Movie nights are always so much fun, especially when the whole family can be included in them. Grab your favorite snack and a seat on the couch, because here’s a list of family-friendly movies that everyone will enjoy! However, parents should still find a way to preview these movies in order to know if they are suitable for the sensitivity level of their children.
How To Steal a Million
This 1966 gem starring Audrey Hepburn and Peter O’Toole follows the daughter of an art forger who teams up with a burglar to steal one of her father’s forgeries and protect his secret.
Paddington (2015)
Based off the books by Michael Bond, this movie follows a lost Peruvian bear who finds shelter with a kind British family. Plenty of funny mishaps happen along the way, which adds to the enjoyment of the movie.
The Peanuts Movie (2015)
This movie with all the peanuts characters follows Charlie Brown and his friends as they try to get to know his new neighbor, the red-haired girl. This is a comforting and nostalgic movie that everyone will enjoy.
Peter Rabbit (2018)
This live-action version of Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit is charming, hilarious, and heart-warming. It follows the lives of Peter, his cousin and sisters, as well as their two neighbors, Thomas McGregor and Bea.
The Parent Trap (1961 & 1998)
This movie follows two girls, coming from divorced parents, who meet up at a summer camp. They discover that they’re twins and make a plan to get their parents back together.
Mary Poppins Returns
This is a sequel to the classic Mary Poppins movie with Julie Andrews. It’s a lovely story, has enchanting characters, and wonderful music that everyone is sure to enjoy.
The Incredibles (I & II)
An animated Pixar movie about a family of superheroes. The plot is creative and fun, with lots of humor and sweet moments. It’s a family-centered movie that everyone will love.
Note: Because the movie follows superheroes, there are fight/action scenes that could be frightening to small children. Please review these movies (or any others on this list) that could potentially scare children to make sure it follows your family’s guidelines for media.
