A Glean movie guide
Perfect Family Movie Night
Grab the popcorn.
A curated selection of wholesome, entertaining films for all ages to enjoy together.
Handpicked for this guide
The movie list
- 01
Paddington 2
This heartwarming tale of kindness and community is a delight for viewers of any age.
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
The Mitchells vs. the Machines
A fast-paced, hilarious road trip adventure that perfectly captures the chaos of family dynamics.
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.
- 03
Toy Story
This timeless classic remains the gold standard for imaginative, family-friendly storytelling.
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.
- 04
The Princess Bride
A perfect blend of humor, romance, and adventure that offers something for everyone in the room.
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
Moana
An inspiring musical adventure featuring a courageous heroine and a vibrant, engaging world.
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.
- 06
The Iron Giant
A beautifully animated story with a powerful emotional core about friendship and choosing who you want to be.
In the small town of Rockwell, Maine in October 1957, a giant metal machine befriends a nine-year-old boy and ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving people from their own fears and prejudices.
- 07
School of Rock
High-energy, music-filled comedy that is guaranteed to keep the whole family entertained.
Fired from his band and hard up for cash, guitarist and vocalist Dewey Finn finagles his way into a job as a fifth-grade substitute teacher at a private school, where he secretly begins teaching his straight-A students the finer points of rock 'n' roll and the power of sticking it to the man. But as the school’s stern principal closes in and the Battle of the Bands looms, Dewey risks everything to prove that rock 'n' roll can change lives.
- 08
Kiki's Delivery Service
A gentle, beautifully crafted story about growing up and 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.
- 09
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Witty dialogue and a unique visual style make this a standout choice for a fun movie night.
The Fantastic Mr. Fox, bored with his current life, plans a heist against the three local farmers. The farmers, tired of sharing their chickens with the sly fox, seek revenge against him and his family.
- 10
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
Delightful stop-motion animation paired with classic slapstick humor for a quick, fun watch.
Cheese-loving eccentric Wallace and his cunning canine pal Gromit run a business ridding the town of garden pests. Using only humane methods, which turns their home into a halfway house for evicted vermin, the pair stumble upon a mystery involving a voracious vegetarian monster that threatens to ruin the annual veggie-growing contest.