Family-Friendly Movies: A Movie Guide for Families
Good, clean, family-friendly movies and shows are difficult to find these days. Thankfully, they do exist. Here is a growing list of favorites.
Some topics are intense, so it is recommended that you preview them prior to showing them to your children. This list is updated regularly, so check back often.
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Adventure
Adventure movies for your next movie night:
- The Princess Bride (20th Anniversary Edition) Starring Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Rob Reiner
- Where The Red Fern Grows A moving tale of a boy and his dog
- Swiss Family Robison A harrowing adventure for the whole family
- Beyond The Mask A plot against freedom will keep you on the edge of your seat. Starring John Rhys-Davies
Animated
Animated entertainment for the whole family:
- Robin Hood The Disney animated classic tale of England’s legendary hero.
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Have a holly jolly Christmas with the most famous reindeer of all in the original holiday special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!
- Cinderella (Signature Edition) Beloved by generations of fans, Disney’s timeless classic Cinderella is now part of the Walt Disney Signature Collection and the prestigious National Film Registry. With its enchanting story, iconic animation, unforgettable characters and plenty of Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo. Cinderella’s adventure proves dreams really do come true!
![An American Tail: 4-Movie Complete Collection [DVD]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61MxX7JU58L._SL160_.jpg)
![Bambi (Two-Disc Platinum Edition) [DVD]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51CLN-vbltL._SL160_.jpg)
![Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs [DVD]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51IDs+u5EnL._SL160_.jpg)
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Christmas
Celebrate the holiday season with these delightful movies:
![I Heard the Bells [DVD]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41yJ2yUYRTL._SL160_.jpg)
- Joy: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square join with Broadway’s Maliakel and Downton Abbey’s Lesley Nicol for JOY-Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir, a fun and heartwarming Christmas Special. Filmed before a live audience at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City.
- The Christ Child: A Nativity Story This unique depiction of the Nativity story recounts in beautiful detail the sacred events found in the Bible, which describes Jesus’s birth over 2,000 years ago.
- The Gift: A boy’s specially chosen gift to his father. This movie might leave you in tears!
- Beyond Christmas (1940) A classic movie in which three elderly businessmen discover the true meaning of Christmas through friendship, love, and the spirit of giving.
- The Coat: A Story of Charity: Heber gave his new coat to the boy, who needed it more than he did. A meaningful life lesson for all ages.
- Nora’s Christmas Gift: Nora, once energetic and eager to serve, spends her time feeling sorry for herself as she faces hearing problems and blindness
- The Old Shoemaker: Animated
- The Christmas Apron: It’s nearly Christmas, and the seven children in Millie’s family can’t wait for Grandma to arrive with her special Christmas apron. This is the sweetest story!
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Classics
A fun selection of classic movies:
- It’s a Wonderful Life A classic with Jimmy Stewart – After George Bailey wishes he had never been born, an angel is sent to earth to make George’s wish come true. George starts to realize how many lives he has changed and impacted, and how they would be different if he was never there.
- Heidi In the charming town of Serenity Falls, a spirited orphan is abruptly placed in the care of her gruff, hermit grandfather. Unexpectedly taken away, she becomes a companion to an injured girl with a mysterious past. As secrets unfold against the enchanting backdrop of Serenity Falls, the film explores the enduring power of connections and the magic of unexpected bonds.
- Laddie A family-friendly classic by Gene Stratton-Porter
![Emma - Complete Series (4 Episodes) [ Blu-Ray, Reg.A/B/C Import - Spain ]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KnSjZjwSL._SL160_.jpg)
Documentaries
Fun and educational documentaries:
Off The Couch Into Creation (Angel Studios) Four brothers team up to provide inspirational adventures.
The Riot and the Dance (Angel Studios) Nature the way God designed it. Funny, beautiful, and inspiring.
![The Biggest Little Farm [DVD]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-zNZyxvkL._SL160_.jpg)
![The Gardener [DVD]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517kI8+XBXL._SL160_.jpg)
![Kirk Cameron Presents: The Homeschool Awakening [DVD]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51vYXqYVgXL._SL160_.jpg)
Documentaries, Faith
Faith-filled documentaries to inspire you:
![It's a Miracle: 30 New Stories 2 pk. [DVD]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WS9bWa-9L._SL160_.jpg)
- Joan of Arc An inspired religious and military luminary who gave her life for God and France.
