Welcome to the club... and not the fun kind of club that couldn't even handle you right now, once upon a time. Let's say you and your roommates (aka mom and dad, maybe grandma and grandpa too) are looking for a quality movie to watch together that won't be filled with awkward scenes or jokes that only you laugh at while the dog side-eyes you from the carpet. It really puts a damper on your weekly Netflix scroll if you aren't careful.
Nothing you’ll have to explain. You want something adult, but not that kind of adult. There's always a risk that family movie night implodes and ends with someone storming out of the room.
Committing to the wrong movie is like opting to wear that cute pair of heels that always make your feet hurt even before you've left the Uber―painful and totally avoidable. From action to comedy to classics, these movies will make your next family movie night more entertaining, less stressful, and an all-around good time. Just because a movie is the dreaded "family-friendly" doesn't mean it has to be boring or, like, for literal children.
Swap your stilettos for your slippers, snuggle up on the couch, and start streaming. You don't need to be a race-car fan (or know much about it in general) to enjoy this 2019 Best Picture nomination. An exhilarating film from both a storyline and videography standpoint, it stars your faves Christian Bale and Matt Damon.
Lots of fast cars, personal demons, and some bromance. This semi-autobiographical rock musical was written by Jonathan Larson before he found success with Rent and, subsequently, died far too young from an aortic dissection. But despite the real life tragedy, the movie is far from a bummer.
Directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda and starring Andrew Garfield, it is an absolute joy and can offer your Sound of Music-loving family members a new musical to obsess over. Don't listen to your older siblings: you're never, I mean never, too old for an animated Disney movie. Moana is something special; it’s a delightful story about embracing your identity and realizing your potential.
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