Richard Williams

Princess Yum Yum falls in love with Tack and saves him from being executed. Later, when the protective orbs of the palace get stolen, Tacka and Yum Yum set out to find them and save the kingdom.


The Secret Garden

852. The Secret Garden

Drama Family Fantasy
7.3

19931h 41min

United States

Director: Agnieszka Holland

A young British girl born and reared in India loses her neglectful parents in an earthquake. She is returned to England to live at her uncle's castle. Her uncle is very distant due to the loss of his wife ten years before. Neglected once again, she begins exploring the estate and discovers a garden that has been locked and forgotten. Aided by one of the servants' boys, she begins restoring the garden, and eventually discovers some other secrets of the manor.


Hocus Pocus

853. Hocus Pocus

Fantasy Comedy Family Holiday Family Supernatural Fantasy
6.9

19931h 36min

United States

Director: Kenny Ortega

After 300 years of slumber, three sister witches are accidentally resurrected in Salem on Halloween night, and it is up to three kids and their newfound feline friend to put an end to the witches' reign of terror once and for all.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Sibling relationship, Trick or treating, Desire for youth, Magic and control, Adolescent courage

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Free Willy

854. Free Willy

Family Adventure Drama
6.1

19931h 52min

United States

Director: Simon Wincer

When maladjusted orphan Jesse vandalizes a theme park, he is placed with foster parents and must work at the park to make amends. There he meets Willy, a young Orca whale who has been separated from his family. Sensing kinship, they form a bond and, with the help of kindly whale trainer Rae Lindley, develop a routine of tricks. However, greedy park owner Dial soon catches wind of the duo and makes plans to profit from them.


Rookie of the Year

855. Rookie of the Year

Family Comedy
6.1

19931h 43min

United States

Director: Daniel Stern

12-year-old Henry Rowengartner, whose late father was a minor league baseball player, grew up dreaming of playing baseball, despite his physical shortcomings. After Henry's arm is broken while trying to catch a baseball at school, the tendon in that arm heals too tightly, allowing Henry to throw pitches that are as fast as 103 mph. Henry is spotted at nearby Wrigley Field by Larry "Fish" Fisher, the general manager of the struggling Chicago Cubs, after Henry throws an opponent's home-run ball all the way from the outfield bleachers back to the catcher, and it seems that Henry may be the pitcher that team owner Bob Carson has been praying for.


Last Action Hero

856. Last Action Hero

Adventure Fantasy Action Comedy Family
6.5

19932h 11min

United States

Director: John McTiernan

After his father's death, a young boy finds solace in action movies featuring an indestructible cop. Given a magic ticket by a theater manager, he is transported into the film and teams up with the cop to stop a villain who escapes into the real world.


Once Upon a Forest

857. Once Upon a Forest

Animation Family Adventure
6.4

19931h 11min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Charles Grosvenor

A young mouse, mole and hedgehog risk their lives to find a cure for their badger friend, who's been poisoned by men.


The Sandlot

858. The Sandlot

Family Comedy
7.8

19931h 41min

United States

Director: David Mickey Evans

During a summer of friendship and adventure, one boy becomes a part of the gang, nine boys become a team and their leader becomes a legend by confronting the terrifying mystery beyond the right field wall.


The Adventures of Huck Finn

859. The Adventures of Huck Finn

Adventure Drama Family
6.2

19931h 48min

United States

Director: Stephen Sommers

Mischievous Huck Finn is unnerved when his father, reemerging after years away, kidnaps him in an attempt to take away a $600 inheritance from his late mother. Fearing for his life, Huck fakes his own death and escapes. He soon runs into his friend, Jim, a slave fleeing his master. Together, the pair embarks on a raft journey down the Mississippi River, staying ahead of pursuers who blame the slave for Huck's alleged murder.


Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

860. Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

Adventure Comedy Family
7.0

19931h 24min

United States

Director: Duwayne Dunham

Before the Seavers leave for a family vacation to San Francisco, they drop off their pets -- Chance, an adventurous American bulldog; Shadow, a wise golden retriever; and Sassy, a cautious cat -- at a friend's ranch. But when the animals start to worry that they've been left for good, the three embark together on a treacherous and thrilling journey to find their way back home through the California wilderness.