74 Best Family Movies to Watch Together

A 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.

Alexandra F. said:  We went through a phase where this movie was on pretty much every day in our house - and it is so good, I didn’t even mind it! Great music, great story, great characters.

This story about an unlikely friendship between a boy and a lost alien is one of the best family movies from the 80s.

Kelly R said:  Sprinkle some Reese's Pieces on your popcorn and you have the perfect spooky family movie night. There's some iffy language and some pretty frightening situations, but my kids first saw it and loved it when they were 4 and 7.

Vanessa M. said:  I fell in love with this movie when I was a 6 year old kid! I am so glad my older daughter loves it too. The only caveat is that it is a very long movie (almost 3 hours), so it can be hard to find time/sit still to watch the whole thing at once.

Scotty Smalls moves to the California suburbs in 1962 and tries to fit in with a group of baseball-loving boys in this obvious choice for a summer movie night with friends.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  My kids and I love The Sandlot! It's classic and wholesome with great characters, story and truly shows what life was like for kids before electronics took over.

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.

Heartwarming comedy about a father who disguises himself as a nanny to stay close to his children after a divorce. Some adult themes and language make this better suited as a movie for tweens and older.

Wonder is a heartfelt movie based on the bestselling book by R.J. Palacio, following a boy with a facial difference as he navigates school for the first time. It's an inspiring story about kindness, empathy, and acceptance that's perfect for family movie night.

Kelly R said:  This family movie (and the book that inspired it) have been revisited many times in my house, and I'm glad for all of the opportunities to talk about kindness and acceptance.

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.

Michael Farina said:  This movie is so much fun! I love that the message deals with embracing sadness, especially as it relates to memories that we can't relive.

Sing is an animated musical comedy about a koala named Buster Moon who tries to save his failing theater by hosting a grand singing competition. The movie follows the colorful contestants as they pursue their dreams of musical stardom.

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!

Loosely based on the story of Jamaica's first Olympic bobsled team, it's a quirky, positive and funny sports movie that encourages following your dreams.

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!

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.

Kelly R said:  My family has enjoyed this more than once, and we loved the sequel too!

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.

Sarah Calamita said:  Music by Lin Manuel Miranda (need I say more?!) A story about a family that lives in a magical house and each child except one have a special gift. It is a cute and heart warming story your kids will love.

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 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!