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Top 10 Lists May 7, 2026

What to Watch: Feel-Good Family Movies for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to cuddle up for a fun family movie night. From charming classics like THE PARENT TRAP to laugh-out-loud comedies like MOMS’ NIGHT OUT, these flicks are perfect for children, tweens, and families looking to celebrate wih mom on her special day. 

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THE WILD ROBOT

Family Animated/Science Fiction · PG

THE WILD ROBOT is an incredibly heartfelt, entertaining, humorous animated story. An intelligent robot nicknamed Roz is stranded on an isolated, uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the animals. She also must take care of an orphaned baby…

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THE PARENT TRAP

Family Comedy · PG

Director Nancy Meyers's remake of THE PARENT TRAP is even better than the delightful original. Little Hallie Parker and Annie James meet at camp and discover that they are identical twins, separated at birth when their parents Nick Parker and Elizabeth James…

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THE INCREDIBLES

Family Animated/Science Fiction Adventure/Comedy/Superhero Movie · PG

THE INCREDIBLES is another incredible animated movie from Pixar and Disney. It opens by introducing several superheroes, including Mr. Incredible, a superhero uncomfortable with his celebrity. Because of his superhero duties, Mr. Incredible gets to his wedding with “Elastigirl” a little late.…

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THE PRINCESS DIARIES

Family Comedy · G

Newcomer Anne Hathaway stars in THE PRINCESS DIARIES as Mia Thermopolis, an awkward 15-year-old girl in San Francisco. One day, Mia is stunned to learn that her grandmother has just shown up and wants to have tea with her. Mia is resentful.…

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ENCHANTED

Family Science Fiction/Fantasy · PG

Disney’s ENCHANTED turns the fairy tale story inside out in a delightful, positive, morally worthwhile way. Narissa, the evil stepmother of Prince Edward, pushes Giselle down a well after the Prince asks Giselle to marry him. The well leads across the dimensions…

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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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MOMS’ NIGHT OUT

Family Comedy · PG

MOMS’ NIGHT OUT is a comedy adventure that will bless many mothers and husbands. Allyson is a mother of three, and she’s exhausted. Making things more difficult is the fact that her loving husband, Sean, is always traveling for work. Sean sees…

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