74 Best Family Movies to Watch Together

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:  One of the best new kids movies we saw this year! It was perfect for our son's birthday outing with a few friends, and there were plenty of references in it for the adults who grew up playing the games, too.

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!

Kelly R. said:  This fantastic movie took us by surprise, and is absolutely one of the best family movies on Netflix! Four siblings, neglected by their parents, hatch a plan to improve their circumstances. It's funny, sweet, and a little bit dark.

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Kate Wille Murray said:  Princess Diaries is a family favorite! Mia learns she is a princess from her long lost grandmother. The news brings her into a world of refined behaviors and etiquette that doesn’t come easily to Mia. The big news must be kept a secret and we watch as Mia handles life.

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.

Victoria Scott said:  This film adaptation of a Roald Dahl work tells the story of Matilda Wormwood (Mara Wilson), a gifted girl forced to put up with a crude, distant father (Danny DeVito) and mother (Rhea Perlman). Worse, Agatha Trunchbull (Pam Ferris), the evil principal at Matilda's school, is a terrifyingly strict bully. However, when Matilda realizes she has the power of telekinesis, she begins to defend her friends from Trunchbull's wrath and fight back against her unkind parents.

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:  Jungle Cruise is a wildly good time and filled to the brim with cheesy puns, just like its namesake ride at Disney. We're big fans of the ride and the movie totally did it justice! The rating is mainly for action/violence and some creepy imagery, which was ok for my 8 and 11 year olds.

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Amy S. said:  An inspiring movie about an amazing animal! Togo tells the true story of a champion dogsled trainer and his lead sled dog, Togo. Together, they lead a team of sled dogs across Alaska to deliver medicine to a small town that is suffering from a diphtheria outbreak. Compelling story, stunning visuals, and a dog who will win your heart—just be ready for a few tears!

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Mommyx3 (Monique H) said:  The name alone says it all lol. A movie about some experienced criminals who are SO used to getting away with some of the biggest crimes, only to finally get caught (YES!)... I'm not telling the rest lol :) Overall great and funny movie.

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 retelling of the classic Rapunzel story that the kids and adults in my house all love. It's so funny, clever, and the music is wonderful. One of my family's all-time favorite Disney movies!