2020 Oscar-Nominated Films

Last updated: May 26, 2020

The Academy Awards give us one of the biggest nights in Hollywood. Filmmakers, actors, and fans get together to celebrate the best of the best movies from the previous year. In preparation for the big night (the 92nd Annual Academy Awards air Sunday, February 9, 2020, on ABC), use this list to find the perfect film for your family. From colorful adventures for kids like Toy Story 4 and Klaus to edgier, mature dramas like The Irishman and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, there's a whole range of high-quality movies to choose from. For last year's nominees (2018 movies honored in 2019), check out our list 2019 Oscar-Nominated Films. And for our take on 2019's top movies, see Best Family Movies of 2019.

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Toy Story 4

age 5+

Big-hearted, touching entry in Pixar's legendary franchise.

June 21, 2019 2019 G (100 minutes)

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Frozen 2

age 6+

Slightly darker sequel charms with catchy songs, messages.

November 22, 2019 2019 PG (103 minutes)

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Klaus

age 6+

Santa origin story is a sweet reminder of generosity.

November 8, 2019 2019 PG (98 minutes)

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How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

age 7+

Family-friendly threequel has peril, bloodless battles.

February 22, 2019 2019 PG (104 minutes)

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Missing Link

age 8+

Visually dazzling adventure is earnest, sometimes intense.

April 12, 2019 2019 PG (95 minutes)

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The Lion King

age 8+

Visually stunning remake is darker, more violent.

July 19, 2019 2019 PG (118 minutes)

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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

age 10+

Biopic captures Rogers' generous spirit, empathy, kindness.

November 22, 2019 2019 PG (108 minutes)

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Breakthrough

age 10+

Intense peril in faith- and fact-based tearjerker.

April 17, 2019 2019 PG (116 minutes)

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Little Women (2019)

age 10+

Poignant, beautifully made take on beloved sisterhood tale.

December 25, 2019 2019 PG (134 minutes)

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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

age 10+

Powerful queens go to war in intense, dark fantasy sequel.

October 18, 2019 2019 PG (118 minutes)

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Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker

age 11+

Action-packed end of iconic series falls short of greatness.

December 20, 2019 2019 PG-13 (141 minutes)

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Harriet

age 12+

Tubman biopic includes realistic violence, racist slurs.

November 1, 2019 2019 PG-13 (125 minutes)

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Ad Astra

age 13+

Pitt flies high to reach emotional depths in sci-fi drama.

September 20, 2019 2019 PG-13 (122 minutes)

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Avengers: Endgame

age 13+

Intense but satisfying finale is an epic gift to MCU fans.

April 26, 2019 2019 PG-13 (181 minutes)

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Ford v Ferrari

age 13+

Entertaining, well-paced racing biopic has strong language.

November 15, 2019 2019 PG-13 (152 minutes)

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Jojo Rabbit

age 13+

Uneven but amusing WWII satire has violence, hate speech.

October 18, 2019 2019 PG-13 (108 minutes)

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Knives Out

age 13+

Effortlessly fun all-star mystery-comedy; blood, language.

November 27, 2019 2019 PG-13 (130 minutes)

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The Two Popes

age 13+

Theological leadership drama more for adults than kids.

November 27, 2019 2019 PG-13 (125 minutes)

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American Factory

age 14+

Engaging doc about Chinese firm opening U.S. plant; cursing.

August 21, 2019 2019 NR (115 minutes)

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Judy

age 14+

Booze, pills, smoking in well-acted but tragic biopic.

September 27, 2019 2019 PG-13 (118 minutes)

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