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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.

Digimon: The Movie

971. Digimon: The Movie

Fantasy Animation Science Fiction Family Family Animation
6.1

20001h 29min

Japan, United States

Director: Mamoru Hosoda

When a powerful new Internet Digimon hatches and begins to consume data at an alarming rate, the Digidestined - kids chosen to save the digital world - must put an end to the destruction before the damage becomes irreversible and worldwide communication halts forever. As computer-based missiles are launched, and a wayward Digimon kidnaps the Digidestined, only the combined efforts of a worldwide network of kids and a new group of "Digidestined" can rescue the others and stop global disaster.

Themes

Digital threat response, Data integrity vs disruption, Global youth collaboration, Internet chaos, Protecting information networks, Collective audience influence


Help! I'm a Fish

972. Help! I'm a Fish

Adventure Animation Comedy Family Drama
6.0

20001h 20min

Denmark, France

Director: Stefan Fjeldmark

Three children are accidentally transformed into fish after consuming a potion made by an eccentric scientist. The kids end up in the sea, with one problem: they must find and drink the antidote within 48 hours, or forever remain as fish.

Themes

Transformation under pressure, Family resilience under crisis, Science ethics and responsibility, Emergent intelligence in nature, Human-nature boundary, Collaboration under threat

Available on

Amazon Video
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Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders

973. Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders

Animation Family Comedy Mystery Science Fiction
6.8

20001h 14min

United States

Director: Jim Stenstrum

A cosmic case of flying saucers, intergalactic intrigue and out-of-this-world romance launches Scooby-Doo! and the Mystery Inc., Gang into their most unearthly adventure ever.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Loyalty under pressure, Secrecy and concealment, Pursuit of wealth, Science versus authority, Misdirection and manipulation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman

974. Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman

Family Fantasy Comedy Animation Music
6.6

20001h 17min

United States

Director: Kathi Castillo

As Alvin struggles with nightmares involving werewolves, the school play of Jekyll & Hyde is in jeopardy when the lead, Alvin, is suspended. In an attempt to boost his confidence, the principal suggests Theodore, who's suddenly going through some canine changes.


Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins

975. Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins

Animation Family Comedy Science Fiction Adventure
6.2

20001h 10min

United States, Japan

Director: Tad Stones

Buzz Lightyear must battle Emperor Zurg with the help of three hopefuls who insist on being his partners.


Pokémon 3: The Movie

976. Pokémon 3: The Movie

Adventure Fantasy Animation Action Family
5.9

20001h 14min

Japan

Director: Kunihiko Yuyama

When the sadness of her father's disappearance gets to Molly Hale, she unknowingly uses the Unown to create her own dream world along with Entei, who she believes to be her father. When Entei kidnaps Ash's mother, Ash — alongside Misty and Brock — invade the mansion looking for his mom and trying to stop the mysteries of Molly's Dream World and Entei!

Themes

Teen adventure pressure, Mountain village tension, Prophecy versus choice, Valley resilience, Family expectations strain, Missing parent burden

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Chicken Run

977. Chicken Run

Animation Comedy Family Stop-Motion Animation Animal Companion Family
7.1

20001h 24min

France, United Kingdom

Director: Peter Lord

The creators of Wallace & Gromit bring you an exciting and original story about a group of chickens determined to fly the coop–even if they can’t fly! It’s hardly poultry in motion when Rocky attempts to teach Ginger and her feathered friends to fly…but, with teamwork, determination and a little bit o’ cluck, the fearless flock plots one last attempt in a spectacular bid for freedom.

Themes

Deception as tactic, Exploitation by humans, Pursuit of freedom, Leadership through community, Risk in escape plans, Collective ingenuity under pressure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Titan A.E.

978. Titan A.E.

Animation Science Fiction Adventure Family Action
6.6

20001h 34min

United States

Director: Don Bluth

A young man finds out that he holds the key to restoring hope and ensuring survival for the human race, while an alien species called the Drej are bent on mankind's destruction.

Themes

Betrayal and loyalty, Leadership under pressure, Survival under threat, Rebirth after catastrophe, Trust versus deception, Technology as salvation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Dinosaur

979. Dinosaur

Animation Family Adventure Drama Family Animation
6.4

20001h 22min

United States

Director: Ralph Zondag

An orphaned dinosaur raised by lemurs joins an arduous trek to a sancturary after a meteorite shower destroys his family home.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Leadership under crisis, Interspecies cooperation, Resource scarcity resilience, Migration toward sanctuary, Care across generations

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Frequency

980. Frequency

Science Fiction Thriller Family Crime Time Travel Sci-Fi
7.4

20001h 58min

United States

Director: Gregory Hoblit

When a rare phenomenon gives police officer John Sullivan the chance to speak to his father, 30 years in the past, he takes the opportunity to prevent his dad's tragic death. After his actions inadvertently give rise to a series of brutal murders he and his father must find a way to fix the consequences of altering time.

Themes

Deception and framing, Altering history consequences, Cross-generational communication, Family bonds across time, Unintended collateral damage, Duty under danger

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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