Best family movies of all time metacritic - 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. Little Women (1994)
1994's Little Women warmly and faithfully adapts Louisa May Alcott’s story of the four March sisters in Civil War–era Concord, tracing their bonds, ambitions, loves and moral growth. read more
Genres: Drama, Family, Romance
6.2
/10
87
/100
7.3
/10
7.4
/10
22. 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
23. Cinderella (1950)
Cinderella (1950) is a hand-drawn Disney fairy tale about kind Ella, mistreated by her stepfamily, helped by mice and a Fairy Godmother to attend the royal ball and win the Prince's heart. read more
Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy
6.6
/10
85
/100
7.3
/10
7.5
/10
24. Sleeping Beauty (1959)
Sleeping Beauty (1959): Princess Aurora is cursed to prick her finger and fall into a deep sleep until true love’s kiss. Hidden as Briar Rose, she meets Prince Phillip; a rescue and showdown with Maleficent follow. Classic Disney art and charm. read more
Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy
6.6
/10
85
/100
7.2
/10
7.4
/10
25. The Bad News Bears (1976)
The Bad News Bears (1976) is a raucous, bittersweet comedy-drama about an ex–minor‑leaguer who coaches a misfit little‑league team. With a girl pitcher and a street‑smart ace they become contenders, blending crude humor and genuine heart. read more
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family
6.2
/10
84
/100
7.3
/10
7.3
/10
26. 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
27. Hugo (2011)
Hugo, a resourceful 12-year-old hiding in a 1930s Paris station, seeks a missing key to revive an automaton tied to his father. Entanglement with a toy-shop owner and his goddaughter reveals family secrets and the lost magic of early cinema. read more
Genres: Drama, Family, Fantasy
6.8
/10
83
/100
7.5
/10
7.5
/10
28. 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
29. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) follows Professor Aronnax, Conseil and Ned Land, captured by Captain Nemo aboard the submarine Nautilus, on a wondrous yet confining underwater voyage blending adventure, spectacle and moral ambiguity. read more
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Family
7.1
/10
83
/100
7.2
/10
7.5
/10
30. Babe (1995)
Babe (1995): a heartwarming family tale of a piglet raised on an Australian sheep farm who learns to herd, wins respect, and celebrates kindness and courage. read more
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family
5.7
/10
83
/100
6.9
/10
7.0
/10
31. Howl's Moving Castle (2004)
Howl’s Moving Castle: a whimsical animated fantasy where Sophie, cursed into an old woman, finds refuge in wizard Howl’s walking castle and discovers love, courage, and self-discovery amid magic and danger. read more
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Family
7.8
/10
82
/100
8.2
/10
8.1
/10
32. 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
33. 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
34. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire plunges the series into darker territory: Harry is forced into the deadly Triwizard Tournament, faces dragons, underwater trials and a maze, as Voldemort’s return looms. read more
Genres: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
6.6
/10
81
/100
7.7
/10
7.5
/10
35. 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
36. 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
37. 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
38. Whale Rider (2002)
Whale Rider follows 11-year-old Pai, who feels a mystical bond with whales and her Māori heritage. She challenges her grandfather’s search for a male leader in a poetic, moving tale of courage, identity and change. read more
Genres: Drama, Family
6.9
/10
80
/100
7.5
/10
7.5
/10
39. 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
40. 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
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