Movies that just didn't hit the mark with me. Either overrated, ridiculous, or just plain bad.

Here's a list of some of my favorite family movies.   Mostly G or PG with a few PG-13 (see the descriptions) Most of these movies are clean, family fun movies. There are a few meant more for older kids and adults. I've tried to give a small description of the movie and try to mention any content to be aware of but, parents should use their own discretion for viewing with kids.

Henry Thomas and Pat Welsh in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

Entertaining movies that are "clean" (little to no strong language, sex or nudity.) Most are good for families, church groups, or for people who just want a decent story without a lot of language or nudity. (some PG-13 might have minimal language but not throughout)

Clean Entertainment (mostly clean content)

Shia LaBeouf in The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005)

Movies inspired by or based on actual event/Documentaries worth watching/biographies/historical

Based on/Inspired by a True Story and worth watching

Not what you think, edge of your seat, thought provoking films with surprises, twists, reveals and/or quirky, unique themes...or What would you do in this situation? Some keep you thinking and replaying in your head long after the film is over.

Keeps you guessing...not what you think...what would you do?

Christian films or films with religious/moral values

Christian Films worth watching/films with moral values

Britt Robertson and KJ Apa in I Still Believe (2020)

Movies about foster children/youth, DCFS, fostering, adoption, abandoned children, orphans

Foster Care | Adoption | Foster System | Orphan | Abandoned 

Matthew Modine, Louis Gossett Jr., Julie Benz, and Shane Paul McGhie in Foster Boy (2019)

These current or upcoming movies are based on books.

Fun holiday films - (most) for the whole family 

Jim Carrey in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

little known/less popular/underrated films worth watching

Underrated/Lesser Known & Worth the Watch

Danny Trejo, Steven Ogg, Maggie Siff, and Sabrina Carpenter in The Short History of the Long Road (2019)

Musicals or movies based around music that are worth watching

Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga in A Star Is Born (2018)

Films with a moral, a true story or just for fun, that pre-teens/teens and parents can watch and discuss together.

Keke Palmer in Akeelah and the Bee (2006)

Movies that I truly enjoyed watching, even if they weren't big hits, were cheesy fun or Oscar worthy

Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Izabela Vidovic, Jacob Tremblay, and Gidget in Wonder (2017)

Movies that have a good message or theme for teens

These films aren't your Oscar contenders, but even with all their flaws they are enjoyable and fun!

Cheesy Fun! corny/flawed/quirky but so entertaining!

Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, John Malkovich, and Ving Rhames in Con Air (1997)

Favorite romance or rom-com films for Valentine's Day or any day

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