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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa093.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://collider.com/best-family-movies-2010s-ranked/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://collider.com/best-family-movies-2010s-ranked/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/collider.com\/best-family-movies-2010s-ranked\/","crawl_time":1772662114,"first_indexed_time":0,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,collider!\/best-family-movies-2010s-ranked\/ s443","src_root_hash":"10586186313488589693","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"10 Greatest Family Movies of the 2010s, Ranked","meta_descriptions":["Frozen, Paddington 2, and Pete's Dragon are all among the absolute best family movies from the 2010s."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Image via Walt Disney\nPublished\nFeb 27, 2026, 4:39 PM EST\nChris Williams is a writer with more than 20 years of experience writing about film. \nHe began his career working as a reporter for the Advisor and Source Newspapers in Shelby Township, Michigan, where he also served as the resident film critic. He has also written for\nPatheos\nand\nCinemaNerdz\n. Since 2020, Chris has written the\nChrisicisms\nnewsletter, which features reviews of recent film releases and thoughts on a variety of subjects. \nChris holds a B.A. in communications and an emphasis in journalism and an M.A. in communications with an emphasis on media arts and studies, both from Wayne State University in Detroit. \nHe lives in the Detroit area with his wife and his son and daughter. \nSign in to your\nCollider\naccount\nThe 2010s were a rich decade for\nfamily films\n.\nAnimated films\nreached new heights in telling emotionally rich stories for all ages, while live-action pivoted away from slapstick and cheap jokes toward sincerity and kindness.\nFilmmakers increasingly trusted young audiences with stories about grief, fear, creativity, and moral responsibility.\nWhat links the very best family films of the decade is a shared respect for the audience.\nThey are funny without being disposable and imaginative without being condescending.\nThey reward repeat viewings, grow richer with age, and work just as well for kids as they do for adults. Taken together, they represent a high-water mark for modern family entertainment.\n10\n'Kung Fu Panda 2' (2011)\nImage via Paramount Pictures\nDreamWorks’ sequel takes\nJack Black\n’s Po from underdog to hero forced to confront his own history. When the peacock warlord Lord Shen threatens China with a weapon that could end kung fu itself, Po must grapple with the trauma of his past and learn what “inner peace” truly means. Black’s vocal performance gains surprising emotional range, while\nGary Oldman\ngives Shen a chilling, operatic menace\n.\nWhere the first film was a clever mix of fat jokes and kung fu fun, the sequel arrives with a richer narrative and deeper themes.\nIt’s a kids’ movie just as willing to explore grief and identity as it is to watch Po kick butt and eat dumplings.\nKung Fu Panda 2\nis also a visually richer film than its predecessor, with bold reds washing the screen and action sequences that flow smoothly and energetically.\nJennifer Yuh Nelson\n’s direction sharpens the choreography, integrates stylized 2D flashbacks, and grounds the humor in character\n. It’s one of the most gorgeous animated films of the decade\n, and a\nfantasy sequel\nthat deepens its world rather than simply expanding it.\n9\n'Pete’s Dragon' (2016)\nImage via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures\nOne of the rare Disney remakes that doesn’t just succeed but\nimproves on its source material\n. Director\nDavid Lowery\nreimagines the 1977 film by stripping away its goofy humor and songs in favor of melancholy and wonder. The story follows Pete, a feral child raised in the Pacific Northwest wilderness by a gentle green dragon named Elliot. When Pete is discovered by humans, including\nBryce Dallas Howard’\ns forest ranger and\nRobert Redford\n’s weathered storyteller,\nthe film becomes\na meditation on belonging, family, and protection\n.\nThe film is quiet and often gentle, and\nOakes Fegley\ngives a strong performance as a frightened child encountering the possibility of a new family. Elliot is a beautiful, tactile CGI creation, a creature defined by kindness rather than spectacle. Lowery allows scenes to breathe, trusts natural light and location shooting, and draws warm performances from Howard and\nRedford\n.\nIt values emotional realism and patience,\nqualities rarely prioritized in modern family fare.\n8\n'Frozen' (2013)\nImage via Disney\nThe film that launched a thousand pre-teen karaoke artists.\nChris Buck\nand\nJennifer Lee\n’s phenomenon endures because of how thoroughly\nit subverts Disney tradition while honoring what makes it beloved.\nInstead of a romance-driven rescue, the emotional center is the bond between sisters Anna and Elsa, voiced by\nKristen Bell\nand\nIdina Menzel\n. Elsa’s uncontrollable ice powers become a metaphor for fear and repression rather than empowerment, and the film balances that weight with quirky humor.\nWhile\nFrozen\nfeels fresh,\nits staying power\nowes much to the songs by\nRobert Lopez\nand\nKristen Anderson-Lopez\n, which built on\nTangled\nand harkened back to the\nera of the full-blown Disney musical\n. “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” poignantly tracks the growing distance between Anna and Elsa, and\nJosh Gad\n’s “In Summer” ranks among the great Disney sidekick songs.\nBut it’s the powerhouse ballad “Let It Go” that cemented the film’s place in the\nDisney musical pantheon\n. Still,\nFrozen\n’s true achievement is its emotional clarity. Anna’s final act of love is quiet and selfless, and Elsa’s journey toward self-acceptance feels earned. The film understands that family love, not romance, is often the most formative force in a child’s life.\n7\n'How to Train Your Dragon' (2010)\nImage via DreamWorks Pictures\nThis is the moment DreamWorks took a leap forward and proved\nit could challenge Disney\nnot just with comedy, but with epic scope. Set in a Viking village defined by its war against dragons, the film follows Hiccup, a scrawny misfit voiced by\nJay Baruchel\n, whose friendship with an injured Night Fury challenges everything his culture believes.\nGerard Butler\nbrings bruised authority to Hiccup’s father, Stoick, grounding the generational conflict at the story’s core.\nDean DeBlois\nand\nChris Sanders\ncombine thrilling aerial sequences with a deeply personal coming-of-age story.\nThe bond between Hiccup and Toothless is built on trust and curiosity rather than domination, making the film a powerful allegory for empathy.\nIt boasts one of the decade’s best scores, and its sense of flight remains one of animation’s most exhilarating achievements.\nIt’s a movie made for IMAX.\nThe film left such a mark that Universal dedicated\nan entire land\nto it in its Epic Universe amusement park, and even\na recent live-action remake\nproved that when nothing is broken, replaying the beats still works.\n6\n'The Muppets' (2011)\nImage via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures\nJim Henson\n’s iconic characters dominated the 1970s and 1980s, but Disney long struggled to figure out what to do with Kermit and company. After uneven ’90s films and failed TV revivals, the Muppets were largely sidelined.\nJason Segel, Nick Stoller, and James Bobin brought them roaring back with a funny, heartfelt legacy sequel that captured the charm, musicality, and blend of sincerity and chaos that\ndefine the Muppets at their best\n.\nThe story follows a wide-eyed fan and his brother as they reunite Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang to save their old theater from an oil tycoon played with cartoon villainy by\nChris Cooper\n. The songs are infectious, the gags proudly groan-worthy, and the film builds toward a nearly full-length episode of\nThe Muppet Show\n,\na moment so successful, Disney decided to\nbring the show back in early 2026\n. It’s funny enough for kids, loaded with nostalgia for adults, and\nit made the Muppets feel culturally relevant again.\n5\n'Inside Out' (2015)\nImage via Pixar Animation\nTwenty years after\nToy Story\n, Pixar took one of its biggest swings and delivered\none of its finest films\n. The bold premise turns a young girl’s mind into a living world governed by Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust. When Riley moves across the country and her emotional balance collapses, the film reveals that\nsadness isn’t an obstacle to happiness but an essential part of it.\nThe film features some of Pixar’s most inventive design work, using Riley’s brain as a playground for imaginative detours through dreams, imagination, and abstraction.\nIt’s one of Pixar’s funniest films, but also one of\nits most emotionally mature\n.\nAmy Poehler\nand\nPhyllis Smith\nground the story, especially in moments where Sadness is allowed to be patient and present rather than disruptive. The film respects children enough to let them sit with discomfort and reminds adults that emotional complexity isn’t something to outgrow. And anyone with dry eyes during Bing Bong’s final moments is a monster.\n4\n'Hugo' (2011)\nImage via Paramount Pictures\nAfter winning the Oscar for\nThe Departed\n,\nMartin Scorsese\nembarked on\none of the most remarkable decades\nof any filmmaker’s career.\nShutter Island\n,\nThe Wolf of Wall Street\n,\nSilence\n, and\nThe Irishman\nall rank among his boldest works.\nToo often overlooked\nin that run is 2011’s\nHugo\n, a family film about an orphan living inside the walls of a Paris train station who becomes entangled in a mystery involving an automaton and a forgotten filmmaker.\nAsa Butterfield\nand\nChloë Grace Moretz\nanchor the story, while\nBen Kingsley\ndelivers a quietly devastating performance as Georges Méliès.\nScorsese’s interest makes perfect sense once you see the film.\nHugo\nis\na love letter to cinema as preservation\n, treating film history as something alive and fragile\n. It includes slapstick chases with\nSacha Baron Cohen\n’s Station Inspector and makes rare, effective use of 3D, but it also lingers on Méliès’ role in shaping cinematic history. Few family films are this openly reverent about art and memory, or this generous in inviting children into that reverence.\n3\n'The Lego Movie' (2014)\nImage via Warner Animation\nPhil Lord\nand\nChris Miller\nturned what could have been a crass IP cash-in into\na kinetic satire\nabout conformity, creativity, and control. Emmet, an aggressively ordinary Lego minifigure voiced by\nChris Pratt\n, is mistaken for a chosen one and swept into a rebellion against Lord Business, voiced with gleeful menace by\nWill Ferrell\n. Along the way, he’s joined by Wyld Style, an overexcited astronaut (“Spaceship!”), and, of course,\nBatman\n.\nThe Lego Movie\nis\none of the funniest films of its year\n, animated or otherwise.\nIt skewers the Chosen One trope with relentless energy, sharp jokes, and visual inventiveness. That chaos would feel exhausting if not for its emotional core about creativity and the collaborative, messy power of play. The live-action framing device reframes the entire story as a negotiation between parent and child, giving the film’s anarchic spirit a surprisingly tender payoff.\n2\n'Paddington 2' (2017)\nImage via StudioCanal\nA whimsical escalation of everything that made its predecessor great. In\nPaul King’\ns sequel, Paddington Bear settles into London life with the Brown family and takes a job to buy a pop-up book for his Aunt Lucy. When he’s wrongly imprisoned,\nthe film becomes a comedy of manners about decency, community, and the transformative power of kindness.\nIt’s smart, funny, and its message lands just as strongly for adults as it does for children.\nBen Whishaw\n’s gentle vocal performance pairs perfectly with\nBrendan Gleeson\n’s gruff warmth and a\ncareer-best turn from\nHugh Grant\nas the film’s gleefully theatrical villain. The film has storybook charm reminiscent of\nWes Anderson\nand a tone that feels timeless rather than old-fashioned.\nWhat makes\nPaddington 2\nextraordinary is its\nbelief that goodness matters\n.\nIt argues that kindness can change systems, not just individuals. It’s not just a great sequel; it’s\none of the great films\n, period.\n1\n'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' (2019)\nImage via Sony Pictures Releasing\nSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse\nisn’t just the best family movie of the decade.