Everybody needs a family fun night, where all the family can gather together and spend some quality time together. Try this tonight: have everyone help cook dinner, then look at this family friendly movies list to pick a family favorite, and gather around the television for some relaxation.
Movie night is a great time to pair fun with teaching good life lessons to your kids. Try out these movies for a lot of laughs and messages about the importance of environmental awareness, history, and the power of families.
Family Friendly Movies List
Wall-E
Wall-E (Single-Disc Edition)This Pixar movie is about a robot who cleans up Earth leads us on a whirlwind journey through space.
Kids will love this animated adventure and adults will get the chance to talk to their kids about the importance of taking care of the planet and ourselves.
Wall-E is a great feature film for family fun night because of its message of environmental awareness and because Wall-E is just that adorable.
Rated G. 98 minutes long.
Night at the Museum
Night at the Museum (Widescreen Edition) [DVD]This story brings a museum to life at night, in an action-filled exploration of the Museum of Natural History in New York.
Kids, and probably most parents, will get a lesson about history intertwined with a hilarious romp through a magical world brought to life on the big screen.
A story about the power of imagination, Night at the Museum will capture the minds of child and adult alike.
Rated PG. 108 minutes long.
If you’re looking for a double feature, you can always check out the sequel, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, for a look at another of the great American museums, The Smithsonian in Washington D.C.
Up
Up (Single-Disc Edition)Another Pixar movie, Up tells the story of a balloon salesman who heads off on an adventure when his house floats away after he attaches thousands of balloons to the roof.
Kids will like the over-the-top events and lovable characters, while parents will love the heart and message about finding family where you can.
Rated PG. 96 minutes long.
The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz (Two-Disc 70th Anniversary Edition)A classic with something for everyone, The Wizard of Oz is the perfect family feature film. It’s a story about finding home, and the love and safety of being with family.
Whether you’re watching for the songs (“Over the Rainbow”) or to see the Cowardly Lion find his courage, gather around the television and share this piece of cinema history with the whole family.
Rated G. 101 minutes long.
Grab the family, make some dinner, and settle down for a feature film tonight. If you’re looking to learn a little history, try out Night at the Museum. If the “green” bug has got you, grab Wall-E and cheer him on in cleaning up the Earth. And, since family fun night is all about family, sit down with Up or pick up the classic The Wizard of Oz to reinforce those values of love and respect that come with having a close-knit family.
Current Family Friendly Movies
If you’re looking for current family friendly movies, here are a few!
Finding Dory – BD Combo Pack (2BD + DVD + Digital HD) [Blu-ray]Ice Age: Collision CourseAlice Through the Looking Glass (BD + DVD + Digital HD) [Blu-ray]Pete’s Dragon (BD + DVD + Digital HD) [Blu-ray]Norm Of The North [DVD + Digital]Emma’s ChanceRaising the BarRodeo GirlQuackerz (3-D Bluray) [Blu-ray]
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