Category Archives: Family
Moonbound
Release 2021
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Director: Ali Samadi Ahadi
Writers: Ali Samadi Ahadi, Arne Nolting
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14534992/
Based on one of Germany's most popular children's books MOONBOUND tells the story of little Pete who embarks on an enchanting journey together with June bug Mr. Zoomzeman and the Sandman to rescue his little sister from the evil Moon Man.
Smelliville
Release 2021
Genre Adventure, Animation, Family
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Director: Toby Genkel, Jens Møller
Writers: Toby Genkel, John Chambers, Erhard Dietl
Stars: Sema'j Alexander Cunningham, Kya Stein, Ben Young, Lily Held, Tony Clark
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11992904/
The Ogglies are looking for a new home. They end up in Smelliville, a beautiful and peaceful village. Unfortunately, Smelliville has a stinky problem: The local garbage dump is spoiling the place. Something must be done.
Spirit Untamed
Release 2021
Genre Adventure, Animation, Family
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Director: Elaine Bogan, Ennio Torresan
Writers: Aury Wallington, John Fusco, Kristin Hahn
Stars: Isabela Merced, Jake Gyllenhaal, Marsai Martin, Mckenna Grace, Julianne Moore
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11084896/
Lucky Prescott's life is changed forever when she moves from her home in the city to a small frontier town and befriends a wild mustang named Spirit.
Emily and the Magical Journey
Release 2020
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Director: Marcus Ovnell
Writers: Jenny Lampa, Marcus Ovnell, Marcus Ovnell
Stars: Tipper Seifert-Cleveland, Harriet Slater, Chelsea Edge, Jenny Lampa, Carl Ingemarsson Stjernlöf
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6461664/
Emily and her mother live alone after losing her father. She wants to help her mother find happiness and to learn about the father she never knew. When Emily finds a mysterious chest that transports her to a magical world, she meets fantastic and mythical creatures that become her new friends. After discovering her new friends are in danger, Emily must face her worst fear to complete her journey.
The Girl Who Believes in Miracles
Release 2021
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Director: Richard Correll
Writers: Richard Correll, G.M. Mercier
Stars: Mira Sorvino, Austyn Johnson, Kevin Sorbo, Peter Coyote, Burgess Jenkins
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9098454/
When young Sara hears a preacher say faith can move mountains, she starts praying. Suddenly, people in her town are mysteriously healed - but fame soon takes its toll.
The Water Man
Release 2020
Genre Adventure, Drama, Family
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Director: David Oyelowo
Writers: Emma Needell
Stars: Rosario Dawson, Maria Bello, Alfred Molina, David Oyelowo, Amiah Miller
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4779326/
A boy sets out on a quest to save his ill mother by searching for a mythic figure said to have magical healing powers.
A Week Away
Release 2021
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Director: Roman White
Writers: Kali Bailey, Alan Powell, Alan Powell
Stars: Kevin Quinn, Bailee Madison, Jahbril Cook, Kat Conner Sterling, Sherri Shepherd
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11388278/
Nowhere left to go, Will Hawkins finds himself at camp for the first time. His instinct is to run, but he finds a friend, a father figure and even a girl who awakens his heart. Most of all, he finally finds a home.
Yes Day
Release 2021
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Director: Miguel Arteta
Writers: Justin Malen, Justin Malen, Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Stars: Jennifer Garner, Edgar Ramírez, Jenna Ortega, Julian Lerner, Everly Carganilla
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8521876/
Allison and Carlos decide to give their three kids a "yes day", where for 24 hours the kids make the rules.
Flora & Ulysses
Release 2021
Genre Adventure, Comedy, Family
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Director: Lena Khan
Writers: Brad Copeland, Kate DiCamillo
Stars: Matilda Lawler, John Kassir, Alyson Hannigan, Ben Schwartz, Anna Deavere Smith
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8521736/
The adventures of a young girl and a squirrel with superpowers.
Dragon Rider
Release 2020
Genre Adventure, Animation, Family
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Director: Tomer Eshed
Writers: Cornelia Funke, Johnny Smith
Stars: Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Felicity Jones, Freddie Highmore, Patrick Stewart, Nonso Anozie
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7080422/
A young silver dragon teams up with a mountain spirit and an orphaned boy on a journey through the Himalayas in search for the Rim of Heaven.