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Parent-Child Family movies

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

Mavka: The Forest Song

1. Mavka: The Forest Song

Animation Adventure Family Fantasy Family Animation
6.6
20231h 39min

Overview

Mavka, a Soul of the Forest, faces an impossible choice between love and her duty as Guardian of the Heart of the Forest when she falls for a human, a talented young musician named Lukas.

Themes

Folklore as fate, Nature as battleground, Independent film sensibility, Ukrainian folklore aesthetic, Love vs duty dilemma, Myths shaping guardians

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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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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Slumberland

3. 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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Pinocchio

4. Pinocchio

Fantasy Adventure Family Quest Fantasy Coming-of-Age Adventure
5.1
20221h 45min

Overview

A wooden puppet embarks on a thrilling adventure to become a real boy.

Themes

"movie: pinocchio. genres: fantasy, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Family main themes: fairy, Musical, Puppet, Fairy, Musical, Puppet full keywords list: fairy, Musical, Puppet, Live action and animation, Live action remake, Talking animal. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of identity and the journey toward self-discovery, Emphasizing that true worth comes from one's actions and moral choices rather than mere appearances. it highlights the importance of family, Love, And the courage to face one's fears in the pursuit of becoming one's true self."

Available on

Disney Plus
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Minions: The Rise of Gru

5. Minions: The Rise of Gru

Family Comedy Adventure Animation Science Fiction
6.5
20221h 27min

Overview

A fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them, with the backup of his followers, the Minions.

Themes

Group dynamics under pressure, Loyalty tested by minions, Ambition via pet rock, Sequel shaped by 1970s, Betrayal by a supervillain, Belonging via minions, Identity shift through competition

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Turning Red

6. Turning Red

Animation Family Comedy Fantasy Family Animation
6.9
20221h 40min

Overview

Thirteen-year-old Mei is experiencing the awkwardness of being a teenager with a twist – when she gets too excited, she transforms into a giant red panda.

Themes

Coming of age, Generational tension, Parental control, Ancestor heritage, Temple duties vs self, Peer acceptance

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Home Team

7. Home Team

Family Comedy Drama Parent-Child Family Underdog Sports
6.0
20221h 35min

Overview

Two years after a Super Bowl win when NFL head coach Sean Payton is suspended, he goes back to his hometown and finds himself reconnecting with his 12-year-old son by coaching his Pop Warner football team.

Themes

Duty to family vs career, Local sports legacy, Mentorship through unconventional teaching, Pressure of competition, Community renewal through coaching, Rebuilding trust after scandal

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Encanto

8. Encanto

Animation Comedy Family Fantasy Family Animation
7.2
20211h 42min

Overview

The tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope.

Themes

Intergenerational tension, Gifts and individuality, Family pressure and obligation, Secrets and scapegoats, Reconciliation through conversation, Community resilience and care

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Petite Maman

9. Petite Maman

Drama Fantasy Family Family Drama Parent-Child Family
7.4
20211h 12min

Overview

After the death of her beloved grandmother, eight-year-old Nelly meets a strangely familiar girl her own age in the woods. Instantly forming a connection with this mysterious new friend, Nelly embarks on a fantastical journey of discovery which helps her come to terms with this newfound loss.

Themes

Grief and memory, Magic realism, Intergenerational bonds, Mother daughter relationship, Childhood perspective, Female creative aspiration

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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YES DAY

10. YES DAY

Family Comedy Parent-Child Family High-Concept Comedy
5.7
20211h 26min

Overview

A mom and dad who usually say no decide to say yes to their kids' wildest requests — with a few ground rules — on a whirlwind day of fun and adventure.

Themes

"movie: yes day. genres: family, Comedy, Family, Comedy main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the balance between parental authority and the need for freedom and adventure in family life. it highlights the importance of communication and understanding in fostering healthy relationships among family members."

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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