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    1970s Family Movies

    The 40 most popular 1970s family movies, ranked. Click any film for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.

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    The Aristocats
    TMDB3.7

    The Aristocats

    1970 · 1h 18m

    country: United States

    When Madame Adelaide Bonfamille leaves her fortune to Duchess and her children—Bonfamille’s beloved family of cats—the butler plots to steal the money and kidnaps the legatees, leaving them out on a country road. All seems lost until the wily Thomas O’Malley Cat and his jazz-playing alley cats come to the aristocats’ rescue.

    The Rescuers
    TMDB3.4

    The Rescuers

    1977 · 1h 18m

    country: United States

    Two agents of the mouse-run International Rescue Aid Society search for a little orphan girl kidnapped by sinister treasure hunters.

    Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
    TMDB3.7

    Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

    1971 · 1h 40m

    country: United States

    When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner.

    Robin Hood
    TMDB3.7

    Robin Hood

    1973 · 1h 23m

    country: United States

    With King Richard off to the Crusades, Prince John and his slithering minion, Sir Hiss, set about taxing Nottingham's citizens with support from the corrupt sheriff - and staunch opposition by the wily Robin Hood and his band of merry men.

    The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
    TMDB3.6

    The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

    1977 · 1h 14m

    country: United States

    Whether we’re young or forever young at heart, the Hundred Acre Wood calls to that place in each of us that still believes in magic. Join pals Pooh, Piglet, Kanga, Roo, Owl, Rabbit, Tigger and Christopher Robin as they enjoy their days together and sing their way through adventures.

    The Muppet Movie
    TMDB3.6

    The Muppet Movie

    1979 · 1h 37m

    country: United Kingdom

    The Muppets gather to watch their newly-finished big-budget rich-and-famous feature film: a talent agent persuades Kermit the Frog to leave the swamp to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there, he meets a bear, a pig, a whatever (his future muppet crew), and some special celebrity guest stars, while being chased by the desperate owner of a frog-leg restaurant!

    The Twelve Tasks of Asterix
    TMDB3.7

    The Twelve Tasks of Asterix

    1976 · 1h 22m

    country: France

    Asterix and Obelix depart on an adventure to complete twelve impossible tasks to prove to Caesar that they are as strong as the Gods. You'll roar with laughter as they outwit, outrun, and generally outrage the very people who are trying to prove them "only human".

    Pete's Dragon
    TMDB3.2

    Pete's Dragon

    1977 · 2h 8m

    country: United States

    Pete, a young orphan, runs away to a Maine fishing town with his best friend a lovable, sometimes invisible dragon named Elliott! When they are taken in by a kind lighthouse keeper, Nora, and her father, Elliott's prank playing lands them in big trouble. Then, when crooked salesmen try to capture Elliott for their own gain, Pete must attempt a daring rescue.

    Bedknobs and Broomsticks
    TMDB3.5

    Bedknobs and Broomsticks

    1971 · 1h 57m

    country: United States

    Three children evacuated from London during World War II are forced to stay with an eccentric spinster. The children's initial fears disappear when they find out she is in fact a trainee witch.

    The Wiz
    TMDB3.1
    FF4.5

    The Wiz

    1978 · 2h 14m

    country: United States

    Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.

    Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger
    TMDB3.3

    Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger

    1977 · 1h 53m

    country: United Kingdom

    Princess Farah refuses to marry Sinbad until Prince Kassim, her brother, is able to give his consent. However, the Prince's wicked stepmother, Queen Zenobia, has changed Kassim into a baboon in order to have her own son crowned as caliph. Sinbad, his crew, the Princess and the transformed Prince travel to a distant land, fighting every obstacle Zenobia places in their path, to seek the advice of a legendary wise man who can possibly tell how to end the spell.

    Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
    TMDB3.0

    Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo

    1977 · 1h 45m

    country: United States

    Herbie, the Volkswagen Beetle with a mind of its own, is racing in the Monte Carlo Rally. But thieves have hidden a cache of stolen diamonds in Herbie's gas tank, and are now trying to get them back.

    Return from Witch Mountain
    TMDB3.0

    Return from Witch Mountain

    1978 · 1h 35m

    country: United States

    Tony and Tia are other-worldly twins endowed with telekinesis. When their Uncle Bene drops them off in Los Angeles for an earthbound vacation, a display of their supernatural skill catches the eye of the nefarious Dr. Gannon and his partner in crime, Letha, who see rich possibilities in harnessing the children's gifts. They kidnap Tony, and Tia gives chase only to find Gannon is using her brother's powers against her.

    Assume Yourself

    TMDB4.3

    Assume Yourself

    1975 · 1h 16m

    country: Hungary

    A story about the Hungarian pioneers summer vacations.

    The Hobbit
    TMDB3.3

    The Hobbit

    1977 · 1h 17m

    country: Japan

    The story follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, a diminutive creative who resides in a place called Middle-Earth before he is compelled to go on a quest to find a treasure buried deep in the heart of the Lonely Mountain.

