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Oscar-Nominated Flicks for Families

The 2010 Oscar nominations are chock-full of family-friendly films. From Pixar’s stunning Up to Wes Anderson’s meticulous Fantastic Mr. Fox, parents, teens, tweens, and even younger kids will find movies to enjoy together. Check out our reviews to see what fits for your family. (The 82nd Annual Academy Awards telecast aired March 7, 2010, on ABC.)

DVD: The Princess and the Frog

Movies on DVD

Age 6+

First African-American Disney princess is a good role model.

Release date: 3/16/2010

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DVD: Up

Movies on DVD

Age 6+

Pixar's stunning adventure is an upper for everyone.

Release date: 11/10/2009

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DVD: Wallace and Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death

Movies on DVD

Age 7+

Always-charming claymation duo mix murder with romance.

Release date: 9/22/2009

DVD: Fantastic Mr. Fox

Movies on DVD

Age 7+

Offbeat family adventure may charm adults more than kids.

Release date: 3/23/2010

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DVD: Coraline

Movies on DVD

Age 9+

Cool but creepy animated fantasy too scary for young kids.

Release date: 7/21/2009

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DVD: The Blind Side

Movies on DVD

Age 12+

Syrupy sports drama uplifts but glosses over deep issues.

Release date: 3/23/2010

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DVD: Avatar

Movies on DVD

Age 13+

Action-heavy epic has dazzling effects, familiar story.

Release date: 12/18/2009

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DVD: Julie & Julia

Movies on DVD

Age 13+

Tempting Meryl Streep dramedy is OK but may bore kids.

Release date: 8/7/2009

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DVD: An Education

Movies on DVD

Age 14+

Intelligent period drama tackles mature teen topics.

Release date: 3/30/2010

DVD: District 9

Movies on DVD

Age 15+

Sci-fi stunner is smart but gory; way too violent for kids.

Release date: 8/14/2009

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