Best Movies: Our Recommendations for Families

Need some fresh ideas for your next family movie night? Our editors help you choose the best movies for kids -- movies the whole family will love. Our movie lists offer top picks for Disney films, animated features, and many other kids' movie categories. All of our picks are entertaining and rated to help you decide whether they're age-appropriate for your family.

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Kids' Choice Awards: All-Time Stars

The best of kids' movies, TV shows, books, apps, and video games -- voted on by kids, for kids.

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2023 Oscar-Nominated Films

Congratulations to the nominees of the 95th annual Academy Awards.

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2023 NAACP Image Award-Nominated Films

We'd like to thank the NAACP for this year's great nominees.

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50 Modern Movies All Kids Should Watch Before They're 12

These post-2000 picks are some of the best of their time. Seen them all yet?

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Powerful Stories About Martin Luther King Jr.

Movies, TV shows, and books about the inspirational civil rights leader and his lasting legacy.

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Best Mystery Movies

Pop on your detective cap and get out your magnifying glass—we're going in!

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Best U.K. Films of the Year: 2022

Check out this year's exceptional titles from the United Kingdom.

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Best Movies of the Year: 2022

From big theatrical releases to streaming faves, see the top picks from this year.

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Movies & TV Shows That Celebrate Indigenous Peoples

Thoughtful picks that showcase stories by and for Indigenous communities.

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5 Family Movies to Celebrate the Day of the Dead

Engaging animated stories that are full of life.

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Halloween Essentials by Guillermo Del Toro

Spooktacular titles from the Master of Horror.

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Movies That Represent and Celebrate Jewish Heritage

These thoughtfully curated movies are a reflection of what it means to be Jewish.

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Best Latino Movies to Watch as a Family

From Oscar winners to real life heroes.

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Movies and TV Shows That Celebrate Black Music

From chart-toppers to the local marching band, explore the influences of Black music with these great picks!

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Queer AND: Movies and TV Shows That Explore Intersectionality and LGBTQ+ Identities

Compassionate picks that highlight the diverse experiences of LGBTQ+ people.

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Growing Up Queer: Thoughtful Movies and TV Shows About LGBTQ+ Youth

Excellent picks that uplift the stories of LGBTQ+ kids and teens.

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LGBTQ+ History on the Screen: Impactful Queer Moments and Figures in Movies and TV

Great picks that honor the experiences and perspectives of LGBTQ+ people.

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Powerful Stories of Asian Immigrant Families

Delve into the experiences of Asian families making a life in a new land.

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Movies & TV That Highlight the Bravery and Resilience of Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities

Hope, determination, perseverance, and more: Explore the many experiences of AANHPI communities with these fantastic picks.

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Movies & TV That Applaud Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heroes & Competitors

Inspire your family with these stories of bravery and persistence.