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Drama
Dramatic movies that entertain and inspire:
![Lifemark [DVD]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Kdnfmqy5L._SL160_.jpg)
![Overcomer [DVD]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-+CgScpJL._SL160_.jpg)
- Unsung Hero: Based on a true story about a family’s love for music and each other
- Courageous: Five-star movie made especially for men. Highly recommend!
- David Copperfield (1999) The tale of David Copperfield from his birth and idyllic upbringing through hardship and adventure
- The Man From Snowy River A young Australian cowboy falls for the boss’s daughter – A classic modern western
- Because of Winn Dixie: A young girl’s life is changed because of a scruffy dog
![Mr. Smith Goes to Washington [DVD]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51LKBL+4j-L._SL160_.jpg)
![Woodlawn [DVD]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WXVEXcvHL._SL160_.jpg)
- The Brooke Elison Story Brooke Ellison became a quadriplegic at age 11 but with determination and the support of her family, she rose above her disability and went on to graduate from Harvard University. Based on a true story.
- The Ultimate Gift A deceased billionaire leaves his spoiled adult grandson a series of odd tasks to perform in order to receive “the ultimate gift,” with the resentful grandson having no idea what that might be. (Part 1 in series)
- The Ultimate Legacy A self-absorbed young man is challenged to grow a conscience and change his ways in order to receive an inheritance from his grandmother. (Part 2 in series)
- The Ultimate Life A billionaire with questionable priorities re-examines his life after discovering his grandfather’s journal. Starring Peter Fonda. (Part 3 in series)
![The Ron Clark Story [DVD]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519Y8aF2iqL._SL160_.jpg)
Historical
A selection of movies based on historical events:
![Cabrini [DVD] 2024](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ykVvtNQTL._SL160_.jpg)
Hands-On History Projects
- timelines
- maps
- games
- lap books
- history studies
- holidays
Historical, Faith
Faith-filled movies based on real-life events:
- Paul, Apostle of Christ Disclaimer: Graphic violence depicting ancient times, but powerful messages on love and forgiveness
Historical, World War II
World War II stories brought to life on the movie screen:
![Goodbye Christopher Robin (BD) [Blu-ray]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51FrOOgoPRL._SL160_.jpg)
![The Sound of Music [DVD]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515zVu8mSkL._SL160_.jpg)
![The Von Trapp Family - A Life Of Music [DVD + Digital]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51P54-LEH-L._SL160_.jpg)
- George Washington Series Co-starring Patty Duke as Martha Washington
![Life is Beautiful [DVD]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RDFxT9teL._SL160_.jpg)
Musicals
Mystery
Family-friendly mystery movies:
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Romance
Clean and entertaining romance movies:
![Though None Go with Me [DVD]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517QE2N4TSL._SL160_.jpg)
- Pride & Prejudice When Elizabeth Bennett (Knightley) meets the handsome Mr. Darcy (Matthew MacFadyen), she believes he is the last man on earth she could ever marry.
![Love And Sunshine [Blu-Ray]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51SJmgJHUQL._SL160_.jpg)
- Charly A masterpiece from Jack Weyland – Clean romance movie
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Shows
Fun and entertaining shows for the whole family:
- Random Acts Series Fun, heartwarming, and entertaining!
- Relative Race Series High competitive adventure!
- On The Road with Steve Hartman – Stories about Kindness, Check out the entire series
- Stories of Friendship with Steve Hartman – Stories about Friendship, Watch the entire series
- Andy Griffith Show: The Complete Series – One of the most popular TV shows of all time.
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Media Quotes
Media quotes to inspire and uplift:
“One can still find movies and TV comedies and dramas that entertain and uplift and accurately depict the consequences of right and wrong. …our biggest calling is to choose wisely what we…watch.”
M. Russell Ballard, Let Our Voices Be Heard, Liahona, Nov 2003, 16-19
“Parents should see to it that the music, films, and literature which are in our homes reflect a true Christian culture. Parents cannot count much on the media to uphold traditional standards. On the contrary, greed and lust are combining, reconstituting their ancient alliance, only now on an almost global scale!”
Neal A. Maxwell, Ensign, April 1985
“You cannot watch a bad movie and expect to feel good because you did not watch a very bad one.”
Jörg Klebingat, Approaching the Throne of God with Confidence, GC October 2014
“Today, in the age of television and video…, it is easy to spend a great deal of time watching and listening. Carefully selected, such experiences can add much to your learning. But, please do not neglect the privilege of reading. One can absorb many more words, ideas, and pages in a half hour of reading than are available in the usual television program.”
G. Homer Durham, 6 Feb 1983, “President Wilford Woodruff and Thoughts for Youth, speeches.buy.edu.
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