20 Movies Full of Positive Values ​​You Can Watch With Your Kids

At certain times, we want to pass on to our children certain teachings, learning or values ​​necessary for life and everyday life, but we don’t know very well how to do that. Some movies can be of great help in this “work” as parents, because, with their fun stories, colorful and striking images and their captivating characters, narratives can help children acquire these learnings.

O awesome.club made a list of movies that can convey important lessons and that you will probably want to watch again.

This French film tells the story of an African boy who, with his great courage and cunning, fights evil in a tender and fun way. With its beautiful music and captivating dialogue, the film manages to convey lessons in love for life and nature, empathy and freedom.

This English film from 2000 shows a boy’s desire to dance, in the face of intolerance and prejudice from the people around him. It is a story that teaches the value and importance of family, talks about courage, friendship, sacrifice, perseverance and the importance of chasing dreams and, above all, breaking stereotypes and prejudices.

Extraordinary is a 2017 film based on the book of the same name by R. J. Palacio, the pseudonym of Raquel Jaramillo. The film tells the story of a boy named August, who has a facial malformation caused by a disease called Treacher Collins Syndrome. For the first time, “Auggie” must go to school and face criticism and malicious comments from his peers. But he will not be alone in the process, as he will have the unconditional support of his family, his teachers and his enormous courage.

The attitudes of the little protagonist of this story teach us a lesson in tolerance, respect, resilience, unconditional family support and courage.

The Spanish film tells about a basketball coach who must teach people with mental disabilities how to play, as part of a sentence imposed by a judge. The story takes us into the world of disability with humor and tenderness and shows us that we all have our characteristics and our beauty. The narrative also talks about the importance of empathy, of learning from those around us and of enjoying all the way, without worrying about the results.

The film shows the harsh reality of some children who study at a boarding school, teaching them how to face education and allowing us to listen to a spectacular choir, interpreting beautiful songs. From this story, we can learn more about vocation, willpower, friendship and the importance of doing what we love in life.

Ramona is an intelligent, fun, daring girl and possesses enormous intelligence. She is used to being the center of the family’s attention, but is able to put all her skills into action to save her home when her father is fired.

This film (film adaptation of the homonymous book) will make us smile at all times and will also show us the importance of fraternity, ingenuity and children’s creative and imaginative freedom. As Beezus says in the film, “It’s not bad to be different, to be yourself and to color outside the lines.”

A Lesson in Love is a film starring Sean Penn and Dakota Fanning, which shows us the incessant struggle of a mentally disabled father to maintain custody of his daughter. The plot teaches us about the importance of family, friendship, improvement and putting aside prejudices.

Meu Amigo Totoro is essential for both adults and children, as it transports us to a world of innocence, love and nature. The adventure begins when the girls move with their father to a small rural community, to be closer to their mother, who is in hospital. The story shows the need for adaptation, the value of fraternity, the importance of symbolic play, contact with nature and the freedom that children must have to explore the world.

The Strange Life of Timothy Green tells the story of Timothy, a boy who was born from a tree and arrived in a family that could not have children, fulfilling one of his greatest desires. This mix of fantasy and comedy shows the importance of family unity, of believing in dreams and following them. It also deals with the imagination and beauty of childhood innocence.

Tip is a girl who lives hidden in her house with her cat, as the “Boovs” ​​(aliens) invaded Earth in an attempt to find a home for themselves, but took the girl’s mother to a faraway place. This little girl will befriend Oh, a “Boov”, and together they will undertake a journey to find the girl’s mother.

The story shows the importance of tolerance and friendship despite differences, as well as the true meaning of “home”: a place where you can be yourself.

The heartwarming film follows a joint learning journey and friendship between a boy (Spot) and a dinosaur (Arlo). The story addresses important issues such as: children’s emotions, acceptance in the face of loss, the ability to face fear of the unknown and tolerance.

As a school assignment, a boy starts a network of “favors”, which consists of helping three people who need support, as long as these, in turn, help three others. The teaching is clear: how a single person can change or influence the lives of others and, therefore, gradually modify society.

The film, based on Benjamin Mee’s memoir, tells the story of a man who, after becoming a widower, decides to spend his savings to buy a practically abandoned zoo with the idea of ​​moving there with his two children. We Buy A Zoo is the clear image of perseverance, faith, optimism, collaboration, support and family unity.

This movie, in which young people transform into superheroes, is really captivating and worth watching. Thanks to this exciting story, we can learn about the value of friendship, the importance of family and family diversity, acceptance, creativity, resourcefulness and cooperation. In addition, the film defends the end of gender roles and stereotypes, as well as the importance of believing in yourself and being true to who we really are.

Mary is a girl with above average intelligence, who is in the care of her uncle, after the death of her mother. The plot revolves around the legal battle of the grandmother (who wants to take her to an advanced school) against the uncle (who promised his sister to give the girl a normal life). This film teaches us about the importance of love, of feeling loved and protected, about empathy and friendship.

Based on a novel by Wendy Orr, the film tells the story of Nim, a girl who lives on an exotic island with her father (they are the only inhabitants). After an accident in which the man is isolated and stranded at sea, the girl comes into contact with an introverted writer, who comes to her aid. Through the adventures of Nim and the writer, the film deals with overcoming and facing fears, the power of family, children’s imagination and what little ones are capable of.

The Indian film tells the story of Pari, a girl who fails for two years for going to classes with her brother, Chotu, as the little one is blind. The two brothers (orphans) start an adventure so that Chotu regains his sight and they can see the colors of the rainbow together. This beautiful and engaging story tells us about the importance of love between brothers, overcoming obstacles, hope and companionship.

This acclaimed film, which won an Oscar for “Best Animated Film” in 2003, tells the story of a girl who becomes trapped in a magical world. The learning that we can obtain here is multiple: the power and value of collaboration, the search for the good side of everything and everyone and the importance of ecology and nature.

My Name is Radio tells the story of a young man with an intellectual disability who meets a football coach who has a huge heart. The film is based on real events and shows how the coach tries to integrate the youth both into the football team and into the different situations of everyday life. This film teaches the whole family about equality, inclusion, friendship, and valuing feelings and emotions.

The film, directed by Martin Scorsese, tells the story of little Hugo, an orphan who is in the care of his uncle, a man who works at a train station. The boy moves in with him and tries to fulfill his father’s most ambitious project: making an “automaton” work. Hugo Cabret’s invention shows the importance of persevering to make dreams come true, managing emotions, creativity and friendship.

Would you like to see or have you seen some of these movies with your kids? Do you know others who also convey important messages and teachings for the whole family? We’d love for you to recommend your favorites!