Top 20 Family Movies

Watching movies with the whole family is not only interesting, but also useful. Such evenings unite, help to create their own traditions, reveal the preferences of each family member. You will be very surprised how your child perceives the plot twists and turns in an adult way, and maybe you will rejoice at his sincere feelings caused by the events on the screen. In this article we will tell you about the best family films (in our opinion). Also read: What to watch with children: Top 20 cartoons in The list is made up of films with a high rating according to the versions of IMDb (the largest website about cinema and the database of films) and Kinopoisk (a Russian-language website about cinema).

These films are popular and popular, they have been watched and reviewed for years, which means that these are film stories that deserve your attention. 

1. "Harry Potter"The world—famous saga of the young wizard Harry Potter is a must-have for family viewing.

Incredible adventures, a powerful storyline and characteristic characters will appeal to both adults and children. The film engages in the atmosphere of fairy tales, magic. You can watch it even without a book background, although according to numerous reviews, it is watching movies that arouses interest in a printed bestseller.

2. "Maleficent"The story of the dark fairy Maleficent is perfectly revealed by one of the most famous actresses of our time — Angelina Jolie.

Her charisma and acting talent are skillfully combined with the rich fantasy plot of the film. In two parts of the film, we are told about different periods of the fairy's life — youth, prime and maturity. This is a story about eternal intrigues, difficult choices, impressive feats and, of course, the struggle between good and evil.

3. "Child of the Jungle"The events of the film, based on the true story of linguist Klaus Kugler and his family, are developing in New Guinea.

Together with his wife and two children, he came to the jungle to a tribe that was not affected by civilization to learn their language. The main character of the film, Klaus' daughter Sabine, quickly adapts to life in the rainforest and finds friends. A short trip home to Switzerland sets the record straight — Sabina decides to return to the jungle that has become so dear to her. This picture rightfully ranks third in the list of the best films for family viewing.

4. "The Adventures of Paddington"Spend an evening in the company of a cute and good-natured Paddington bear.

In the first film, he desperately tries to return to his homeland — Dense Peru, but falls into the hands of an evil taxidermist who dreams of making a stuffed bear out of a bear. The second part is even more exciting: a mixture of a detective story and adventures related to a certain book that points to a treasure storage location.

5. "Black Panther"The mysterious African country of Wakanda is experiencing its heyday: thanks to the discovery of the most valuable fossil — the unique metal vibranium — the locals managed to make great progress in technical progress and radically change the lives of the local population.

The country organically combines ancient rituals and traditional way of life with the latest technologies. The villains are not asleep — they dream of getting vibranium, but a Black Panther intervenes in their plans.

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6. "Jumanji"Fans of computer games will appreciate the adventure-style trilogy about a gaming reality that is able to absorb its players.

In the first part, two main characters, and in the second — four at once get into an incredible world — the world of the mysterious game "Jumanji". How to pass all the tests, remaining alive? How to get out of the game if the escape routes are cunningly blocked?

7. "Life of Pi"You can even tame a Bengal tiger — this was proved by the Indian boy Pi Patel, who found himself on the same ship with a dangerous predator.

Fate has notably battered Pi, giving him the task far beyond his age — to get from India to the shores of Canada, and practically alone. Several animals, including a huge tiger, kept him company during this difficult journey. Be sure to watch this movie, it is guaranteed to be included in your top family movies. 

8. "Aladdin"A film adaptation of everyone's favorite cartoon from the 90s.

This time, director Guy Ritchie tried with a cast — invite a popular favorite, actor Will Smith, to the role of Gene. The well-known characters are all in place, but in a new interpretation. A lot of humor and songs — the film will appeal to fans of colorful pictures and uncomplicated plot.

9. "Pirates of the Caribbean"The film story, consisting of 5 films, will tell us about the vicissitudes of Jack Sparrow — a brave pirate and a charming rogue, the captain of the ship "Black Pearl".

A stellar cast, wonderful music and dynamic scenes will not let your company get bored. There is enough humor and dramatic scenes in the film, so a diverse range of feelings — from delight and laughter to tenderness and light sadness — is provided for you.

