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BEST FAMILY MOVIES TO STREAM ON NETFLIX, DISNEY+ AND AMAZON PRIME VIDEO IN 2020
AT HOME CINEMA EXPERIENCE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Since we are stuck at home, sitting our bums on the couch every day can get boring pretty quick.
I for one am obsessed with cinema popcorn (I admit that sometimes I go to the cinema just because I want popcorn).
With that in mind, I decided to create a quick list of suggestions of things that can transform your living room into the ultimate cinema experience.
I got Cris this tiny, yet powerful, projector that we installed in the bedroom. I can’t say enough how cool it is to watch a movie from a projector from your own bed.
Furthermore, we also bought this cute popcorn machine (don’t forget the corns), altogether with this special salt that gives cinema butter flavor. Lastly, transform the session into a VIP one and get some funny onesies for the whole family to match.
Now, let’s talk about the best family movies to stream available in 2020.
BEST FAMILY MOVIES TO STREAM ON NETFLIX
Incredibles 2
Ages: 8 and up
Although it doesn’t quite reach the high bar set by the original, Incredibles 2 remains a completely delight from start to finish. Mr. Incredible struggles valiantly to raise a hyperactive Dash (Huck Milner), an angry Violet (Sarah Vowell), and a Jack-Jack who is bursting with superpowers.
Mary Poppins Returns
Ages 6 and up.
Now an adult with three children, bank teller Michael Banks learns that his house will be repossessed in five days unless he can pay back a loan. His only hope is to find a missing certificate that shows proof of valuable shares that his father left him years earlier. Just as all seems lost, Michael and his sister receive the surprise of a lifetime when Mary Poppins — the beloved nanny from their childhood — arrives to save the day and take the Banks family on a magical, fun-filled adventure.
Pokemon Mewtwo Strikes Back: Evolution
Ages 8 and up (2019)
Scientist Dr. Fuji is hired by Giovanni, leader of Team Rocket, to utilize his expertise in cloning in order to create a living weapon based on an eyelash from legendary Pokémon Mew. Soon after the weapon is created, it gains sentience and is named Mewtwo.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Ages 9 and up
While the film’s protagonist is Miles Morales, a mixed race high school student living in New York City who gets bit by a spider and gains superpowers, the movie expands the world into a “multi-verse” as various Spider-People from other dimensions come into Miles’ life. Spider-Gwen, Spider-Ham, Spider-Man Noir all have different backgrounds and motivations, but they all rose above adversity to become the hero their world needed.
Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus
Ages 8 and up
Netflix rebooted the Nicktoon classic Invader Zim with this 71-minute film that’s practially made for younger parents with younger kids.
The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind
Ages 12 and up.
A 13-year-old boy is thrown out of the school he loves when his family can no longer afford the fees. He sneaks into the library and learns how to build a windmill to save his village from a famine.
Ralph Breaks The Internet
Ages 8 and up.
The mischievous, sentient video game characters Wreck-It Ralph and his buddy Vanellope von Schweetz are back, and trying to figure out how to support each other.
Ant-Man and the Wasp
Ages 12 and up.
this sequel’s even more fun than its predecessor. Rated PG-13, it’s got that mild super-hero violence that’s probably acceptable to most kids in their pre-teen and teenage years, but the film’s rooted in another hilarious performance from Rudd, who takes on some surprising characters during the film.
Also, Ant-Man and the Wasp has a lot more fun with the shrinking and super-sizing tricks that Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) brings to the film.
Mary and The Witch’s Flower
Ages 8 and up.
If you’re looking for a new twist on solid tropes, check out Mary and The Witch’s Flower from Academy Award nominee Hiromasa Yonebayashi, whose credits include Studio Ghibli masterpieces Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, and Ponyo.
This animated film centers around a young girl named Mary who finds herself surrounded by the utterly fantastic: a magic flower that grants magical powers, a broomstick that she flies above the clouds, and the magic university of Endor College (no, there aren’t any Ewoks). Features voice acting by Kate Winslet and Jim Broadbent.
The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019)
Ages 5 and up
What do your pets actually do when you’re home all day? In the original The Secret Life of Pets, we learned that they get into a whole lot of trouble.
Next Gen
Ages 8 and up.
Parents looking for a futuristic animated film for their middle-school-aged (and up) kids that successfully manages to be appropriate and entertaining should check out Netflix’s Next Gen.
