A Glean movie guide
Perfect Movies for Family Night
Something for everyone.
Crowd-pleasing films that bridge the generation gap with heart, humor, and adventure.
Handpicked for this guide
The movie list
- 01
Hidden Figures
An inspirational and uplifting true story that resonates across all generations.
The untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African-American women working at NASA and serving as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history – the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.
- 02
Chef
A warm, feel-good story about family bonds and the joy of pursuing one's passion.
When Chef Carl Casper suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling owner, he is left to figure out what's next. Finding himself in Miami, he teams up with his ex-wife, his friend and his son to launch a food truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen -- and zest for life and love.
- 03
Knives Out
A clever, modern whodunit that keeps everyone guessing with its sharp wit and ensemble cast.
When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.
- 04
The Intern
A charming workplace comedy that highlights the value of intergenerational friendship.
70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin.
- 05
Apollo 13
A gripping, high-stakes historical drama that remains a gold standard for storytelling.
The true story of technical troubles that scuttle the Apollo 13 lunar mission in 1970, risking the lives of astronaut Jim Lovell and his crew, with the failed journey turning into a thrilling saga of heroism. Drifting more than 200,000 miles from Earth, the astronauts work furiously with the ground crew to avert tragedy.
- 06
Little Women
A beautifully crafted adaptation that explores the timeless dynamics of family and coming of age.
Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
- 07
The Truman Show
A thought-provoking and unique premise that sparks great conversation.
In a picture-perfect seaside town, an insurance salesman begins to realize that his entire existence may be staged and observed by a vast unseen audience as part of a long-running real-time reality TV show.
- 08
Groundhog Day
A classic, universally loved comedy that never gets old.
A cynical TV weatherman, along with his idealistic producer and his sardonic cameraman, is sent to report on Groundhog Day in the small town of Punxsutawney, where he finds himself repeating the same day over and over.