MENUMENU
  • START HERE
  • Home
  • About The Merry Momma
    • About Me
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclosure Policy
  • Work With me
  • Contact Me
  • Shop

The Merry Momma

Embracing Motherhood with Peace, Joy, and Intention

  • Motherhood
  • Family
  • Kids
  • Food
  • Homemaking
  • Books
  • Shop

30+ Movies to Watch As a Family

June 20, 2022 By Lisa Mullen 1 Comment

On the hunt for good movies to watch as a family? Check out this list of some of our favorite (animated AND non-animated) family movies!

30+ Movies to Watch as a Family

**Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, I may receive a small compensation. I am, however, committed to honestly assessing the products mentioned. Please read my disclosure policy for more details. **

 

Sunday nights are treasured at our house, something we all look forward to each week. Why? It’s Family Movie Night!

Every Sunday, almost without fail, we eat supper and popcorn in the living room while watching a fun family movie. It has become a cherished family rhythm and an “anchor” in our week.

As much as we love it, however, there’s one part of family movie night that sometimes stirs up conflict – picking out the movie. With three kids ranging in age from 3 to 8, it can be difficult to find movies that are appropriate for everyone and that we all enjoy. So, when we find them, we celebrate!

If you’re on the hunt for more movies to watch as a family, check out this list of some of our favorites! 




30+ Movies to Watch as a Family

A few things I want to note before getting to our list:

  • Our kids are currently 3, 5, and 8, so we’re watching movies with young kids. However, many of these movies could be enjoyed by older kids, as well! 
  • While many of our favorite family movies are animated, I also included quite a few non-animated ones for those who prefer live-action.
  • There are tons of other great family movies out there, and I have several on my list I want to show my kids (Babe, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe…). But in this list, I only included movies we have actually seen.

Now, here is our list of favorite movies to watch as a family:

Animated Family Movies

  1. Peter Rabbit 1 & 2
  2. Balto
  3. Paddington 2 (Our kids prefer the second one. The first one was a bit too scary for them.)
  4. Rio 2 (Again, they prefer the second one, for the same reason.)
  5. Rescuers Down Under (And yet again… they prefer this one over the first Rescuers. Same reason.)
  6. Meet the Robinsons
  7. Sing
  8. Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
  9. Inside Out
  10. Tangled
  11. Encanto
  12. The Lorax
  13. Frozen
  14. Happy Feet 1 & 2
  15. How to Train Your Dragon (We’re also enjoying the book series, and the kids love the Race to the Edge series on Netflix)
  16. Ratatouille
  17. Ice Age (all of them)
  18. Charlotte’s Web (1973 version)



Non-Animated Family Movies

  1. Swiss Family Robinson (This one may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but our kids LOVE it. I got the movie for them after reading the book together was such a hit, especially with our oldest.)
  2. Mary Poppins & Mary Poppins Returns
  3. Mr. Popper’s Penguins (very different from the book, but we loved them both!)
  4. Snow Dogs
  5. Jumanji
  6. Ramona and Beezus (we loved the Ramona book series!)
  7. Cool Runnings (**Important note: There is some mild language in this one)
  8. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (one of our favorite read-aloud books, as well! Side note: Our kids did not like the Johnny Depp Charlie and the Chocolate Factory version. They thought it was too creepy, though we did notice that it follows the book better.)
  9. Yes Day (Netflix)
  10. Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium 
  11. Charlotte’s Web (2006 version)
  12. Dolphin Tale 1 & 2
  13. Annie (If you haven’t seen this, or it has been a while, a heads-up that there are 2-3 instances of d**n towards the end and excessive drinking by Miss Hannigan. You could skip over her scenes or, like we did, discuss how her drunkenness affects her character and decision-making.)
  14. The Mighty Ducks (all of them, but more so 1 & 2 **Important note: I think there is some mild language in these, as well)
  15. Dennis the Menace


SHARE WITH US: I would LOVE to hear some of your family’s favorite movies to watch together. Share them in the comments below!

 

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:

  • 5 Ways to Maximize Your Family Time
  • 7 Ways to Build a Loving Family
  • 50 Family Conversation Starters
  • 30 Scriptural Prayers For Your Family

(Visited 85 times, 1 visits today)

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Family, Movies

Comments

  1. Eileen says

    June 20, 2022 at 6:40 am

    What movies to watch with my family is always a question my family has been thinking about! Thanks for sharing this wonderful list, can’t wait to watch some with them!

    Reply

Share your thoughts! Cancel reply

Follow The Merry Momma

  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
FREE email series - 5 Days to a More Joyful YOU!

Have you been feeling run down, worn out, or frustrated by motherhood? Restore the joy to your mothering with this FREE 5-day email series!

25 Family Favorite Dinners | Quick & Easy Dinners

About Me


Hi, I’m Lisa! I am first and foremost a child of God, and secondly a wife and mother of two precious little misters and one sweet little missy.

I'm here to encourage, inspire, and offer practical help for moms to empower them be the joyful, peaceful, and intentional mom they want to be!

Become the Master of Your Meals!

Become the Master of Your Meals with The Every Mom's Meal Solution Handbook

Facebook

Want to Be a More Joyful Mom?

Get the body you want after baby with MUTU System

Popular Posts

Sorry. No data so far.

Shop The Merry Momma!

Picture of The Merry Momma Manual Ebook
The Merry Momma Manual {Ebook}
$10.00

Add to cart

Glitter & Dirt T-Shirt
$18.99

BUY ON AMAZON

Meal Solution Handbook paperback
The Every Mom’s Meal Solution Handbook – Print
$9.99

BUY ON AMAZON

The Every Mom's Meal Solution Handbook
The Every Mom’s Meal Solution Handbook
$10.00

Add to cart

I Love Coffee mug
I Love Coffee, I Love Tea Mug
$14.99

Buy Now

Work In Progress – Youth
$16.99

Buy Now

Love the Ones You're With
Love the Ones You’re With: 30-Day Joyful Motherhood Challenge {Print}
$9.99

Buy Now

Strength & Joy Shirts
$18.99

Buy now

Ebook version
Love the Ones You’re With: A 30-Day Joyful Motherhood Challenge {Ebook}
$7.00

Add to cart

(Note: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.)

Copyright © 2022 · The Tiffany Theme by Blogelina · Built on the Genesis Framework

Copyright © 2022 · The Tiffany On Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in