\nIt’s the\nbest animated film of the decade\n, the best Spider-Man movie ever made, and a strong contender for the\ngreatest superhero film\n, full stop.\nThe film introduces Miles Morales, a Brooklyn teenager struggling with expectations at school and at home. When he gains spider powers and encounters alternate versions of Spider-Man, including a weary Peter Parker voiced by\nJake Johnson\n, the story becomes about earning identity rather than inheriting it.\nVisually revolutionary, the film blends comic-book textures, bold color palettes, and expressive animation into a style that crackles with energy. Its soundtrack provides a constant shot of adrenaline, while the multiverse allows for a wild array of Spider-characters, from\nNicolas Cage\n’s noir PI to\nJohn Mulaney\n’s Peter Porker.\nIt’s funny, but it treats its characters and\naction with sincerity\n.\nAnyone can wear the mask, but only if they choose to rise. In one exhilarating swing, the film expands both superhero storytelling and animated filmmaking.","attrs_markdown":"Menu\n\n[![Collider logo](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/assets\/images\/cl-logo-full-colored-light.svg?v=3.6)](https:\/\/collider.com\/)\n\nSign in now\n\nClose\n\n- - [Movies](https:\/\/collider.com\/movies\/)\n    Submenu\n    - [Movie News](https:\/\/collider.com\/movie-news\/)\n    - [Movie Features](https:\/\/collider.com\/movie-features\/)\n  - [TV](https:\/\/collider.com\/tv\/)\n    Submenu\n    - [TV News](https:\/\/collider.com\/tv-news\/)\n    - [TV Features](https:\/\/collider.com\/tv-features\/)\n  - [Collider Signature](https:\/\/collider.com\/collider-signature\/)\n  - [Streaming Guides](https:\/\/collider.com\/streaming-guides\/)\n    Submenu\n    - [Netflix](https:\/\/collider.com\/netflix\/)\n    - [Amazon](https:\/\/collider.com\/amazon\/)\n    - [Disney+](https:\/\/collider.com\/disney\/)\n    - [Max](https:\/\/collider.com\/max\/)\n    - [Hulu](https:\/\/collider.com\/hulu\/)\n    - [Apple TV+](https:\/\/collider.com\/apple-tv-plus\/)\n  - [Lists](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/lists\/)\n  - [Reality TV](https:\/\/collider.com\/reality-tv\/)\n  - [Reviews](https:\/\/collider.com\/all-reviews\/)\n  - [Interviews](https:\/\/collider.com\/interviews\/)\n  - [FYC](https:\/\/collider.com\/fyc\/)\n  - [Trailers](https:\/\/collider.com\/trailers\/)\n  - [Videos](https:\/\/collider.com\/videos\/)\n  - [Quizzes](https:\/\/collider.com\/collider-quiz\/)\n  - [Got A Pitch?](https:\/\/collider.com\/page\/submit-a-pitch\/)\n\n- [Sign in](https:\/\/collider.com\/best-family-movies-2010s-ranked\/)\n- [Newsletter](https:\/\/collider.com\/page\/newsletter\/)\n\nMenu\n\n[![Collider logo](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/assets\/images\/cl-logo-icon-colored-dark.svg?v=3.6)](https:\/\/collider.com\/)\n\nFollow\n\nFollowed\n\nLike\n\n[Threads](https:\/\/collider.com\/best-family-movies-2010s-ranked\/#threads \"Threads\")\n\nMore Action\n\nSummary\n\nGenerate a summary of this story\n\nSign in now\n\n[FYC](https:\/\/collider.com\/fyc\/)\n\n[Videos](https:\/\/collider.com\/videos\/)\n\n[Originals](https:\/\/collider.com\/cl-originals\/)\n\n[Screenings](https:\/\/collider.com\/screening\/)\n\n[2026 Movie Releases](https:\/\/collider.com\/most-anticipated-movies-2026\/)\n\n[What to Watch](https:\/\/collider.com\/what-to-watch\/)\n\n[Reviews](https:\/\/collider.com\/all-reviews\/)\n\n[Quizzes](https:\/\/collider.com\/collider-quiz\/)\n\n[Got A Pitch?](https:\/\/collider.com\/page\/submit-a-pitch\/)\n\nClose\n\n# The 10 Greatest Family Movies of the 2010s, Ranked\n![Anna and Elsa hold hands and smile at each other, standing on a frozen lake in Frozen.](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/anna-and-elsa-holding-hands-on-ice-frozen.jpg?&fit=crop&w=1600&h=900)\n\nAnna and Elsa hold hands and smile at each other, standing on a frozen lake in Frozen.\n\nImage via Walt Disney\n\n[![4](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress%2Fwp-content%2Fauthors%2F6896540244033-527740956_10161707642918595_4544811900145139974_n.jpg?fit=crop&w=90&h=90)](https:\/\/collider.com\/author\/chris-williams\/)\n\nBy  [Chris Williams](https:\/\/collider.com\/author\/chris-williams\/)\n\nPublished Feb 27, 2026, 4:39 PM EST\n\nChris Williams is a writer with more than 20 years of experience writing about film.   \n   \n He began his career working as a reporter for the Advisor and Source Newspapers in Shelby Township, Michigan, where he also served as the resident film critic. He has also written for [Patheos](https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/chrisicisms\/) and [CinemaNerdz](https:\/\/cinemanerdz.com\/author\/chris-williams\/). Since 2020, Chris has written the [Chrisicisms](https:\/\/chrisicisms.substack.com\/) newsletter, which features reviews of recent film releases and thoughts on a variety of subjects.   \n   \n Chris holds a B.A. in communications and an emphasis in journalism and an M.A. in communications with an emphasis on media arts and studies, both from Wayne State University in Detroit.   \n   \n He lives in the Detroit area with his wife and his son and daughter.\n\n[Sign in to your Collider account]()\n\n[Add Us On](https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=collider.com \"Add Us On\")\n\nSummary\n\nGenerate a summary of this story\n\nfollow\n\nFollow\n\nfollowed\n\nFollowed\n\nLike\n\nLike\n\n[Thread](https:\/\/collider.com\/best-family-movies-2010s-ranked\/#threads \"Threads\")\n\nLog in\n\nHere is a fact-based summary of the story contents:\n\nTry something different:\n\nShow me the facts\n\nExplain it like I’m 5\n\nGive me a lighthearted recap\n\nThe 2010s were a rich decade for [family films](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/family\/). [Animated films](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/animation\/) reached new heights in telling emotionally rich stories for all ages, while live-action pivoted away from slapstick and cheap jokes toward sincerity and kindness. **Filmmakers increasingly trusted young audiences with stories about grief, fear, creativity, and moral responsibility.**\n\nWhat links the very best family films of the decade is a shared respect for the audience. **They are funny without being disposable and imaginative without being condescending.** They reward repeat viewings, grow richer with age, and work just as well for kids as they do for adults. Taken together, they represent a high-water mark for modern family entertainment.\n\n## 10   'Kung Fu Panda 2' (2011)\n![Po with the Furious Five from the 'Kung Fu Panda' series](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kungfupanda.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2)\n\nPo with the Furious Five from the 'Kung Fu Panda' series\n\nImage via Paramount Pictures\n\nDreamWorks’ sequel takes **Jack Black**’s Po from underdog to hero forced to confront his own history. When the peacock warlord Lord Shen threatens China with a weapon that could end kung fu itself, Po must grapple with the trauma of his past and learn what “inner peace” truly means. Black’s vocal performance gains surprising emotional range, while [**Gary Oldman** gives Shen a chilling, operatic menace](https:\/\/collider.com\/best-villains-martial-arts-movies-all-time-ranked\/). **Where the first film was a clever mix of fat jokes and kung fu fun, the sequel arrives with a richer narrative and deeper themes.** It’s a kids’ movie just as willing to explore grief and identity as it is to watch Po kick butt and eat dumplings.\n\n***Kung Fu Panda 2*** is also a visually richer film than its predecessor, with bold reds washing the screen and action sequences that flow smoothly and energetically. **Jennifer Yuh Nelson**’s direction sharpens the choreography, integrates stylized 2D flashbacks, and grounds the humor in character**. It’s one of the most gorgeous animated films of the decade**, and a [fantasy sequel](https:\/\/collider.com\/fantasy-movies-2010s-greatest-ranked\/) that deepens its world rather than simply expanding it.\n\n## 9   'Pete’s Dragon' (2016)\n![A child petting a CGI dragon in Pete's Dragon.](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/a-child-petting-a-cgi-dragon-in-pete-s-dragon.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2)\n\nA child petting a CGI dragon in Pete's Dragon.\n\nImage via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures\n\nOne of the rare Disney remakes that doesn’t just succeed but [improves on its source material](https:\/\/collider.com\/petes-dragon-2016-david-lowery\/). Director **David Lowery** reimagines the 1977 film by stripping away its goofy humor and songs in favor of melancholy and wonder. The story follows Pete, a feral child raised in the Pacific Northwest wilderness by a gentle green dragon named Elliot. When Pete is discovered by humans, including **Bryce Dallas Howard’**s forest ranger and **Robert Redford**’s weathered storyteller, **the film becomes [a meditation on belonging, family, and protection](https:\/\/collider.com\/petes-dragon-review\/)**[.](https:\/\/collider.com\/petes-dragon-review\/)\n\nThe film is quiet and often gentle, and **Oakes Fegley** gives a strong performance as a frightened child encountering the possibility of a new family. Elliot is a beautiful, tactile CGI creation, a creature defined by kindness rather than spectacle. Lowery allows scenes to breathe, trusts natural light and location shooting, and draws warm performances from Howard and [Redford](https:\/\/collider.com\/petes-dragon-robert-redford-interview\/). **It values emotional realism and patience,** qualities rarely prioritized in modern family fare.\n\n## 8   'Frozen' (2013)\n![Elsa singing in Frozen (2013)](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/frozen-elsa.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2)\n\nElsa singing in Frozen (2013)\n\nImage via Disney\n\nThe film that launched a thousand pre-teen karaoke artists. **Chris Buck** and **Jennifer Lee**’s phenomenon endures because of how thoroughly **it subverts Disney tradition while honoring what makes it beloved.** Instead of a romance-driven rescue, the emotional center is the bond between sisters Anna and Elsa, voiced by **Kristen Bell** and **Idina Menzel**. Elsa’s uncontrollable ice powers become a metaphor for fear and repression rather than empowerment, and the film balances that weight with quirky humor.\n\nWhile ***Frozen*** feels fresh, [its staying power](https:\/\/collider.com\/best-animated-movies-of-the-21st-century\/) owes much to the songs by **Robert Lopez** and **Kristen Anderson-Lopez**, which built on ***Tangled*** and harkened back to the [era of the full-blown Disney musical](https:\/\/collider.com\/musicals-deserve-sing-along-theatrical-release-kpop-demon-hunters\/). “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” poignantly tracks the growing distance between Anna and Elsa, and **Josh Gad**’s “In Summer” ranks among the great Disney sidekick songs. **But it’s the powerhouse ballad “Let It Go” that cemented the film’s place in the [Disney musical pantheon](https:\/\/collider.com\/best-disney-songs-ranked\/)**. Still, ***Frozen***’s true achievement is its emotional clarity. Anna’s final act of love is quiet and selfless, and Elsa’s journey toward self-acceptance feels earned. The film understands that family love, not romance, is often the most formative force in a child’s life.\n\n## 7   'How to Train Your Dragon' (2010)\n![Hiccup reaching for Toothless in 'How to Train Your Dragon' (2010)](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/howtotrainyourdragon.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2)\n\nHiccup reaching for Toothless in 'How to Train Your Dragon' (2010)\n\nImage via DreamWorks Pictures\n\nThis is the moment DreamWorks took a leap forward and proved [it could challenge Disney](https:\/\/collider.com\/best-family-movies-each-of-the-last-5-decades\/) not just with comedy, but with epic scope. Set in a Viking village defined by its war against dragons, the film follows Hiccup, a scrawny misfit voiced by **Jay Baruchel**, whose friendship with an injured Night Fury challenges everything his culture believes. [**Gerard Butler**](https:\/\/collider.com\/best-gerard-butler-movies-letterboxd-ranked\/) brings bruised authority to Hiccup’s father, Stoick, grounding the generational conflict at the story’s core.\n\n**Dean DeBlois** and **Chris Sanders** combine thrilling aerial sequences with a deeply personal coming-of-age story. **The bond between Hiccup and Toothless is built on trust and curiosity rather than domination, making the film a powerful allegory for empathy.