A Glean movie guide
The Ultimate All-Ages Movie Night
Movies the whole family will love.
Curated films that bridge the gap between childhood wonder and adult wit.
Handpicked for this guide
The movie list
- 01
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
A visually groundbreaking adventure that balances high-stakes action with a deeply human story.
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.
- 02
The Princess Bride
A timeless fairy tale blending slapstick action for kids with sophisticated satire 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.
- 03
Paddington 2
A masterclass in charm and kindness that offers genuine laughs and a surprisingly tight screenplay.
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.
- 04
The Incredibles
A fast-paced superhero flick that cleverly explores adult themes of identity and family dynamics.
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.
- 05
Coco
A vibrant, musically rich journey that handles complex themes of memory and legacy with grace.
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 breathtakingly imaginative odyssey filled with rich world-building and deep philosophical 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 high-concept time-travel adventure that remains a perfect example of tight, logical storytelling.
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
Fantastic Mr. Fox
A dryly witty and visually unique adaptation that feels as much like an indie comedy as a family film.
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.
- 09
Wall-E
A stunning feat of visual storytelling that pairs a cute robot protagonist with poignant societal commentary.
- 10
The Mitchells vs. the Machines
A high-energy comedy that perfectly captures the chaos of modern family life and internet culture.
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
Ratatouille
A sophisticated look at the nature of art and criticism wrapped in a delightful Parisian comedy.
Remy, a resident of Paris, possesses a palate far more refined than that of his fellow comrades. He dreams of becoming a chef, determined to create culinary masterpieces rather than scavenge for scraps. There’s just one small problem: Remy is a rat. When fate deposits him in the sewers beneath one of Paris’s most famous restaurants, he finds himself ideally placed to fulfill his dream. Forming an unusual alliance with a bumbling young kitchen worker, Remy begins a daring culinary double life. Together, they must outwit the scheming Head Chef Skinner, evade Remy’s disapproving colony, and impress renowned food critic Anton Ego, who strikes fear in the hearts of chefs all throughout France.
- 12
Toy Story
The pioneering classic that balances childhood imagination with poignant themes of friendship.
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.