With the prevalence of technology, it’s difficult to find a good family movie that everyone can enjoy. However, there are some family-friendly films that are perfect for watching with the kids. Here are six of my favorite new family movies for adults and kids to watch together.
1) Encanto
The Madrigals are one of the most incredible families that live in Colombia. They live in a magical place called the Encanto, deep in the mountains. Every child in the family has a special gift from Encanto, except for Mirabel. However, she soon finds out that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger.
Release date:24-Nov-2021
Director(s): Jared Bush, Charise Castro Smith, Byron Howard
Voice artists: Stephanie Beatriz as Mirabel Madrigal, María Cecilia Botero as Abuela Alma Madrigal, John Leguizamo as Bruno Madrigal, Mauro Castillo as Félix Madrigal, Jessica Darrow as Luisa Madrigal.
Genre: Children & Family, Animated, Animation, Family
2) The Boss Baby – Family Business
The Templeton brothers are now adults and have drifted away. A new boss baby with innovative approach is here to bring them back together. The new boss baby now on a mission to establish a new family business.
Release date:2-Jul-2021
Director(s): Tom McGrath
Voice artists: Alec Baldwin as Ted Templeton Jr. / The Boss Baby, James Marsden as Tim Templeton, Amy Sedaris as Tina Templeton, Ariana Greenblatt as Tabitha Templeton, Jeff Goldblum as Dr. Erwin.
Genre: Children & Family, Animated, Animation, Family
3) Lion King
After taking over as king, Mufasa’s son Simba is wrongly accused of plotting to kill him and flees the kingdom. After years, Simba meets Nala, a lioness and his best friend, by chance. She then causes him to return and take back what is rightfully his.
Release date: 19-Jul-2019
Director: Jon Favreau
Voice artists: Matthew Broderick as Simba, Jeremy Irons as Scar, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Moira Kelly as Nala, Nathan Lane as Timon, Ernie Sabella as Pumbaa,
Genre: Children & Family, Animated
4) Frozen II
Queen Elsa starts hearing a mysterious and melodic voice calling to her, beckoning her to run outside and play in the snow. Being curious, she responds to the voice and thus sets on a quest to restore an old justice.
Release date: 22-Nov-2019
Directors: Jennifer Lee, Chris Buck
Voice artists: Kristen Bell as Anna, Idina Menzel as Elsa, Josh Gad as Olaf, Jonathan Groff as Kristoff.
Genre: Children & Family, Drama, Fantasy
5) Aladdin
Aladdin is asked to rub a magic lamp and meet a genie. To his surprise, the genie that appears before him is witty, hilarious and totally unpredictable! But the evil royal vizier, Jafar also wishes to possess the lamp’s magical power. Aladdin now has to defeat Jafar, but the only condition is that he has to be himself; that is the only wish the genie cannot fulfill.
Release date: 25-Nov-1992
Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker
Voice artists: Scott Weinger as Aladdin, Robin Williams as the Genie, Linda Larkin as Jasmine, Jonathan Freeman as Jafar, Frank Welker as Abu.
Genre: Children & Family, Animated
6) Toy Story Quadrilogy
Before Andy leaves for college, his carefully selected toys are mistakenly delivered to a daycare centre instead of his home. Woody manages to convince the other toys that they weren’t abandoned and leads them on an expedition to return back home.
Release date: 25-Jun-2010
Directors: Ash Brannon, John Lasseter, Josh Cooley, Lee Unkrich
Voice artists: Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, Joan Cusack as Jessie, Ned Beatty as Lotso, John Morris as Andy, Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head, Blake Clark as Slinky Dog
Genre: Children & Family, Adventure, Animated, Animation, Childrens, Family, Fantasy
