2017 Oscar-Nominated Films

The 2017 Oscar nominations are full of family-friendly films (as well as plenty that are far better for teens and up!). From Disney's animated hits Moana and Zootopia to the romantic musical La La Land and the inspirational true story Hidden Figures, families will find lots of movies to enjoy together. Check out our reviews to see what fits for your family. (The 89th Annual Academy Awards telecast airs February 26, 2017, on ABC.)

Filter by:

MOVIE

Moana

age 6+

Great characters, memorable music, some monsters/scares.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)

See full review

MOVIE

Trolls

age 6+

Fun, colorful adventure has some peril, lots of great music.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)

See full review

MOVIE

The Red Turtle

age 8+

Beautiful word-free drama about castaway who finds love.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2017)

See full review

MOVIE

Zootopia

age 8+

Charming buddy-animal story promotes teamwork, perseverance.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)

See full review

MOVIE

The Jungle Book (2016)

age 9+

Fangs and fur fly in visually dazzling but intense update.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)

See full review

MOVIE

Kubo and the Two Strings

age 9+

Beautiful epic about storytelling hero can be dark, scary.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)

See full review

MOVIE

Hidden Figures

age 10+

Inspiring true story of African American women at NASA.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)

See full review

MOVIE

My Life as a Zucchini

age 11+

Animated drama about orphan is touching, unforgettable.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2017)

See full review

MOVIE

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

age 11+

Epic but violent adventure offers diversity, role models.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)

See full review

MOVIE

Arrival

age 11+

Great, deeply thoughtful, compassionate sci-fi tale.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)

See full review

MOVIE

Doctor Strange

age 12+

Mysticism, humor, and action surround unique Marvel hero.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)

See full review

MOVIE

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

age 12+

Delightful but dark Potter prequel is more grown-up.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)

See full review

MOVIE

Florence Foster Jenkins

age 12+

Charming period comedy may not sing to younger viewers.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)

See full review

MOVIE

Loving

age 12+

Moving drama about interracial couple's historic fight.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)

See full review

MOVIE

Star Trek Beyond

age 12+

Violent but exciting adventure honors teamwork, diversity.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)

See full review

MOVIE

Sully

age 12+

Great performances in tense, quietly powerful true story.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)

See full review

MOVIE

Life, Animated

age 12+

Unforgettable doc about autism, communication, Disney.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)

See full review

MOVIE

Deepwater Horizon

age 13+

Thrilling tale of heroism during deadly oil rig explosion.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)

See full review

MOVIE

Hail, Caesar!

age 13+

Coen brothers' madcap, funny take on old Hollywood.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)

See full review

MOVIE

I Am Not Your Negro

age 13+

Powerful documentary explores race, art, and activism.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2017)

See full review

"Best of" Lists

"Best of" Lists

2017 Oscar-Nominated Films

Other great lists from our editors

Articles