All-Time Favorite Family Movies

Planning long-awaited weekends with the family can be a little tricky. You’re either too tired to walk about in a mall, or everyone in the family already has their individual plans. But who says staying in can’t be enjoyable?

Besides preparing and having mealtimes together, movie night is a great idea for a night in with the family, and they can be made even more fun by creating memes based on your favorite scenes that are so easy to create. However, picking a movie that fits everyone’s preference can be quite daunting. But don’t fret; we’ve got you covered. Here are some fun movies for the whole family.

An Italian Sea Adventure: Luca (2021)

This movie follows a tween sea creature who is forbidden by his family from setting foot on land. An inquisitive and brave boy at heart, Luca goes against his family’s wishes and explores the land of Portorosso. He makes some friends who stick with him through his journey of self-discovery. It is also interesting to follow his relationship with his family as both parties grow to see things from the lens of one another.

This movie has a heart-wrenching plot line accompanied by incredibly spectacular cinematics. The animation is immaculate that you can practically visit the beautiful coasts of Italy vicariously. To get the complete experience of your Italian holiday, you could get one of the best laptops with a good screen display quality.

Supervillain Turned Super Dad: Despicable Me (2010)

Despicable Me is one for all the dedicated dads out there. In this animated movie, the main character, Felonious Gru, or just Gru for short, is a supervillain who is bent on staying on top of the nefarious industry. Along with executing his plans to shrink and entrap the moon, he adopts three girls to be pawns in the biggest heist of his career.

Unexpectedly, Gru learns what it takes to be the parent he wishes he had. The movie is packed with comedic treasures for all ages. Not to mention that the cuteness and the shenanigans of the minions are sure to win your heart.

A Blaze of Emotions: Turning Red (2022)

Turning Red is a coming-of-age movie that depicts the life of a family who runs a temple dedicated to their ancestor, Sun Yee. Mei and her mother, Ming, are the best of friends and work hand-in-hand to preserve the familial temple. The story surrounds Mei navigating unfamiliar events during her pre-teen stage, like hanging out with friends after school, the emotional rollercoasters, and having crushes, alongside her overprotective mother.

Unbeknownst to her, she inherits a special aspect from her maternal line whereby she can transform into a giant red panda. You and your kids would be enthralled as you follow Mei’s story. The way Mei and her mother learn to find balance amidst the chaos of changes that come with growing up and letting go is very touching and insightful.

The Enchanting Magic of Family: Encanto (2021)

With the central theme of familial relationships, Encanto opens with an upbeat song that introduces all the members of the Madrigal family. The members of this family possess an ensemble of unique powers such as strength, healing, and being able to talk to animals. However, Mirabel, the third generation Madrigal wasn’t gifted with any powers. The movie illustrates the frustration of being different and the beautiful way communication can mend broken bonds.

Aside from the plot, we must address the movie's musical aspect. Well, you must have already come across the We Don’t Talk About Bruno song. To elevate the musical experience, the catchy soundtrack is best when the audio is connected to a high-quality Bose speaker.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer‘s Stone (2001) 

Harry Potter is an all-time classic you should definitely watch with the family. You can never be too old to enjoy it. Follow Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they uncover the secrets stumbled upon at the wizarding school, Hogwarts.
This is the perfect opportunity to create common ground with your kids and engage in conversation with your family. You could all take the infamous Harry Potter sorting hat quiz to find out about your respective Hogwarts house. And just like how ScreenRant has ranked some of the fan-favorite scenes, you could have a fun discussion with your kids about their favorite movie in the series, the best moments, and key characters that shaped the plot.

Pealing the Layers: Shrek (2001)

This Dreamworks movie may be known for all the memes on it. Fittingly, this movie doesn’t fall short on the comedic front. However, there are many hidden gems slotted into the movie that you wouldn’t have noticed on your first watch. Plus, there are three movies that follow, so why not make it a movie marathon instead?

In the movie, Shrek, an ogre who values his solitude, sets out to reclaim his land when fairytale creatures are abruptly relocated there. Shrek is instead met with an unexpectedly adventurous journey filled with twists and turns. In addition to the laughs, this movie teaches kids about profound friendships, true love, and acceptance.

Now instead of indecisively scrolling through the endless list of movies on Netflix, you already have a rough idea of what to watch this weekend. Here’s a tip; you could include your whole family in making snacks prior to the movie. Now you can all grab your snacks and sit around the TV for a night of family fun.