This movie’s worth mentioning over and over again. Realistically, it came out so long ago there are young mothers now who were teens when the movie was released. I have a tendency to think most people have seen this one. In a race against time, Mandy and her newfound family need to solve a bunch of riddles and retrieve a family heirloom before the bad guys get to it. She runs away with an Indian friend and discovers relatives she did not know existed. When he dies, the step-mother wants to hire her out as a servant. Mandy’s Dad tells her stories about the Indian princess. Now, what should he and his best friend do? What would you do if your Dad died looking for a lost object? Billy finds what his Dad could not and ends up making an ill-timed spontaneous wish that comes true. If you were shipwrecked with pirates would you trust them? A young cabin boy discovers that several of his crewmates are actually pirates. A family is shipwrecked on a deserted island and must work together to survive. Yep, it’s the ancient classic you remember, starring Don Knotts and full of tender-hearted drama about a small group of orphans. Lawn-mowing spawns an unlikely friendship, and that summer becomes something two twelve-year-old boys will never forget. Fighting huge obstacles, a young thirteen-year-old boy saves his family and his village from starvation in a very unconventional way. When you’re a shy young boy, spending the summer with two very eccentric uncles isn’t necessarily at the top of your bucket list. Feel-Good MoviesĪ Smile as Big as the Moon.A special education teacher and the kids he works with are determined to get to Space Camp. It’s been likened to a cross between Little Rascals and Pilgrims Progress. With an all-children cast, this movie will surprise you. Based on the famous novel and just as sweet, this one is set in the Swiss Alps and has all your favorite characters from the book. The little girl with the freckles and an incredible imagination begins a new life. Children who’ve failed the test learn several very important lessons. Charlie gets one of the golden tickets and has to pass a certain unknown test to become the heir of the chocolate factory. Panic ensues.Ĭharlie and the Chocolate Factory. A dragon visits a fishing village in Maine and begins to wreak havoc. Several of the movies in this section have newer versions I don’t recommend, so you’ll need to pay attention.
More recent movies tend to get a little less clean, involve more crude humor, and reflect current trends of the culture. Quick tip? When multiple versions of a movie exist, and you aren’t sure which one to watch, always go with the oldest rendition. 22 Movie Ideas for your Christian Family Movie Night That’s an important distinction I wanted to point out right up front. But they can all be watched by Christian families without compromising your values. Not all of these videos are “Christian” movies per se. This list for your Christian family movie night is loosely organized into categories so you can scan it quickly.Ī few of these movies are more appropriate once your youngest are teens, and those are noted. Remember, they are only young once! Make those moments memorable! Sometimes they even choose to have a sibling sleepover on the living room floor! This is one occasion when we let our little ones stay up past their bedtime and bring food into the living room. If you’ve watched all of these movies already, be sure to check out our list of clean tv shows on Amazon Prime, our clean tv shows on Netflix, or even this list of faith and family movies- you’re bound to find something great!ĭon’t forget to plan ahead! You’ll want to make your family movie night special with some popcorn or maybe some other movie snacks. Oh, and I’m always looking for a new option so if you have something to suggest, please mention that in the comments. It’s not true of course, but sometimes it really seems like it, right?! It doesn’t take me long to decide that we must have already watched every single clean, family-friendly video out there. Personally, the tricky part is finding a movie that actually meets the first rule for our Christian family movie night. The movie has to be clean, no devices are allowed during the movie (including parents), and messes have to be cleaned up. One of our favorite things to do as a family, second only to game night, is pop some popcorn and sit down to watch a movie together.