** It boasts one of the decade’s best scores, and its sense of flight remains one of animation’s most exhilarating achievements. **It’s a movie made for IMAX.** The film left such a mark that Universal dedicated [an entire land](https:\/\/collider.com\/how-to-train-your-dragon-isle-of-berk-universal-studios-images\/) to it in its Epic Universe amusement park, and even [a recent live-action remake](https:\/\/collider.com\/how-to-train-your-dragon-live-action-rotten-tomatoes-audience-score-compared-to-original-animated-movie\/) proved that when nothing is broken, replaying the beats still works.\n\n## 6   'The Muppets' (2011)\n![Promotional image for 'The Muppets' (2011) showing Jason Segel, Amy Adams, and multiple muppets.](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/themuppets.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2)\n\nPromotional image for 'The Muppets' (2011) showing Jason Segel, Amy Adams, and multiple muppets.\n\nImage via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures\n\n**Jim Henson**’s iconic characters dominated the 1970s and 1980s, but Disney long struggled to figure out what to do with Kermit and company. After uneven ’90s films and failed TV revivals, the Muppets were largely sidelined. **Jason Segel, Nick Stoller, and James Bobin brought them roaring back with a funny, heartfelt legacy sequel that captured the charm, musicality, and blend of sincerity and chaos that [define the Muppets at their best](https:\/\/collider.com\/muppets-movies-ranked-rotten-tomatoes\/).**\n\nThe story follows a wide-eyed fan and his brother as they reunite Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang to save their old theater from an oil tycoon played with cartoon villainy by **Chris Cooper**. The songs are infectious, the gags proudly groan-worthy, and the film builds toward a nearly full-length episode of ***[The Muppet Show](https:\/\/collider.com\/best-episodes-of-the-muppet-show\/),*** a moment so successful, Disney decided to [bring the show back in early 2026](https:\/\/collider.com\/the-muppet-show-sabrina-carpenter-special-comeback-episode-streaming-success-disney-plus-top-10-february-2026\/). It’s funny enough for kids, loaded with nostalgia for adults, and **it made the Muppets feel culturally relevant again.**\n\n## 5   'Inside Out' (2015)\n![Joy and Sadness looking at a core memory in 'Inside Out'.](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/inside-out_wide-023d966aa5cc88687e7f3c4e75228c3cc79c7b62-2-1.jpeg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2)\n\nJoy and Sadness in 'Inside Out'.\n\nImage via Pixar Animation\n\nTwenty years after ***Toy Story***, Pixar took one of its biggest swings and delivered [one of its finest films](https:\/\/collider.com\/pixar-movies-essential-ranked\/). The bold premise turns a young girl’s mind into a living world governed by Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust. When Riley moves across the country and her emotional balance collapses, the film reveals that **sadness isn’t an obstacle to happiness but an essential part of it.**\n\nThe film features some of Pixar’s most inventive design work, using Riley’s brain as a playground for imaginative detours through dreams, imagination, and abstraction. **It’s one of Pixar’s funniest films, but also one of [its most emotionally mature](https:\/\/collider.com\/sad-fantasy-movies-ranked\/).** **Amy Poehler** and **Phyllis Smith** ground the story, especially in moments where Sadness is allowed to be patient and present rather than disruptive. The film respects children enough to let them sit with discomfort and reminds adults that emotional complexity isn’t something to outgrow. And anyone with dry eyes during Bing Bong’s final moments is a monster.\n\n## 4   'Hugo' (2011)\n![Hugo and isabelle in a movie theater in Hugo (2011).](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hugo.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2)\n\nAsa Butterfield and Chloe Grace Moretz in a movie theater in Hugo (2011).\n\nImage via Paramount Pictures\n\nAfter winning the Oscar for ***The Departed***, **Martin Scorsese** embarked on [one of the most remarkable decades](https:\/\/collider.com\/martin-scorsese-movies-21st-century-ranked\/) of any filmmaker’s career. ***Shutter Island***, ***The Wolf of Wall Street***, ***Silence***, and ***The Irishman*** all rank among his boldest works. [Too often overlooked](https:\/\/collider.com\/hugo-mr-scorsese-martin-scorsese\/) in that run is 2011’s ***Hugo***, a family film about an orphan living inside the walls of a Paris train station who becomes entangled in a mystery involving an automaton and a forgotten filmmaker. **Asa Butterfield** and **Chloë Grace Moretz** anchor the story, while **Ben Kingsley** delivers a quietly devastating performance as Georges Méliès.\n\nScorsese’s interest makes perfect sense once you see the film. ***Hugo*** **is [a love letter to cinema as preservation](https:\/\/collider.com\/hugo-martin-scorsese-appreciation-silent-movies\/), treating film history as something alive and fragile**. It includes slapstick chases with **Sacha Baron Cohen**’s Station Inspector and makes rare, effective use of 3D, but it also lingers on Méliès’ role in shaping cinematic history. Few family films are this openly reverent about art and memory, or this generous in inviting children into that reverence.\n\n## 3   'The Lego Movie' (2014)\n![Toy crossovers in the Lego Movie](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/the-lego-movie.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2)\n\nImage via Warner Animation\n\n[**Phil Lord** and **Chris Miller**](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/lord-and-miller\/) turned what could have been a crass IP cash-in into [a kinetic satire](https:\/\/collider.com\/animated-adventure-movies-best-ranked\/) about conformity, creativity, and control. Emmet, an aggressively ordinary Lego minifigure voiced by **Chris Pratt**, is mistaken for a chosen one and swept into a rebellion against Lord Business, voiced with gleeful menace by **Will Ferrell**. Along the way, he’s joined by Wyld Style, an overexcited astronaut (“Spaceship!”), and, of course, [Batman](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/lego-batman\/).\n\n### Subscribe to the newsletter for smarter family-film insight\nHungry for deeper takes on family films, animation, and what makes them resonate? Subscribe to the newsletter for curated recommendations, director and theme analyses, and thoughtful context that keeps your movie conversations richer.\n***\nGet Updates\n\nBy subscribing, you agree to receive newsletter and marketing emails, and accept our [Terms of Use](https:\/\/www.valnetinc.com\/en\/terms-of-use) and [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.valnetinc.com\/en\/privacy-policy). You can unsubscribe anytime.\n\n***The Lego Movie* is [one of the funniest films of its year](https:\/\/collider.com\/best-funniest-comedy-movies-2019\/), animated or otherwise.** It skewers the Chosen One trope with relentless energy, sharp jokes, and visual inventiveness. That chaos would feel exhausting if not for its emotional core about creativity and the collaborative, messy power of play. The live-action framing device reframes the entire story as a negotiation between parent and child, giving the film’s anarchic spirit a surprisingly tender payoff.\n\n## 2   'Paddington 2' (2017)\n![Paddington in a pink prison uniform talking to a fellow prisoner in Paddington 2](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Paddington-with-Knuckles-in-Paddington-2.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2)\n\nPaddington in a pink prison uniform talking to a fellow prisoner in Paddington 2\n\nImage via StudioCanal\n\nA whimsical escalation of everything that made its predecessor great. In **Paul King’**s sequel, Paddington Bear settles into London life with the Brown family and takes a job to buy a pop-up book for his Aunt Lucy. When he’s wrongly imprisoned, **the film becomes a comedy of manners about decency, community, and the transformative power of kindness.** It’s smart, funny, and its message lands just as strongly for adults as it does for children.\n\n**Ben Whishaw**’s gentle vocal performance pairs perfectly with **Brendan Gleeson**’s gruff warmth and a [career-best turn from **Hugh Grant**](https:\/\/collider.com\/best-hugh-grant-movie\/) as the film’s gleefully theatrical villain. The film has storybook charm reminiscent of **Wes Anderson** and a tone that feels timeless rather than old-fashioned. **What makes *Paddington 2* extraordinary is its [belief that goodness matters](https:\/\/collider.com\/best-movies-hopecore-ranked\/).** It argues that kindness can change systems, not just individuals. It’s not just a great sequel; it’s [one of the great films](https:\/\/collider.com\/best-movie-masterpieces-last-10-years-ranked\/), period.\n\n## 1   'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' (2019)\n![Miles Morales floating in Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse while the world is upside down.](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2)\n\nMiles Morales foating in Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse while the world is upside down.\n\nImage via Sony Pictures Releasing\n\n***Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse*** isn’t just the best family movie of the decade. **It’s the [best animated film of the decade](https:\/\/collider.com\/animated-movies-masterclass-in-filmmaking\/), the best Spider-Man movie ever made, and a strong contender for the [greatest superhero film](https:\/\/collider.com\/best-superheros-each-of-the-last-5-decades\/), full stop.** The film introduces Miles Morales, a Brooklyn teenager struggling with expectations at school and at home. When he gains spider powers and encounters alternate versions of Spider-Man, including a weary Peter Parker voiced by **Jake Johnson**, the story becomes about earning identity rather than inheriting it.\n\nVisually revolutionary, the film blends comic-book textures, bold color palettes, and expressive animation into a style that crackles with energy. Its soundtrack provides a constant shot of adrenaline, while the multiverse allows for a wild array of Spider-characters, from **Nicolas Cage**’s noir PI to **John Mulaney**’s Peter Porker. **It’s funny, but it treats its characters and [action with sincerity](https:\/\/collider.com\/action-family-movies-ranked\/).** Anyone can wear the mask, but only if they choose to rise. In one exhilarating swing, the film expands both superhero storytelling and animated filmmaking.\n\n![spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-character-poster-miles-morales.jpg](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2024\/04\/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-character-poster-miles-morales.jpg?q=49&fit=contain&w=480&dpr=2)\n\nLike\n\n##### [Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/db\/movie\/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-134084\/ \"Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse\")\nPG\n\n[Animation](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/animation\/)\n\n[Action](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/action\/)\n\n**Release Date**\n\nDecember 14, 2018\n\n**Runtime**\n\n117 minutes\n\n### Cast\n[See All](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/db\/movie\/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-134084\/#cast-cand-crew)\n\n- 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He has also written for [Patheos](https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/chrisicisms\/) and [CinemaNerdz](https:\/\/cinemanerdz.com\/author\/chris-williams\/). Since 2020, Chris has written the [Chrisicisms](https:\/\/chrisicisms.substack.com\/) newsletter, which features reviews of recent film releases and thoughts on a variety of subjects.\n\nChris holds a B.A. in communications and an emphasis in journalism and an M.A. in communications with an emphasis on media arts and studies, both from Wayne State University in Detroit.\n\nHe lives in the Detroit area with his wife and his son and daughter.\n\n[Sign in to your Collider account]()\n\nThe 2010s were a rich decade for [family films](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/family\/). [Animated films](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/animation\/) reached new heights in telling emotionally rich stories for all ages, while live-action pivoted away from slapstick and cheap jokes toward sincerity and kindness. **Filmmakers increasingly trusted young audiences with stories about grief, fear, creativity, and moral responsibility.