74 Best Family Movies to Watch Together

Kelly R. said:  If your kids enjoy slapstick humor as much as mine do, this holiday movie is going to be a home run. Young Kevin McCallister defends his house against a pair of absurd burglars after his family forgets to bring him along on their Christmas vacation.

Amanda Banta said:  Pirates, treasure, adventure and a group of childhood best friends combine to make up one of the best 80s movies for kids. Today's kids may be amazed by our heroes' lack of tech but they'll forget about phones and iPads as they root for the Goonies to win the race for pirates' gold against a trio of bad guys.

Amanda Banta said:  Action, adventure, pirates, sword-fighting, magic, and, yes, kissing all mash up in the fairy tale-esque story of The Princess Bride. It's inconceivable! The story portrays itself as a romance but has such a silly and fun side that, combined with the aforementioned adventure, will keep the kids enthralled. Parents will appreciate the stellar cast that includes some of today's most talented actors like Robin Wright and Mandy Patinkin.

Kelly R. said:  My family loves this refreshingly diverse family movie that is a departure from the standard princess formula. Moana journeys across the ocean to follow her dreams and save her people. No prince needed.

Amanda Banta said:  Through beautiful music and family-friendly lyrics, The Sound of Music tells the real-life story of a nun sent to serve as a nanny to the motherless Von Trapp children. Though the story is set against the threat of Nazi invasion of Austria, the danger of World War II is kept at a distance within the story and is placed under the family oriented storyline and music, allowing younger viewers to enjoy the movie without being scared off.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  Toy Story and its sequels are some of the best family movies of all time! Kids will delight in the talking toys that come to life and parents will laugh along with the adult humor.

Kristy Pepping said:  What kid doesn't want a trip to a candy factory to taste test? This classic family movie is full of color, imagination and has great lessons for kids.

Kelly R. said:  The storyline (trolls try to escape being ritualistically eaten by giants) can be a little intense for sensitive kids, but the humor and the awesome musical numbers appeal to everyone. Plus, it introduces our kids to two of our favorite things from growing up - trolls and Justin Timberlake.

Kelly R. said:  This family movie (and the book that inspired it) have been revisited many times for movie night in my house, and I'm glad for all of the opportunities to talk about kindness and acceptance. Auggie, a 10-year-old boy born with facial deformities that have kept him home for much of his life, ventures to school for the first time.

Kelly R. said:  A girl's struggle to cope with a family move across the country, played out by the emotions within her - Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, Anger. This family movie manages to be totally funny and clever, while also eye-opening about the importance of all of the conflicting emotions our kids experience.

Kelly R. said:  One of the all-time best family movies for Christmas! When Buddy the Elf realizes he's actually a human, he travels to New York City to find his biological father. Back-to-back belly laughs and an abundance of Christmas cheer make this worthy of repeat viewings every holiday season.

Kelly R. said:  Sing (and Sing 2) are some of my family's all-time best movies for family movie night. We watched Sing 2 twice in the same weekend. These totally fun and uplifting movies about ambitious animals with a talent for song have soundtracks that appeal to kids and adults, so you won't mind all of the repeat viewings!

Kelly R. said:  The literary bear with a soft spot for marmalade travels from Peru to London and is taken in by the Brown family. Belly laughs ensue as Paddington adjusts to his new life and tries to escape being added to the collection at the Natural History Museum. My family has enjoyed this more than once, and we loved the sequel too!

Dawn Denning said:  Magical lands are only a wardrobe away for four siblings during this WW2 based family movie. A land of beasts, queens and adventure are a great time for everyone in the family. A wise lion will help kids learn about responsibility and loyalty as well as consequences for bad choices.

Kelly R. said:  Sports movies are a great way to help teach kids about the importance of teamwork and perseverance, and this one has John Candy! Loosely based on the story of Jamaica's first Olympic bobsled team, it's a funny, quirky, and positive film that encourages following your dreams.