    Three Wishes for Cinderella
    TMDB3.8

    Three Wishes for Cinderella

    1973 · 1h 22m

    country: Czechoslovakia

    Popelka, a resourceful and independent young girl, is a servant in her stepmother's house and confides in her closest friend the owl. When she comes across three magical acorns, she's granted a single wish for each one of them.

    Bugsy Malone
    TMDB3.3

    Bugsy Malone

    1976 · 1h 33m

    country: United Kingdom

    New York, 1929, a war rages between two rival gangsters, Fat Sam and Dandy Dan. Dan is in possession of a new and deadly weapon, the dreaded "splurge gun". As the custard pies fly, Bugsy Malone, an all-round nice guy, falls for Blousey Brown, a singer at Fat Sam's speakeasy. His designs on her are disrupted by the seductive songstress Tallulah who wants Bugsy for herself.

    The Golden Voyage of Sinbad
    TMDB3.4

    The Golden Voyage of Sinbad

    1973 · 1h 45m

    country: United Kingdom

    Sinbad and his crew intercept a homunculus carrying a golden tablet. Koura, the creator of the homunculus and practitioner of evil magic, wants the tablet back and pursues Sinbad. Meanwhile, Sinbad meets the Vizier who has another part of the interlocking golden map, and they mount a quest across the seas to solve the riddle of the map.

    The Star Wars Holiday Special
    TMDB1.7

    The Star Wars Holiday Special

    1978 · 1h 37m

    country: United States

    Luke Skywalker and Han Solo battle evil Imperial forces to help Chewbacca reach his imperiled family on the Wookiee planet - in time for Life Day, their most important day of the year!

    Time to Mature

    TMDB3.5

    Time to Mature

    1976 · 1h 31m

    country: Hungary

    A coming of age story about a young boy spending his summer vacation in the village.

    The Adventures of Buratino
    TMDB3.4

    The Adventures of Buratino

    1976 · 2h 12m

    country: Soviet Union

    A wooden boy Buratino tries to find his place in life. He befriends toys from a toy theater owned by evil Karabas-Barabas, gets tricked by Alice the Fox and Basilio the Cat and finally discovers the mystery of a golden key given to him by kind Tortila the Tortoise.

    Treasure Island
    TMDB3.0

    Treasure Island

    1972 · 1h 34m

    country: France

    Young Jim Hawkins finds himself serving with pirate captain Long John Silver in search of a buccaneer's treasure, in this short adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale.

    A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
    TMDB3.6

    A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

    1973 · 25m

    country: United States

    Turkey, cranberries, pumpkin pie... and the Peanuts gang to share them with. This is going to be the greatest Thanksgiving ever! The fun begins when Peppermint Patty invites herself and her pals to Charlie Brown's house for a REALLY big turkey party. Good grief! All our hero can cook is cold cereal and maybe toast. Is Charlie Brown doomed? Not when Linus, Snoopy and Woodstock chip in to save the (Thanksgiving) Day. With such good friends, Charlie Brown - and all of us - have so many reasons to be thankful.

    Freaky Friday
    TMDB3.1

    Freaky Friday

    1976 · 1h 35m

    country: United States

    School girl Annabel is hassled by her mother, and Mrs. Andrews is annoyed with her daughter, Annabel. They both think that the other has an easy life. On a normal Friday morning, both complain about each other and wish they could have the easy life of their daughter/mother for just one day and their wishes come true as a bit of magic puts Annabel in Mrs. Andrews' body and vice versa. They both have a Freaky Friday.

    The Cat from Outer Space
    TMDB3.0

    The Cat from Outer Space

    1978 · 1h 44m

    country: United States

    A UFO is stranded on earth and impounded by the US government. Its pilot, a cat with a collar that gives it special powers, including the ability to communicate with humans, has eluded the authorities and seeks the help of a scientist in order to reclaim and repair his ship and get back home.

    The Island at the Top of the World
    TMDB3.3

    The Island at the Top of the World

    1974 · 1h 34m

    country: United States

    A Victorian gentleman hopes to find his long-lost son, who vanished while searching for a mysterious Viking community in a volcanic valley somewhere in uncharted Arctic regions. The gentleman puts together an expedition team to go on the search, but when they reach their destination they must escape from some Viking descendants who will kill to keep their existence a secret.

    The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Movie
    TMDB3.7

    The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Movie

    1979 · 1h 38m

    country: United States

    A collection of Warner Brothers short cartoon features, "starring" the likes of Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and Wile E. Coyote. These animations are interspersed by Bugs Bunny reminiscing on past events and providing links between the individual animations which are otherwise unconnected. This 1979 feature-length compilation includes several of his best cartoons. Among the 11 shorts shown in their entirety are the classics "Robin Hood Daffy," "What's Opera, Doc?," "Bully for Bugs," and "Duck Amuck". The Bugs Bunny Road Runner Movie provides a showcase not only for Jones's razor-sharp timing, but for the work of his exceptional crew, which included designer Maurice Noble, writer Mike Maltese, composers Carl Stalling and Milt Franklyn, and voice actor Mel Blanc.