**\n\nWhat links the very best family films of the decade is a shared respect for the audience. **They are funny without being disposable and imaginative without being condescending.** They reward repeat viewings, grow richer with age, and work just as well for kids as they do for adults. Taken together, they represent a high-water mark for modern family entertainment.\n\n## 10   'Kung Fu Panda 2' (2011)\n![Po with the Furious Five from the 'Kung Fu Panda' series](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kungfupanda.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2)\n\nImage via Paramount Pictures\n\nDreamWorks’ sequel takes **Jack Black**’s Po from underdog to hero forced to confront his own history. When the peacock warlord Lord Shen threatens China with a weapon that could end kung fu itself, Po must grapple with the trauma of his past and learn what “inner peace” truly means. Black’s vocal performance gains surprising emotional range, while [**Gary Oldman** gives Shen a chilling, operatic menace](https:\/\/collider.com\/best-villains-martial-arts-movies-all-time-ranked\/). **Where the first film was a clever mix of fat jokes and kung fu fun, the sequel arrives with a richer narrative and deeper themes.** It’s a kids’ movie just as willing to explore grief and identity as it is to watch Po kick butt and eat dumplings.\n\n***Kung Fu Panda 2*** is also a visually richer film than its predecessor, with bold reds washing the screen and action sequences that flow smoothly and energetically. **Jennifer Yuh Nelson**’s direction sharpens the choreography, integrates stylized 2D flashbacks, and grounds the humor in character**. It’s one of the most gorgeous animated films of the decade**, and a [fantasy sequel](https:\/\/collider.com\/fantasy-movies-2010s-greatest-ranked\/) that deepens its world rather than simply expanding it.\n\n## 9   'Pete’s Dragon' (2016)\n![A child petting a CGI dragon in Pete's Dragon.](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/a-child-petting-a-cgi-dragon-in-pete-s-dragon.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2)\n\nImage via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures\n\nOne of the rare Disney remakes that doesn’t just succeed but [improves on its source material](https:\/\/collider.com\/petes-dragon-2016-david-lowery\/). Director **David Lowery** reimagines the 1977 film by stripping away its goofy humor and songs in favor of melancholy and wonder. The story follows Pete, a feral child raised in the Pacific Northwest wilderness by a gentle green dragon named Elliot. When Pete is discovered by humans, including **Bryce Dallas Howard’**s forest ranger and **Robert Redford**’s weathered storyteller, **the film becomes [a meditation on belonging, family, and protection](https:\/\/collider.com\/petes-dragon-review\/)**[.](https:\/\/collider.com\/petes-dragon-review\/)\n\nThe film is quiet and often gentle, and **Oakes Fegley** gives a strong performance as a frightened child encountering the possibility of a new family. Elliot is a beautiful, tactile CGI creation, a creature defined by kindness rather than spectacle. Lowery allows scenes to breathe, trusts natural light and location shooting, and draws warm performances from Howard and [Redford](https:\/\/collider.com\/petes-dragon-robert-redford-interview\/). **It values emotional realism and patience,** qualities rarely prioritized in modern family fare.\n\n## 8   'Frozen' (2013)\n![Elsa singing in Frozen (2013)](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/frozen-elsa.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2)\n\nImage via Disney\n\nThe film that launched a thousand pre-teen karaoke artists. **Chris Buck** and **Jennifer Lee**’s phenomenon endures because of how thoroughly **it subverts Disney tradition while honoring what makes it beloved.** Instead of a romance-driven rescue, the emotional center is the bond between sisters Anna and Elsa, voiced by **Kristen Bell** and **Idina Menzel**. Elsa’s uncontrollable ice powers become a metaphor for fear and repression rather than empowerment, and the film balances that weight with quirky humor.\n\nWhile ***Frozen*** feels fresh, [its staying power](https:\/\/collider.com\/best-animated-movies-of-the-21st-century\/) owes much to the songs by **Robert Lopez** and **Kristen Anderson-Lopez**, which built on ***Tangled*** and harkened back to the [era of the full-blown Disney musical](https:\/\/collider.com\/musicals-deserve-sing-along-theatrical-release-kpop-demon-hunters\/). “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” poignantly tracks the growing distance between Anna and Elsa, and **Josh Gad**’s “In Summer” ranks among the great Disney sidekick songs. **But it’s the powerhouse ballad “Let It Go” that cemented the film’s place in the [Disney musical pantheon](https:\/\/collider.com\/best-disney-songs-ranked\/)**. Still, ***Frozen***’s true achievement is its emotional clarity. Anna’s final act of love is quiet and selfless, and Elsa’s journey toward self-acceptance feels earned. The film understands that family love, not romance, is often the most formative force in a child’s life.\n\n## 7   'How to Train Your Dragon' (2010)\n![Hiccup reaching for Toothless in 'How to Train Your Dragon' (2010)](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/howtotrainyourdragon.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2)\n\nImage via DreamWorks Pictures\n\nThis is the moment DreamWorks took a leap forward and proved [it could challenge Disney](https:\/\/collider.com\/best-family-movies-each-of-the-last-5-decades\/) not just with comedy, but with epic scope. Set in a Viking village defined by its war against dragons, the film follows Hiccup, a scrawny misfit voiced by **Jay Baruchel**, whose friendship with an injured Night Fury challenges everything his culture believes. [**Gerard Butler**](https:\/\/collider.com\/best-gerard-butler-movies-letterboxd-ranked\/) brings bruised authority to Hiccup’s father, Stoick, grounding the generational conflict at the story’s core.\n\n**Dean DeBlois** and **Chris Sanders** combine thrilling aerial sequences with a deeply personal coming-of-age story. **The bond between Hiccup and Toothless is built on trust and curiosity rather than domination, making the film a powerful allegory for empathy.** It boasts one of the decade’s best scores, and its sense of flight remains one of animation’s most exhilarating achievements. **It’s a movie made for IMAX.** The film left such a mark that Universal dedicated [an entire land](https:\/\/collider.com\/how-to-train-your-dragon-isle-of-berk-universal-studios-images\/) to it in its Epic Universe amusement park, and even [a recent live-action remake](https:\/\/collider.com\/how-to-train-your-dragon-live-action-rotten-tomatoes-audience-score-compared-to-original-animated-movie\/) proved that when nothing is broken, replaying the beats still works.\n\n## 6   'The Muppets' (2011)\n![Promotional image for 'The Muppets' (2011) showing Jason Segel, Amy Adams, and multiple muppets.](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/themuppets.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2)\n\nImage via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures\n\n**Jim Henson**’s iconic characters dominated the 1970s and 1980s, but Disney long struggled to figure out what to do with Kermit and company. After uneven ’90s films and failed TV revivals, the Muppets were largely sidelined. **Jason Segel, Nick Stoller, and James Bobin brought them roaring back with a funny, heartfelt legacy sequel that captured the charm, musicality, and blend of sincerity and chaos that [define the Muppets at their best](https:\/\/collider.com\/muppets-movies-ranked-rotten-tomatoes\/).**\n\nThe story follows a wide-eyed fan and his brother as they reunite Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang to save their old theater from an oil tycoon played with cartoon villainy by **Chris Cooper**. The songs are infectious, the gags proudly groan-worthy, and the film builds toward a nearly full-length episode of ***[The Muppet Show](https:\/\/collider.com\/best-episodes-of-the-muppet-show\/),*** a moment so successful, Disney decided to [bring the show back in early 2026](https:\/\/collider.com\/the-muppet-show-sabrina-carpenter-special-comeback-episode-streaming-success-disney-plus-top-10-february-2026\/). It’s funny enough for kids, loaded with nostalgia for adults, and **it made the Muppets feel culturally relevant again.**\n\n## 5   'Inside Out' (2015)\n![Joy and Sadness looking at a core memory in 'Inside Out'.](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/inside-out_wide-023d966aa5cc88687e7f3c4e75228c3cc79c7b62-2-1.jpeg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2)\n\nImage via Pixar Animation\n\nTwenty years after ***Toy Story***, Pixar took one of its biggest swings and delivered [one of its finest films](https:\/\/collider.com\/pixar-movies-essential-ranked\/). The bold premise turns a young girl’s mind into a living world governed by Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust. When Riley moves across the country and her emotional balance collapses, the film reveals that **sadness isn’t an obstacle to happiness but an essential part of it.**\n\nThe film features some of Pixar’s most inventive design work, using Riley’s brain as a playground for imaginative detours through dreams, imagination, and abstraction. **It’s one of Pixar’s funniest films, but also one of [its most emotionally mature](https:\/\/collider.com\/sad-fantasy-movies-ranked\/).** **Amy Poehler** and **Phyllis Smith** ground the story, especially in moments where Sadness is allowed to be patient and present rather than disruptive. The film respects children enough to let them sit with discomfort and reminds adults that emotional complexity isn’t something to outgrow. And anyone with dry eyes during Bing Bong’s final moments is a monster.\n\n## 4   'Hugo' (2011)\n![Hugo and isabelle in a movie theater in Hugo (2011).](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hugo.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2)\n\nImage via Paramount Pictures\n\nAfter winning the Oscar for ***The Departed***, **Martin Scorsese** embarked on [one of the most remarkable decades](https:\/\/collider.com\/martin-scorsese-movies-21st-century-ranked\/) of any filmmaker’s career. ***Shutter Island***, ***The Wolf of Wall Street***, ***Silence***, and ***The Irishman*** all rank among his boldest works. [Too often overlooked](https:\/\/collider.com\/hugo-mr-scorsese-martin-scorsese\/) in that run is 2011’s ***Hugo***, a family film about an orphan living inside the walls of a Paris train station who becomes entangled in a mystery involving an automaton and a forgotten filmmaker. **Asa Butterfield** and **Chloë Grace Moretz** anchor the story, while **Ben Kingsley** delivers a quietly devastating performance as Georges Méliès.\n\nScorsese’s interest makes perfect sense once you see the film. ***Hugo*** **is [a love letter to cinema as preservation](https:\/\/collider.com\/hugo-martin-scorsese-appreciation-silent-movies\/), treating film history as something alive and fragile**. It includes slapstick chases with **Sacha Baron Cohen**’s Station Inspector and makes rare, effective use of 3D, but it also lingers on Méliès’ role in shaping cinematic history. Few family films are this openly reverent about art and memory, or this generous in inviting children into that reverence.\n\n## 3   'The Lego Movie' (2014)\n![Toy crossovers in the Lego Movie](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/the-lego-movie.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2)\n\nImage via Warner Animation\n\n[**Phil Lord** and **Chris Miller**](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/lord-and-miller\/) turned what could have been a crass IP cash-in into [a kinetic satire](https:\/\/collider.com\/animated-adventure-movies-best-ranked\/) about conformity, creativity, and control. Emmet, an aggressively ordinary Lego minifigure voiced by **Chris Pratt**, is mistaken for a chosen one and swept into a rebellion against Lord Business, voiced with gleeful menace by **Will Ferrell**. Along the way, he’s joined by Wyld Style, an overexcited astronaut (“Spaceship!”), and, of course, [Batman](https:\/\/collider.com\/tag\/lego-batman\/).\n\n***The Lego Movie* is [one of the funniest films of its year](https:\/\/collider.com\/best-funniest-comedy-movies-2019\/), animated or otherwise.** It skewers the Chosen One trope with relentless energy, sharp jokes, and visual inventiveness. That chaos would feel exhausting if not for its emotional core about creativity and the collaborative, messy power of play. The live-action framing device reframes the entire story as a negotiation between parent and child, giving the film’s anarchic spirit a surprisingly tender payoff.