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Family TV Movie movies

Made-for-TV family stories with clear emotions, accessible stakes, and a comforting, feel-good resolution.

Let It Shine

1. Let It Shine

Family Music TV Movie Narrative Musical Family TV Movie
6.4
20121h 44min

Overview

A young teenage rapper must use his musical talent to help his friend out and win the girl of his dreams by going through several events of betrayal, trust and agreement while his religious parents have strictly dislike his interests.

Themes

Faith vs art in youth, Deception and credit misattribution, Friendship tested by rivalry, Parental disapproval of music, Authenticity vs role expectations, Fame pressures in performance

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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Radio Rebel

2. Radio Rebel

Comedy Drama Family TV Movie Music
5.7
20121h 30min

Overview

High school senior Tara is so painfully shy that she dreads speaking to anyone in the hallways or getting called on in class. But in the privacy of her bedroom with her iPod in hand, she rocks out -- doing mock broadcasts for Miami's hottest FM radio station, which happens to be owned by her stepfather. When a slot opens up at The SLAM, Tara surprises herself by blossoming behind the mike into confident, "Radio Rebel" -- and to everyone's shock, she's a hit!

Themes

Secret identity, Peer pressure and conformity, Family influence in media, Prom culture and youth agency, Authenticity vs popularity, Voice through radio

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Frenemies

3. Frenemies

Drama Family TV Movie Comedy Family TV Movie
5.0
20121h 26min

Overview

Three pairs of friends relationships go from good to bad and back again. Several couple fall out over girls, boys and work. Can all these couples settle their differences and be friends again?

Themes

Deception and exposure, Conflict and reconciliation, Peer rivalry, Fragile friendships, Media ambition, Identity and role swapping

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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Cyberbully

4. Cyberbully

Drama TV Movie Psychological Drama Family TV Movie
5.4
20111h 30min

Overview

A woman tries to help her teenage daughter when she becomes the victim of online bullying.

Themes

Reputation under scrutiny, Online harassment dynamics, Institutional response to cyberbullying, Trauma and coping in youth, Peer influence and conformity, Privacy versus visibility online

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie

5. Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie

Family TV Movie Adventure Comedy Fantasy
6.2
20091h 34min

Overview

A young wizard accidentally conjures a spell that puts her family in jeopardy.

Themes

Power and responsibility, Parental authority under threat, Family cohesion under stress, Memory vs identity, Trust amid deception, Choice and consequence

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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Princess Protection Program

6. Princess Protection Program

Family TV Movie Comedy Drama Family TV Movie
5.7
20091h 29min

Overview

When her nation is invaded, a young princess is taken into the Princess Protection Program. She is relocated to Louisiana, where she stays with a covert agent and his tomboyish daughter, and must learn how to behave like an ordinary teenager.

Themes

Deception and appearances, Mentorship and belonging, Role change under threat, Adaptation to new life, Protection of royalty, Secrecy and identity

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
fuboTV
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Camp Rock

7. Camp Rock

Music Comedy Drama Romance Family
5.2
20081h 39min

Overview

When Mitchie gets a chance to attend Camp Rock, her life takes an unpredictable twist, and she learns just how important it is to be true to yourself.

Themes

Deception and reputation, Social exclusion dynamics, Peer pressure in adolescence, Image management under privilege, Camp competition tensions, Belonging through performance

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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Twitches Too

8. Twitches Too

Drama Family Fantasy TV Movie Family TV Movie
5.7
20071h 23min

Overview

Reunited witch twins Camryn and Alex adjust to their new life as supernatural beings while at the same time trying to maintain a normal existence in this sequel to the magical Disney Channel original movie Twitches. But they soon find themselves going head to head with the forces of darkness that threaten to destroy their world. Luckily, their birth mother, the powerful Miranda, is on hand to help out.

Themes

Trust under threat, Power and restraint, Duty to family, Alliance building, Normal life vs magic, Parental guidance

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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High School Musical 2

9. High School Musical 2

Comedy Drama Family Music Romance
5.3
20071h 51min

Overview

The East High Wildcats are gearing up for big fun as they land the coolest summer jobs imaginable. Troy, Gabriella, Chad, and Taylor have scored sweet gigs at the Lava Springs Country Club owned by Sharpay and Ryan's family. Sharpay's first rule of business: Get Troy. As Troy experiences a life of privilege he's never known, will he give up the Wildcats and Gabriella to rise to the top?

Themes

Class inequality, Social climbing, Authority vs independence, Privilege vs loyalty, Manipulation and scheming, Competition and teamwork

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
fuboTV
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Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo

10. Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo

Animation Action Science Fiction TV Movie Anime
7.0
20061h 15min

Overview

After a battle with a high-tech villain named, Saiko-Tek, the Teen Titans travel to the city of Tokyo where they find themselves embroiled in a conflict with an ancient enemy.

Themes

Cultural clash and adaptation, Framing and deception, Technology escalation, Power vs accountability, Team cohesion under threat, Mythmaking and manipulation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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