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Top 10 Family Movies to Pair With a Family Cooking Night

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 27: Fabien Galthie (L) and an actor dressed as Remy pose with the Ratatouille car during the New Generation Year Launch at Disneyland Paris on March 27, 2010 in Paris, France. (Photo by Richard Bord/Getty Images)

A family cooking night is even more fun when everyone gets in on the action. Whether you’re whipping up a favorite family recipe, trying something new or making a little mess along the way, these movies add just the right flavor to the evening. From kid-friendly animated adventures to feel-good picks for adults, there’s something delicious to enjoy together!

1

RATATOUILLE

Family Family · G

RATATOUILLE opens with Remy the rat narrating his story. Instead of the cuddly Mickey Mouse, he’s a rat that most people want to avoid. But, Remy has high aspirations. He has a finely tuned taste and smell palette, can read and wants…

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2

BAKING UP LOVE

Family Romantic Comedy

BAKING UP LOVE is a light romantic comedy streaming on Pure Flix. Lynn Travis is the best baker in Morton, Illinois. Pierce Morgan, a bigtime Chicago businessman, comes to Morton for Pumpkinfest, to announce a bake-off competition offering a $1 million grand…

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3

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Family Family · PG

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is a wondrously quirky and heartwarming adaptation of the popular classic children’s book. Based on Roald Dahl’s book, the story tells what happens when poor Charlie Bucket wins one of five golden tours of Willy Wonka’s fabulous,…

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4

JULIE & JULIA

Discernment Comedy · PG-13

JULIE & JULIA weaves together two stories 50 years apart. The movie stars Meryl Streep as the famous American cook and TV pioneer Julia Child, co-author of MASTERING THE ART OF FRENCH COOKING. It follows Julia as she and her diplomat husband,…

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5

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS

Family Animated/Comedy/Science Fiction · PG

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS is a delicious animated feast for the eyes and the funny bone. Aspiring inventor Flint Lockwood aggravates his dad and annoys the townspeople with his goofy inventions. When his new machine turning water into food rockets…

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6

PADDINGTON 2

Family Comedy · PG

PADDINGTON 2 is a delightful sequel to the 2015 hit comedy. When Paddington the Bear is falsely accused of stealing, the Brown family has to solve the mystery and fight to get him out of jail. The story starts when Paddington finds…

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7

NO RESERVATIONS

Discernment Drama · PG

NO RESERVATIONS is a delightful, heart-warming drama starring Catherine Zeta-Jones as Kate, a no-nonsense, straight-laced master chef at a high-end New York restaurant. Kate’s well-ordered life is suddenly turned upside down when her niece (Abigail Breslin) show up and a new sous-chef…

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8

THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY

Family Drama · PG

In THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY, the Kadam family must build up their new Indian restaurant in France while facing stiff competition. Young Hassan loves to learn cooking from his mother. During an attack, his family’s restaurant is burned to the ground and his…

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9

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2

Family Comedy · PG

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 takes up where the first movie left. Young inventor Flint Lockwood and his friends have saved the world from his out-of-control food machine. Flint’s childhood hero, Chester V, sends a team to clean up the…

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10

WONKA

Discernment Fantasy · PG

WONKA is a colorful fantasy that tells how Willy became Willy Wonka. Before she dies, Willy’s mother tells him that every good thing started with a dream. Willy goes to the big city to sell his chocolate, which was inspired by his…

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