Family Movie Fridays for Ever Week of Summer

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August 17: Chicken Run, 6+
In a world where CGI has become the norm, this charming stop-motion movie about a group of chickens escaping a farm continues to stand out. Parents will definitely enjoy this film as much as kids. It's wildly funny, incredibly creative, and full of unique, quirky characters. 

For an edgier quirky movie about a daring escape, try Hunt for the Wilderpeople.

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Who doesn’t love family movie night? You can bond, talk about the movies, and, most importantly, have fun. But finding the right movie — something that’s OK for younger kids but that won’t bore older ones — can be a challenge. Sometimes you end up spending more time scrolling through Netflix than actually watching anything.

Take stress out of the equation with a whole summer’s worth of ready-to-go movie-night picks! We’ve got you covered with fun, family-friendly movies for every Friday night from now through August. These hand-selected films are popular with kids of all ages (and grown-ups, too). And since family movie night shouldn’t break the bank, all of them are available to stream on either Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, or Hulu or as a video-on-demand rental for $4 or less.

If your kids are a bit older — or if you’re looking to have a double feature after the little ones go to bed — we’ve also included a tween-friendly option each week to extend the fun. So enjoy this guide, revisit some old favorites, and discover some new ones with your fam this summer.

 – By Frannie Ucciferri, Common Sense Media