With the evolution of digital platforms we have got a wide range of an overwhelming array of movie titles on streaming giants such as Netflix. But picking up just so perfect movie to watch with your family members is quite challenging. Searching through a wide range of movies list can be a time-consuming process. And thus, here we have made a list of top best Netflix films to watch with your family in the quarantine.
Best Family Movies On Netflix
1. Mirror Mirror-2012
‘Mirror Mirror’ is a 2012 American fantasy adventure film, which based on the fairy tale ‘Snow White’. The film’s story revolves around the life of a snow-white orphaned princess (portrayed by Lily Collins), who is the rightful ruler of her kingdom. But a jealous, evil queen schemes to gain control (portrayed by Julia Roberts). And charming prince (portrayed by Armie Hammer) spurns the evil queen in favor of Snow White. This film was helmed by Tarsem Singh and it managed to garner mixed reviews from critics.
2. Christopher Robin-2018
The film, ‘Christopher Robin’ is about the family man who lives in London. He receives a surprise visit from his old childhood pal, Winnie-the-Pooh. With Christopher’s help, Pooh embarks on a journey to find his friends, Tigger, Eeyore, Owl, Piglet, Rabbit, Kanga and Roo. Once reunited, the lovable bear and the group then travel to the big city to help Christopher rediscover the joy of life. The film was helmed by Marc Forster and it was received well by the audience when it was released.
3. Despicable Me
The film revolves around the life of a man who delights in all things wicked, supervillain Gru ( portrayed by Steve Carell) comes up with a plan to steal the moon. He gets surrounded by an army of little yellow minions and his impenetrable arsenal of weapons and war machines. Gru gets ready to vanquish all who against him in his mission to steal the moon. But nothing in his calculations prepares him for his greatest challenge, except for three of his girls. The film is directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud and it made a huge success after its release.
4. Hugo
The film is about the story of an orphaned and alone, Hugo Cabret ( portrayed by Asa Butterfield). He lives in the walls of a train station in 1930s Paris. His job is to maintain the station’s clocks, but for him, his most important task is to protect a broken automaton and notebook left to him by his late father (portrayed by Jude Law). Hugo embarks on a quest to solve the mystery of the automaton and finds a place he can call home. The film is directed by Martin Scorses and it was received well by the audience as well as the critics.
5. Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle-2018
‘Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle’ is one of the iconic films of all time. Set in the backdrop of Jungle Life, its a story about a Human child, Mowgli who is raised by a wolfs in the jungles of India. As a child, he learns the harsh rules of the jungle and becomes a dear one for many species in the animal kingdom. The Tiger, Sher Khan doesn’t like him, as he is a human child. The adventures journey of Mowgli serving all the odds of the jungle makes is a worth watch once in a lifespan. The film was helmed by Andy Serkis and it was loved by the audience when it was released.
6. Center Stage -2000
The film, ‘Center Stage’ is inspired by a true and the tragic life story of China’s first prima donna of the silver screen, Ruan Lingyu. This film is set in the backdrop of glamour world of fame, it features the rising fame of the actress in Shanghai during the 1930s. The film is directed by Stanley Kwan and it was received well by the audience.
7. Bee Movie-2007
The animation film, ‘Bee’ is an amazing film. The plot of the film revolves around the life of a fresh out of college, Barry the Bee (portrayed by Jerry Seinfeld) finds the prospect of working with honey uninspiring. He flies outside the hive for the first time and talks to a human ( by Renée Zellweger), breaking a cardinal rule of his species. Barry learns that humans have been stealing and eating honey for centuries, and he realizes that his true calling is to obtain justice for his kind by suing humanity for theft. The film was beautifully helmed by Simon J. Smith and Steve Hickner.
8. Ralph Breaks the Internet -2018
The film, ‘Ralph Breaks The Internet’ is set in the backdrop video gaming addiction. The plot revolves around the life of a bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz must risk it all by traveling to the World Wide Web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope’s video game, ‘Sugar Rush’. The film is being helmed by Rich Moore, Phil Johnston and it was a huge success at the box-office.
9. The Princess and the Frog -2009
‘The Princes And The Frog’ is the film that revolves around the life of a hardworking and ambitious Princes, Tiana (portrayed by Anika Noni Rose). She dreams of one day opening the finest restaurant in New Orleans. Her dream takes a slight detour when she meets the Prince Naveen (portrayed by Bruno Campos), who has been turned into an amphibian by evil Dr. Facilier. Mistaking her for a princess and hoping to break the spell, Naveen plants a kiss on poor Tiana, thereby turning her into a frog. The pair hop along on an adventure through the bayous to seek the help of a powerful voodoo priestess. The film was helmed byJohn Musker and Ron Clements, and it was loved by the audience as well as critics.
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