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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.

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

1. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Animation Adventure Fantasy Comedy Family
7.8
20221h 43min

Overview

Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: He has burned through eight of his nine lives, leaving him with only one life left. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives.

Themes

Trust and betrayal, Found family bonds, Fear of death, Adventure vs responsibility, Resilience under mortality, Value of life

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical

2. Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical

Family Comedy Fantasy Parent-Child Family Supernatural Fantasy
7.0
20221h 57min

Overview

An extraordinary young girl discovers her superpower and summons the remarkable courage, against all odds, to help others change their stories, whilst also taking charge of her own destiny. Standing up for what's right, she's met with miraculous results.

Themes

Corruption of power, Abusive family resilience, Library literacy empowerment, Telekinesis as agency, Child prodigy identity, Parenting and protection

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Strange World

3. Strange World

Animation Family Adventure Science Fiction Fantasy
5.7
20221h 42min

Overview

A journey deep into an uncharted and treacherous land, where fantastical creatures await the legendary Clades—a family of explorers whose differences threaten to topple their latest, and by far most crucial, mission.

Themes

"movie: strange world. genres: animation, Family, Adventure, Science fiction, Fantasy, Animation, Family, Adventure, Science fiction, Fantasy main themes: monster, Coming of age, Harmony, Monster, Coming of age, Harmony full keywords list: monster, Coming of age, Harmony, Farmer, Explorer, Lgbt teen, Alternative world, Cliché. concept analysis: the film explores the balance between progress and environmental stewardship, Emphasizing the importance of understanding and respecting nature. it highlights the generational conflict between tradition and exploration, Ultimately advocating for collaboration and reconciliation within families and communities."

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Slumberland

4. Slumberland

Family Fantasy Comedy Quest Fantasy Parent-Child Family
6.7
20221h 57min

Overview

A young girl discovers a secret map to the dreamworld of Slumberland, and with the help of an eccentric outlaw, she traverses dreams and flees nightmares, with the hope that she will be able to see her late father again.

Themes

Grief and family bonds, Dreamworld vs waking life, Imagination as escape, Sea of nightmares, Pearls and wishes, Maps as agency

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Blue's Big City Adventure

5. Blue's Big City Adventure

Family Music Comedy Adventure Animation
6.2
20221h 14min

Overview

When Josh gets the opportunity of a lifetime to audition for Rainbow Puppy’s Broadway musical, Josh and Blue skidoo to NYC for the very first time where they meet new friends and discover the magic of music, dance, and following one’s dreams.


Scrooge: A Christmas Carol

6. Scrooge: A Christmas Carol

Animation Family Fantasy Christmas Family Family Animation
6.2
20221h 37min

Overview

On a cold Christmas Eve, selfish miser Ebenezer Scrooge has one night left to face his past — and change the future — before time runs out.

Themes

Class inequality, Debt burden, Family obligation, Financial insecurity, Charity versus self-interest, Memory and accountability

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Disenchanted

7. Disenchanted

Comedy Family Fantasy Holiday Family Narrative Fantasy
5.6
20221h 58min

Overview

Disillusioned with life in the city, feeling out of place in suburbia, and frustrated that her happily ever after hasn’t been so easy to find, Giselle turns to the magic of Andalasia for help. Accidentally transforming the entire town into a real-life fairy tale and placing her family’s future happiness in jeopardy, she must race against time to reverse the spell and determine what happily ever after truly means to her and her family.

Themes

Family resilience under pressure, Suburban alienation, Illusion vs reality, Memory as identity, Power through enchantment, Social governance and exclusion

Available on

Disney Plus
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Falling for Christmas

8. Falling for Christmas

Romance Comedy Family Romantic Comedy Christmas Family
5.3
20221h 35min

Overview

An engaged, spoiled hotel heiress finds herself in the care of a handsome, blue-collar lodge owner and his precocious daughter after getting amnesia in a skiing accident.

Themes

"movie: falling for christmas. genres: romance, Comedy, Family, Romance, Comedy, Family main themes: holiday, Christmas spirit, Holiday, Christmas spirit full keywords list: holiday, Christmas spirit. concept analysis: the film explores themes of self-discovery and the importance of genuine connections over material wealth. it highlights the transformative power of love and community in overcoming personal struggles."

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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My Father's Dragon

9. My Father's Dragon

Animation Adventure Family Fantasy Comedy
6.5
20221h 39min

Overview

Struggling to cope after a move to the city with his mother, Elmer runs away in search of Wild Island and a young dragon who waits to be rescued. Elmer’s adventures introduce him to ferocious beasts, a mysterious island and the friendship of a lifetime.


The Curse of Bridge Hollow

10. The Curse of Bridge Hollow

Adventure Comedy Horror Family Holiday Family
5.6
20221h 29min

Overview

A Halloween-hating dad reluctantly teams up with his teenage daughter when an evil spirit wreaks havoc by making their town's decorations come to life.

Themes

"movie: the curse of bridge hollow. genres: adventure, Comedy, Horror, Family, Adventure, Comedy, Horror, Family main themes: halloween, Cursed town, Mola ott, Halloween, Cursed town, Mola ott full keywords list: halloween, Cursed town, Mola ott, Joyful. concept analysis: the film explores the theme of acceptance and the importance of embracing one's fears, Particularly in the context of family dynamics and traditions. it highlights how confronting the unknown can lead to personal growth and a deeper connection with loved ones."

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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