The 15 best movies for family movie night
Films the whole family will actually enjoy: jokes for the grown-ups, adventure for the kids and nothing that'll lead to awkward questions. Popcorn optional, but recommended.
1Coco (2017)
1h 45m Β· Family, Animation, Music Β· β 8.2
Music, family and a beautiful Day of the Dead story.
2Toy Story (1995)
1h 21m Β· Family, Comedy, Animation Β· β 8.0
Where Pixar began, and loved by every age.
3The Incredibles (2004)
1h 55m Β· Action, Adventure, Animation Β· β 7.7
A superhero family everyone can relate to.
4Finding Nemo (2003)
1h 40m Β· Animation, Family, Adventure Β· β 7.8
An ocean adventure with laughs for kids and parents.
5Shrek (2001)
1h 30m Β· Animation, Comedy, Fantasy Β· β 7.8
Jokes for the grown-ups, an ogre for the kids.
6The Lion King (1994)
1h 29m Β· Animation, Family, Drama Β· β 8.3
A timeless classic with songs you'll all know.
7Paddington (2014)
1h 35m Β· Comedy, Adventure, Family Β· β 7.1
A polite bear, a big heart and lots of marmalade.
8Inside Out (2015)
1h 35m Β· Animation, Family, Adventure Β· β 7.9
Fun, clever and sure to get the family talking about feelings.
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10The Wild Robot (2024)
1h 42m Β· Family, Animation, Sci-Fi Β· β 8.3
A gorgeous new classic about kindness.
11Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
1h 57m Β· Animation, Action, Adventure Β· β 8.4
Stunning, funny and perfect for older kids.
12Zootopia (2016)
1h 49m Β· Animation, Adventure, Family Β· β 7.8
A buddy-cop mystery with real smarts.
13How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
1h 38m Β· Fantasy, Adventure, Animation Β· β 7.9
Dragons, friendship and soaring flight scenes.
14Matilda (1996)
1h 38m Β· Comedy, Family, Fantasy Β· β 7.2
A clever kid, terrible grown-ups and pure fun.
15Moana (2016)
1h 47m Β· Adventure, Comedy, Family Β· β 7.6
An ocean adventure with songs everyone will sing.