2019 Oscar-Nominated Films

Last updated: July 6, 2020

The 2019 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 Incredibles 2 and the high-flying adventure of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse to crowd-pleasers like Black Panther and Green Book, families will find lots of movies to enjoy together. Check out our reviews to see what fits your family. (The 91st Annual Academy Awards telecast airs Sunday, February 24, 2019, on ABC.) For last year's crop of award-worthy movies (2017 movies that were nominated in 2018), check out our list 2018 Oscar-Nominated Films. And for our own take on 2018's top movies, see Best Family Movies of 2018.

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Mary Poppins Returns

age 6+

Blunt is a delight in sweet, nostalgic, toe-tapping sequel.

December 19, 2018 2018 PG (130 minutes)

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Christopher Robin

age 8+

Sweet but slow tale about the power of family, imagination.

August 3, 2018 2018 PG (104 minutes)

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Incredibles 2

age 8+

Terrific, action-packed superhero sequel was worth the wait.

June 15, 2018 2018 PG (118 minutes)

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Mirai

age 8+

Sweet, magical family adventure is best for older kids.

November 30, 2018 2018 PG (98 minutes)

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Ralph Breaks the Internet

age 8+

Colorful, clever sequel tackles complexity of online world.

November 21, 2018 2018 PG (112 minutes)

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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

age 9+

Excellent, intense adventure has thrills, humor, heart.

December 14, 2018 2018 PG (116 minutes)

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RBG

age 10+

Inspiring, entertaining docu about an American icon.

May 4, 2018 2018 PG (107 minutes)

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Solo: A Star Wars Story

age 10+

Satisfying, action-packed prequel explores Han's roots.

May 25, 2018 2018 PG-13 (135 minutes)

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Free Solo

age 11+

Imperfect documentary has awe-inspiring conclusion.

September 28, 2018 2018 PG-13 (100 minutes)

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Isle of Dogs

age 11+

Wondrous, bittersweet, funny, edgy animated canine story.

March 23, 2018 2018 PG-13 (101 minutes)

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Black Panther

age 12+

Masterful Marvel film has depth, diversity -- and violence.

February 16, 2018 2018 PG-13 (134 minutes)

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First Man

age 12+

Intimate, serious drama about reluctant space hero.

October 12, 2018 2018 PG-13 (141 minutes)

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Ready Player One

age 12+

Intense virtual reality adventure will dazzle '80s fans.

March 29, 2018 2018 PG-13 (140 minutes)

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At Eternity's Gate

age 13+

Fine performance in challenging, arty Van Gogh biopic.

November 16, 2018 2018 PG-13 (110 minutes)

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Avengers: Infinity War

age 13+

Intense violence, strong messages in shocking Marvel epic.

April 27, 2018 2018 PG-13 (156 minutes)

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Bohemian Rhapsody

age 13+

Exuberant music, electric performance in routine biopic.

November 2, 2018 2018 PG-13 (134 minutes)

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A Quiet Place

age 14+

Gripping monster movie has lots of tension, some blood.

April 6, 2018 2018 PG-13 (90 minutes)

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Green Book movie poster: Tony drives a teal car with Dr. Shirley in the back

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Green Book

age 14+

Historical dramedy explores race, class, friendship.

November 16, 2018 2018 PG-13 (130 minutes)

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BlacKkKlansman

age 15+

Lots of language in Lee's fact-based dark comedy.

August 10, 2018 2018 R (135 minutes)

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Can You Ever Forgive Me?

age 15+

Wry, painful fact-based comedy has language, drinking.

October 19, 2018 2018 R (107 minutes)

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