A Glean movie guide
Family Movie Night Essentials
Guaranteed crowd-pleasers
Wholesome, uplifting, and fun films that everyone can enjoy together.
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The movie list
- 01
Paddington 2
A heartwarming and hilarious tale that radiates kindness and joy for all ages.
Paddington, now happily settled with the Browns, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy, but it is stolen.
- 02
Toy Story
This groundbreaking classic perfectly captures the magic of friendship and imagination.
Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the duo eventually learns to put aside their differences.
- 03
My Neighbor Totoro
A gentle, visually stunning masterpiece that offers a peaceful and enchanting escape.
Two sisters move to the country with their father in order to be closer to their hospitalized mother, and discover the surrounding trees are inhabited by Totoros, magical spirits of the forest. When the youngest runs away from home, the older sister seeks help from the spirits to find her.
- 04
The Princess Bride
A timeless fairy tale that balances wit, romance, and adventure for a perfect family watch.
In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.
- 05
Finding Nemo
An emotional and visually vibrant journey about the enduring bond between parent and child.
Nemo, an adventurous young clownfish, is unexpectedly taken from his Great Barrier Reef home to a dentist's office aquarium. It's up to his worrisome father Marlin and a friendly but forgetful fish Dory to bring Nemo home -- meeting vegetarian sharks, surfer dude turtles, hypnotic jellyfish, hungry seagulls, and more along the way.
- 06
Moana
A spirited adventure featuring catchy music and an inspiring story of self-discovery.
In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain's daughter's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the demigod to set things right.
- 07
The Mitchells vs. the Machines
A high-energy, modern comedy that celebrates the quirks of family life.
A quirky, dysfunctional family's road trip is upended when they find themselves in the middle of the robot apocalypse and suddenly become humanity's unlikeliest last hope.
- 08
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
A quintessential cinematic experience about the wonder of childhood and unlikely friendship.
An alien is left behind on Earth and saved by the 10-year-old Elliott who decides to keep him hidden in his home. While a task force hunts for the extra-terrestrial, Elliott, his brother, and his little sister Gertie form an emotional bond with their new friend, and try to help him find his way home.
- 09
Kiki's Delivery Service
A charming and relaxing coming-of-age story about finding your place in the world.
A young witch, on her mandatory year of independent life, finds fitting into a new community difficult while she supports herself by running an air courier service.
- 10
Wall-E
A beautiful, largely wordless story that proves love and curiosity can change the world.