\n\n## 2   'Paddington 2' (2017)\n![Paddington in a pink prison uniform talking to a fellow prisoner in Paddington 2](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Paddington-with-Knuckles-in-Paddington-2.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2)\n\nImage via StudioCanal\n\nA whimsical escalation of everything that made its predecessor great. In **Paul King’**s sequel, Paddington Bear settles into London life with the Brown family and takes a job to buy a pop-up book for his Aunt Lucy. When he’s wrongly imprisoned, **the film becomes a comedy of manners about decency, community, and the transformative power of kindness.** It’s smart, funny, and its message lands just as strongly for adults as it does for children.\n\n**Ben Whishaw**’s gentle vocal performance pairs perfectly with **Brendan Gleeson**’s gruff warmth and a [career-best turn from **Hugh Grant**](https:\/\/collider.com\/best-hugh-grant-movie\/) as the film’s gleefully theatrical villain. The film has storybook charm reminiscent of **Wes Anderson** and a tone that feels timeless rather than old-fashioned. **What makes *Paddington 2* extraordinary is its [belief that goodness matters](https:\/\/collider.com\/best-movies-hopecore-ranked\/).** It argues that kindness can change systems, not just individuals. It’s not just a great sequel; it’s [one of the great films](https:\/\/collider.com\/best-movie-masterpieces-last-10-years-ranked\/), period.\n\n## 1   'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' (2019)\n![Miles Morales floating in Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse while the world is upside down.](https:\/\/static0.colliderimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2)\n\nImage via Sony Pictures Releasing\n\n***Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse*** isn’t just the best family movie of the decade. **It’s the [best animated film of the decade](https:\/\/collider.com\/animated-movies-masterclass-in-filmmaking\/), the best Spider-Man movie ever made, and a strong contender for the [greatest superhero film](https:\/\/collider.com\/best-superheros-each-of-the-last-5-decades\/), full stop.** The film introduces Miles Morales, a Brooklyn teenager struggling with expectations at school and at home. When he gains spider powers and encounters alternate versions of Spider-Man, including a weary Peter Parker voiced by **Jake Johnson**, the story becomes about earning identity rather than inheriting it.\n\nVisually revolutionary, the film blends comic-book textures, bold color palettes, and expressive animation into a style that crackles with energy. Its soundtrack provides a constant shot of adrenaline, while the multiverse allows for a wild array of Spider-characters, from **Nicolas Cage**’s noir PI to **John Mulaney**’s Peter Porker. **It’s funny, but it treats its characters and [action with sincerity](https:\/\/collider.com\/action-family-movies-ranked\/).** Anyone can wear the mask, but only if they choose to rise. In one exhilarating swing, the film expands both superhero storytelling and animated filmmaking.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Image via Walt Disney Published Feb 27, 2026, 4:39 PM EST Chris Williams is a writer with more than 20 years of experience writing about film. He began his career working as a reporter for the Advisor and Source Newspapers in Shelby Township, Michigan, where he also served as the resident film critic. He has also written for Patheos and CinemaNerdz . Since 2020, Chris has written the Chrisicisms newsletter, which features reviews of recent film releases and thoughts on a variety of subjects. Chris holds a B.A. in communications and an emphasis in journalism and an M.A. in communications with an emphasis on media arts and studies, both from Wayne State University in Detroit. He lives in the Detroit area with his wife and his son and daughter. Sign in to your Collider account The 2010s were a rich decade for family films . Animated films reached new heights in telling emotionally rich stories for all ages, while live-action pivoted away from slapstick and cheap jokes toward sincerity and kindness. Filmmakers increasingly trusted young audiences with stories about grief, fear, creativity, and moral responsibility. What links the very best family films of the decade is a shared respect for the audience. They are funny without being disposable and imaginative without being condescending. They reward repeat viewings, grow richer with age, and work just as well for kids as they do for adults. Taken together, they represent a high-water mark for modern family entertainment. 10 'Kung Fu Panda 2' (2011) Image via Paramount Pictures DreamWorks’ sequel takes Jack Black ’s Po from underdog to hero forced to confront his own history. When the peacock warlord Lord Shen threatens China with a weapon that could end kung fu itself, Po must grapple with the trauma of his past and learn what “inner peace” truly means. Black’s vocal performance gains surprising emotional range, while Gary Oldman gives Shen a chilling, operatic menace . Where the first film was a clever mix of fat jokes and kung fu fun, the sequel arrives with a richer narrative and deeper themes. It’s a kids’ movie just as willing to explore grief and identity as it is to watch Po kick butt and eat dumplings. Kung Fu Panda 2 is also a visually richer film than its predecessor, with bold reds washing the screen and action sequences that flow smoothly and energetically. Jennifer Yuh Nelson ’s direction sharpens the choreography, integrates stylized 2D flashbacks, and grounds the humor in character . It’s one of the most gorgeous animated films of the decade , and a fantasy sequel that deepens its world rather than simply expanding it. 9 'Pete’s Dragon' (2016) Image via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures One of the rare Disney remakes that doesn’t just succeed but improves on its source material . Director David Lowery reimagines the 1977 film by stripping away its goofy humor and songs in favor of melancholy and wonder. The story follows Pete, a feral child raised in the Pacific Northwest wilderness by a gentle green dragon named Elliot. When Pete is discovered by humans, including Bryce Dallas Howard’ s forest ranger and Robert Redford ’s weathered storyteller, the film becomes a meditation on belonging, family, and protection . The film is quiet and often gentle, and Oakes Fegley gives a strong performance as a frightened child encountering the possibility of a new family. Elliot is a beautiful, tactile CGI creation, a creature defined by kindness rather than spectacle. Lowery allows scenes to breathe, trusts natural light and location shooting, and draws warm performances from Howard and Redford . It values emotional realism and patience, qualities rarely prioritized in modern family fare. 8 'Frozen' (2013) Image via Disney The film that launched a thousand pre-teen karaoke artists. Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee ’s phenomenon endures because of how thoroughly it subverts Disney tradition while honoring what makes it beloved. Instead of a romance-driven rescue, the emotional center is the bond between sisters Anna and Elsa, voiced by Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel . Elsa’s uncontrollable ice powers become a metaphor for fear and repression rather than empowerment, and the film balances that weight with quirky humor. While Frozen feels fresh, its staying power owes much to the songs by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez , which built on Tangled and harkened back to the era of the full-blown Disney musical . “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” poignantly tracks the growing distance between Anna and Elsa, and Josh Gad ’s “In Summer” ranks among the great Disney sidekick songs. But it’s the powerhouse ballad “Let It Go” that cemented the film’s place in the Disney musical pantheon . Still, Frozen ’s true achievement is its emotional clarity. Anna’s final act of love is quiet and selfless, and Elsa’s journey toward self-acceptance feels earned. The film understands that family love, not romance, is often the most formative force in a child’s life. 7 'How to Train Your Dragon' (2010) Image via DreamWorks Pictures This is the moment DreamWorks took a leap forward and proved it could challenge Disney not just with comedy, but with epic scope. Set in a Viking village defined by its war against dragons, the film follows Hiccup, a scrawny misfit voiced by Jay Baruchel , whose friendship with an injured Night Fury challenges everything his culture believes. Gerard Butler brings bruised authority to Hiccup’s father, Stoick, grounding the generational conflict at the story’s core. Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders combine thrilling aerial sequences with a deeply personal coming-of-age story. The bond between Hiccup and Toothless is built on trust and curiosity rather than domination, making the film a powerful allegory for empathy. It boasts one of the decade’s best scores, and its sense of flight remains one of animation’s most exhilarating achievements. It’s a movie made for IMAX. The film left such a mark that Universal dedicated an entire land to it in its Epic Universe amusement park, and even a recent live-action remake proved that when nothing is broken, replaying the beats still works. 6 'The Muppets' (2011) Image via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Jim Henson ’s iconic characters dominated the 1970s and 1980s, but Disney long struggled to figure out what to do with Kermit and company. After uneven ’90s films and failed TV revivals, the Muppets were largely sidelined. Jason Segel, Nick Stoller, and James Bobin brought them roaring back with a funny, heartfelt legacy sequel that captured the charm, musicality, and blend of sincerity and chaos that define the Muppets at their best . The story follows a wide-eyed fan and his brother as they reunite Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang to save their old theater from an oil tycoon played with cartoon villainy by Chris Cooper . The songs are infectious, the gags proudly groan-worthy, and the film builds toward a nearly full-length episode of The Muppet Show , a moment so successful, Disney decided to bring the show back in early 2026 . It’s funny enough for kids, loaded with nostalgia for adults, and it made the Muppets feel culturally relevant again. 5 'Inside Out' (2015) Image via Pixar Animation Twenty years after Toy Story , Pixar took one of its biggest swings and delivered one of its finest films . The bold premise turns a young girl’s mind into a living world governed by Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust. When Riley moves across the country and her emotional balance collapses, the film reveals that sadness isn’t an obstacle to happiness but an essential part of it. The film features some of Pixar’s most inventive design work, using Riley’s brain as a playground for imaginative detours through dreams, imagination, and abstraction. It’s one of Pixar’s funniest films, but also one of its most emotionally mature . Amy Poehler and Phyllis Smith ground the story, especially in moments where Sadness is allowed to be patient and present rather than disruptive. The film respects children enough to let them sit with discomfort and reminds adults that emotional complexity isn’t something to outgrow. And anyone with dry eyes during Bing Bong’s final moments is a monster. 4 'Hugo' (2011) Image via Paramount Pictures After winning the Oscar for The Departed , Martin Scorsese embarked on one of the most remarkable decades of any filmmaker’s career. Shutter Island , The Wolf of Wall Street , Silence , and The Irishman all rank among his boldest works. Too often overlooked in that run is 2011’s Hugo , a family film about an orphan living inside the walls of a Paris train station who becomes entangled in a mystery involving an automaton and a forgotten filmmaker. Asa Butterfield and Chloë Grace Moretz anchor the story, while Ben Kingsley delivers a quietly devastating performance as Georges Méliès. Scorsese’s interest makes perfect sense once you see the film. Hugo is a love letter to cinema as preservation , treating film history as something alive and fragile . It includes slapstick chases with Sacha Baron Cohen ’s Station Inspector and makes rare, effective use of 3D, but it also lingers on Méliès’ role in shaping cinematic history. Few family films are this openly reverent about art and memory, or this generous in inviting children into that reverence. 