More difficult than finding the ideal movie to stream is doing this task not only with your tastes in mind, but looking for something with the potential to please the whole family. To make your life easier, we have prepared a selection of 10 children’s movies that will satisfy all family members, regardless of age. Selected titles are on several streaming platforms.
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The Mitchell Family Rise of the Machines (Netflix)
A family decides to travel as a group, heading to their eldest daughter’s college. For this it may also seem like a typical car accident film like so many other comedies, but there is a peculiarity. During the journey, an unexpected machine revolution begins, which leads the protagonists to become unlikely heroes. With a visual full of personality, great jokes and charismatic characters, the Mitchells are worth leaving your family with.
Detective Pikachu (HBOMax and Prime Video)
Inspired by a game of the same name, Detective Pikachu takes a different tack from the typical adventures of the main Pokemon franchise in video games. That is, there is no one seeking the title of pokémon master. Here we have a Pikachu that, unlike the rest of its kind, has the ability to speak. However, only one person can understand this, Tim Goodman (Justice Smith). In the plot, Tim goes in search of information about his father, a detective who disappeared under mysterious circumstances, and has the help of the little yellow monster.
ET – The Extraterrestrial (Prime Video, Star+ and Telecine)
More than 40 years have passed since the release of ET: The extraterrestrial, the film remains capable of enchanting the new generations. This is because his story is timeless about friendship as well as offering a good mix of humor, suspense and adventure. The story follows little boy Elliot (Henry Thomas), who discovers an alien in his backyard and ends up forming a strong bond with the creature. Although the boy wants his new friend to stay home, ET tries to return to his home, at the same time the US government goes in search of the alien.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (Disney+, Paramount+, Starz, Lionsgate+)
Maybe it’s still new to some, but Spider-Man isn’t just Peter Parker. The tradition of creating different versions of the character has been around for a long time in comics, with variations in identity, gender, ethnicity, and even species. It is precisely the Aranhaverse mentioned in the title of this film, which joins some of the variants of the hero, in a film that also stands out for the mix of different animation techniques and styles. The title even won the Academy Award for Best Animation in 2019.
Teen Titans Go! In Theaters (HBOMax)
Far beyond the traditional adventures, here is a satire on the superhero genre, specifically in relation to the films that have been a major vein in Hollywood for years. In the storyline, we follow the Teen Titans frustrated that, unlike others supers, not having their own film in theaters. Thus, Robin, Cyborg, Estelar, Ravena and Beast Boy do everything to be taken seriously and gain prestige on the screens. Despite the more childish feel and unpretentious narrative, the script is filled with jokes for a more mature audience, mainly comic book fans.
Ponyo – A friendship from the sea (Netflix)
Ponyo is a goldfish who, after being caught by a fishing boat, ends up being rescued by a boy, Sousuke. The two then become inseparable friends and Ponyo begins to want to become human, despite the reluctance of her father, who wants her to stay at sea. In case this synopsis reminds you of the premise of The little Mermaid, it’s not a casuality. Ariel’s story is one of the references of the director and screenwriter of this adorable anime, Hayao Miyazaki (Chihiro’s Journey).
Moana (Disney+)
After seeing the inhabitants of her island suffer from the disappearance of natural resources, the girl Moana decides to sail the seas in search of answers from her ancestors. On this trip she is accompanied by Maui, a demigod who is responsible for the plague that strikes the place. Written and directed by John Musker and Ron Clements, responsible for hits such as The little Mermaid AND Aladdin, the animated film maintains the quality standard of the duo. Another highlight is the soundtrack, featuring songs sung in Polynesian and instrumentals by the Foa’i band, Te Vaka, of traditional Polynesian music.
Lion King (Disney+)
timeless classic, Lion King maybe today is a bit overshadowed by your version live 2019, which was a huge success. But the original animation has a special charm. The story, which bears echoes of Hamlet, accompanies Simba, a young lion who grows up carrying the guilt of having been responsible for the death of his father, King Mufasa, who was actually murdered by the monarch’s brother, Scar. Years after the event, Simba returns to his kingdom to reclaim his uncle’s usurped throne. Although the plot has dark moments, the predominant tone is light.
Red: Growing Up Is a Beast (Disney+)
Adolescence is a time of great changes and challenges, especially for girls. This issue is central to Red. The protagonist is Meilin, a teenager who turns into a huge red panda when she gets nervous. This transformation, in addition to being a metaphor for puberty, also offers moments of humor, resulting in a work that is both sensitive and delicate, which is striking for children and for fathers and mothers.
Monica’s Gang: Lessons (Prime Video)
continuation of excellent Monica’s gang: ties (2019), Lessons it is, like the previous film, a film about friendship, but with a more mature look at the gang. Here, each of the protagonists faces new personal challenges: Mônica (Giulia Benitte) goes to a new school, Cebolinha (Kevin Vechiatto) begins a speech therapy treatment, Magali (Laura Rauseo) takes cooking lessons and Cascão (Gabriel Moreira) is enrolled in the I swim. Even with a more dramatic weight, Lessons do not forget about fun and good mood, offering a light and touching story.
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