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Ages 12 and up
If you’re looking for a visually stunning take on a classic story, Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms may be a solid pick.
Disney’s take twists the iconic tale into a colorful story of a young girl venturing into various fantastical realms to battle an evil woman. The movie famously had such extensive reshoots that its new director shared a credit with the film’s original director, but it’s a visually striking story with some twists and turns that are kind of fun.
Hugo
Ages 10 and up
Based on the book The Invention of Hugo Cabret, the 2011 film Hugo follows a young orphaned boy who lives alone in a Paris railway station. He strikes up a friendship with a young girl (Chloe Grace Moretz), and the two set out on a journey that puts them into direct contact with the work and legacy of groundbreaking filmmaker Georges Méliès.
The movie was shot in 3D as Scorsese makes unique use of the full frame, crafting a film that’s adventurous and whimsical, but also very much a love letter to the art of moviemaking that underlines the value of film preservation.
Solo: A Star Wars Story
Ages: 10 and up
While it’s not for the younger set, Parents should feel comfortable with showing their kids the origin story of Han Solo, everyone’s favorite curmudgeon pilot. Alden Ehrenreich does well in the titular role, but the film thrives thanks to performances by Woody Harrelson and Donald Glover.
Kids, though, will love the friendship that holds Han and Chewbacca together. So, if you’re a Star Wars household, and your kids are old enough for it, Solo: A Star Wars Story is definitely one of the best family movies on Netflix.
Pee-wee’s Big Holiday
Parents of a certain age, who would be eager to introduce their kids to Pee-wee Herman and his manic energy, will have fun streaming Pee-wee’s Big Holiday
The Little Prince
Ages 10 and up.
Netflix’s exclusive adaptation of The Little Prince is as sincere, heartfelt, and visually striking as the beloved Antoine de Saint-Exupery book that inspired it.
The pilot spins an extraordinary yarn about a friend from his past: a Little Prince (Riley Osborne) from another planet. Read the book together beforehand, if you can.
The Adventures of Tintin
Ages 9 and up.
Steven Spielberg took the reins for this one, which thrives thanks to a beautiful motion capture aesthetic that harkens back to the original source material. It doesn’t hurt, though, that the cast of voice actors includes the likes of Daniel
Stuart Little
Ages 7 and up
This modern spin on E.B. White’s classic children’s book features Michael J. Fox as the titular mouse. M. Night Shyamalan wrote the script the same year he made a very different film: The Sixth Sense.
Angry Birds 2: The Movie Craig, Simon Pegg and Andy Serkis.
Ages 6 and up
Yes, they made another one. But the sequel has an important message about teamwork, as natural enemies birds and pigs are forced to cooperate to protect their respective islands.
Monster House
Ages 10 and up.
How do you make a kid-friendly CGI monster movie that parents will actually enjoy and find the humor in?
Throw in a murder’s row of voice actors — Steve Buscemi, Nick Cannon, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Catherine O’Hara, Kathleen Turner and Fred Willard — so you can play “name that voice.” Lastly, great visual effects, which critics praised Monster House for, thanks to tricks that will actually terrify.
TinkerBell and the Legend of the Neverbeast
Ages 5 and up
The final installment of Disney’s Tinker Bell film series also packs in the most action. Animal fairy Fawn discovers and befriends a huge creature named Gruff—who has the unfortunate tendency to transform into a monster.
Shrek the Musical
Ages 7 and up
What do you get when you take the original story of Shrek and add a bunch of infinitely hummable tunes? Shrek: The Musical, which you no longer need a Broadway ticket to see.
Hop
Ages 7 and up
E.B. may be next in like to be the Easter Bunny, but all he really wants is to play the drums. After a runaway misadventure in Los Angeles, he learns the importance of family—and living up to your responsibilities
Bolt
Ages 6 and up
A celebrity pup who stars in his own TV show is shocked to learn his super powers are fake when he enters the real world.
The Croods
Ages 10 and up
Prehistoric families: They’re just like us! Emma Stone, Nicholas Cage, and Ryan Reynolds lend their voices to this comedy-adventure “road trip” that stresses the importance of sticking together when things get rough. National Treasure – ages 9 and up.
National Treasure finds a sweet spot for parents and kids alike. Where else can you watch a quest to find the stolen Declaration of Independence? If your kids are too young to know what that document is, tell them it’s got a treasure map on the back.
