Parent-Child Family movies

Family stories focused on parent-child bonds: care, responsibility, trust, generational tension, and repair.

1. Mrs. Doubtfire

Comedy Drama Family High-Concept Comedy Parent-Child Family

7.1

1993•2h 5min

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Playful Realistic Tense Heartwarming Fast-paced

Overview

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

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2. Aladdin

Animation Family Adventure Fantasy Romance

8.0

1992•1h 32min

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Playful Whimsical Fast-paced Fantastical Lively

Overview

In the boorish city of Agrabah, kind-hearted street urchin Aladdin and Princess Jasmine fall in love, although she can only marry a prince. He and power-hungry Grand Vizier Jafar vie for a magic lamp that can fulfill their wishes.

Themes

Class inequality, Deception and manipulation, Social climbing, Power and responsibility, Wishes and autonomy, Freedom versus control

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