Family movie night is one of those simple pleasures that never gets old. Each week, the living room transforms into the ultimate home theater — snacks within reach, everyone curled up together, eager to press play. It’s a tradition that brings parents and kids closer, and with so many options streaming right now — from comedies to action-packed stories, mysteries, and more — there’s something for every mood.

Below, we’ve rounded up our favorites that are guaranteed to get your family laughing, chatting, and maybe even hitting “play again” once the credits roll.

The Adam Project

In this family drama, Ryan Reynolds plays Adam, a time-traveling fighter pilot who accidentally crash-lands in 2022 and must team up with his 12-year-old self (Walker Scobell) on a mission to save the world. Together, they tackle epic space battles, tricky time-travel challenges, and the wild possibilities of the future. Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Catherine Keener, and Zoe Saldaña round out the cast of the sci-fi adventure, directed by Shawn Levy (Stranger Things).

Adam à travers le temps

1h 46m   13+   2022

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Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood

This imaginative movie recounts the events of the Apollo moon landing through the eyes of a 10-year-old boy growing up in 1969. Written and directed by Richard Linklater, it boasts a voice cast that includes Glen Powell and Jack Black. What makes this movie a fun family watch is how it walks the line between fact and fiction. Plus, the animation has a classic look with a modern polish, making it feel nostalgic and new at the same time.

Apollo 10 1/2 : Les fusées de mon enfance

1h 38m   13+   2022

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Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness

Meet Chickenhare (Jordan Tartakow), an animal that’s half chicken and half hare, but doesn’t feel like he fits in as either one. He hopes to continue his dad’s quest to find the mythical Hamster of Darkness. Along the way, he encounters his evil uncle, ghost hamsters, and an attempted volcano sacrifice. Full of heartfelt moments, the coming-of-age animated movie explores what it means to celebrate who you are and to acknowledge your own skills and talents.

Enola Holmes

Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown plays the titular sleuth, with Henry Cavill portraying the well-known pipe-smoking detective (and Enola’s older brother), Sherlock Holmes. If you have fun watching this first film, in which Enola looks into the mysterious disappearance of her mother (Helena Bonham Carter), make it a double feature with Enola Holmes 2, in which the two siblings work together to solve the case of a missing girl.

Enola Holmes

2h 4m   13+   2020

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Inside the Mind of a Cat

Cats: The great enigma of our world. What are they thinking? Why are they staring at you like that? Why did they jump all the way up there? This is the documentary for any cat lovers in your household, or anyone who’s ever wondered what’s really going on behind those mysterious feline eyes. Interesting, informative, and packed with expert insight, it sheds light on why cats do all the strange things they do.

Notre langue aux chats

1h 7m   7+   2022

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KPop Demon Hunters

By day, K-pop girl group HUNTR/X sells out stadiums around the globe, but by night, they moonlight as demon hunters. Enter Saja Boys, a rival boy band of demons trying to beat HUNTR/X at their own game.  Stacked with catchy music numbers and action-packed showdowns, this animated musical adventure (which holds a record as the most popular Netflix film of all time) will have the whole crew singing along to its chart-topping songs long after the movie ends.

KPop Demon Hunters

1h 39m   10+   2025

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Pee-wee's Big Holiday

This wacky movie brings back Paul Reubens’s beloved and iconic ‘80s character for a whole new adventure, with no shortage of mischief, mishaps, and signature honk-laughs. Thanks to a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger (Joe Manganiello), Pee-wee ventures beyond his quiet hometown of Fairville to travel to New York City and attend his new friend’s birthday party. Of course, he stumbles into one hilarious scenario after another, and it’s just the right kind of silly to get kids and parents laughing together.

