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Plot Summary:
Many people harbour the hope of a 'dream job', one that pays well, offer great benefits, and with a boss who treats them like his own.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 18
Genere: Family
Country: Singapore
Duration: 45 min
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Ricky Rapper and the Miser from Seville (2015)
Plot Summary:
Ricky Rapper gets a letter from a distant relative who's looking for an heir.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 148
Genere: Family
Country: Finland
Duration: 73 min
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Muffin (1973)
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A story of an eight year old girl nicknamed "Muffin" who is trying to adapt to life in a big city.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 32
Genere: Family
Country: Poland
Duration: 81 min
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The Three GentleBros (2022)
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Overbearing mother Pimpattra has three sons—Itchaya, Thevis, and Ashira—by three different fathers. Regardless of her sons' feelings, Pimpattra has plans to set all three up with women she sees as worthy daughters-in-law. Then three unacceptable women come into her sons' lives.
IMDB Rating: 8.3
IMDB Votes: 36
Genere: Family, Romance
Country: Thailand
Duration:
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Odd Family 11 (2011)
Plot Summary:
Minoru Sanada is a cameraman with little skills in his profession. His wife Megumi runs a cafe, but the cafe doesn't have any customers. Yet, the couple has 8 chidren.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 66
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: Japan
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: family comedy
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The Fosters (1976)
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The first sitcom written both for and starring black actors, The Fosters showcased the early work of Lenny Henry (riding high on a recent win in talent series New Faces) as the budding artist son of easy going family man Samuel Foster (Norman Beaton, who would go on to gain fame in ‘90s comedy Desmond’s). The series follows the day-to-day trials of Samuel and his lively wife Pearl (both immigrants from Guyana) and their three children on a South London housing estate. It was created and developed by Jon Watkins, who adapted the American sitcom, Good Times, developed by Norman Lear, and created by Eric Monte and Mike Evans. It was the first British sitcom to have an entirely black cast. It was the predecessor to many future British television programmes that featured a predominantly black cast:.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 54
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: UK
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: sitcom
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Elvis the Pig (2022)
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A young girl learns she may have to sell her beloved pet pig, Elvis, to a local farmer to save the family farm. Unbeknownst to her, the pig is in real danger, the farmer is planning a pig roast and not a forever home. After getting wind of the plan, the whole family bands together to save Elvis, uniting to reclaim their farm and prove that love is worth more than money.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 75
Genere: Family
Country: Canada
Duration: 70 min
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Don Quixote's Children (1966)
Plot Summary:
The head of maternity clinic is nicknamed Don Quixote by his neighbors. He spends days and nights with newborn children, forgetting about his own growing sons.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 373
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: Soviet Union
Duration: 78 min
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Bambi's Childhood (1985)
Plot Summary:
First of the two movies bases on the novel "Bambi, a Life in the Woods" written by Felix Salten.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 68
Genere: Family
Country: Soviet Union
Duration: 79 min
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The Really Loud House (2022)
Plot Summary:
12-year-old Lincoln Loud goes on new adventures in the town of Royal Woods with his best friend Clyde McBride, while also navigating the chaos of living in a family with 10 sisters.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 426
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 22 min
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A Houseful of Animals (2010)
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With a woof-woof here and a baaa-baaa there and a quack-quack, oink-oink everywhere, there's always some furry or feathered creature demanding attention from the Hansens. It's partly because Dr. Philipp Hansen is a veterinarian who's just opened a practice in the big old villa he's moved into with his family. But it's mostly because of ten-year-old daughter Greta, who never saw an animal she didn't want to adopt.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 57
Genere: Family
Country: Germany
Duration:
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My Dog, My Happiness (2011)
Plot Summary:
Inu o Kau to Iu Koto is a Japanese television series which premiered on TV Asahi on April 15, 2011. Its full title is The Story of Keeping a Dog〜180 Days of a Dog Named "Sky" Stayed in our Home〜.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 16
Genere: Family
Country: Japan
Duration: 60 min
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Take Us Home (2023)
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Genere: Drama, Family
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
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The Last Goodbye to Mama (2021)
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A story of hope and despair surrounding the lives of a mother and son from a small town in Subei. The 18-year-old Ding Xiao Jun who lives with his mother Ding Bi Yun has been admitted to a university in Beijing. However, as soon as he entered university, he is ridiculed by his classmates. Ding Xiao Jun starts to rebel until he gets a warning that he will no longer graduate. Luckily, his mother gets through to him in time for him to pull himself together and earn enough credits to graduate.
