Best family movies of all time - Page 2
In the following page, you will see a ranking of the bests family movies of all time. We have gathered the ratings of Imdb, Metacritic, Filmaffinity and crafted our own algorithm and generated the following ratings.
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21. Like Stars on Earth (2007)
Like Stars on Earth (2007): Ishaan, an imaginative boy labeled lazy, is helped by a compassionate art teacher who reveals his dyslexia and restores his confidence. A moving critique of rigid schooling. read more
Genres: Drama, Family
7.5
/10
8.3
/10
7.9
/10
22. Children of Heaven (1997)
Children of Heaven (1997) follows siblings in Tehran who share one pair of shoes after Zahra’s shoes are lost. Their secret, resourcefulness and Ali’s race to win shoes create a tender, moving story. read more
Genres: Drama, Family, Sport
7.8
/10
77
/100
8.2
/10
7.9
/10
23. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) is a stop-motion musical about Jack Skellington bringing Christmas to Halloween Town, causing chaotic, comic mayhem—Santa kidnapped, Oogie Boogie menaces, and a tender bond with Sally. read more
Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy
7.7
/10
82
/100
7.9
/10
7.9
/10
24. Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
Miracle on 34th Street (1947) is a warm holiday classic: Kris Kringle claims to be Santa after filling in at Macy’s, sparking skepticism, a courtroom battle, and a touching story about belief, kindness and wonder. read more
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family
6.9
/10
88
/100
7.9
/10
7.9
/10
25. Mary Poppins (1964)
Mary Poppins is a whimsical Edwardian musical about a magical governess who brings joy and adventure to the Banks children, blending song, live-action/animation and nudging a work-obsessed father to reconnect. read more
Genres: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
7.1
/10
88
/100
7.8
/10
7.9
/10
26. Pinocchio (2022)
Del Toro’s stop‑motion Pinocchio (2022) is a darker, emotional retelling set in Mussolini’s Italy: a puppet learns humanity, conscience, and morality amid family drama and political violence. read more
Genres: Animation, Drama, Family
79
/100
7.6
/10
7.8
/10
27. The Princess Bride (1987)
The Princess Bride (1987) is a witty, warm fairy‑tale adventure framed by a grandfather reading to his grandson: romance, swashbuckling, quotable comedy and memorable characters — a family-friendly classic mixing heart, humor, and daring action. read more
Genres: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
7.4
/10
78
/100
8.0
/10
7.7
/10
28. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban follows Harry, Ron and Hermione in a darker third year: an escaped prisoner and Dementors menace Hogwarts, bringing mystery, gothic visuals and emotional revelations. read more
Genres: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
6.9
/10
82
/100
7.9
/10
7.7
/10
29. Kes (1969)
Kes (1969) is a spare social‑realist drama about 15‑yr‑old Billy Casper, bullied and neglected, who finds solace and quiet joy training a kestrel. Raw, restrained, and poignantly humane. read more
Genres: Drama, Family
7.5
/10
7.9
/10
7.7
/10
30. The Little Mermaid (1989)
Disney's 1989 The Little Mermaid follows Ariel, a curious mermaid who bargains with witch Ursula to become human for love. A musical, colorful family adventure of humor, memorable songs, and heartfelt themes. read more
Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy
6.7
/10
88
/100
7.6
/10
7.7
/10
31. The Red Turtle (2016)
A nameless sailor stranded on a tropical island repeatedly fails to flee thanks to a giant red turtle. The film is a wordless, hand-drawn meditation on survival, loneliness, acceptance, nature and unexpected companionship. read more
Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy
7.1
/10
86
/100
7.5
/10
7.7
/10
32. Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009)
Hachi: A Dog’s Tale is a true, tearjerking drama about a music professor and his Akita, Hachi, who loyally waits at the train station after his owner’s death. Framed as a grandson’s report, it’s moving and uplifting. read more
Genres: Biography, Drama, Family
7.1
/10
8.1
/10
7.6
/10
33. Coraline (2009)
Coraline (2009): dark stop‑motion fantasy where an 11‑yr‑old enters a tempting mirror world run by a button‑eyed Other Mother. She must outwit the sinister realm to save her parents, blending whimsy, chills and bravery. read more
Genres: Animation, Drama, Family
7.1
/10
80
/100
7.8
/10
7.6
/10
34. The Breadwinner (2017)
Animated drama The Breadwinner (2017) follows 11‑year‑old Parvana in Taliban‑ruled Kabul who disguises herself as a boy to support her family. A visually rich, moving tale of courage, resilience and the power of stories. read more
Genres: Animation, Drama, Family
7.4
/10
78
/100
7.7
/10
7.6
/10
35. The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)
Tiny Borrowers live beneath a house. Brave 14-year-old Arrietty befriends a sick boy, threatening her family's secrecy. A visually lush, gentle animated tale about friendship, trust and belonging. read more
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Family
7.2
/10
80
/100
7.6
/10
7.6
/10
36. A Little Princess (1995)
A Little Princess (1995): imaginative 10‑year‑old Sara Crewe loses her fortune and is forced into servitude at a strict boarding school, yet keeps hope, kindness and imagination to inspire others. read more
Genres: Drama, Family, Fantasy
6.8
/10
83
/100
7.6
/10
7.6
/10
37. Ponniyin Selvan: Part One (2022)
Epic historical adaptation of Kalki’s novel set in 10th‑century Chola empire: Vandiyathevan races with secret messages while Princess Kundavai navigates deadly court intrigues. Lavish, suspenseful, and cliff‑hanger ending. read more
Genres: Drama, Family, Fantasy
7.6
/10
7.6
/10
38. March of the Penguins (2005)
March of the Penguins (2005) follows emperor penguins' epic Antarctic trek and brutal breeding cycle: courtship, males incubating eggs through blizzards, parental sacrifices. Visually stunning, moving, family-friendly documentary. read more
Genres: Documentary, Family
7.5
/10
79
/100
7.5
/10
7.6
/10
39. The Secret of Kells (2009)
The Secret of Kells follows Brendan, a monastery boy who helps finish an enchanted manuscript amid Viking danger. Lyrical medieval-style animation celebrates courage, creativity and the preservation of knowledge. read more
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Family
7.1
/10
81
/100
7.5
/10
7.6
/10
40. Corpse Bride (2005)
Tim Burton's Corpse Bride: a gothic stop-motion fairy tale in which awkward Victor accidentally betroths corpse Emily, is drawn to the colorful Land of the Dead, and must choose between duty, true love and sacrifice. read more
Genres: Animation, Drama, Family
7.2
/10
83
/100
7.4
/10
7.6
/10
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