Bee Movie
Ages 6 and up
Barry B. Benson isn’t interested in the only job for bees: making honey. When he finds out people actually eat the fruits of his labor, he decides he must do something about it.
Spy Kids
Ages: 7 and Up
Adventurous and electric, funny and inventive, Spy Kids is a great example that kids action movies can be fun for all. That’s no surprise, though, when you realize that it’s written, directed and co-produced by acclaimed filmmaker Robert Rodriguez. Yes, the man behind such mature films as From Dusk Till Dawn and Once Upon a Time in Mexico managed to make one of the best family movies, and he did it with a star-studded cast including Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Alan Cumming, Teri Hatcher, Cheech Marin, Danny Trejo, Robert Patrick, Tony Shalhoub and George Clooney.
Leap!
Ages
Two friends escape an orphanage in 19th-century France, embarking on a journey that takes one of them all the way to the Paris Opera.
The Karate Kid
Ages 8 and up
This remake may not have “wax on, wax off,” but it does hit all the right notes, as Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan step comfortably into the iconic roles of a young martial arts pupil and his sage instructor.
Imagine That
Ages 7 and up
What if your daughter’s imagination was the key to your success?
Eddie Murphy turns his comedic talents to family fare in this lighthearted story about the power of imagination.
CHILDHOOD CLASSICS
Space Jam
Ages 7 and up
When mischievous aliens try to take over the Looney Tunes universe, Bugs Bunny challenges them to an intergalactic game of basketball. The shrimpy aliens, however, have a trick up their sleeve. They take the talent of NBA stars like Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing, Muggsy Bogues, and Shawn Bradley and suddenly have the upper hand. But Bugs, Daffy, Lola Bunny, and the gang have an ace-in-the-hole: Michael Jordan.
Space Jam will be getting a sequel, but it’s not here yet! Instead, enjoy the original, one of the more inventive sports movies ever made and an absolute delight for both kids and their Millennial parents who grew up worshiping Michael Jordan.
Hook
Ages 10 and up
Spielberg taps into something special here in his retelling of the Peter Pan story, and while it’s hard to put a finger on why—many still maintain it’s one of Spielberg’s worst movies—the impact it had on an entire generation of children is undeniable. Robin Williams plays a grown-up Peter Pan who’s forgotten all about his time in Neverland, until Captain Hook (Dustin Hoffman) steals his children and forces Peter to go back. It’s a struggle, as Peter keeps trying to deny any semblance of magic, and indeed at heart this is a story about reconnecting with your inner child.
Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling Ages 10 and up.
Ages 10 and up
For slightly older kids and parents on the younger end, Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling is both proudly progressive and delightfully nostalgic.
Not only does the series match the original Nicktoon’s vibe, but its approach to identity and transgender roles should be inspiring to other family programming looking to take the leap. And at only 45 minutes, this special won’t take a huge bite out of your night.
The Rugrats Movie
Ages 6 and up
Super-young audiences and their 90’s-kid parents will have fun watching Tommy Pickles dealing with sharing his parents with a new, younger, sibling
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Ages 10 and up
If you want a song stuck in your head and Dick Van Dyke at his finest, look no further than this musical classic about an eccentric inventor, his family, and a car that can fly.
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BEST FAMILY MOVIES TO STREAM ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO
Wonder Park
Ages 6 and up
Wonder Park centers on June (Denski), a young, creative girl who has a natural engineering talent but is a little short-sighted when it comes to the reality of how her inventions impact the folks around her.
The Aeronauts
Ages 8 and up
Inspired by true events, The Aeronauts is a movie that narrates the adventures of a meteorologist and a professional aeronaut who are out to prove that the weather can be predicted.
Charlotte’s Web (1973)
Ages 5 and up
E.B. White’s classic children’s story comes to life in this beloved adaptation of Charlotte’s Web. Featuring a wonderful cast of iconic actors, the movie tells the story of a young pig named Wilbur who befriends a benevolent spider, who uses her beautiful webs to write magical messages and save him from being eaten by his owner.
FairyTale: A True Story (1997)
Ages 8 and up
A pair of young girls discover fairies in their backyard, and when they take pictures of the flying sprites they set off a media firestorm that attracts legendary magician, and real-life magic debunker Harry Houdini (Harvey Keitel), and legendary author, and real-life magic believer Arthur Conan Doyle (Peter O’Toole). Will they prove the girls are making it all up, or will they prove that fairies are real?
