One of the great joys of having kids is family movie night – a time when the whole brood can unite around the couch and laugh, thrill and maybe even cry a bit together. But if you’re not careful, it can also be a night full of stress. After all, finding a movie to satisfy every generation gathered on that sofa isn’t easy. Choose the wrong flick, and it can lead to insults, eyerolls and tears that have nothing to do with the emotional power of cinema.
Never fear, though: we’re here to help. Of the 50 movies listed here, you’ll truly find something for everyone, whether it’s an animated classic, something from the Golden Age of Hollywood, live action adventures from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, inspirational true-life tales, comedies with jokes that work for every age group and movies that underscore the importance of family. Throw on one of these flicks, and feel safe in the knowledge that everyone in your house will make a memory they’ll keep forever – or at least all stay on the couch until the credits roll.
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