    Pippi in the South Seas
    TMDB3.4

    Pippi in the South Seas

    1970 · 1h 35m

    country: Germany

    Pippi Longstocking, accompanied by friends Tommy and Annika, adventures on the South Seas to search for her father, who has been kidnapped by pirates.

    Herbie Rides Again
    TMDB3.1

    Herbie Rides Again

    1974 · 1h 28m

    country: United States

    The living Volkswagen Beetle helps an old lady protect her home from a corrupt developer.

    The Strongest Man in the World
    TMDB3.1

    The Strongest Man in the World

    1975 · 1h 32m

    country: United States

    Medfield College science major Dexter Riley and his classmates have been working on a new vitamin compound when a lab accident creates a supercharged mix that ends up in Dexter's cereal box, giving him superhuman strength. The powerful formula comes to the attention of the college dean and two rival cereal companies, touching off a hilarious chain of events.

    The Shaggy D.A.
    TMDB2.9

    The Shaggy D.A.

    1976 · 1h 31m

    country: United States

    Wilby Daniels, a successful lawyer running for District Attorney, suddenly finds himself being transformed into an English sheepdog. Somehow he has to keep his change a secret and find just what is causing it, all the while eluding the local dog catcher.

    Now You See Him, Now You Don't
    TMDB3.1

    Now You See Him, Now You Don't

    1972 · 1h 28m

    country: United States

    Dexter Riley is a science student at Medfield College who inadvertently invents a liquid capable of rendering objects and people invisible. Before Dexter and his friends, Debbie and Richard Schuyler, can even enjoy their spectacular discovery, corrupt businessman A.J. Arno plots to get his greedy hands on it. Slapstick hijinks ensue as Dexter and his pals try to thwart the evil Arno before he can use the invisibility spray to rob a bank.

    Pippi on the Run
    TMDB3.4

    Pippi on the Run

    1970 · 1h 34m

    country: Germany

    Fed up with their strict parents, Tommy and Annika run away from home, with their friend Pippi Longstocking to look after them in their long trek.

    Barátom Bonca
    TMDB4.0

    Barátom Bonca

    1976

    country: Unknown

    No overview available

    Escape to Witch Mountain
    TMDB3.2

    Escape to Witch Mountain

    1975 · 1h 37m

    country: United States

    Tia and Tony are two orphaned youngsters with extraordinary powers. Lucas Deranian poses as their uncle in order to get the kids into the clutches of Deranian's megalomaniacal boss, evil millionaire Aristotle Bolt, who wants to exploit them. Jason, a cynical widower, helps Tia and Tony escape to witch mountain, while at the same time Tia and Tony help Jason escape the pain of the loss of his wife.

    Boys Will Be Boys
    TMDB3.3

    Boys Will Be Boys

    1976 · 1h 30m

    country: Czechoslovakia

    Three friends - Tomás, Hubert and Jozka - are boys growing up in a little town. Tomás lives with his aunt Apolena and uncle Václav. Tomás is a boy with lots of ideas that often end up getting him into trouble not only with his teachers and aunt, but with the other inhabitants of the town as well. He has a crush on his schoolmate Blanka and for her sake he decides to try to get the prize for the best pupil in the school.

    The Humpbacked Horse
    TMDB3.2

    The Humpbacked Horse

    1975 · 1h 7m

    country: Soviet Union

    Remake of the 1947 Soviet film directed by Ivan Ivanov-Vano and produced by the Soyuzmultfilm studio in Moscow.

    The Black Stallion
    TMDB3.5

    The Black Stallion

    1979 · 1h 58m

    country: United States

    While traveling with his father, young Alec becomes fascinated by a mysterious Arabian stallion that is brought on board and stabled in the ship he is sailing on. When it tragically sinks both he and the horse survive only to be stranded on a deserted island. He befriends it, so when finally rescued both return to his home where they soon meet Henry Dailey, a once successful trainer. Together they begin training the horse to race against the fastest ones in the world.

    That's Entertainment!
    TMDB3.7

    That's Entertainment!

    1974 · 2h 15m

    country: United States

    Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50 year history.

    Last Desk
    TMDB0.5

    Last Desk

    1975 · 1h 15m

    country: Hungary

    A story about a gipsy girl Kati who moves from Hungarian province to Budapest and starts going to school.

    About 1970s Family Movies

    The 1970s

    The 1970s are widely considered American cinema's strongest decade, when the studio system's collapse handed a generation of young directors unusual freedom. It ended with Jaws and Star Wars inventing the modern blockbuster.

    Family

    Family films are made to work for two audiences at once, which is a harder brief than it sounds. The enduring ones layer real emotional stakes under the accessibility.

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    Three Wishes for Cinderella (7.5)
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    Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy

    Common questions

    What are the best 1970s family movies?
    By popularity across Flickfolio and TMDB, the top picks right now are The Aristocats, The Rescuers, and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. The full ranked list of 40 sits above — open any movie for ratings, reviews, and streaming availability.
    How is this list ranked?
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