Instant Family
Ages 8 and up
They were out to foster one child, but got three in the bargain. Instant Family stars Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne as a childless couple looking to start a family. Their idea of doing so is to foster a teenager and her two siblings. The film follows the journey of this unlikely family and will warm your heart as they grow closer to form unbreakable bonds with each other.
Valerian and The City Of A Thousand Planets
Ages 8 and up
If an intergalactic space adventure is what you and your family enjoy, then this is the right movie to set the mood. Valerian and The City Of A Thousand Planets is a visual treat and tells the story of special space operatives Valerian and Laureline, who are tasked with the job of saving planet Alpha – home to thousands of different species from the galaxy and beyond. Soon, they discover that the planet is not the only thing at risk, the entire universe is!
Sherlock Homes
Ages 12 and up
Who doesn’t love a good-ol Sherlock Holmes mystery? You and your family could enjoy this one starring Robert Downey Jr as the man with the pipe himself. Jude Law plays Dr Watson, the proverbial sidekick. Together, they embark on an adventure to foil the devious plans of Professor Moriarty. Will they survive the trap they’re headed into?
TOP FAMILY MOVIES TO STREAM AVAILABLE ON DISNEY+
Black Panther
Ages 7 and up
Filmmaker Ryan Coogler and star Chadwick Boseman brought the tale of Marvel’s most famous African superhero to the screen in 2018, and the film went on to break a long list of records at the box office and become one of the most critically praised installments of the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Boseman plays T’Challa, the newly crowned king of the secretive African nation of Wakanda, who serves as both his country’s leader and primary defender as the hero Black Panther.
When his rule is challenged by the brutal Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan), T’Challa must reconnect with the origins of his power and his legacy in order to save his kingdom. Following its impressive theatrical run, Black Panther became the first superhero movie to be nominated for an Academy Award in the “Best Picture” category, and the first Marvel movie to win an Academy Award.
Zootopia
Ages 7 and up
Zootopia is the New York City of animals and, as with any city, there are all kinds of politics, crime, and shenanigans afoot.
Inside Out
Ages 6 and up
What if your emotions were little beings that lived inside you? That’s the question Pixar answers in Inside Out, a hilarious and beautiful story
Moana
Ages 6 and up
Moana tells the story of a young girl raised to be the next chief of her Polynesian village. Not content to stay on her small island, she embarks on an ocean-spanning journey to find the legendary demigod Maui, return a magical artifact to its island home, and save her village
Coco
Ages 6 and up
Yet another entry in Pixar’s rich library of diverse cultures, viewpoints, and worlds, Coco is one of the most visually stunning and musically enriching films of the entire Pixar collection. Centering on Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), this fantasy follows a little boy, Coco, on a magical, accidental journey into the afterlife.
The more he learns about his family and heritage through his colorful journey, the deeper his connection grows to his history and to his future. With an uplifting, energetic soundtrack, you’ll want to sing, dance, and revel in the excitement, right until it goes full Pixar and starts to play your heartstrings.
Guardians of the Galaxy
Ages 6 and up
This movie went on to become one of the biggest, most critically acclaimed Marvel movies of all time. Not too bad for a bunch of cosmic a-holes, eh?
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Ages:8 and up
The first film in what would become the blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, The Curse of the Black Pearl offered audiences their first introduction to Johnny Depp as the pirate Jack Sparrow — an iconic performance that not only led to multiple sequels but also brought the entire pirate movie genre back into the spotligh
TRON
Ages 8 and up
The story of a software programmer who’s transported inside the mainframe of a massive computer and must find his way out of the digital world he inhabits
Iron Man
Ages 8 and up
The Marvel movie that started it all, Jon Favreau’s 2008 film took a C-list superhero and turned him into a global icon, thanks to a brilliant performance by star Robert Downey Jr.
Lady and the Tramp
Ages 5 and up
Originally produced by Disney as an animated feature in 1955, Lady and the Tramp tells the story of a cocker spaniel named Lady (in the remake voiced by Tessa Thompson) who falls for a mutt named Tramp (voiced by Justin Theroux). The remake was the first feature to be announced exclusively for Disney+ last year
Free Solo
Ages 12 and up
From National Geographic, Free Solo follows climber Alex Honnold as he attempts to summit El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, one of the toughest climbs in the world … without a harness or rope.
