The 10 Best Movies of 2020 for Family Watching

2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55

Films that can be watched by the whole family are usually kind, and the time spent at the TV screen and the subsequent discussion of the scenes you like are memorable for a long time and leave pleasant memories. And what could be better than getting everyone together in front of the screen on long winter evenings and enjoying wonderful new films for family viewing?

"Happiness in an envelope", Russia, director Svetlana Sukhanova

On March 12, 2020, a new film by Svetlana Sukhanova was released. He combined three touching stories about human relationships, friendship, love and communication between generations. The film looks in one breath and makes every viewer think about true values and leaves behind a very pleasant warm impression.

"The Grandfather of Tough Behavior", USA, director Tim Hill

This film was shot three years ago, but only came out on screens in October 2020. A soulful and funny picture of Tim Hill with Robert De Niro in the title role. The heroes of the film will have to show dissatisfaction with each other more than once until the moment when they all realize that they have no one closer and more reliable to each other. The tape, created in the spirit of the best Hollywood comedies, will actually please people of different ages and social status.

Forward, USA, directed by Dan Scanlon

This amazing animated film from Pixar studio is filled with the spirit of adventure and magic, it has everything that adults and children like so much: dizzying wanderings, vivid emotions and a real whirlpool of events. Memorable characters and captivating plot make the cartoon ideal for family viewing. And after the screen goes out, everyone will be able to think about how important it is to appreciate those who are nearby, before it's too late.

Call of the Wild, USA, directed by Chris Sanders

A kind film based on the story of the same name by Jack London impresses with its sincerity and leaves a lot of positive emotions after watching. The story of the dog Buck, who got from his home in California into a dog sled in Alaska, the viewer involuntarily wants to project onto his own life. And to realize that everyone is the master of his own destiny.

Doctor Dolittle's Amazing Journey, USA, China, UK, Japan, directed by Stephen Geigan

A kind adventure film with comedy elements will not leave the audience indifferent. True, some accuse the picture of being very inferior in comparison with the film about Dr. Dolittle with Eddie Murphy in the title role, but in reality these are just completely different tapes. Maybe the new film will seem childishly naive to someone, but it revives faith in goodness and justice in people of different ages.

“Lassie. Coming home ", Germany, directed by Hanno Olderdissen

The film is based on the book "Lassie" by Eric Knight and, despite the fact that the story is presented through the eyes of a child, it will be interesting for both children and adults. It is filled with warmth and kindness, makes you empathize with the heroes, and sometimes the viewer even has to wipe away his tears. By the way, the dog in this picture is real, and not created using computer graphics.

"Mysterious Garden", UK, France, USA, China, directed by Mark Manden

The film is based on the work of the same name by Francis Burnett. The creators have turned out a beautiful fairy tale, intended for family viewing, where everyone will discover their own meaning. Deep psychology is intertwined here with stunning special effects, so both children and adults will be impressed after watching.

"Key of Time", Russia, director Alexey Nikolaev

A family tale about a girl Xenia, who is in search of her adoptive parents. True, the brownie acts as the girl's assistant, the witch interferes with the meeting, and the searches are carried out in the other world. Viewers could have seen the film two years ago, but its premiere was postponed three times, and the release took place in August 2020.

"My Spy", USA, Canada, directed by Peter Segal

This pleasant film full of harmless adventures desperately resembles the good old comedies with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dwayne Johnson and Hulk Hogan, where the formidable strongmen had to lay down their arms and suddenly become real nannies. "My Spy" can be watched by the whole family, enjoying funny situations, good jokes and positive emotions.

Not All Homes, France, directed by Ludovic Bernard

The plot of this French comedy is far from new: dad is left alone with three children and a household. True, he is confident that managing a home is much easier than managing a large company. But in reality, many surprises await him from his beloved children.

The year 2020 did not have the best impact on world cinema in general and on rental in particular. Some films appeared in the box office before the closure of cinemas in March, and some were released in the summer, during a period of falling sickness rates. What are the highest grossing films in 2020?