3 'The Lego Movie' (2014) Image via Warner Animation Phil Lord and Chris Miller turned what could have been a crass IP cash-in into a kinetic satire about conformity, creativity, and control. Emmet, an aggressively ordinary Lego minifigure voiced by Chris Pratt , is mistaken for a chosen one and swept into a rebellion against Lord Business, voiced with gleeful menace by Will Ferrell . Along the way, he’s joined by Wyld Style, an overexcited astronaut (“Spaceship!”), and, of course, Batman . The Lego Movie is one of the funniest films of its year , animated or otherwise. It skewers the Chosen One trope with relentless energy, sharp jokes, and visual inventiveness. That chaos would feel exhausting if not for its emotional core about creativity and the collaborative, messy power of play. The live-action framing device reframes the entire story as a negotiation between parent and child, giving the film’s anarchic spirit a surprisingly tender payoff. 2 'Paddington 2' (2017) Image via StudioCanal A whimsical escalation of everything that made its predecessor great. In Paul King’ s sequel, Paddington Bear settles into London life with the Brown family and takes a job to buy a pop-up book for his Aunt Lucy. When he’s wrongly imprisoned, the film becomes a comedy of manners about decency, community, and the transformative power of kindness. It’s smart, funny, and its message lands just as strongly for adults as it does for children. Ben Whishaw ’s gentle vocal performance pairs perfectly with Brendan Gleeson ’s gruff warmth and a career-best turn from Hugh Grant as the film’s gleefully theatrical villain. The film has storybook charm reminiscent of Wes Anderson and a tone that feels timeless rather than old-fashioned. What makes Paddington 2 extraordinary is its belief that goodness matters . It argues that kindness can change systems, not just individuals. It’s not just a great sequel; it’s one of the great films , period. 1 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' (2019) Image via Sony Pictures Releasing Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse isn’t just the best family movie of the decade. It’s the best animated film of the decade , the best Spider-Man movie ever made, and a strong contender for the greatest superhero film , full stop. The film introduces Miles Morales, a Brooklyn teenager struggling with expectations at school and at home. When he gains spider powers and encounters alternate versions of Spider-Man, including a weary Peter Parker voiced by Jake Johnson , the story becomes about earning identity rather than inheriting it. Visually revolutionary, the film blends comic-book textures, bold color palettes, and expressive animation into a style that crackles with energy. Its soundtrack provides a constant shot of adrenaline, while the multiverse allows for a wild array of Spider-characters, from Nicolas Cage ’s noir PI to John Mulaney ’s Peter Porker. It’s funny, but it treats its characters and action with sincerity . Anyone can wear the mask, but only if they choose to rise. In one exhilarating swing, the film expands both superhero storytelling and animated filmmaking.
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Chris holds a B.A. in communications and an emphasis in journalism and an M.A. in communications with an emphasis on media arts and studies, both from Wayne State University in Detroit. He lives in the Detroit area with his wife and his son and daughter. [Sign in to your Collider account]() [Add Us On](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=collider.com "Add Us On") Summary Generate a summary of this story follow Follow followed Followed Like Like [Thread](https://collider.com/best-family-movies-2010s-ranked/#threads "Threads") Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap The 2010s were a rich decade for [family films](https://collider.com/tag/family/). [Animated films](https://collider.com/tag/animation/) reached new heights in telling emotionally rich stories for all ages, while live-action pivoted away from slapstick and cheap jokes toward sincerity and kindness. Filmmakers increasingly trusted young audiences with stories about grief, fear, creativity, and moral responsibility. What links the very best family films of the decade is a shared respect for the audience. They are funny without being disposable and imaginative without being condescending. They reward repeat viewings, grow richer with age, and work just as well for kids as they do for adults. Taken together, they represent a high-water mark for modern family entertainment. ## 10 'Kung Fu Panda 2' (2011) ![Po with the Furious Five from the 'Kung Fu Panda' series](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/kungfupanda.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2) Po with the Furious Five from the 'Kung Fu Panda' series Image via Paramount Pictures DreamWorks’ sequel takes Jack Black’s Po from underdog to hero forced to confront his own history. When the peacock warlord Lord Shen threatens China with a weapon that could end kung fu itself, Po must grapple with the trauma of his past and learn what “inner peace” truly means. Black’s vocal performance gains surprising emotional range, while [Gary Oldman gives Shen a chilling, operatic menace](https://collider.com/best-villains-martial-arts-movies-all-time-ranked/). Where the first film was a clever mix of fat jokes and kung fu fun, the sequel arrives with a richer narrative and deeper themes. It’s a kids’ movie just as willing to explore grief and identity as it is to watch Po kick butt and eat dumplings. *Kung Fu Panda 2* is also a visually richer film than its predecessor, with bold reds washing the screen and action sequences that flow smoothly and energetically. Jennifer Yuh Nelson’s direction sharpens the choreography, integrates stylized 2D flashbacks, and grounds the humor in character. It’s one of the most gorgeous animated films of the decade, and a [fantasy sequel](https://collider.com/fantasy-movies-2010s-greatest-ranked/) that deepens its world rather than simply expanding it. ## 9 'Pete’s Dragon' (2016) ![A child petting a CGI dragon in Pete's Dragon.](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/a-child-petting-a-cgi-dragon-in-pete-s-dragon.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2) A child petting a CGI dragon in Pete's Dragon. Image via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures One of the rare Disney remakes that doesn’t just succeed but [improves on its source material](https://collider.com/petes-dragon-2016-david-lowery/). Director David Lowery reimagines the 1977 film by stripping away its goofy humor and songs in favor of melancholy and wonder. The story follows Pete, a feral child raised in the Pacific Northwest wilderness by a gentle green dragon named Elliot. When Pete is discovered by humans, including Bryce Dallas Howard’s forest ranger and Robert Redford’s weathered storyteller, the film becomes [a meditation on belonging, family, and protection](https://collider.com/petes-dragon-review/)[.](https://collider.com/petes-dragon-review/) The film is quiet and often gentle, and Oakes Fegley gives a strong performance as a frightened child encountering the possibility of a new family. Elliot is a beautiful, tactile CGI creation, a creature defined by kindness rather than spectacle. Lowery allows scenes to breathe, trusts natural light and location shooting, and draws warm performances from Howard and [Redford](https://collider.com/petes-dragon-robert-redford-interview/). It values emotional realism and patience, qualities rarely prioritized in modern family fare. ## 8 'Frozen' (2013) ![Elsa singing in Frozen (2013)](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/frozen-elsa.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2) Elsa singing in Frozen (2013) Image via Disney The film that launched a thousand pre-teen karaoke artists. Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee’s phenomenon endures because of how thoroughly it subverts Disney tradition while honoring what makes it beloved. Instead of a romance-driven rescue, the emotional center is the bond between sisters Anna and Elsa, voiced by Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel. Elsa’s uncontrollable ice powers become a metaphor for fear and repression rather than empowerment, and the film balances that weight with quirky humor. While *Frozen* feels fresh, [its staying power](https://collider.com/best-animated-movies-of-the-21st-century/) owes much to the songs by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, which built on *Tangled* and harkened back to the [era of the full-blown Disney musical](https://collider.com/musicals-deserve-sing-along-theatrical-release-kpop-demon-hunters/). “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” poignantly tracks the growing distance between Anna and Elsa, and Josh Gad’s “In Summer” ranks among the great Disney sidekick songs. But it’s the powerhouse ballad “Let It Go” that cemented the film’s place in the [Disney musical pantheon](https://collider.com/best-disney-songs-ranked/). Still, *Frozen’s true achievement is its emotional clarity. Anna’s final act of love is quiet and selfless, and Elsa’s journey toward self-acceptance feels earned. The film understands that family love, not romance, is often the most formative force in a child’s life. ## 7 'How to Train Your Dragon' (2010) ![Hiccup reaching for Toothless in 'How to Train Your Dragon' (2010)](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/howtotrainyourdragon.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2) Hiccup reaching for Toothless in 'How to Train Your Dragon' (2010) Image via DreamWorks Pictures This is the moment DreamWorks took a leap forward and proved [it could challenge Disney](https://collider.com/best-family-movies-each-of-the-last-5-decades/) not just with comedy, but with epic scope. Set in a Viking village defined by its war against dragons, the film follows Hiccup, a scrawny misfit voiced by Jay Baruchel, whose friendship with an injured Night Fury challenges everything his culture believes. [Gerard Butler](https://collider.com/best-gerard-butler-movies-letterboxd-ranked/) brings bruised authority to Hiccup’s father, Stoick, grounding the generational conflict at the story’s core. Dean DeBlois* and Chris Sanders combine thrilling aerial sequences with a deeply personal coming-of-age story. The bond between Hiccup and Toothless is built on trust and curiosity rather than domination, making the film a powerful allegory for empathy. It boasts one of the decade’s best scores, and its sense of flight remains one of animation’s most exhilarating achievements. It’s a movie made for IMAX. The film left such a mark that Universal dedicated [an entire land](https://collider.com/how-to-train-your-dragon-isle-of-berk-universal-studios-images/) to it in its Epic Universe amusement park, and even [a recent live-action remake](https://collider.com/how-to-train-your-dragon-live-action-rotten-tomatoes-audience-score-compared-to-original-animated-movie/) proved that when nothing is broken, replaying the beats still works. ## 6 'The Muppets' (2011) ![Promotional image for 'The Muppets' (2011) showing Jason Segel, Amy Adams, and multiple muppets.](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/themuppets.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2) Promotional image for 'The Muppets' (2011) showing Jason Segel, Amy Adams, and multiple muppets. Image via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Jim Henson’s iconic characters dominated the 1970s and 1980s, but Disney long struggled to figure out what to do with Kermit and company. After uneven ’90s films and failed TV revivals, the Muppets were largely sidelined. Jason Segel, Nick Stoller, and James Bobin brought them roaring back with a funny, heartfelt legacy sequel that captured the charm, musicality, and blend of sincerity and chaos that [define the Muppets at their best](https://collider.com/muppets-movies-ranked-rotten-tomatoes/). The story follows a wide-eyed fan and his brother as they reunite Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang to save their old theater from an oil tycoon played with cartoon villainy by Chris Cooper. The songs are infectious, the gags proudly groan-worthy, and the film builds toward a nearly full-length episode of *[The Muppet Show](https://collider.com/best-episodes-of-the-muppet-show/),* a moment so successful, Disney decided to [bring the show back in early 2026](https://collider.com/the-muppet-show-sabrina-carpenter-special-comeback-episode-streaming-success-disney-plus-top-10-february-2026/). It’s funny enough for kids, loaded with nostalgia for adults, and it made the Muppets feel culturally relevant again. ## 5 'Inside Out' (2015) ![Joy and Sadness looking at a core memory in 'Inside Out'.](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/inside-out_wide-023d966aa5cc88687e7f3c4e75228c3cc79c7b62-2-1.jpeg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2) Joy and Sadness in 'Inside Out'. Image via Pixar Animation Twenty years after *Toy Story, Pixar took one of its biggest swings and delivered [one of its finest films](https://collider.com/pixar-movies-essential-ranked/). The bold premise turns a young girl’s mind into a living world governed by Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust. When Riley moves across the country and her emotional balance collapses, the film reveals that sadness isn’t an obstacle to happiness but an essential part of it.