Bringing Back Family Movie Night: 25 Movies to Watch With Your Kids Kids Parenting Activities

Ann Marie G. Halstead

July 18, 2019

Long gone are the days when my kids watched Toy Story, Shrek and Kung Fu Panda over and over. While I don’t miss watching the same movie on repeat, I do miss the togetherness, everyone cuddled up on the couch, eating popcorn. So this summer my husband and I decided to make an effort to spend more time watching TV and movies together as a family.

Here’s a list of some television shows we have already watched and enjoyed, as well as those that are on our must-see list:

"America’s Got Talent"

"Impractical Jokers"

"The Masked Singer"

"Press Your Luck" (A favorite game show from my childhood is back!)

And here are the movies we have enjoyed or plan to soon. (Note: Our sons are 13 and almost 10. For movie ratings and recommendations, visit Common Sense Media.) Which movies and shows are on your must-see list?

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Are We Done Yet? $3 & Up

Are We There Yet? $3 & Up

Christopher Robin $3 & Up

Coco $3 & Up

A Dog’s Purpose $4 & Up

Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween $7 & Up

The Great Outdoors $4 & Up

Hoosiers $3 & Up

Hotel for Dogs $3 & Up

Incredibles 2 $3 & Up

Indiana Jones: Temple of Doom $3 & Up

Instant Family $2 & Up

Mary Poppins $3 & Up

Miracle $3 & Up

Miracle From Heaven $3 & Up

My All-American $4 & Up

Paddington $7 & Up

Princess Bride $4 & Up

Radio Rebel $3 & Up

Raiders of the Lost Arc $4 & Up

Ralph Breaks the Internet $3 & Up

Secretariat $3 & Up

Stuart Little $3 & Up

Uncle Buck $4 & Up

A Wrinkle in Time $3 & Up

Comments (6)

Katie Sloan

These are good ones! I haven’t seen all of them.

Gina Pomering

Goonies ,CLUE, anything Marvel and Star Wars!

Elisa Schmitz

YES! I love this, Ann Marie Gardinier Halstead . I'll never forget our movie marathons when we watched the "Star Wars" and Indiana Jones series. Truly unforgettable memories of connecting with my kids. Thank you for these great recos. Have fun with the fam!

Meredith Schneider

Ann Marie Gardinier Halstead awesome list of movies! I just watched Mary Poppins with the girls. For the shows list, another fun one we like to watch is "Nailed It" on Netflex. It's a baking show with contestants that don't have the best baking skills. It's silly and so fun to watch.