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10 Family-Friendly Movies To Watch With Your Kids During The Lockdown
8 min read | Updated on 15-11-2021 by HappyPreggie
Choosing a good movie to watch with your children can be a tad bit challenging, especially when you need to take many things into consideration, such as the genres, the viewer ratings if there are any inappropriate scenes and a lot more.
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In most cases, the easiest way to determine if a movie is family-friendly is by checking its rating. A G rating means that the film is universally acceptable for all audiences, while a PG rating suggests that while the movie is generally safe for children to watch, there should still be a parent or guardian present for guidance if needed so. Below are several family-friendly movies that you should watch with your kids during the lockdown.
#1 Luca (2021)
Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, the original animated feature is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: he is a sea monster from another world just below the water's surface.
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Full of culture, values, humour, and lots of lessons for everybody, the movie explores many aspects of life with plenty of different values. The main message that your family will learn is how important it is to get out of your comfort zone and chase after your dreams.
Genres: Adventure, Comedy and Animation
Rating: PG
#2 Raya And The Last Dragon (2021)
When sinister monsters known as Druun began threatening the land of Kumandra, all dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, the same monsters are back and it is up to Raya, a warrior, to set out and track the last dragon in order to save her kingdom from Druun.
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In this particular movie, your children will see how far a little food, friendship, and hope can go. It also highlights the negative effects of racism where sometimes our notions of other people can be wrong, especially when they’re based on where they come from. In the end, every human is the same and we all make mistakes.
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Comedy, Action, Fantasy, Animation and Musical
Rating: PG
#3 Soul (2020)
Joe is a jazz musician turned middle-school band teacher whose life hasn't quite gone the way he expected. With his huge passion for music, he was then granted a big break where he thought he will eventually be able to achieve his dreams. But when he travels to another realm to help someone find their passion, he soon discovers a whole new meaning of life and soul.
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The main message that can be gotten from this movie is to always enjoy the simpler things in life. Many scenes from the story shows how we are always preoccupied with life's difficulties that we are unable to enjoy the simplest things and joys in life, which is a great lesson for your kids.
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Comedy, Fantasy, Animation and Musical
Rating: PG
#4 Onward (2020)
In a magical realm where technological advances have taken over, teenage elf brothers Ian and Barley embark on a magical quest to spend one more day with their late father. Like any good adventure, their journey is filled with cryptic maps, impossible obstacles and unimaginable discoveries.
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While the movie revolves around a lot of technical aspects, it still contains many strong messages on brotherly love and personal growth. The strong focus on how the love between two siblings, despite the odds in their lives can bring out great results is such an excellent value to be shown and taught to your children.
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Comedy, Fantasy and Animation
Rating: PG
#5 Coco (2017)
Despite his family's old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician just like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel eventually finds himself in the stunning and colourful Land of the Dead where he meets a charming trickster named Héctor. The two new friends then embark on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.
(Image credits to Vogue)This movie that prioritizes the value of family is the best film you could watch with your kids. Your children will learn that friends come and go from the story, but a family will be there forever, so you should treat them with respect, prioritize them, and most importantly, never forget them.
Genres: Adventure, Mystery, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical, Animation
Rating: PG
#6 Monsters University (2013)
Ever since he was a kid monster, Mike Wazowski has always dreamed of becoming a Scarer. He then enrols at Monsters University to make his dream comes true where he meets Sulley, a naturally gifted monster during his first semester. Sulley and Mike then engage in a fierce rivalry that ultimately gets them both kicked out of MU's elite Scare Program. To make things right, both of them -- along with a bunch of misfit monsters -- will have to learn to work together.
(Image credits to Pixar Post)This movie brings up many great lessons, but the main one is to always have faith in yourself. In order to participate in the Scare Games, Mike and Sulley join Oozma Kappa, a group of misfit monsters who don’t believe they have what it takes to be Scarers. However, they soon learn that being different does have its own perks throughout the tournament and slowly began to trust their capabilities more.
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Animation
Rating: G
#7 Up (2009)
Carl Fredricksen, a 78-year-old balloon salesman, is about to fulfil the lifelong dream of his and his deceased wife. By tying thousands of balloons to his house, he dreams of flying away to the South American wilderness where Paradise Falls is situated. But his plan was ruined, however, when he discovers a little boy named Russell hiding in the floating house all along, bringing him a whole new journey altogether.
(Image credits to The Guardian)Though there are moments of sadness in this movie, it is ultimately more uplifting and heartwarming than anything. Up is a movie about the beauty in unlikely friendships. It's also a visually stunning film, which is a treat for both you and your kids.
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Animation
Rating: PG
#8 Ratatouille (2007)
Despite being a rat in a place that forbids rodents, Remy dreams of becoming a great chef. He moves to Paris to follow his dream and with the help of a garbage boy named Linguini, he puts his culinary skills to the test in the kitchen while hiding under Linguini’s hat. Remy eventually gets the chance to prove his culinary abilities all the while having to face many challenges of his own.
(Image credits to The Hollywood Reporter)The whole message of this movie is to show how important it is to chase after your dreams, which is a very good moral value for your children. Just like experimenting and playing around with food can lead to a delicious and mind-blowing meal, taking risks and doing something unexpected can lead to success in other parts of life as well.
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama, Animation
Rating: G
#9 Charlie And The Chocolate Factory (2005)
Based on the beloved Roald Dahl tale, this comedic and fantastical film follows the journey of young Charlie Bucket and his Grandpa Joe as they join a small group of contest winners who get to tour the magical and mysterious factory of the wonderful candy maker Willy Wonka. With the help of his Oompa Loompa workers, Wonka secretly holds a hidden motivation for the tour, one that he will reveal only after the children in the group show their true colours.
(Image credits to SBS)The movie’s main message is about how it is extremely important to be grateful for the complex and simple things in life. Although Charlie could be jealous of the spoiled children who also found the Golden Tickets, he never even once compares himself to those who are more fortunate. It is a very good moral lesson to be shared with your children.
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical
Rating: PG
#10 The Lion King (1994)
This Disney animated feature follows the adventures of the young lion Simba, the only heir of his father, Mufasa. The story escalated when Simba's wicked uncle, Scar, plots to take over Mufasa's throne by luring the father and son into a stampede of wildebeests. While Simba manages to escape, his father was tragically killed. Simba then returns as an adult to take back his homeland from Scar with the help of his friends Timon and Pumbaa.
(Image credits to Vanity Fair)The moral value that your children can learn from this movie is to simply move on from the past because it is something that has happened and cannot be changed. What you can do instead is to learn from it, grow personally from it, and then move on with your life and not dwell on things.
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Musical, Animation
Rating: G
On the 26th June of 2021, the Malaysian government have eventually come out with an official update regarding the lockdown which will be extended in every state all over the country. While this news has raised many kinds of different reactions from the local netizen, some are still able to look at the whole picture in a positive light. After all, the biggest upside of the lockdown is pretty obvious; more time to spend with your family. Parents who used to be working outside all day long are now finally able to sit back at home and enjoy some precious time with their little ones. When it comes to finding the best activity to do with your children, watching movies is one of the simplest ways where everyone will be able to have fun at the same time learning new valuable life lessons.
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