* The film features some of Pixar’s most inventive design work, using Riley’s brain as a playground for imaginative detours through dreams, imagination, and abstraction. It’s one of Pixar’s funniest films, but also one of [its most emotionally mature](https://collider.com/sad-fantasy-movies-ranked/). Amy Poehler and Phyllis Smith ground the story, especially in moments where Sadness is allowed to be patient and present rather than disruptive. The film respects children enough to let them sit with discomfort and reminds adults that emotional complexity isn’t something to outgrow. And anyone with dry eyes during Bing Bong’s final moments is a monster. ## 4 'Hugo' (2011) ![Hugo and isabelle in a movie theater in Hugo (2011).](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Hugo.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2) Asa Butterfield and Chloe Grace Moretz in a movie theater in Hugo (2011). Image via Paramount Pictures After winning the Oscar for *The Departed, Martin Scorsese* embarked on [one of the most remarkable decades](https://collider.com/martin-scorsese-movies-21st-century-ranked/) of any filmmaker’s career. *Shutter Island, The Wolf of Wall Street, Silence, and The Irishman* all rank among his boldest works. [Too often overlooked](https://collider.com/hugo-mr-scorsese-martin-scorsese/) in that run is 2011’s *Hugo, a family film about an orphan living inside the walls of a Paris train station who becomes entangled in a mystery involving an automaton and a forgotten filmmaker. Asa Butterfield* and Chloë Grace Moretz anchor the story, while Ben Kingsley delivers a quietly devastating performance as Georges Méliès. Scorsese’s interest makes perfect sense once you see the film. *Hugo* is [a love letter to cinema as preservation](https://collider.com/hugo-martin-scorsese-appreciation-silent-movies/), treating film history as something alive and fragile. It includes slapstick chases with Sacha Baron Cohen’s Station Inspector and makes rare, effective use of 3D, but it also lingers on Méliès’ role in shaping cinematic history. Few family films are this openly reverent about art and memory, or this generous in inviting children into that reverence. ## 3 'The Lego Movie' (2014) ![Toy crossovers in the Lego Movie](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/the-lego-movie.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2) Image via Warner Animation [Phil Lord and Chris Miller](https://collider.com/tag/lord-and-miller/) turned what could have been a crass IP cash-in into [a kinetic satire](https://collider.com/animated-adventure-movies-best-ranked/) about conformity, creativity, and control. Emmet, an aggressively ordinary Lego minifigure voiced by Chris Pratt, is mistaken for a chosen one and swept into a rebellion against Lord Business, voiced with gleeful menace by Will Ferrell. Along the way, he’s joined by Wyld Style, an overexcited astronaut (“Spaceship!”), and, of course, [Batman](https://collider.com/tag/lego-batman/). ### Subscribe to the newsletter for smarter family-film insight Hungry for deeper takes on family films, animation, and what makes them resonate? Subscribe to the newsletter for curated recommendations, director and theme analyses, and thoughtful context that keeps your movie conversations richer. * Get Updates By subscribing, you agree to receive newsletter and marketing emails, and accept our [Terms of Use](https://www.valnetinc.com/en/terms-of-use) and [Privacy Policy](https://www.valnetinc.com/en/privacy-policy). You can unsubscribe anytime. The Lego Movie is [one of the funniest films of its year](https://collider.com/best-funniest-comedy-movies-2019/), animated or otherwise. It skewers the Chosen One trope with relentless energy, sharp jokes, and visual inventiveness. That chaos would feel exhausting if not for its emotional core about creativity and the collaborative, messy power of play. The live-action framing device reframes the entire story as a negotiation between parent and child, giving the film’s anarchic spirit a surprisingly tender payoff. ## 2 'Paddington 2' (2017) ![Paddington in a pink prison uniform talking to a fellow prisoner in Paddington 2](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Paddington-with-Knuckles-in-Paddington-2.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2) Paddington in a pink prison uniform talking to a fellow prisoner in Paddington 2 Image via StudioCanal A whimsical escalation of everything that made its predecessor great. In Paul King’s sequel, Paddington Bear settles into London life with the Brown family and takes a job to buy a pop-up book for his Aunt Lucy. When he’s wrongly imprisoned, the film becomes a comedy of manners about decency, community, and the transformative power of kindness. It’s smart, funny, and its message lands just as strongly for adults as it does for children. Ben Whishaw’s gentle vocal performance pairs perfectly with Brendan Gleeson’s gruff warmth and a [career-best turn from Hugh Grant](https://collider.com/best-hugh-grant-movie/) as the film’s gleefully theatrical villain. The film has storybook charm reminiscent of Wes Anderson and a tone that feels timeless rather than old-fashioned. What makes Paddington 2 extraordinary is its [belief that goodness matters](https://collider.com/best-movies-hopecore-ranked/). It argues that kindness can change systems, not just individuals. It’s not just a great sequel; it’s [one of the great films](https://collider.com/best-movie-masterpieces-last-10-years-ranked/), period. ## 1 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' (2019) ![Miles Morales floating in Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse while the world is upside down.](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2) Miles Morales foating in Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse while the world is upside down. Image via Sony Pictures Releasing Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse isn’t just the best family movie of the decade. It’s the [best animated film of the decade](https://collider.com/animated-movies-masterclass-in-filmmaking/), the best Spider-Man movie ever made, and a strong contender for the [greatest superhero film](https://collider.com/best-superheros-each-of-the-last-5-decades/), full stop. The film introduces Miles Morales, a Brooklyn teenager struggling with expectations at school and at home. When he gains spider powers and encounters alternate versions of Spider-Man, including a weary Peter Parker voiced by Jake Johnson, the story becomes about earning identity rather than inheriting it. Visually revolutionary, the film blends comic-book textures, bold color palettes, and expressive animation into a style that crackles with energy. Its soundtrack provides a constant shot of adrenaline, while the multiverse allows for a wild array of Spider-characters, from Nicolas Cage’s noir PI to John Mulaney’s Peter Porker. It’s funny, but it treats its characters and [action with sincerity](https://collider.com/action-family-movies-ranked/). Anyone can wear the mask, but only if they choose to rise. 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Readable Markdown	![Anna and Elsa hold hands and smile at each other, standing on a frozen lake in Frozen.](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/anna-and-elsa-holding-hands-on-ice-frozen.jpg?&fit=crop&w=1600&h=900) Image via Walt Disney [![4](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress%2Fwp-content%2Fauthors%2F6896540244033-527740956_10161707642918595_4544811900145139974_n.jpg?fit=crop&w=90&h=90)](https://collider.com/author/chris-williams/) Published Feb 27, 2026, 4:39 PM EST Chris Williams is a writer with more than 20 years of experience writing about film. He began his career working as a reporter for the Advisor and Source Newspapers in Shelby Township, Michigan, where he also served as the resident film critic. He has also written for [Patheos](https://www.patheos.com/blogs/chrisicisms/) and [CinemaNerdz](https://cinemanerdz.com/author/chris-williams/). Since 2020, Chris has written the [Chrisicisms](https://chrisicisms.substack.com/) newsletter, which features reviews of recent film releases and thoughts on a variety of subjects. Chris holds a B.A. in communications and an emphasis in journalism and an M.A. in communications with an emphasis on media arts and studies, both from Wayne State University in Detroit. He lives in the Detroit area with his wife and his son and daughter. [Sign in to your Collider account]() The 2010s were a rich decade for [family films](https://collider.com/tag/family/). [Animated films](https://collider.com/tag/animation/) reached new heights in telling emotionally rich stories for all ages, while live-action pivoted away from slapstick and cheap jokes toward sincerity and kindness. Filmmakers increasingly trusted young audiences with stories about grief, fear, creativity, and moral responsibility. What links the very best family films of the decade is a shared respect for the audience. They are funny without being disposable and imaginative without being condescending. They reward repeat viewings, grow richer with age, and work just as well for kids as they do for adults. Taken together, they represent a high-water mark for modern family entertainment. ## 10 'Kung Fu Panda 2' (2011) ![Po with the Furious Five from the 'Kung Fu Panda' series](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/kungfupanda.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2) Image via Paramount Pictures DreamWorks’ sequel takes Jack Black’s Po from underdog to hero forced to confront his own history. When the peacock warlord Lord Shen threatens China with a weapon that could end kung fu itself, Po must grapple with the trauma of his past and learn what “inner peace” truly means. Black’s vocal performance gains surprising emotional range, while [Gary Oldman gives Shen a chilling, operatic menace](https://collider.com/best-villains-martial-arts-movies-all-time-ranked/). Where the first film was a clever mix of fat jokes and kung fu fun, the sequel arrives with a richer narrative and deeper themes. It’s a kids’ movie just as willing to explore grief and identity as it is to watch Po kick butt and eat dumplings. *Kung Fu Panda 2* is also a visually richer film than its predecessor, with bold reds washing the screen and action sequences that flow smoothly and energetically. Jennifer Yuh Nelson’s direction sharpens the choreography, integrates stylized 2D flashbacks, and grounds the humor in character. It’s one of the most gorgeous animated films of the decade, and a [fantasy sequel](https://collider.com/fantasy-movies-2010s-greatest-ranked/) that deepens its world rather than simply expanding it. ## 9 'Pete’s Dragon' (2016) ![A child petting a CGI dragon in Pete's Dragon.](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/a-child-petting-a-cgi-dragon-in-pete-s-dragon.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2) Image via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures One of the rare Disney remakes that doesn’t just succeed but [improves on its source material](https://collider.com/petes-dragon-2016-david-lowery/). Director David Lowery reimagines the 1977 film by stripping away its goofy humor and songs in favor of melancholy and wonder. The story follows Pete, a feral child raised in the Pacific Northwest wilderness by a gentle green dragon named Elliot. When Pete is discovered by humans, including Bryce Dallas Howard’s forest ranger and Robert Redford’s weathered storyteller, the film becomes [a meditation on belonging, family, and protection](https://collider.com/petes-dragon-review/)[.](https://collider.com/petes-dragon-review/) The film is quiet and often gentle, and Oakes Fegley gives a strong performance as a frightened child encountering the possibility of a new family. Elliot is a beautiful, tactile CGI creation, a creature defined by kindness rather than spectacle. Lowery allows scenes to breathe, trusts natural light and location shooting, and draws warm performances from Howard and [Redford](https://collider.com/petes-dragon-robert-redford-interview/). It values emotional realism and patience, qualities rarely prioritized in modern family fare. ## 8 'Frozen' (2013) ![Elsa singing in Frozen (2013)](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/frozen-elsa.