Summertime is a great time to let the kids stay up a little later making for the perfect family movie nights! Winding down the day after lots of time outside can be challenging except when everyone is looking forward to a little time together watching a movie.
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Movie Snacks & Drinks
Besides the fun of watching a movie, movie snacks, and drinks are also a must-have for family movie night! Popcorn is our #1 favorite family snack, but on a special family movie night, I like to grab a few boxes of candy just like you can get at the movie theater to share.
These are our family's go-do choices for boxed candy:
- Mike & Ike
- Milk Duds
- Peanut M&M's
- Dots
Speaking of popcorn, check out my favorite popcorn recipes here:
You will definitely want to make a batch or two before movie night - everyone will LOVE it!
Picking The Right Family Movie
Picking the right movie to watch that everyone will enjoy can be tricky! Our family has a 9-year age gap between our youngest and oldest which can make it hard to find a movie to watch all together.
Today I'm going to share with you a list of 10 Family-Friendly movies you can stream directly from Amazon Prime Video. Most movies are free to stream however sometimes you have to pay a small rental fee to watch. Our family really enjoys the benefits of having Amazon Prime which includes Amazon Video. If you aren't a member yet you can sign up for a free 30-day trial to give it a try.
10 Family-Friendly Movies on Amazon Prime Video
G-rated movies your family will enjoy
1- MAYA THE BEE
A cute story about a little bee, Maya who chooses to go her own way and make friends with other bugs even though she has been warned not to trust other bugs. A fun, action-packed animated movie with a useful lesson for everyone to remember.
2 - FREE WILLY
A heartwarming adventure between a troubled boy and an orca whale. Definitely, a movie everyone will enjoy watching on family movie night!
This movie, based on the classic story about a little orphan girl who goes to live with her uncle in a forbidding English manor home, will soon become a family favorite.
4 - BOLD EAGLES
Keeping the Eagles safe is a full-time job in Eagle Park especially when so many have gone missing suddenly. Eagle Park police are tasked with solving the mystery of the missing animals!
5 - BABE
This movie is about an eccentric little pig, raised by dogs to be a champion sheep herder. Full of adventure and action.
PG Rated Family Movies
6 - THE ADVENTURE OF MICKEY MATSON AND THE COPPERHEAD TREASURE
Unraveling a series of clues left behind by his grandfather, Mickey Matson, and his friends embark on a search of a mythical ancient device. The future of the country hanging in the balance, they must outrun an evil conspiracy that dates back to the Civil War.
7 - THE IRON GIANT
A young boy rescues a huge robot that has rocketed to Earth from space and tries to protect this friendly giant from a nosey government agent.
8 - PADDINGTON
This movie had my family in stitches laughing throughout the entire film! Based on the beloved children's books, Paddington a young bear finds himself in a series of comic misadventures while trying to avoid a museum taxidermist. (Bonus - there is a second Paddington movie that is just as funny as the first!!)
Inspired by true-life drama, one girl leads her team and town to victory
If you read these books to your children you know how a little red puppy grows into an enormous red dog. Follow along with Emily Elizabeth and Clifford, her big red dog through their many fun and exciting adventures.
Tonight is the perfect night for a family movie night! Gather up your favorite throw blankets, pillows, and snacks, and get ready for a fun night chilling out together.
What are some of your family's favorite movies? I am always looking for new flicks to add to our watchlist - please share your favorites in the comments!
