74 Best Family Movies to Watch Together

Dawn Denning said:  A family favorite sports movie based on the love of football and the racial intolerance of a small town in 1971. This true story focuses on how a common goal can change a person's opinion and perspective. With the integration of schools and the replacement of a winning head coach, a hostile group of football players and townspeople learn to work together and overcome adversity and racial tension.

Kelly R. said:  Jane and Michael Banks' new nanny takes them on a musical adventure while teaching the Banks clan (and us) a lesson or two about the importance of family. The music, the dancing, and the magic are captivating and keep young kids entertained despite the 2+ hour length. Practically perfect for all ages.

Kelly R. said:  A classic Disney princess jumps from her animated fairytale into modern-day New York City, and hilarity (and a seriously delightful soundtrack) ensue.

Kelly R. said:  A family movie musical inspired by P.T. Barnum's life, with fun dance numbers and a soundtrack that makes it worthy of repeat viewings for my kids.

Kelly R. said:  The first movie in the Harry Potter series introduces us to the young wizard's world and sets him on his first daring adventure at Hogwarts. This is the best one for younger kids because they get progressively darker, but young Harry Potter fans will love them all. Just make sure to read the books first!

Kelly R. said:  This is one of our favorite family movies from Pixar, and has been a movie night pick for us more than once! Remy the rat finds himself in Paris, determined to overcome his lowly position in life and achieve his dream of becoming a chef.

Michael Farina said:  There is something incredibly relatable and imagination-driving when you give voice to real animals. With great voice-acting and a heart-tugging, family friendly plot, this one is good for all ages.

Kelly R. said:  A barnyard of talking animals teaches some important lessons about kindness and compassion as Babe the pig tries to make himself useful herding sheep to avoid his likely fate. One of the best family movies from the 90s to share with younger kids!

Amanda Banta said:  Though technically this is episode 4, most of us agree that this is the introduction to Star Wars that today's kids should get. The Millennium Falcon, lightsabers and the imposing Darth Vader are recognizable images for even preschoolers these days, making this Star Wars a good movie for family movie night. The theories and lore behind the Star Wars world may go over the heads of many kids, but they still can delight in the classic good guys vs. bad guys storyline.

Kelly R. said:  This story about an unlikely friendship between a boy and a lost alien is one of the best family movies from the 80s. Grab a bag of Reese's Pieces for your next family movie night and revisit it with your kids.

Kelly R. said:  Everything is awesome when an unlikely LEGO hero finds himself tasked with saving the word from an evil tyrant. Filled with laughs that will appeal to kids and adults on family movie night, and carrying a surprisingly poignant message.

Kelly R. said:  A classic family movie that has stood the test of time - since 1939! Dorothy follows the yellow brick road with three fantastical friends to seek the help of the Wizard of Oz to send her back home to Kansas.

Kelly R. said:  Kids will get a kick out of seeing a funny spin on classic characters like the three little pigs and the gingerbread man in this irreverent modern fairytale for kids.

Kelly R. said:  An inspiring true story about a ragtag US hockey team facing the unstoppable Soviet Union in the 1980 Winter Olympics with the whole world watching. You don't have to love hockey to get swept up in the suspense and excitement of this amazing underdog story.

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Kelly R. said:  A wonderful modern Muppet story that will delight today's kids and the parents who grew up loving the original family movies with Kermit and the gang. The Muppets work together with human help to try to save their theater from a businessman who wants to tear it down.

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