Movies make for a fun night on the couch with the kids but movies that are entertaining for the whole family can be a little tricky to find. So we asked parents and kids about their favorite movies to watch together, especially the ones that had a good message, encouraged family discussion, were funny, and taught lessons like history, culture, and kindness.

Here is a list of 10 favorites including ratings, age suggestions, stars (amazon ratings), and a few lessons that could be learned or reasons the movie is loved++.

Wonder - PG - 2017 - 10+ - 5 stars IMBd 8.0
++kindness, determination, dealing with hardships, family relationships, friendship, using humor
A favorite quote: “If you have to choose between being right and being kind, choose kind.”
The Emperor’s New Groove - G - 2000 - 6+ - 4.5 stars IMBd 7.3
++kindness, selfishness and selflessness, choices, humor, great quotes and movie lines
A favorite quote: “Uh-oh. - Don’t tell me. We are about to go over a huge waterfall. - Yup. - Sharp rocks at the bottom? - Most likely. - Bring it on.”
Hidden Figures - PG - 2016 - 10+ - 5 stars IMDb 7.8
++ history, racism, civility, culture, determination, knowledge, integrity
A favorite quote: “We all get to the peak together or we don’t get there at all.”
Secondhand Lions - PG - 2003 - 10 + - 5 stars IMDb 7.5
++ family relationships, adventure, courage, humility, humor, life lessons
A favorite quote: “Sometimes the things that may or may not be true are the things a man needs to believe in the most. That people are basically good; that honor, courage, and virtue mean everything; that money and power mean nothing; that good always triumphs over evil.”
The Ultimate Gift - PG - 2007 - 10+ - 5 stars IMDb 7.3
++ finding real happiness, learning life lessons, using wealth for good, humility, hard work
A favorite quote: “Our lives should be lived not avoiding problems but welcoming them as challenges that will strengthen us so that we can be victorious in the future.”
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - 2013 - 12+ - 4.5 stars IMDb 7.3
++ adventure, kindness, humility, interesting cinematography
A favorite quote: “I just live by the ABC's — Adventurous. Brave. Creative.”
The Hundred Foot Journey - PG - 12+ - 4.5 stars IMBd 7.3
++ civility, culture, food, judgements, friendships, relationships
A favorite quote: “Where the family is, that is home.”
McFarland, USA - PG - 2014 - 5 stars IMBd 7.4
++ dealing with hardship, attitude, racism, determination, hard work, culture
Quote: “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight; it’s the size of the fight in the dog.”
Hoodwinked - PG - 2005 - 7+ - 4.5 stars IMBd 6.4
++ perspective - you may not always know the full story as weal as you think, humor, great quotes
Quote: “Let's just say that if a tree falls in the forest, you'll get three stories: yours, mine and the tree's.”
Remember the Titans - PG - 2000 - 10+ - 5 stars IMBd 7.8
++ football, determination, racism, humility, strength to make a good change, bravery
Quote: "Attitude reflects leadership.”

Looking for a few more? Here are 10 more great options that we couldn’t pass up sharing.

Matilda - PG - 1996 - 7+ - 4.5 stars IMBd 6.9
College Road Trip - G - 2008 - 7+ - 4.5 stars IMBd 4.3
Snowball Express - G - 1973 - 7+ - 4.5 stars IMBd 8.4
Coco - PG - 2017 - 7+ - 4.5 stars IMBd 6.4
Mr. Peabody and Sherman - PG - 2014 - 7+ - 4.5 stars IMBd 6.8
Paddington - PG - 2015 - 7+ - 4.5 stars IMBd 7.2
Paddington 2 - PG - 2018 - 7+ - 4.5 stars IMBd 7.8
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch - PG - 2018 - 7+ - 4.5 stars IMBd 6.3
Night at the Museum - PG - 2006 - 7+ - 4.5 stars IMBd 6.4
A Cinderella Story - PG - 2004 - 7+ - 4.5 stars IMBd 5.9
Cheaper by the Dozen - PG - 2003 - 4.5 stars IMBd 5.8

Did we miss any? Add your favorites in the comments below!

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