TheApprentice Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 So, my boys are getting more and more busy and the theaters are getting more and more expensive. I am not a movie person, I would much rather read, but I thought it would be a good idea to incorporate a movie night before they start to leave the house (my boys are 17, 15 and 12). I am so confused looking at Netflix and all the offerings. Any suggestions for great family movies? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Second Hand Lions Remember The Titans Favorite movies from when they were kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Sandlot Blindside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 We just watched Gremlins and my kids died laughing. They are 10, 13, and 16. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 If they like throwback movies they might like: Teen Wolf Back to the Future (several of them) my kids also like The Pacifier 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 I just hosted a group of teen boys. The movie was Hocus Pocus and Bedtime Stories. Hocus Pocus was a full out hit. Otherwise- Back to the Future movies E.T. Secondhand Lions The Pacifier 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 secondhand lions the blind side 1776 (even my boys liked this as teens) jumanji the incredibles (not a kids movie ;p) my kids all made me watch tLotR movies. there are some great oldies they should enjoy: the great race (guiness book of records pie fight) bringing up baby (baby is a jaguar) the great escape to catch a thief (one of many Alfred Hitchcock movies) a new leaf (dark comedy, with a sweet ending) support your local sheriff Casablanca - it's often listed as a romance, but the repartee and lines are incredible. (major strasser is one of the reasons the third -reich enjoys the reputation it has. . . .. and later, major strasse has been shot. round up the usual suspects.) should be mandatory just because of the contributions to modern pop culture. operation petticoat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Must watch: Princess Bride Arsenic and Old Lace Absent Minded Professor (original) Mr. Smith Goes to Washington To Kill a Mockingbird A selection of Robin Williams movies - pick and choose which ones your family might enjoy Breakfast Club (might not be for everyone, but it's a "right of passage" story, it was the 80's, so lots of foul language) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen3kids Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Harvey, with James Stewart Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House, with Cary Grant Apple Dumpling Gang Herbie Pink Panther Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chess Dad Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Great Topic! I'm always looking for a good movie to watch. Here are some suggestions my and my kids came up with for you. The Lost Boys (vampire movie with great music and storyline) Equilibrium Avengers Movie Chicken Run (excellent/funny animated movie) Firefly (series) Farscape (series) This series is a little better than Firefly. and Dr. Who (series) The above are a good mix of movies that my kids thought were excellent. My kids are 17,14,12,10, so they should work for your kids too. :o) Enjoy! :patriot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonesinIndiana Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 The War with Kevin Costner, Elijah Woods, Mare Winningham (?) and many other amazing actors. Such a good movie with a great message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerileanne99 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Don't forget The Goonies 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Here Comes the Boom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meena Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 We just watched Gremlins and my kids died laughing. They are 10, 13, and 16. That's funny! Last month my DH, BIL, and I were tossing out quotes from 80s movies and when we got to Gremlins my kids were like what are you talking about? So we pulled up some YouTube clips and were laughing so hard we were crying. Extra funny since I remember being so scared by that movie when I was young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meena Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 National Treasure series Night at the Museum series Karate Kid (original) Journey to the Center of the Earth and Journey 2 Emperor's New Groove Back to the Future series Spider-man Those may have parts you find questionable, so always check review sites first to make sure they're a good fit for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Blended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfknitter.# Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Do you have limitations? (Ex, PG-13, language, sex, etc?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 What types of movies do the people in your family who like movies enjoy? Here lately it seems to be a lot of sci-fi and comedy and cartoons, with current choices including Iron Man and Iron Giant and Big Hero Six type movies, which all sort of blend both sci-fi and comedy. Summer seems to be a time for lighter movies than winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheApprentice Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 Some of the movies that are mentioned I have seen as a child, so those would be fun to revisit with my boys. I would like to keep the rating to PG or PG13. Thanks for the suggestions. Just trying to make some more good memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 We just watched Interstellar last night which was fascinating. It did have a few f-bombs though :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocassie Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Here is how Family Movie night works in my household (my oldest is 8 though so things may change as they get older.) 1. We rotate so that each person has a chance to pick the movie they want 2. We rotate through our movies on DVD. Once one is picked it's out of the rotation until we have seen them all. (This is the kid/family movies only. And we rotate because the 3yo would pick the same movie over and over again.) 3. We will rent new to DVD movies from Redbox or the library. This would also apply to movies that come up on Netflix that we haven't seen too. We are all up for new movies so it's never a problem. 4. We will rotate genres of movies. This is really just the movies DH and I watch as most of the kid/family movies are similar. 5. Mom and/or Dad have final say if no one can agree. We do allow some time to negotiate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Master and Commander Galaxy Quest Casablanca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 "The Great Race". Most anythng from the Marx Brothers. "Fawlty Towers" "Jeeves and Wooster" (the episodes set in the U.S. are weak) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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