Movies for families and kids

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When it comes to selecting a movie the whole family will enjoy, the choices can feel simultaneously overwhelming and frustrating.

Parents don't want to suffer through overly predictable and saccharine films aimed at 6-year-olds any more than kids want to sit through slow-burn dramas. So while there are an abundance of "kids and family" films available on every major streaming service, it can be difficult to find one that offers something for everyone in your family, especially if you have a wide range of ages to appease.

Still, there are plenty of films out there that are appropriate and entertaining for both children and parents alike.

Below, we've gathered 98 of our favorites, spanning over 80 years of cinema and every genre, from fantasies and comedies to animated classics, live-action adventures, and heart-tugging dramas. Some will appeal to families with kids of any ages, while others will skew a bit