A Glean movie guide
Live-Action Family Favorites
No animation, just great stories.
Wholesome, uplifting stories perfect for your next movie night.
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The movie list
- 01
The Princess Bride
A timeless, witty fairy tale that offers something for every generation to enjoy.
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.
- 02
Paddington
This charming story of a polite bear finding his place in London is pure, heartwarming joy.
A young Peruvian bear travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he meets the kindly Brown family, who offer him a temporary haven.
- 03
The Parent Trap
A delightful comedy about twins who hatch a clever plan to bring their family back together.
Hallie Parker and Annie James are identical twins who were separated at a young age due to their parents' divorce. Unbeknownst to their parents, the girls are sent to the same summer camp, where they meet, discover the truth about their relationship, and come up with a plan to switch places in an effort to reunite their mother and father.
- 04
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
An iconic, emotional journey about the bond between a young boy and a visitor from another world.
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.
- 05
The Sandlot
A nostalgic coming-of-age story that perfectly captures the magic of a summer spent with friends.
During a summer of friendship and adventure, one boy becomes a part of the gang, nine boys become a team and their leader becomes a legend by confronting the terrifying mystery beyond the right field wall.
- 06
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
Follow three loyal pets on an adventurous and heartwarming trek to find their way home.
Before the Seavers leave for a family vacation to San Francisco, they drop off their pets -- Chance, an adventurous American bulldog; Shadow, a wise golden retriever; and Sassy, a cautious cat -- at a friend's ranch. But when the animals start to worry that they've been left for good, the three embark together on a treacherous and thrilling journey to find their way back home through the California wilderness.
- 07
Cool Runnings
An inspiring and hilarious underdog story about the first Jamaican bobsled team.
When a Jamaican sprinter is disqualified from the Olympic Games, he enlists the help of a dishonored coach to start the first Jamaican bobsled team.
- 08
Hugo
A visually stunning mystery that celebrates the wonder of early cinema and discovery.
Orphaned and alone except for an uncle, Hugo Cabret lives in the walls of a train station in 1930s Paris. Hugo's job is to oil and maintain the station's clocks, but to him, his more important task is to protect a broken automaton and notebook left to him by his late father. Accompanied by the goddaughter of an embittered toy merchant, Hugo embarks on a quest to solve the mystery of the automaton and find a place he can call home.