30 Heartwarming Family Movies That Stole 2014's Hearts

Northpole

2014 • 81 min

TV Movie, Fantasy, Family

Northpole, home to Santa and his elves, is facing a crisis. Families worldwide are too busy to celebrate the holidays together, and Northpole's very existence depends on their festive cheer. A determined young elf befriends a spirited little boy, hoping…

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Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn

2014 • 90 min

Family, Action, Adventure

Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn have exciting adventures on the Mississippi River, imagining themselves as pirates, attending a mock funeral, and unexpectedly witnessing a murder.

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5.1

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Chasing Ghosts

2014 • 93 min

Family, Comedy, Drama

Following his brother's death, 11-year-old filmmaker Lucas Simons becomes preoccupied with mortality. When he unknowingly records a strange presence in his footage, Lucas unexpectedly gains a large online following. He now has to navigate fame while finding a way to…

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Silent

2014 • 3 min

Adventure, Animation, Family

Two street performers discover the power of combining sound and visuals to craft captivating cinematic moments.

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The Christmas Parade

2014 • 83 min

Drama, Family, TV Movie

A well-known morning show host is publicly humiliated by her fiancé and leaves everything behind to start anew in a quiet town. There, she connects with a young artist who's trying to save the town's art center for the children.…

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Ribbit

2014 • 88 min

Animation, Comedy, Family

A frog who dislikes water and jumping longs to be like the other creatures in the Amazon rainforest.

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The Island of Secrets

2014 • 86 min

Family, Adventure, Romance

Toni's relaxing vacation on the Greek island of Kos turns dangerous when he must rescue a beautiful local woman, a skilled free-diver, who has been kidnapped. With no one else he can trust, Toni is forced to ask his step-brothers…

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5.1

Paws, Bones & Rock'n'roll

2015 • 86 min • Budget $2M

Family, Comedy

This is a comedic adventure featuring two familiar, hairy companions from the "Six Degrees of Celebration" series.

6.1

4.3

Manam

2014 • 163 min

Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

After a traffic accident claims the lives of a married couple, their son is left behind. As he matures and achieves success, he encounters what appear to be younger versions of his deceased parents. Determined to reunite them, he makes…

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Secrets of War

2014 • 95 min • Box office $1M

War, Family, Drama

Tuur and Lambert are best friends, but war is approaching and threatening to alter their lives. Tuur's father has joined the resistance, and even his older brother appears to be involved. Lambert's family, however, chooses to cooperate with the Germans.…

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Christmas at Cartwright's

2014 • 84 min

Romance, Family, Drama

As Christmas nears, a single mother facing hardship takes a job as a department store Santa. Unexpectedly, a kind stranger enters her life, bringing with him a sense of hope and the chance for love during the holidays.

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Barbie and the Secret Door

2014 • 81 min

Animation, Family

A reserved princess finds a hidden door within her kingdom, leading to a realm populated by fantastical beings. There, she encounters a mermaid and a fairy who warn her about a tyrannical ruler who poses a danger to their world.

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A LEGO Brickumentary

2014 • 93 min • Budget $650K

Documentary, Family

This film explores the worldwide phenomenon of LEGO, examining its cultural impact and enduring popularity.

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Scooby-Doo! Ghastly Goals

2014 • 22 min

Family, Mystery, Animation

During a trip to Brazil, Scooby-Doo and the gang stumble upon a legendary creature while watching a soccer match.

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6.2

Jackie & Ryan

2014 • 90 min • Box office $19K

Drama, Family

A young musician who travels on trains and a single mother struggling for custody of her daughter find an unexpected connection. Their relationship offers a chance for both to overcome their challenges and potentially transform their futures.

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The Book of Life

2014 • 95 min • Budget $50M • Box office $97M

Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Manolo, a young man caught between his family's desires and his own aspirations, sets out on a remarkable journey. To decide his future, he ventures into fantastical realms where he confronts his deepest fears.