Pee-wee's Big Holiday

1h 30m   Tous publics   2016

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Rescued by Ruby

Based on a true story, this heartfelt movie is proof that a hyperactive border collie and a down-on-his-luck state trooper are a match made in dog heaven. Daniel (Grant Gustin) is a young father who keeps getting rejected by his dream K-9 search and rescue training program. Enter Ruby, who has been adopted and returned to the shelter seven times. The two misfits must find a way to work together so that Daniel can pass the K-9 exam in time.

Une amie au poil

1h 33m   10+   2022

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Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical

Catchy songs, a viral dance sequence, and little girls who overcome all odds to prevail. Based on the Olivier– and Tony-winning musical, the lavish adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic story introduces the brilliant but unappreciated Matilda (Alisha Weir). When she finds herself under the thumb of vile headmistress Miss Trunchbull (Emma Thompson), Matilda will need all her wits and intellect — and a few supernatural skills — to save her school. Fortunately, she’s helped by her classmates and her kind teacher Miss Honey (Lashana Lynch).

Matilda : La comédie musicale

2h 2m   7+   2022

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The Sea Beast

Maisie (Zaris-Angel Hator) is a young girl fascinated by the valiant sailors who slay dangerous beasts haunting the deep seas. She reads the lore of their triumphs with beaming pride, hoping to venture off on her own someday. But when she sneaks onto the ship of her most beloved hero, Jacob (Karl Urban), the two bond over the question of whether sea monsters are so monstrous after all. The voice cast of the Oscar-nominated movie also includes Jared Harris, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Dan Stevens.

Le Monstre des mers

1h 59m   7+   2022

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Spellbound

In this animated musical adventure, Rachel Zegler voices a tenacious teenage princess, Ellian, who has been harboring a major secret: Her parents, the king and queen, have been transformed into monsters. Even more so, they’ve suddenly escaped the confines of the palace, sparking panic throughout the kingdom. Can the spell be reversed? Javier Bardem, Nicole Kidman, Jenifer Lewis, Tituss Burgess, and Nathan Lane are also in the movie, with original songs by composer Alan Menken.

Ellian et le sortilège

1h 50m   7+   2024

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Swapped

Head deep inside the animal kingdom, where a tiny woodland creature named Ollie (voiced by Michael B. Jordan) and a regal bird named Ivy (voiced by Juno Temple) must swap bodies (and perspectives) to save their lush and magical wilderness. The two sworn enemies are forced to walk in each other’s feathers and fur as they embark on a wild journey together. The animated family adventure is a big-hearted story about empathy, teamwork, and protecting the world we share.

Aventures croisées

1h 41m   10+   2026

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True Spirit

This movie tells the inspiring true story of 16-year-old Jessica Watson, the Australian teen who became the youngest person to sail solo and unassisted around the world. Teagan Croft stars as Watson, with Anna Paquin as her mother and Cliff Curtis as her sailing mentor. The film captures the highs and lows of Watson’s record-breaking journey — battling storms and pushing herself to the limits to chase her dreams.

La Jeune Fille et la Mer

1h 49m   10+   2023

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Wish Dragon

This animated film explores what having a “rich” family really means. When a working-class college student in Shanghai, Din Song (Jimmy Wong), gets his hands on a magical teapot with a wish dragon, he must use his three wishes as wisely as he can. Might it be possible to rekindle a bond with a now-wealthy childhood friend, even though they live very different lives? John Cho voices the comical request-granting creature, Long, joined by a cast including Constance Wu, Jimmy O. Yang, and Ronny Chieng.

Le Dragon-génie

1h 42m   7+   2021

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YES DAY

What if parents had to say yes to everything their kids asked for over the course of an entire day? That’s the premise of this family film. Jennifer Garner and Edgar Ramirez play parents who, feeling like they always have to turn down the indulgent and fun-filled requests of their three children, decide to let the kids make the rules for a solid 24 hours. To everyone’s surprise, these agreements take them on a whirlwind adventure around Los Angeles that brings the family closer to each other than ever before.

Yes Day

1h 29m   7+   2021

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Additional reporting by Meena Jang and Ashley Lee.

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