A Glean movie guide
The Ultimate All-Ages Movie Night
No more boring family movie nights.
Films that balance kid-friendly wonder with sophisticated storytelling for adults.
Handpicked for this guide
The movie list
- 01
Paddington 2
A masterclass in gentle humor and visual charm that delights every generation.
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 Incredibles
Blends thrilling superhero action with a relatable exploration of family dynamics and mid-life crises.
Bob Parr has given up his superhero days to log in time as an insurance adjuster and raise his three children with his formerly heroic wife in suburbia. But when he receives a mysterious assignment, it's time to get back into costume.
- 03
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
A visually stunning adventure that pairs high-energy heroics with a sophisticated, multi-layered narrative.
Struggling to find his place in the world while juggling school and family, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales is unexpectedly bitten by a radioactive spider and develops unfathomable powers just like the one and only Spider-Man. While wrestling with the implications of his new abilities, Miles discovers a super collider created by the madman Wilson "Kingpin" Fisk, causing others from across the Spider-Verse to be inadvertently transported to his dimension.
- 04
The Princess Bride
A timeless fairy tale that balances swashbuckling adventure for kids with a sharp, satirical wit for adults.
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
Coco
A vibrant celebration of music and culture that tackles profound themes of memory and family legacy.
Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.
- 06
Spirited Away
A breathtaking fantasy journey that offers rich world-building and deep metaphorical layers.
A young girl, Chihiro, becomes trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, she must call upon the courage she never knew she had to free her family.
- 07
Back to the Future
A perfectly paced adventure that combines sci-fi thrills with a nostalgic, clever screenplay.
Eighties teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent back in time to 1955, inadvertently disrupting his parents' first meeting and attracting his mother's romantic interest. Marty must repair the damage to history by rekindling his parents' romance and - with the help of his eccentric inventor friend Doc Brown - return to 1985.
- 08
Ratatouille
Pairs slapstick kitchen chaos with a sophisticated meditation on art, talent, and criticism.
Remy, a resident of Paris, has quite a sophisticated palate. He would love to become a chef so he can create and enjoy culinary masterpieces to his heart's delight. The only problem is, Remy is a rat. When he winds up in the sewer beneath one of Paris' finest restaurants, Remy finds himself ideally placed to realize his dream. He forms an unusual alliance with the restaurants rookie employee, and together they work through challenges stemming from Head Chef Skinner, Remy’s colony, and renowned food critic Anton Ego, who strikes fear in the hearts of chefs all throughout France.
- 09
Inside Out
An inventive look at the human mind that provides emotional depth for parents and a colorful world for kids.
When 11-year-old Riley moves to a new city, her Emotions team up to help her through the transition. Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness work together, but when Joy and Sadness get lost, they must journey through unfamiliar places to get back home.
- 10
The Mitchells vs. the Machines
A high-octane comedy that uses a robot apocalypse to explore modern parenting and technology.
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.
- 11
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Features Wes Anderson’s signature dry wit and meticulous stop-motion style based on the Roald Dahl classic.
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.
- 12
School of Rock
A high-energy musical comedy fueled by a charismatic performance that resonates with all ages.
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 students the finer points of rock 'n' roll. The school's hard-nosed principal is rightly suspicious of Finn's activities. But Finn's roommate remains in the dark about what he's doing.