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Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend?

2014 • 91 min

Family, Fantasy, Horror

Bella Thorne, Madison Pettis, and Ryan Ochoa star in this spooky adventure featuring new ghosts and returning characters. Max (Ochoa) is determined to get a Halloween date with Cammy (Thorne), the intelligent and popular girl at school. But when Phears,…

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Vampire Sisters 2: Bats in the Belly

2014 • 94 min

Adventure, Comedy, Family

Dakaria, a teenage half-vampire, falls for Murdo, a rock singer who is also a vampire. Dakaria, along with her friends and family, must confront the vampire Xantor, who harbors sinister intentions.

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5.4

Midnight Sun

2014 • 98 min • Budget $12M • Box office $3M

Family, Adventure

In northern Canada, a young boy aims to help a lost polar bear cub find its mother. Goran Visnjic plays Muktuk, a man of mixed Inuit and Canadian heritage who is familiar with the polar bears' habitat and offers his…

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Lava

2014 • 9 min

Animation, Family

Lava is a musical love story set against the backdrop of tropical islands and ocean volcanoes, spanning millions of years.

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SlugTerra: Return of the Elementals

2014 • 63 min

Family, Animation, Adventure

Junjie, formerly the guardian of the Eastern Caverns, joins Eli and the Shane Gang, bringing his mastery of Slug Fu. Together, the five slingers race through the 99 Caverns to find the Legendary Elemental Slugs – ancient creatures of immense…

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Zapped

2014 • 94 min

TV Movie, Comedy, Family

Zoey, a gifted dancer with a structured life, has her world turned upside down when she starts living with her new stepfather and three stepbrothers. She stumbles upon a dog-training app promising to make boys obey her. However, she quickly…

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5.0

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The Christmas Secret

2014 • 90 min

Romance, Drama, Family

As her life unravels, single mother Christine discovers a magical family heirloom that brings her love and good luck during the Christmas season.

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Doraemon: New Nobita's Great Demon - Peko and the Exploration Party of Five

2014 • 109 min • Box office $35M

Family, Animation, Adventure

Nobita discovers a stray dog and takes him home, unaware that the dog is actually a prince from a hidden world within Africa's Smokers Forest. This world is inhabited by evolved dogs who rule their own empire. Nobita and his…

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7.0

The Nut Job

2014 • 85 min • Budget $42M • Box office $120M

Animation, Comedy, Family

A grumpy, solitary squirrel is exiled from his park and must now find a way to survive in the city. Fortunately, he discovers Maury's Nut Store, which might be the key to saving not only himself but also the entire…

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Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods

2014 • 85 min • Budget $30M • Box office $51M

Animation, Comedy, Adventure

To eliminate the Gaulish village, Caesar intends to assimilate its people by establishing a Roman colony nearby. The plan involves building an estate adjacent to the village, aiming to integrate the Gauls into Roman culture.

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Mr. Peabody & Sherman

2014 • 92 min • Budget $145M • Box office $272M

Animation, Adventure, Family

When a young boy and his exceptionally intelligent dog discover their time machine has been stolen, they must act fast as alterations to past events start rippling through history.

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Rio 2

2014 • 101 min • Budget $103M • Box office $498M

Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Blu and Jewel's three children find themselves in the Amazon rainforest after a sudden journey from Rio de Janeiro. While Blu attempts to integrate into the wild environment, he clashes with the determined Nigel and faces his biggest challenge yet:…

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6.3

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Monsters University

2013 • 104 min • Budget $200M • Box office $743M

Animation, Family

This film explores the evolving relationship between Mike and Sulley during their time at Monsters University, a period marked by a complex dynamic that wasn't always one of friendship.

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7.2

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Penguins of Madagascar

2014 • 92 min • Budget $132M • Box office $373M

Family, Animation, Adventure

Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, and Private team up with the clandestine organization The North Wind to prevent the nefarious Dr. Octavius Brine from obliterating the world.

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