Below you will find some of the best family movies ever.
My Neighbor Totoro can undoubtedly be considered one of the movies to watch as a family.
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When we reach a certain age we tend to only watch films indicated for users over 18 years of age, since we feel that we are more mature this way, so to speak. Even so, We never forget those movies that did not mark our childhood, when we sat in front of television with our parents, siblings or anyone in our family, and with a bowl of popcorn on our laps we enjoyed at least an hour of entertainment together. For this, and in case you want to find the next film to watch with your family, below, We leave you the best family movies in history.
Best family movies
Of course, All the films that you will see below are totally suitable for watching with the family. What’s more, we could assure that this is the best way to do it, not only because they lend themselves to it, but because the experience greatly improves, and at the end we can start a very interesting discussion regarding what was seen in the film in question.
My neighbor Totoro
My Neighbor Totoro is a very special film, which we can consider one of Hayao Miyazaki’s best works with Studio Ghibli. We mainly live the adventures and misadventures of two sisters, who end up moving away, this being the main trigger of the story. Fun and vibrant at times, but also heartbreaking and melancholic in the situations it needs to be, this is one of those films that leaves a mark. Not for nothing is it considered one of the best anime films in history.
Year: 1988Duration: 1 hour and 27 minutes
The Polar Express
The case of this film is particular, and although we have included it in this list we have to mention that it is especially recommended to see it at Christmas. Of course, it is a very good movie that you can watch at any time of the year and you will enjoy it, but it is during the Christmas festivities when it gains unparalleled importance, being perfect for see during Christmas Eve dinner or even on Christmas Day itself.
Year: 2004Duration: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Casper
We go from classic to classic, although in this case We can say that Casper’s years are more noticeable. Even so, this is a film that everyone should see, starring an endearing character who is already part of popular culture, even though new generations may know him less. It’s not perfect, of course, but it’s fun like few others, which makes it ideal to be considered as one of the best family movies ever.
Year: 1995Duration: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Who hasn’t dreamed of visiting Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory? In this case we move precisely to the remake that we received in 2005, in which the renowned actor Johny Depp He gave us one of the best performances of his careerwith the permission of the legendary Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean.
The film does not invent the wheel, but it is crazy, entertaining and has performances that are difficult to beat, especially when we talk about the aforementioned veteran Hollywood actor. In short, a film that everyone should see, and that It is perfect to enjoy with the family.
Year: 2005Duration: 1 hour and 55 minutes
Hotel Transylvania
Now we have to get a little closer to modernity, to refer to one of the best animated films you can see, especially if you have access to the Netflix catalog. Yes, this is probably the “weakest” film on this entire list, but It’s also perfect for family viewing., with a casual and fun tone, perfect for the little ones, and certain winks to popular culture that only adults will understand. It has something for everyone, and That’s why we decided to include it in this list..
Year: 2012Duration: 1 hour and 31 minutes
Wonder
We are going to stop for a moment precisely to mention a film that, more than fun or entertaining, has an important message. Wonder is the adaptation of a book of the same name, in which they tell us about the adventures, but mainly the misadventures of a child with considerable facial deformationwhich leads to being discriminated against on too many occasions.
We won’t say more, but you can imagine where the story is going. It is an important message to hear, in addition to a story that manages to move even the most stubborn person.
Year: 2017Duration: 1 hour and 53 minutes
How to Train Your Dragon
Every child born in the early 2000s has experienced the rise of DreamWorks, with films as classic as Shrekconsidered one of the best children’s movies on Netflix, but probably the most interesting franchise from this company is How to Train Your Dragon.
It may seem silly to all those people who have not seen it, but the first film, which is exactly the one we recommend today, presented a plot and characters that, although they were intended for children, they managed to make people of all ages fall in love. It is simply fantastic, a must-have.
Year: 2010Duration: 1 hour and 38 minutes
Matilda
Don’t be fooled, We’re not talking about the Netflix musical thatalthough it is a good adaptation in general, it failed to capture the magic of the original, that is, the one we are going to mention today. A legendary movie in every sense of the word, with characters who managed to be part of the collective imagination and moments that were marked in our memories forever.
Whether you saw it at the time, or this is the first time you are ready to enjoy it, There’s never a bad time to watch this timeless classic.
Year: 1996Duration: 1 hour and 38 minutes
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