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Family Movie Summaries & Endings Explained
3,486 family movies, each with a full plot summary, timeline, character guide and the ending explained. Combine filters to narrow it down.
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Big Top Scooby-Doo!
2012 · Comedy
Frankenweenie
2012 · Sci-Fi
Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse
2012 · Comedy
Hotel Transylvania
2012 · Comedy
Bringing Up Bobby
2012 · Comedy
Derby Dogs
2012 · Family
Partysaurus Rex
2012 · Family
Life Is Beautiful
2012 · Comedy
English Vinglish
2012 · Family
Mulberry Child
2012 · Biography
Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar
2012 · Animation
Satellite Boy
2012 · Drama
Puppy Love
2012 · Comedy
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva la Fiesta!
2012 · Family
Pinocchio
2012 · Fantasy
The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure
2012 · Family
After School Midnighters
2012 · Fantasy
Thunderstruck
2012 · Comedy
Mr. Marumakan
2012 · Drama
ParaNorman
2012 · Adventure
Secret of the Wings
2012 · Family
The Adventures of Panda Warrior
2012 · Animation
Tad, the Lost Explorer
2012 · Animation
Julayi
2012 · Action
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
2012 · Comedy
An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars
2012 · Family
Ice Age: Continental Drift
2012 · Adventure
Monster High: Friday Night Frights
2012 · Family
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
2012 · Animation
Tom and Huck
2012 · Family
Brave
2012 · Action
Kevi Rite Jaish
2012 · Comedy
Ferrari Ki Sawaari
2012 · Family
Foodfight!
2012 · Action
Let It Shine
2012 · Family
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
2012 · Adventure
3 Days of Normal
2012 · Comedy
A Cat in Paris
2012 · Comedy
Children of Heaven
2012 · Family
Chintoo
2012 · Family
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