Best Movies: Our Recommendations for Families

Need some fresh ideas for your next family movie night? Our editors help you choose the best movies for kids -- movies the whole family will love. Our movie lists offer top picks for Disney films, animated features, and many other kids' movie categories. All of our picks are entertaining and rated to help you decide whether they're age-appropriate for your family.

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2024 NAACP Image Award-Nominated Films, TV Shows, Books, and Podcasts

We'd like to thank the NAACP for this year's outstanding nominees.

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2024 Oscar-Nominated Films

Congratulations to the nominees of the 96th annual Academy Awards!

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Best U.K. and International Films of the Year: 2023

This year's exceptional titles from the United Kingdom and beyond.

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Best Movies of the Year: 2023

From buzzy theatrical releases to streaming standouts, here are this year's top picks.

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Latin American Academy Award Winners and Nominees

Meet some of the Latino actors and filmmakers who've made history on the big screen.

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Great Movies with Latino Stars

Funny and touching stories with Latino actors in the spotlight.

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Movies with Afro-Latino Stars

Don't miss these fantastic films featuring Afro-Latino celebrities in major roles.

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Concert Movies

Turn your couch into the best seat in the house with these musical picks.

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Guillermo del Toro Movies and TV Shows for Kids

Discover the award-winning Mexican filmmaker's less-spooky work.

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Movies and TV Shows That Celebrate Hip-Hop Music

Iconic soundtracks, artists, and storylines.

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Movies and TV Shows with Arab Leads

Moving, accurate reflections of Arab culture, with Arab actors and characters at the forefront.

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Kids' Choice Awards: All-Time Stars

The best of kids' movies, TV shows, books, apps, and video games -- voted on by kids, for kids.

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2023 Oscar-Nominated Films

Congratulations to the nominees of the 95th annual Academy Awards.

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2023 NAACP Image Award-Nominated Films

We'd like to thank the NAACP for this year's great nominees.

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50 Modern Movies All Kids Should Watch Before They're 12

These post-2000 picks are some of the best of their time. Seen them all yet?

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Powerful Stories About Martin Luther King Jr.

Movies, TV shows, and books about the inspirational civil rights leader and his lasting legacy.

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Best Mystery Movies

Pop on your detective cap and get out your magnifying glass—we're going in!

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Best U.K. Films of the Year: 2022

Check out this year's exceptional titles from the United Kingdom.

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Best Movies of the Year: 2022

From big theatrical releases to streaming faves, see the top picks from this year.

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Movies & TV Shows That Celebrate Indigenous Peoples

Thoughtful picks that showcase stories by and for Indigenous communities.