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Genere: Drama, Family
Country: China
Duration:
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Patrik Pacard (1984)
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Series about a boy who meets scientists involved in the discovery of a chemical which makes it possible to grow everything everywhere. He becomes entangled in the operations of secret services who try to steal the formula.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 214
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: West Germany
Duration: 300 min
Plot tags: humorous, fun
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Q Series: Love of Sandstorm (2016)
Plot Summary:
Three grown siblings must rethink their idea of family when they learn their parents are getting divorced and have their eyes on new partners.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 338
Genere: Family
Country: Taiwan
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags: light, romantic, captivating, entertaining
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My Perfect Landing (2020)
Plot Summary:
The Cortez family moves from Miami to Toronto to open a new gymnastics club.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 231
Genere: Family
Country: Canada
Duration:
Plot tags: captivating, entertaining, disturbing
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Jonny Briggs (1985)
Plot Summary:
Jonny Briggs is a Children's BBC television programme first broadcast in 1985. It revolves around the exploits of a young boy, the eponymous hero, his pet dog, Razzle, and his eccentric family members: Mam and Dad, older sister Rita and older brothers Albert and Humph. Another older sister is mentioned but never seen. The stories often centre on Jonny's school life, where he and his best friend Pam are constantly in battle with the dreadful twins Ginny and Josie. Previously some of the Jonny Briggs books by Joan Eadington were read on Jackanory. In the books Jonny has two more older sisters - Pat and Sandra. Cast members included Richard Holian as Jonny, Leslie Schofield, and Sue Devaney. Based on a series of popular children's books by Joan Eadington, the programme is set in Middlesbrough, and was filmed in Bradford. The theme tune "The Acrobat" composed by J A Greenwood in 1936 is considered synonymous with the series. The piece of music chosen for the programme was recorded by renowned trombonist Colin Buchanan.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 196
Genere: Family
Country: UK
Duration: 20 min
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Stepmom and Daughter Blues (2018)
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Eight-year-old Miyuki lost her mother several years ago and has since lived with just her father, Ryoichi. One day, she is suddenly introduced to Akiko, who is to be her new mother. Akiko uses her stellar business skills to try to win the little girl over, only to fail miserably. Ryoichi tries to reason with Miyuki, but to no avail. Akiko changes tactics and tries to get Shimoyama, a woman in the neighborhood who knows Miyuki well, on her side.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 315
Genere: Family
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: light, captivating, entertaining, romantic
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Chicken Soup for the Soul (1999)
Plot Summary:
Real life scenarios about how people deal with certain problems.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 135
Genere: Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: anthology
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Christmas Miracle (2012)
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Due to a road closure, eight strangers must take refuge in an abandoned church during a storm. They learn how to manage through various dilemmas by working together.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 700
Genere: Family
Country: Canada
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: touching, emotional, light, captivating, sentimental, uplifting, serious, realistic
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The Adventures of Pollyanna (1982)
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Pollyanna comes to stay with her aunt, Polly Harrington, the most powerful woman in the town of Harrington. Aunt Polly wants her to concentrate on her studies but Pollyanna would rather make friends with the orphan kids. One day, a woman named Widow Jenn comes to town and Pollyanna, along with other citizens, try to spy on her because of a rumor going around.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 35
Genere: Adventure, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: anthology
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Barney & Friends (1992)
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Barney & Friends is an American children's television series aimed at children from ages 2 to 5. The series, which first aired on April 6, 1992, features the title character Barney, a purple anthropomorphic Tyrannosaurus rex who conveys educational messages through songs and small dance routines with a friendly, optimistic attitude. New episodes have not been produced since 2009; however reruns continue to air on various PBS stations.
