Oscar-Nominated Flicks for Families

Oscar-Nominated Flicks for Families

From Common Sense

The 2010 Oscar nominations are chock-full of family-friendly films. From Pixar’s stunning Up to Wes Anderson’s meticulous Fantastic Mr. Fox, parents, teens, tweens, and even younger kids will find movies to enjoy together. Check out our reviews to see what fits for your family. (The 82nd Annual Academy Awards telecast airs March 7, 2010, on ABC.)

Movie: The Princess and the Frog

Movies in Theaters

First African-American Disney princess is a good role model.
Release date: 12/11/2009
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Age 6+

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DVD: Up

Movies on DVD

Pixar's stunning adventure is an upper for everyone.
Release date: 5/29/2009
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Age 6+

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DVD: Wallace and Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death

Movies on DVD

Always-charming claymation duo mix murder with romance.
Release date: 12/31/1969

Age 7+

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Movie: Fantastic Mr. Fox

Movies in Theaters

Offbeat family adventure may charm adults more than kids.
Release date: 11/13/2009
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Age 7+

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DVD: Coraline

Movies on DVD

Cool but creepy animated fantasy too scary for young kids.
Release date: 2/6/2009
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Age 9+

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Movie: The Blind Side

Movies in Theaters

Syrupy sports drama uplifts but glosses over deep issues.
Release date: 11/20/2009
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Age 12+

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Movie: Avatar

Movies in Theaters

Action-heavy epic has dazzling effects, familiar story.
Release date: 12/18/2009
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Age 13+

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DVD: Julie & Julia

Movies on DVD

Tempting Meryl Streep dramedy satisfies but doesn’t wow.
Release date: 8/7/2009
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Age 13+

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Movie: An Education

Movies in Theaters

Intelligent period drama tackles mature teen topics.
Release date: 10/9/2009

Age 14+

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DVD: District 9

Movies on DVD

Sci-fi stunner is gory, but also fascinating and smart.
Release date: 8/14/2009
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Age 15+

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