30 Heartwarming Family Movies from 2008 to Watch Together

Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging

2008 • 100 min • Box office $14M

Comedy, Drama, Family

Georgia Nicolson is fourteen and feels misunderstood by her parents, frustrated with her little sister, and forced to wear a beret to school. She dreams of being blonde, having a smaller nose, and finding a boyfriend. This story unfolds through…

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31 Minutos, la película

2008 • 84 min • Budget $2M • Box office $1M

Family, Comedy, Adventure

When the ruthless billionaire Cachirula kidnaps Juanín Juan Harry for her strange animal collection, the 31 Minutos crew launches a wild rescue attempt, demonstrating that friendship is worth any trouble.

7.2

6.9

Roadside Romeo

2008 • 92 min • Budget $7M • Box office $1M

Animation, Family, Adventure

Romeo lived a privileged life with a large house, many friends, and plenty of cars. His world is upended when his family moves, leaving him stranded and alone on the streets of Mumbai. He's forced to navigate unfamiliar situations and…

4.6

4.9

Soccer Mom

2008 • 92 min • Budget $3M

Comedy, Drama, Family

This heartwarming comedy follows a devoted soccer mom who pretends to be a renowned Italian soccer player to coach her daughter's struggling team. She must desperately maintain the illusion as the tournament approaches, striving to help the girls succeed.

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Moonlight & Mistletoe

2008 • 88 min

TV Movie, Drama, Comedy

After three years apart, Holly returns home to find that the magic of Christmas in her family's town, Santaville, is fading, threatening their business. Her initial plan to help her father unexpectedly reignites Holly's own love for the holiday.

5.8

6.1

Kabei: Our Mother

2008 • 133 min

Family, Drama

In Tokyo, 1940, the peaceful life of the Nogami family is shattered when Shigeru, the father, is arrested on Communist charges. His wife Kayo works tirelessly to manage the household and raise their two daughters, with help from Shigeru's sister…

7.4

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Viva High School Musical: Mexico

2008 • 100 min • Box office $4M

Family, Music, Romance

High school football captain Cristóbal notices his neighbor and classmate, Mariana, is different after the summer. Meanwhile, Luli remains self-absorbed, often eclipsing her brother, Fernando. As the new school year starts at High School Mexico (HSM), a "Battle of the…

6.4

5.5

Bhoothnath

2008 • 151 min

Family, Comedy

Banku, his mother Anjali Sharma, and father move into the Nath villa, unaware that a ghost already lives there. The ghost is unhappy about the new residents. However, he doesn't expect to form an unexpected friendship with Banku. Now, Banku…

6.1

6.5

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Delgo

2008 • 94 min • Budget $40M • Box office $915K

Adventure, Fantasy, Animation

A kingdom is fractured along racial lines. When a rebellious young man falls in secret love with a princess from the rival group, they become the only ones who can prevent a war being plotted by a ruthless leader seeking…

4.5

4.2

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa

2008 • 43 min • Budget $5M

Family, Comedy, Adventure

Gonzo forgets to mail three letters to Santa Claus, so he enlists Kermit and the gang to help him deliver them to the North Pole. During their journey, they realize that Christmas is about spending time with loved ones, and…

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The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning

2008 • 77 min

Family, Animation

This is the story of Ariel's life before she chose a human life. When she wasn't with her sisters, Ariel spent time with her mother, Queen Athena. Ariel is heartbroken when Athena is killed by pirates, and then King Triton…

6.7

6.1

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The Meerkats

2008 • 83 min

Documentary, TV Movie, Family

This coming-of-age story follows Kolo, a young meerkat pup, as he grows up in the Kalahari desert. It's an inspiring look at how one family's bond with each other and their environment demonstrates resilience and strength. Shot with innovative techniques,…

6.7

7.3

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Oktapodi

2008 • 2 min

Animation, Comedy, Family

Two octopuses struggle to survive, enlisting the help of a determined restaurant cook in a humorous escape across the streets of a quaint Greek village.

6.9

7.2

The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie

2008 • 86 min • Budget $15M • Box office $13M

Adventure, Animation, Comedy

In *The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything - A VeggieTales Movie*, Larry the Cucumber, Mr. Lunt, and Pa Grape are unexpectedly transported back to the golden age of piracy. The familiar VeggieTales characters navigate a hilarious and adventurous journey, sharing…

5.7

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College Road Trip

2008 • 83 min • Budget $25M • Box office $51M

Comedy, Family, Action

A driven high school senior plans a cross-country trip to find her ideal college. Her protective police officer father insists on joining her, determined to ensure she stays focused on her academic goals.

