Top Family-Friendly Films from 2013: Fun for Kids and Comics

Scooby-Doo! and the Spooky Scarecrow

2013 • 23 min

Animation, Family, Mystery

Scooby-Doo and the gang arrive in a peaceful farm town as the community prepares for its yearly Halloween harvest festival.

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6.9

Hanni & Nanni 3

2013 • 87 min

Family, Comedy

The Lindenhof School anticipates a busload of refined English exchange students, but is surprised to find they are all teenage boys. Mademoiselle Bertoux is thrilled at the prospect of staging "Romeo and Juliet" with actual boys, and both Hanni and…

6.1

5.2

Anina

2013 • 80 min

Adventure, Animation, Family

Anina Yatay Salas, a ten-year-old whose name is a string of palindromes, faces constant teasing at school. After a playground fight leads to an unusual consequence, Anina begins to see her own difficulties differently and develop compassion for those around…

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Famous Five 2

2013 • 91 min

Family, Adventure

Julian, Dick, Anne, their cousin Georgina (who prefers to be called George), and her dog Timmy have eagerly anticipated their bicycle trip to Catmoor. However, their countryside camping holiday takes a turn when Dick is kidnapped. The friends encounter two…

6.2

5.5

Finding Normal

2013 • 90 min

Comedy, Family

Dr. Lisa Leland, a highly skilled but socially awkward surgeon, is relocating to the Hamptons to work as a concierge doctor for wealthy clients. A cross-country drive to her new life takes an unexpected turn when she causes an accident…

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Dear Dumb Diary

2013 • 84 min

Family, TV Movie, Music

A movie based on Jim Benton's bestselling "Dear Dumb Diary" series. It follows Jamie Kelly through the challenges of middle school, with support from her best friend Isabella, conflict with her rival Angeline, and a crush on Hudson.

6.5

5.4

Doraemon: Nobita's Secret Gadget Museum

2013 • 104 min • Box office $42M

Adventure, Family, Animation

When Doraemon is asleep, a notorious thief steals his bell. Without it, Doraemon begins behaving like a regular cat. To retrieve the bell and restore Doraemon to normal, Nobita, Shizuka, Suneo, and Gian journey to the factory where all of…

6.3

7.1

Angels Sing

2013 • 87 min

Comedy, Family, Drama

Michael Walker always longed for the magic of Christmas as a child, but a devastating accident stole his holiday spirit. Years later, his wife and parents try to help him embrace the season, but he remains unable to feel joy.…

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LEGO Batman: The Movie - DC Super Heroes Unite

2013 • 71 min

Family, Animation, Adventure

The Joker and Lex Luthor form an alliance with the goal of destroying the world. Batman, Superman, and the Justice League must intervene to prevent their plan from succeeding.

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Catch a Christmas Star

2013 • 84 min

Family, Romance, TV Movie

Nikki Crandon is a global pop superstar, recognizable to everyone from her performances at national events to album promotions. New Jersey high school basketball coach and widower Chris Mitchell is particularly well aware of Nikki, as she was his first…

6.4

6.2

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Main Krishna Hoon

2013 • 135 min

Animation, Family

Responding to a young orphan's heartfelt pleas, the god Krishna descends to Earth. He befriends the boy and guides him toward finding a nurturing home.

6.1

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Toy Story of Terror!

2013 • 22 min

Adventure, Animation, Comedy

A lighthearted road trip for Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the toys takes a frightening turn when they stop at a remote motel. When one of the toys disappears, the others are plunged into a series of unsettling events…

7.2

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Robosapien: Rebooted

2013 • 86 min

Adventure, Family, Science Fiction

A boy raised as a robot teams up with a human boy to rescue their parents from the shadowy organization that financed the robot's development.