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2) Image via Disney The film that launched a thousand pre-teen karaoke artists. Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee’s phenomenon endures because of how thoroughly it subverts Disney tradition while honoring what makes it beloved. Instead of a romance-driven rescue, the emotional center is the bond between sisters Anna and Elsa, voiced by Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel. Elsa’s uncontrollable ice powers become a metaphor for fear and repression rather than empowerment, and the film balances that weight with quirky humor. While *Frozen* feels fresh, [its staying power](https://collider.com/best-animated-movies-of-the-21st-century/) owes much to the songs by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, which built on *Tangled* and harkened back to the [era of the full-blown Disney musical](https://collider.com/musicals-deserve-sing-along-theatrical-release-kpop-demon-hunters/). “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” poignantly tracks the growing distance between Anna and Elsa, and Josh Gad’s “In Summer” ranks among the great Disney sidekick songs. But it’s the powerhouse ballad “Let It Go” that cemented the film’s place in the [Disney musical pantheon](https://collider.com/best-disney-songs-ranked/). Still, *Frozen’s true achievement is its emotional clarity. Anna’s final act of love is quiet and selfless, and Elsa’s journey toward self-acceptance feels earned. The film understands that family love, not romance, is often the most formative force in a child’s life. ## 7 'How to Train Your Dragon' (2010) ![Hiccup reaching for Toothless in 'How to Train Your Dragon' (2010)](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/howtotrainyourdragon.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2) Image via DreamWorks Pictures This is the moment DreamWorks took a leap forward and proved [it could challenge Disney](https://collider.com/best-family-movies-each-of-the-last-5-decades/) not just with comedy, but with epic scope. Set in a Viking village defined by its war against dragons, the film follows Hiccup, a scrawny misfit voiced by Jay Baruchel, whose friendship with an injured Night Fury challenges everything his culture believes. [Gerard Butler](https://collider.com/best-gerard-butler-movies-letterboxd-ranked/) brings bruised authority to Hiccup’s father, Stoick, grounding the generational conflict at the story’s core. Dean DeBlois* and Chris Sanders combine thrilling aerial sequences with a deeply personal coming-of-age story. The bond between Hiccup and Toothless is built on trust and curiosity rather than domination, making the film a powerful allegory for empathy. It boasts one of the decade’s best scores, and its sense of flight remains one of animation’s most exhilarating achievements. It’s a movie made for IMAX. The film left such a mark that Universal dedicated [an entire land](https://collider.com/how-to-train-your-dragon-isle-of-berk-universal-studios-images/) to it in its Epic Universe amusement park, and even [a recent live-action remake](https://collider.com/how-to-train-your-dragon-live-action-rotten-tomatoes-audience-score-compared-to-original-animated-movie/) proved that when nothing is broken, replaying the beats still works. ## 6 'The Muppets' (2011) ![Promotional image for 'The Muppets' (2011) showing Jason Segel, Amy Adams, and multiple muppets.](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/themuppets.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2) Image via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Jim Henson’s iconic characters dominated the 1970s and 1980s, but Disney long struggled to figure out what to do with Kermit and company. After uneven ’90s films and failed TV revivals, the Muppets were largely sidelined. Jason Segel, Nick Stoller, and James Bobin brought them roaring back with a funny, heartfelt legacy sequel that captured the charm, musicality, and blend of sincerity and chaos that [define the Muppets at their best](https://collider.com/muppets-movies-ranked-rotten-tomatoes/). The story follows a wide-eyed fan and his brother as they reunite Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang to save their old theater from an oil tycoon played with cartoon villainy by Chris Cooper. The songs are infectious, the gags proudly groan-worthy, and the film builds toward a nearly full-length episode of *[The Muppet Show](https://collider.com/best-episodes-of-the-muppet-show/),* a moment so successful, Disney decided to [bring the show back in early 2026](https://collider.com/the-muppet-show-sabrina-carpenter-special-comeback-episode-streaming-success-disney-plus-top-10-february-2026/). It’s funny enough for kids, loaded with nostalgia for adults, and it made the Muppets feel culturally relevant again. ## 5 'Inside Out' (2015) ![Joy and Sadness looking at a core memory in 'Inside Out'.](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/inside-out_wide-023d966aa5cc88687e7f3c4e75228c3cc79c7b62-2-1.jpeg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2) Image via Pixar Animation Twenty years after *Toy Story, Pixar took one of its biggest swings and delivered [one of its finest films](https://collider.com/pixar-movies-essential-ranked/). The bold premise turns a young girl’s mind into a living world governed by Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust. When Riley moves across the country and her emotional balance collapses, the film reveals that sadness isn’t an obstacle to happiness but an essential part of it.* The film features some of Pixar’s most inventive design work, using Riley’s brain as a playground for imaginative detours through dreams, imagination, and abstraction. It’s one of Pixar’s funniest films, but also one of [its most emotionally mature](https://collider.com/sad-fantasy-movies-ranked/). Amy Poehler and Phyllis Smith ground the story, especially in moments where Sadness is allowed to be patient and present rather than disruptive. The film respects children enough to let them sit with discomfort and reminds adults that emotional complexity isn’t something to outgrow. And anyone with dry eyes during Bing Bong’s final moments is a monster. ## 4 'Hugo' (2011) ![Hugo and isabelle in a movie theater in Hugo (2011).](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Hugo.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2) Image via Paramount Pictures After winning the Oscar for *The Departed, Martin Scorsese* embarked on [one of the most remarkable decades](https://collider.com/martin-scorsese-movies-21st-century-ranked/) of any filmmaker’s career. *Shutter Island, The Wolf of Wall Street, Silence, and The Irishman* all rank among his boldest works. [Too often overlooked](https://collider.com/hugo-mr-scorsese-martin-scorsese/) in that run is 2011’s *Hugo, a family film about an orphan living inside the walls of a Paris train station who becomes entangled in a mystery involving an automaton and a forgotten filmmaker. Asa Butterfield* and Chloë Grace Moretz anchor the story, while Ben Kingsley delivers a quietly devastating performance as Georges Méliès. Scorsese’s interest makes perfect sense once you see the film. *Hugo* is [a love letter to cinema as preservation](https://collider.com/hugo-martin-scorsese-appreciation-silent-movies/), treating film history as something alive and fragile. It includes slapstick chases with Sacha Baron Cohen’s Station Inspector and makes rare, effective use of 3D, but it also lingers on Méliès’ role in shaping cinematic history. Few family films are this openly reverent about art and memory, or this generous in inviting children into that reverence. ## 3 'The Lego Movie' (2014) ![Toy crossovers in the Lego Movie](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/the-lego-movie.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2) Image via Warner Animation [Phil Lord and Chris Miller](https://collider.com/tag/lord-and-miller/) turned what could have been a crass IP cash-in into [a kinetic satire](https://collider.com/animated-adventure-movies-best-ranked/) about conformity, creativity, and control. Emmet, an aggressively ordinary Lego minifigure voiced by Chris Pratt, is mistaken for a chosen one and swept into a rebellion against Lord Business, voiced with gleeful menace by Will Ferrell. Along the way, he’s joined by Wyld Style, an overexcited astronaut (“Spaceship!”), and, of course, [Batman](https://collider.com/tag/lego-batman/). **The Lego Movie is [one of the funniest films of its year](https://collider.com/best-funniest-comedy-movies-2019/), animated or otherwise. It skewers the Chosen One trope with relentless energy, sharp jokes, and visual inventiveness. That chaos would feel exhausting if not for its emotional core about creativity and the collaborative, messy power of play. The live-action framing device reframes the entire story as a negotiation between parent and child, giving the film’s anarchic spirit a surprisingly tender payoff. ## 2 'Paddington 2' (2017) ![Paddington in a pink prison uniform talking to a fellow prisoner in Paddington 2](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Paddington-with-Knuckles-in-Paddington-2.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2) Image via StudioCanal A whimsical escalation of everything that made its predecessor great. In Paul King’s sequel, Paddington Bear settles into London life with the Brown family and takes a job to buy a pop-up book for his Aunt Lucy. When he’s wrongly imprisoned, the film becomes a comedy of manners about decency, community, and the transformative power of kindness. It’s smart, funny, and its message lands just as strongly for adults as it does for children. Ben Whishaw’s gentle vocal performance pairs perfectly with Brendan Gleeson’s gruff warmth and a [career-best turn from Hugh Grant](https://collider.com/best-hugh-grant-movie/) as the film’s gleefully theatrical villain. The film has storybook charm reminiscent of Wes Anderson and a tone that feels timeless rather than old-fashioned. What makes Paddington 2 extraordinary is its [belief that goodness matters](https://collider.com/best-movies-hopecore-ranked/). It argues that kindness can change systems, not just individuals. It’s not just a great sequel; it’s [one of the great films](https://collider.com/best-movie-masterpieces-last-10-years-ranked/), period. ## 1 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' (2019) ![Miles Morales floating in Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse while the world is upside down.](https://static0.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2) Image via Sony Pictures Releasing Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse isn’t just the best family movie of the decade. It’s the [best animated film of the decade](https://collider.com/animated-movies-masterclass-in-filmmaking/), the best Spider-Man movie ever made, and a strong contender for the [greatest superhero film](https://collider.com/best-superheros-each-of-the-last-5-decades/), full stop. The film introduces Miles Morales, a Brooklyn teenager struggling with expectations at school and at home. When he gains spider powers and encounters alternate versions of Spider-Man, including a weary Peter Parker voiced by Jake Johnson, the story becomes about earning identity rather than inheriting it. Visually revolutionary, the film blends comic-book textures, bold color palettes, and expressive animation into a style that crackles with energy. Its soundtrack provides a constant shot of adrenaline, while the multiverse allows for a wild array of Spider-characters, from Nicolas Cage’s noir PI to John Mulaney’s Peter Porker. It’s funny, but it treats its characters and [action with sincerity](https://collider.com/action-family-movies-ranked/).** Anyone can wear the mask, but only if they choose to rise. In one exhilarating swing, the film expands both superhero storytelling and animated filmmaking.
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