“Family-friendly media should share a purpose touching our hearts, sparks imaginations, and connects memories across generations.”1
💡Parent Tip: Did you know?
Many public libraries offer free movie and music rentals and many have programs for both your children and young teens!
TFS believes Everyone should have a library card because it’s a free passport to a world of imagination.
5 Family Friendly Movies
🦁 1. The Lion King (All Versions)
- Why We Love It:
The original animated classic holds up beautifully, and the live-action remake feels like a bridge between childhood memories and new storytelling. - Tie-In to Tallen Family Stories:
Tallen Family Stories is doing the same blending real-world struggles into animated imagination, giving life to both.
✏️ 2. Harold and the Purple Crayon
- Why We Love It:
What if your drawings came to life? What if your creativity could reshape the real world? - Tie-In to Tallen Family Stories:
Our imagination pages and character-building hubs work just like Harold’s crayon — every child’s story can become real.
🦔 3. Sonic the Hedgehog (Movie Series)
- Why We Love It:
Sonic’s fast-paced journey isn’t just about speed — it’s about finding family in unexpected places.
(Plus, Jim Carrey’s wild villainy keeps the scary parts funny!) - Tie-In to Tallen Family Stories:
Just like Sonic found support among strangers, John and Ron’s real-life story shows how strangers can become brothers of the heart.
🎃 4. The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Why We Love It:
A mash-up of holidays, emotions, and darkly beautiful music that helped us explore different moods and new genres like rock/metal. - Parent Note:
Some children may find the style a bit spooky.
(Please Note: if your household prefers lighter content, you might skip this one.) - Tie-In to Tallen Family Stories:
Emotional range is important! Stories can be sweet, sad, silly, or strange — and all feelings are welcome here.
🍃 5. Epic
- Why We Love It:
A breathtaking, fairy-tale adventure of nature spirits, battles between life and decay, and unlikely friendships with top-notch visuals. - Tie-In to Tallen Family Stories:
Even the smallest voices (like a seed or a single story) can change the world.
Honorable Mention:
🌋 Lava (Short Film, from Moana DVD)
- Why We Love It:
A lonely volcano sings for love — and through hope and time, love finds him back. - Tie-In to Tallen Family Stories:
Healing takes time. Hope sometimes feels lonely. However, kindness and connection always find a way to unite.
Opinion and Availability
We purposely choose movies that where available at our local Library as not all families have access to Streaming Services. TFS understands that Parents should help younger children pick age appropriate media and may wish to watch trailers or read other parents reviews. Please join us in sharing your family favorites on Social Media. Remember the important part is sharing why your children and you enjoy it.
- Images and structure was created with the help of AI ↩︎