Honnold is one of the most accomplished free solo climbers in the world, and his death-defying feats are thrilling and, frankly, horrifying to behold. This visually stunning documentary takes you into the mind of one of the world’s most fearless adrenaline junkies and on a trip up some of the most beautiful and difficult climbs on the planet.
WALL-E
Ages 6 and up
One of the best Pixar movies ever made, WALL-E is a masterpiece of visual filmmaking.
The romance between robot trash compactor WALL-E—spending his days on an abandoned Earth cleaning up garbage—and EVE, an unmanned probe sent from one of many human colonies floating out in space to see if Earth is still uninhabitable
Big Hero 6
Ages 5 and up
This 2014 animated feature is set in the fictional, futuristic city of San Fransokyo and follows a young boy determined to use his brilliant robotics skills to find the masked villain who killed his brother and stole his one-of-a-kind invention. Joined by his protective android pal Baymax, Hiro Hamada assembles a team of reluctant students-turned-superheroes to take down the bad guy and save the day.
CLASSICS
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Ages 5 and up
Some consider it a Halloween movie, while others classify it as a Christmas film, but one thing all of its fans agree on is that Tim Burton’s weird, wonderful 1993 stop-motion film is a masterpiece of music, animation, and storytelling.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Ages 6 and up
ob Hoskins plays a private detective investigating the murder of a prominent businessman, only to find himself teamed up with Roger Rabbit, the zany cartoon star who has also become the chief suspect in the businessman’s death.
3 Men and a Baby
Tom Selleck, Ted Danson, and Steve Guttenberg are three bachelors who find themselves forced to take care of a baby in this 1987 comedy directed by Star Trek alum Leonard Nimoy. After the infant is left at their door by the former girlfriend of Danson’s character, the three men must learn to care for their new roommate as they sort out what the future holds for their new, unconventional family unit. The film was the highest-grossing movie of its release year, and the first film directed by Nimoy outside of the Star Trek franchise.
10 Things I Hate About You
Ages 12 and up
Heath Ledger, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Julia Stiles headline the film, which follows a high-school student played by Gordon-Levitt who must find a boyfriend for the snarky, antisocial older sister (Stiles) of the girl he’s in love with before their father will allow the younger daughter to date.
He schemes to have her fall in love with the school’s resident bad boy (Ledger), but real sparks fly when the two loners find a surprisingly sincere connection. Not only does the film pluck all the right heartstrings for anyone who grew up during the ’90s, but it features an impressive soundtrack that hits all the right nostalgic notes, too.
Hocus Pocus
Ages 7 and up
There’s no rule that says you can’t watch Halloween movies all year round, and Hocus Pocus is a classic for a reason. The Disney film originally began as a much darker, scarier script before it was morphed into the kid-friendly version that exists today.
Avatar
Ages 8 and up
On Pandora, a lush alien world far from Earth, the Na’vi live peacefully in tune with their planet, free from conflict or famine. They permit human scientists to explore and study their world, but when the corporate interest that funds the scientists’ mission discover the Na’vi capital lays on the mother lode of a valuable element, it’s up to marine Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) to help save the Na’vi from the human threat before it’s too late.
Avengers: Endgame
Ages 8 and up
After an incredibly ambitious, epic buildup, Avengers: Endgame somehow manages to brilliantly bring the first phase of the MCU to an elegant end. Across multiple, simultaneous missions in different timelines, Endgame weaves a complex, action-packed story with heart-pumping stakes that sees beloved characters pushed to the absolute limit. The epic final battle scene of Avengers: Endgame is one of the most mind-blowing, VFX-rich scenes in movie history.
The Entire Star Wars Franchise
When talking about the best family movies to stream, the Star Wars franchise should be a huge part of it.
If you need help knowing what is the correct order to watch the star wars movie, find it below.
A NEW HOPE
THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK
THE RETURN OF THE JEDI
PHANTOM MENACE
ATTACK OF THE CLONES
REVENGE OF THE SITH
THE FORCE AWAKENS
THE LAST JEDI
RISE OF SKYWALKER
That’s a wrap. I hope you guys enjoyed my list of best family movies to stream on Netflix, Prime Video or Disney+.
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