A Glean movie guide
Family Movie Night: The Funniest Picks
Laughs for all ages.
From animated adventures to live-action classics that everyone will love.
Handpicked for this guide
The movie list
- 01
Shrek
A hilarious subversion of fairy tales with jokes for kids and adults alike.
It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey.
- 02
Paddington 2
A masterclass in wholesome, charming physical comedy that wins over every viewer.
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.
- 03
The Mitchells vs. the Machines
A high-energy, visually inventive road trip through a robot apocalypse.
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.
- 04
The LEGO Movie
Rapid-fire meta-humor and creative world-building that moves at a breakneck pace.
An ordinary Lego mini-figure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil Lego tyrant from conquering the universe.
- 05
Elf
Will Ferrell’s fish-out-of-water energy makes this a modern holiday comedy essential.
When young Buddy falls into Santa's gift sack on Christmas Eve, he's transported back to the North Pole and raised as a toy-making elf by Santa's helpers. But as he grows into adulthood, he can't shake the nagging feeling that he doesn't belong. Buddy vows to visit Manhattan and find his real dad, a workaholic.
- 06
The Emperor's New Groove
Disney’s funniest, fastest-paced comedy filled with slapstick and fourth-wall breaks.
Emperor Kuzco is turned into a llama by his ex-administrator Yzma, and must now regain his throne and his human form with the help of Pacha, a gentle llama herder.
- 07
Toy Story
The groundbreaking classic that balances heart with sharp, character-driven wit.
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.
- 08
Mrs. Doubtfire
Robin Williams delivers a legendary comedic performance in this heartwarming family disguise.
Loving but irresponsible dad Daniel Hillard, estranged from his exasperated spouse, is crushed by a court order allowing only weekly visits with his kids. When Daniel learns his ex needs a housekeeper, he gets the job -- disguised as a British nanny. Soon he becomes not only his children's best pal but the kind of parent he should have been from the start.
- 09
The Princess Bride
A perfectly balanced blend of dry wit, romance, and endlessly quotable adventure.
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.
- 10
Despicable Me
A delightful mix of gadget-filled action and the iconic, slapstick humor of the Minions.
Gru is a supervillain determined to prove he’s the greatest by stealing the Moon. To pull off his plan, he adopts three orphaned girls—Margo, Edith, and Agnes—intending to use them as part of his scheme. However, as Gru bonds with the girls, his cold, villainous exterior begins to melt.
- 11
Kung Fu Panda
Jack Black brings infectious energy to this blend of martial arts action and physical comedy.
Chosen by prophecy but doubted by all, Po is an unlikely Dragon Warrior—a clumsy panda thrust into the world of kung fu as a deadly enemy threatens the Valley of Peace. Under reluctant guidance by Master Shifu and the Furious Five, Po must embrace who he is to unlock the power that no scroll can teach.
- 12
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
A whimsical and inventive mockumentary for families seeking something quirky and gentle.
Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. When a documentarian discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, his resulting short film brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope at finding his long-lost family.