IMDB Rating: 3.9
IMDB Votes: 8000
Genere: Family
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: spooky, humorous, semi serious, independent film, educational
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Fergus McPhail (2004)
Plot Summary:
Fergus McPhail is an Australian children's comedy series that was released on Network Ten in 2004.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 53
Genere: Family
Country: Australia
Duration: 25 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, feel good, captivating, offbeat, realistic, nostalgic
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A Gurls Wurld (2010)
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A gURLs wURLd, also known as Emma's Chatroom and Cyber Girls, is an Australian children's television series, co-produced by Screen Australia, Southern Star Entertainment, Southern Star Singapore, the Media Development Authority of Singapore, NDR, the German Norddeutscher Rundfunk and TV Plus Production. It first aired on the Nine Network on 2 July 2011. There are 26 half hour episodes in the series.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 379
Genere: Family
Country: Singapore, Australia, Germany
Duration:
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, light, sincere, feel good, captivating, touching
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Can't write! ~A life without scenario~ (2021)
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Keisuke Yoshimaru is a screenwriter, but instead of working, he is responsible for all household chores. On the other hand, Keisuke's wife, Nami, is a popular novel writer under the name "Ririko Kōsaka". Nami is the breadwinner with outstanding fame and income. Keisuke is somehow satisfied with his current life, but, one day, the main writer of a prime-time drama suddenly drops out, and Keisuke was given the opportunity to write again. Although Keisuke starts writing with full of expectations, he begins to be swayed by various problems.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 54
Genere: Family
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: sincere, captivating, entertaining
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Dino Dan (2010)
Plot Summary:
Join paleontologist-in-training Dan Henderson as he takes kids on a Jurassic journey to the land where lizards were as long as three school buses and terrifying T-Rex’s ruled.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 402
Genere: Family
Country: Canada
Duration: 22 min
Plot tags: exciting, humorous, semi serious, captivating, light, sincere, computer animated
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A Christmas Tree Miracle (2013)
Plot Summary:
“A Christmas Tree Miracle” is a warm-hearted tale that reminds us that in the holiday season, the best gifts in life are the simple ones, and that miracles do happen, if you believe.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 920
Genere: Family
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: uplifting, touching, humorous, semi serious, spiritual, sentimental
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Lost Stallions: The Journey Home (2008)
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After the death of his father, troubled teen Jake (Alex Hugh) travels with his mother to Harmony Ranch, a special retreat for families dealing with problems. There, Jake gets to know Troubadour, a young distressed stallion. Ranch owner Chief (Mickey Rooney), works to calm the uneasy horse. Jake witnesses Chief's determination with the stallion, and begins to see the wisdom in the old man life. When Troubadour runs away, Jake makes it his mission to bring the lost stallion home. The ranch hand Grey Wolf (Roger Willie) explains to Jake the Native American legend of Heaven's Pathway, a mountain that towers over Harmony Ranch, said to be a place where wounded souls go to find peace. With this knowledge, Jake sets out with his new friends Nicki (Rachael Handy) and Isaac (Evan Tilson Stroud), two other troubled teens, on a journey to the top of Heaven's Pathway in search of Troubadour.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 93
Genere: Family
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: touching, serious, emotional, realistic
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Where Is Winky's Horse? (2007)
Plot Summary:
In the sequel to "Winky's Horse", 8-year old Winky looks after the horse of St Nicholas. Then one day the horse runs away.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 462
Genere: Family
Country: Netherlands, Belgium
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: feel good, light, captivating, entertaining, touching, humorous, realistic, semi serious
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Adventures of Bailey: Christmas Hero (2012)
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It's "Christmas time" at the Baker household, and Bailey is at it again. Worried that he will not get any presents from Santa because he's been a bad doggie, Bailey learns about a mysterious Native American Indian called the "Handsome Fellow," who may be able to make his Christmas wishes come true. With thoughts of tennis balls, stuffed animals and more dog bones then he can count, he sets out to find this legend, inadvertently dragging his brother along for the ride. But when Bailey's misguided missteps cause harm to Duke and even threaten their family's Christmas plans, Bailey must not only find a way to save his brother, but he is also forced to make a big decision... one that just might enable him to finally understand the "true" meaning of Christmas.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 118
Genere: Family
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: touching, humorous, sentimental, feel good, semi serious, independent film