There’s nothing better than snuggling up together for a family movie night — except maybe not spending twenty minutes arguing about what to watch first. We asked Mykidstime parents to share their favourites, and pulled them together into one handy checklist you can download and work your way through.
Best Family Movies Checklist
Did your favourite make the list? You’ll find classics like The Neverending Story, Back to the Future and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory alongside newer family favourites like Despicable Me and the Harry Potter films, plus a few animated and anime gems thrown in. Fifty films in total — enough for a good long stretch of movie nights, whatever the weather.
If you want a closer look at what’s on the list before you start, our 50 of the Best Family Movies of All Time article runs through each pick in more detail.
You can download the best family movies checklist here — print it out, stick it on the fridge, and start ticking films off as you watch them.
How to use the checklist
There’s no right or wrong way to work through it. Some families like to pick one film a week, others save it for rainy days or school holidays when everyone needs a bit of downtime together. However you use it, it’s a nice way to turn “what will we watch?” into part of the fun rather than the argument.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the checklist really free?
Yes — it’s a free PDF download, ready to print at home and use again and again.
Do we have to watch the films in order?
Not at all. Work through the list in any order that suits your family — some parents let the kids pick, others save the trickier or longer films for older kids.
Are these films suitable for all ages?
The list covers a wide age range, from gentle animated favourites to films better suited to older children and tweens. It’s worth checking the age rating and a quick parent review for anything you’re not familiar with before movie night, especially with younger children watching.
Where can I find more details on each film?
Our companion article, 50 of the Best Family Movies of All Time, goes through the full list one by one.
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- An A to Z of Fun Family Films to Watch with the Kids
- 50 of the Best Family Movies of All Time (the full list with details on every pick)
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