Movie night with the family is a great time for everyone to relax together. Max may have a reputation for adult films and shows, but it also has a great collection of family movies.
Check out some of the best kids and family movies currently streaming on Max.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001)
The magic starts here. Harry Potter discovers he’s a wizard and begins his education at Hogwarts. However, he’s quick to discover that life at Hogwarts is far from easy when an evil wizard begins his plans to return to power.
The Iron Giant (1999)
Kids will love the antics of a giant robot alien who crash-lands on Earth. There’s a reason kids in the ’90s loved this movie, so your kids are sure to enjoy it, too.
Coraline (2009)
Older kids will love the creepy factor of Coraline. It makes a great Halloween movie, but its themes of family and unconditional love make it an ideal film for any occasion.
The Lego Movie (2014)
If your kids love playing with Legos, then they’re going to get a kick out of The Lego Movie. The great thing about this movie is that there’s humor both for kids and adults. When an evil tyrant threatens Lego World, it’s up to a hapless construction worker to save the day, along with some well-known allies.
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
For many adults, The Wizard of Oz was a family movie they enjoyed with their parents. You can carry on the tradition. It’s a musical following a girl and her dog who end up in a world far from home. By making some allies with a scarecrow, a man of metal, and a lion, she has to avoid an evil witch and consult with the great Oz.
TMNT (2007)
For many people, some of their fondest memories revolve around sitting by the TV and watching the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987-1996)Â cartoons. This movie emulates that experience. In this film, the gang has split up and is living their own lives. When an ancient evil returns, they have to overcome their differences and learn how to work as a team again.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009)
When a genius inventor comes up with a new machine that makes food fall from the sky, it seems like everyone’s troubles are over. Naturally, that isn’t the case. This movie is a fun and zany adventure for the whole family.
The Lego Batman Movie (2017)
Some of the best Batman action and jokes come from The Lego Batman Movie. It makes a great family movie for those who have kids and love Batman. As you might expect, Batman finds himself needing to save Gotham from the usual villains while also dealing with the fact that he accidentally adopted a kid.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
If your kids are Harry Potter fans, then introducing them to the Fantastic Beasts universe is the next step. The series follows the adventures of Newt Scamander, who ends up falling into a dark and sinister plot revolving around the evil wizard Grindelwald.
The League of Super-Pets (2022)
If you want to get your kids into superhero movies but they’re still a bit too young, then this is the movie for you. It follows Krypto, Superman’s loyal companion, who ends up becoming the central hero. When Superman is kidnapped, it’s up to his canine companion to rescue him.
Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
Older kids will enjoy this tale of a fox who has to overcome his raiding ways to save the town. The farmer he regularly raids from is on a war path. Talking animals and wily cunning abound in this film.
Spirited Away (2001)
Want your kids to appreciate their home and life more than they do? It might be worth showing them this movie. In it, a young girl ends up transported to a new world where witches and gods abound. All the humans, however, have turned into beasts.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
This remake of the classic tale has fun, memorable, songs and zany antics. At its very heart is a story about family and legacy. Your kids won’t want to stop watching this movie, so parents beware.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
Life is normal for Bilbo Baggins, a Hobbit of the Shire. When Gandalf the Wizard shows up with a troupe of dwarves intent on reclaiming their ancestral home, his life–and the fate of Middle-Earth–will change forever.
Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)
When a young woman ends up cursed by a witch, she needs to find a way to break the curse or remain an elderly woman. She ends up joining forces with a young wizard who just so happens to own a moving castle.
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