10. "Alice in Wonderland"A colorful picture from director Tim Burton, who loves to shoot one of the greatest actors of our days — Johnny Depp.

An exciting plot, phantasmagoric characters, great graphics — this movie has it all! We also recommend you to see other works by Burton starring Johnny Depp: "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", "Edward Scissorhands".

11. "Hachiko"Another must-have in the top movies for family viewing.

A heartwarming picture about a dog that has been waiting for its owner at the railway station for years. The film is not the easiest, so it is not suitable for viewing with young children. But at the same time very touching, kind and instructive. Prepare handkerchiefs — there will be a lot of tears.

12. "White captivity"Another story about our smaller friends — this time about eight of the most beautiful dogs of the breed malamute and husky.

An emergency situation has occurred near the scientific station in Antarctica — everyone is being evacuated except for these fluffy beauties. The station workers are trying to return for them, but the weather conditions of the harsh Arctic winter do not allow this to be done for a long six months. Will the dogs caught in the "white captivity" survive?

13. "The Jungle Book"Another film adaptation of the famous collection of short stories by Rudyard Kipling.

It is always interesting to evaluate the film version of the read work — to compare the correspondence of cinematic images with those drawn by fantasy, to evaluate the director's and camerawork. But do not be too strict when comparing a movie with a book original. You can get much more pleasure from watching if you evaluate this film as an independent work.

14. "Alita: Battle Angel"Alita is not an ordinary girl, but a cyborg with outstanding skills

. She survived a fatal accident, but Dr. Dyson Ido manages to restore her body and make it even stronger. In the post-apocalyptic world, everything is as always: greedy villains, gangs of hooligans, sincere love and mutual assistance. Will Alita be able to survive in the new world and resist evil, finally understanding her mission?

15. "Home Alone"A classic that is included in almost all the top best family films.

The McCallister family is hurriedly going on a New Year's trip, but they forget at home not a purse with money, but ... their own son. It won't be possible to return home so quickly. How will Kevin live alone in a huge house, which is also under the gun of thieves? The story surprises with a non—trivial development - the boy not only took care of himself perfectly, but was also able to cope with the bandits, who very much regretted that they invaded his house. In total, 5 films "Home Alone" were released — in each of them Kevin experiences new, no less interesting adventures.

16. "Night at the Museum"Did you know that when the sun sets and the door closes behind the last visitor, the life of museum exhibits is just beginning: Egyptian pharaohs, dinosaur skeletons, and historical characters come to life.

Heroes of different eras try to coexist with each other, sometimes reconcile, sometimes arrange battle battles. But when a real threat looms, they are ready to help the watchman Larry defeat another evil.

17. "Around the world in 80 days"Inventor Phileas Fogg got involved in a dangerous adventure — to make a trip around the world in just 80 days.

His main goal is to prove his intellectual superiority to the head of the Royal Academy of Sciences. Phileas will face many obstacles and difficulties during his journey, but he has loyal assistants — Passepartout and the artist Monique.

18. "Gremlins"Despite the fact that the film is more than 35 years old, the story of cute fuzzies turning into bloodthirsty monsters because of a burger eaten at the wrong time continues to delight the younger generation.

Adults will be pleased to remember a movie from their youth, which causes such a wide range of emotions — from emotion to genuine horror.

19. "Mask"Stanley Ipkis is an eccentric young man.

Quite by chance, he falls in love with a girl who is not a match for him at all. All this happens against the background of his amazing find — an old magic mask that turns an ordinary boy into an eccentric joker with a green head. The alter ego, which manifests itself when Stanley is in a mask, easily falls in love with a young beauty. But will our hero be able to give up an image that is unusual for him in order to appear before his beloved as he really is?

20. "Mrs. Doubtfire"The light and heartfelt comedy tells us about a not too lucky guy Daniel Hillard.

He lost his job, got divorced, and in addition, his ex-wife forbade him to see his children. Daniel is resourceful: he disguises himself as a woman and gets a job as a nanny for his own children. The guys are delighted with Mrs. Doubtfire and do not even realize that their own father is in front of them.