10 Family Movie Nights Brought to You by NETFLIX

1.) Incredibles 2 – OMG! Disney’s Incredibles 2 is now on Netflix! This is a great family movie night that covers all ages. I was as excited about this as my kids were. The basic idea of the first movie was that two superheroes fell in love, got married, and had some kids. Those kids have superpowers too. The world blamed superheroes for some things and they all went into hiding. If you haven’t seen, you really should and then you will know why everybody is excited to watch the sequel. In this movie, Elastigirl (Mom) gets recruited for a high-profile crime-fighting mission and Mr. Incredible takes on full-time parenting for three superkids. Madness and hilarity ensue.

2.) Coco – This movie is a beautiful masterpiece. It is visually stunning and has a great soundtrack. The story is deep and interesting for the whole family. The story follows Miguel, a young would be musician. Music is banned in his family but it is all he can think about. He goes on a quest into the afterlife on the day of the dead to meet his ancestor and finally understand his family legacy.

3.) Bolt – This movie is so much fun and it has a less Disney vibe than other Disney movies (if this makes any sense). It’s even more fun if you happen to have your own good boy at home to cuddle while watching it. It’s about a famous “Hollywood” dog that believes he has superpowers. He spends the movie coming to terms with the fact that he is an ordinary dog but even ordinary dogs are super to their humans. It does have some dramatic themes that could be scary to sensitive little ones.

4.) Hercules – Disney took this ancient story and made it fun for all ages. The soundtrack alone makes it worth watching. It has just enough Disney sass to make it funny for the adults as well.

5.) Next Gen – This is a Netflix Original. The main character who hates robots, ends up forming an unlikely friendship with a top-secret robot, madness ensues and they end up on an action packed adventure to save humanity. Our kids enjoyed this almost as much as their father.

6.) Boss Baby – This movie is hilarious. Some babies are sent to Earth and other babies are sent to work at BabyCo to ensure that babies remain at the top. When things go awry, a top business baby is sent in to stop a dastardly plot that could leave babies unloved. The sibling relationship is the reason this movie is so enjoyable. There is some crude humor and a few high action moments.

7.) Pokemon the Movie I Choose You! – For all of the parents out there who grew up loving pokemon, this is for you. This movie is an alternate take on Ash’s journey from the first episode of Pokemon. What if Ash’s journey was completely different? What if instead of gym battles and a fun storyline with Misty and Brock, he and Pikachu embarked on a journey to find the legendary Ho-Oh?

8.) Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy – This is a classic that everybody should watch at some point. The Earth is being destroyed and an average Brit goes on the adventure of a lifetime. It’s a funny movie with a great cast. Perfect for movie night with your preteens!

9.) Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs – Flint Lockwood is the neighborhood failure. His science experiments don’t work out the way he hopes until one day he invents a machine that makes food literally fall from the sky. He is an overnight success and his town, that was going under, is suddenly booming with tourists. He enjoys the attention of being thrust into the spotlight but things go too far. The folk around town including Flint’s father, Sam Sparks (the weather girl), and Baby Brent add to the amusement.

10.) Despicable Me 3 – In the third movie, Gru loses his job and finds out that he has a long-lost twin. It’s a very action packed movie with a lot of humor. If you were a fan of the first two or simply love the Minions, this is worth watching.

Put on your favorite pajamas, make some popcorn, and cozy in for a great evening. Your whole family will love these movies and your pocketbook will thank you for a frugal night spent in with your family.