2018 Oscar-Nominated Films

Last updated: April 12, 2019

The 2018 Oscar nominations are full of family-friendly films (as well as many that are far better for teens and up!). From Pixar's animated hit Coco and the sweet story of Ferdinand to thought-provoking fare like Darkest Hour and The Post, families will find lots of movies to enjoy together. Check out our reviews to see what fits for your family. (The 90th Annual Academy Awards telecast airs Sunday, March 4, 2018, on ABC.) For last year's crop of award-worthy movies (which were released in 2016), check out 2017 Oscar-Nominated Films. And for our own take on 2017's top movies, see Best Family Movies of 2017.

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Ferdinand

age 6+

Sweet story about compassion, nonviolence has a few scares.

December 15, 2017 2017 PG (106 minutes)

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The Boss Baby

age 6+

Animated comedy about sibling rivalry has peril, body humor.

March 31, 2017 2017 PG (97 minutes)

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Coco Movie Poster: Miguel and Hector stand back to back on a path made out of marigold petals

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Coco

age 7+

Stunningly animated, poignant tribute to family and culture.

November 22, 2017 2017 PG (109 minutes)

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Beauty and the Beast

age 8+

Fantastic but scarier remake of the "tale as old as time."

March 17, 2017 2017 PG (129 minutes)

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Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi

age 10+

Sci-fi violence, strong female characters in thrilling epic.

December 15, 2017 2017 PG-13 (152 minutes)

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The Greatest Showman

age 10+

Jackman and Zendaya entertain in musical Barnum biopic.

December 20, 2017 2017 PG (105 minutes)

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Wonder Movie Poster: Auggie stands against a blue background holding astronaut's helmet, which is the O in the title "Wonder"

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Wonder

age 10+

Earnest, emotional book adaptation has strong messages.

November 17, 2017 2017 PG (113 minutes)

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The Breadwinner

age 11+

Powerful, intense animated tale of life under Taliban rule.

November 17, 2017 2017 PG-13 (94 minutes)

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Victoria and Abdul

age 11+

Dench is fabulous in fascinating but underdeveloped story.

September 22, 2017 2017 PG-13 (112 minutes)

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Abacus: Small Enough to Jail

age 12+

Informative but dry docu on the trial of a small bank.

September 12, 2017 2017 NR (90 minutes)

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

age 12+

Lots of laughs, thrills, tunes in slightly lesser sequel.

May 5, 2017 2017 PG-13 (136 minutes)

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Darkest Hour

age 13+

Mild but talky look at Churchill's early days in power.

November 22, 2017 2017 PG-13 (114 minutes)

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Loving Vincent

age 13+

Gorgeous, hand-painted images + pulpy murder story.

October 6, 2017 2017 PG-13 (94 minutes)

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Marshall

age 13+

Inspirational, entertaining biopic of a very human hero.

October 13, 2017 2017 PG-13 (118 minutes)

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Roman J. Israel, Esq.

age 13+

Strong performances, but inconsistent and unsatisfying.

November 17, 2017 2017 PG-13 (129 minutes)

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Strong Island

age 13+

Emotionally raw docu on racial injustice in America.

September 15, 2017 2017 NR (107 minutes)

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The Post

age 13+

Well-acted, relevant drama about freedom of the press.

December 22, 2017 2017 PG-13 (115 minutes)

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War for the Planet of the Apes

age 13+

Smart, emotional, violent sequel has resonant ideas.

July 14, 2017 2017 PG-13 (140 minutes)

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Dunkirk

age 14+

Intense, challenging story shows the horrors of war.

July 21, 2017 2017 PG-13 (106 minutes)

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Kong: Skull Island

age 14+

Brutal violence in King Kong reboot set after Vietnam War.

March 10, 2017 2017 PG-13 (118 minutes)

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