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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

2008 • 150 min • Budget $225M • Box office $419M

Adventure, Family, Fantasy

A year after their adventures in Narnia, Peter, Edmund, Lucy, and Susan Pevensie return to the magical land to help a young prince facing danger from the evil King Miraz. Joining forces with new allies like Trufflehunter the badger and…

6.6

6.5

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Space Chimps

2008 • 81 min • Budget $37M • Box office $64M

Animation, Family, Adventure

After an unmanned space shuttle crash lands on an unknown planet, NASA sends a team of three astronaut chimpanzees through a wormhole to investigate.

4.9

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Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins

2008 • 114 min • Budget $35M • Box office $43M

Comedy, Drama, Family

A famous television personality goes back to his Southern hometown, only to find his family makes it clear that a visit isn't going to be easy.

6.0

5.6

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Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five

2008 • 25 min

Animation, Family, Action

Assigned to train a group of energetic bunny kittens in martial arts, Po recounts stories from the histories of the Furious Five.

6.8

7.0

Ben 10: Race Against Time

2008 • 67 min • Budget $18M

Action, Family, Science Fiction

Ben, Gwen, and Max have to prevent an alien from opening a portal that would start an invasion.

5.8

4.2

City of Ember

2008 • 90 min • Budget $55M • Box office $17M

Adventure, Family, Fantasy

For generations, the residents of the City of Ember have lived in a world of bright lights. But Ember's main generator is failing, and the lamps that light the city are beginning to dim. Two teenagers must now race against…

6.3

6.4

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Camp Rock

2008 • 99 min

Music, Comedy, Drama

Mitchie gets the opportunity to go to Camp Rock, which changes her life in unexpected ways, and she discovers the importance of staying true to who she is.

6.4

5.3

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Snow Buddies

2008 • 87 min • Budget $4M • Box office $50M

Family, Adventure

Dylan Sprouse, Jim Belushi, and Kris Kristofferson voice this heartwarming story about a spirited group of golden retriever puppies who find themselves on an Alaskan adventure. Stranded in the wilderness, the puppies, descendants of the famous athlete Air Bud, team…

6.1

5.1

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A Matter of Loaf and Death

2008 • 30 min

Family, Animation, Comedy

Wallace and Gromit start a bakery and unexpectedly find themselves caught up in a murder investigation. While Wallace is distracted by romance, Gromit must solve the crime on his own.

7.3

7.6

High School Musical 3: Senior Year

2008 • 117 min • Budget $11M • Box office $252M

Comedy, Romance, Drama

High school seniors Troy and Gabriella grapple with the prospect of college separating them. To confront their feelings about the future – their hopes and anxieties – they and their fellow Wildcats organize a spring musical.

6.5

5.1

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Beverly Hills Chihuahua

2008 • 91 min • Budget $20M • Box office $149M

Comedy, Family, Adventure

Chloe, a spoiled chihuahua from Beverly Hills, gets lost in Mexico while on vacation with her owner's niece, Rachel. She must depend on her friends to find her way back home before a dognapper intercepts her and demands a ransom.

5.4

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CJ7

2008 • 88 min • Budget $20M • Box office $47M

Comedy, Drama, Family

A struggling construction worker works tirelessly to provide his son with a private education. His life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers an unusual orb in a junkyard. What seems like a simple toy for his son quickly reveals…

7.3

6.4

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The Spiderwick Chronicles

2008 • 95 min • Budget $90M • Box office $164M

Family, Adventure, Fantasy

When the Grace siblings – twins Jared and Simon, and their sister Mallory – move into the dilapidated Spiderwick Estate with their mother, they discover a hidden world populated by faeries and fantastical creatures.

6.7

6.5

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Ponyo

2008 • 100 min • Budget $34M • Box office $202M

Animation, Fantasy, Family

Young Sosuke, who lives by the sea, rescues a goldfish named Ponyo and finds his life changed forever. Ponyo is a lively and curious creature who dreams of becoming human. While she brings playful chaos to Sosuke's home, her father…

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7.6

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Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

2008 • 89 min • Budget $150M • Box office $603M

Adventure, Animation, Comedy

Alex, Marty, and the other zoo animals manage to escape Madagascar when the penguins fix a wrecked airplane. The barely-airworthy plane makes it to Africa. There, they meet other animals like themselves for the first time. Africa is a wild…

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6.7

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