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Jinxed

2013 • 70 min • Budget $5M

Family, Fantasy, Comedy

The Murphys have always had terrible luck. It’s like Murphy's Law personified! Over a century ago, a witch cursed their great-great grandfather, and the whole family has been plagued ever since. When Meg Murphy (Ciara Bravo) and her family's house…

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Pete's Christmas

2013 • 86 min • Budget $3M

Fantasy, Family

A forgotten middle child suddenly finds himself at the center of attention when he discovers his family is trapped in a repeating Christmas Day. He's the only one aware of the time loop, so he resolves to change their holiday…

5.7

6.0

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Frozen

2013 • 102 min • Budget $150M • Box office $1B

Animation, Family, Adventure

Princess Anna of Arendelle hopes to find love when her sister Elsa is crowned queen. However, her search for romance leads her on a perilous journey to break the eternal winter that has gripped the kingdom. She travels with Kristoff,…

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7.4

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Antboy

2013 • 77 min

Comedy, Adventure, Family

Twelve-year-old Pelle is bitten by an ant and unexpectedly gains incredible powers. With the support of his friend Wilhelm, a comic book enthusiast, Pelle develops a secret identity as the superhero Antboy. As strange events begin to occur in their…

5.7

5.2

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Saving Santa

2013 • 83 min • Budget $7M

Animation, Comedy, Family

A humble stable elf discovers he’s the only one who can prevent an invasion of the North Pole. He must use the secret of Santa's sleigh – a TimeGlobe – to journey back in time and save Santa Claus, not…

5.2

5.3

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Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map

2013 • 42 min

Family, Comedy, Mystery

While eating a large pizza, Shaggy and Scooby discover a pirate treasure map. The Mystery Inc. Gang embarks on a quest to find the lost treasure of Gnarlybeard and the Phantom Parrot, but they aren't the only ones searching. They…

8.3

5.2

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Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure

2013 • 57 min

Animation, Comedy, Family

In Storybook Town, a whimsical theme park built on fairy tales, Tom and Jerry are two of the few remaining animals. The park promises dreams come true to those who believe.

5.9

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Khumba

2013 • 85 min • Budget $20M • Box office $27M

Animation, Adventure, Family

A zebra with half his stripes missing is wrongly accused of causing a drought and leaves his herd to find them. He's joined by a protective wildebeest and a showy ostrich on his journey. Together, they confront a cruel leopard…

6.0

5.6

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Madly Madagascar

2013 • 22 min

Animation, Comedy, Family

Alex and his friends celebrate Valentine's Day in a new adventure! The holiday brings funny surprises and excitement for everyone. Melman plans a special surprise for Gloria, Marty tries to win over a new friend, and the gang all wants…

6.5

6.1

Barbie in the Pink Shoes

2013 • 75 min

Animation, Family

A young girl discovers a pair of pink ballet shoes and is transported to a fantastical ballet world. There, she learns to trust her intuition and support her companions.

6.9

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The Way Back

2010 • 133 min • Budget $30M • Box office $24M

Drama, Adventure, History

A diverse group of prisoners escapes from a Siberian gulag during World War II. They begin a dangerous journey through five countries, fighting for freedom and trying to survive.

7.0

7.3

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Teen Beach Movie

2013 • 95 min • Budget $8M

Family, Music, TV Movie

Surfers Brady and McKenzie's carefree lives take a turn when a strange wave sends them into the world of the 1960s beach party movie, "Wet Side Story." They arrive just as a conflict between surfers and bikers is about to…

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Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened

2013 • 72 min • Box office $32M

Action, Adventure, Animation

Five Genesect have invaded the city, threatening the power supply and drawing the attention of the legendary Pokémon Mewtwo. Satoshi, Pikachu, and their friends must intervene when a powerful red Genesect confronts Mewtwo.

6.3

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Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants

2013 • 89 min • Budget $19M • Box office $30M

Animation, Adventure, Family

A forgotten picnic in a quiet clearing ignites a war between two ant tribes. A brave young ladybug finds himself caught between them. He befriends Mandible, the leader of the black ants, and helps him defend their anthill from the…

7.0

7.1

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Planes

2013 • 91 min • Budget $50M • Box office $219M

Animation, Family, Adventure

Dusty is a crop dusting plane with a dream: to compete in a prestigious aerial race. He has one major problem – a crippling fear of heights. With encouragement from his mentor Skipper and a group of new friends, Dusty…

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The Smurfs 2

2013 • 105 min • Budget $105M • Box office $347M

Fantasy, Family, Comedy

The wicked wizard Gargamel creates mischievous creatures called the Naughties, hoping they'll help him get the magical essence of the Smurfs. He learns that only a real Smurf can give him what he wants, and only a secret spell from…

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Despicable Me 2

2013 • 98 min • Budget $76M • Box office $970M

Animation, Comedy, Family

Gru is asked by the Anti-Villain League to assist in stopping a formidable new supervillain.

6.9

7.3

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