All of us, despite our nationalities and races are being advised to stay indoors and take the threat of this pandemic seriously. Most of us are in a quarantine situation right now where we are locked inside our houses with our families. For some people it is difficult staying inside all day but they should try to see this as a blessing because when was the last time you got to spend so much time with your families? Netflix and other streaming services are God sent right now as binging is what is getting many of us through this phase. So if you are getting bored or just wish to do something instead of sitting awkwardly in the living room then there here is a list of family movies that you can binge along with your family.
COCO
Pixar has some of the best family entertainment and Coco is probably the one with the most heart. This is the story of Miguel, a young boy who loves music but is forbidden to play it by his family due to some tragic history. Miguel goes on a quest to find out his true identity and Destiny in this beautiful and emotional story. The film is visually stunning and has some amazing music that will stay with you even after the movie ends.
Harry Potter Movies
Having a Harry Potter movie marathon is simply bliss and you can watch these movies with your whole family. These 8 movies are a great pick as they can keep you occupied for at least 3 days if you don’t watch them back to back. The stakes keep getting higher with each movie especially after the first 2 movies and they get more adult friendly as they progress.
Little Miss Sunshine
This is an extremely heart warming film based on a road trip of a family and how they bond as well as discover conflicts during that time. The movie has some great messages and the story is told in a very honest and simple way. The film touches upon themes of dreams, illusions and unfulfilled desires and will leave you reminiscing some parts of your own life. This Indie comedy about a dysfunctional family should definitely be on your watch list.
The Greatest Showman
This movie simply belongs to Hugh Jackman and his brilliant performance. The Greatest Showman is the story of PT Barnum and how he created his famous circus. For the people who love musicals, this movie will be a treat to watch as the songs are very good and there are some amazing song and dance sequences along with a story full of heart.
Wonder
Another heart warming family film that will leave a smile on your face is ‘Wonder’. The story revolves around Auggie’s extraordinary journey to prove you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out. The film stars Jacob Tremblay as Auggie Pullman and Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson who play his parents and have given an effortless performance.
