Top Family-Friendly Movies

HIDDEN FIGURES is an outstanding movie based on a true story about an amazing team of African-American women during the American Civil Rights Movement and Space Race of the 1960’s. It is primarily about brilliant African American women who provide NASA with important mathematical data needed to launch the program’s first successful space missions.

WOODLAWN is based on the true story of the integration of an Alabama high-school football team and the rise of former Miami Dolphins running back, Tony Nathan (well performed by Caleb Castille). This PG movie gives viewers a context for racial strife we are still feeling today but more importantly the solution for resolving that strife.

MULLY is the incredible documentary of the life, work of Charles Mully, his devoted wife, and his biological children. They have worked to rescue, rehabilitate over 12,000 homeless, street children who live in Kenya so they could go back to their tribes as doctors, teachers, and other trained professionals to serve the ones who originally abandoned them. It is one of the most astonishing, inspiring true stories of rescue, rehabilitation of street children.

In the new film Kingdom Men Rising, respected pastor, author and broadcaster, Dr. Tony Evans explores the biblical intentions of masculinity and encourages believing men everywhere to take up the mantle of God’s original purpose. This documentary film is an extension of two of Evans’ books, “Kingdom Man” and “No More Excuses.” Jonathan Pitts' interview is especially inspiring, since he lost his wife and is rearing their four daughters.

WONDER (PG-13) tells of a 10-year-old boy with facial differences, providing a multifaceted look at what it means to be human. Auggie Pullman, whose birth defects and multiple surgeries have kept him out of school until the fifth grade, is thrust into a brave new, challenging school world. All Auggie wants is to be an ordinary kid; but his sister keeps telling him, you can’t be ordinary when you were born to stand out. This film is appropriate for older children-adults.

OVERCOMER is an inspirational sports drama created by the Kendrick Brothers (War Room), AFFIRM Films, a Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. (SPE) company, and Provident Films. Director Alex Kendrick once again returns in a leading role, along with Shari Rigby (October Baby, The Least of These: The Graham Staines Story), and Priscilla Shirer (War Room, I Can Only Imagine). The themes, especially that of finding one's identity, in this movie are timely. The story and acting are captivating.

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THE JUNGLE BOOK is an instant family classic with lots of exciting action, wonderful special effects, a superb script, excellent performances, funny subplots, and a proto-christian...

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The new women’s empowerment video “Woman’s World” finds the successful 67 year-old shape shifting into women of various ages, races and...

The new women’s empowerment video “Woman’s World” finds the successful 67 year-old shape shifting into women of various ages, races and...

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'I Can Only Imagine' MercyMe frontman's true story is told in the blockbuster film. Bart Millard talks with SCH Editor at Large Dr. Diane Howard.

Posted by Diane Howard, Ph.D Media Coach and Actor. Valuable DVD comes out June 5 of Kirk Cameron about kids with smartphones and connecting with them. https://sonomachristianhome.com/2018/06/kirk-camerons-connect-encourages-parent-child-connection-in-digital-age/. Kirk Cameron's 'Connect' Encourages Parent-Child Connection in Digital Age - Sonoma Christian Home. Kirk Cameron's 'Connect' encourages parent-child connection. The Fathom Event film explores how social media negatively affects…

Posted by Diane Howard, Ph.D Media Coach and Actor. 'Paddington 2' Full of Heart and Laughs - Sonoma Christian Home. New family film 'Paddington 2' full of heart. Read about the importance of supporting these redemptive films & what it means for the future of Hollywood..

Posted by Diane Howard, Ph.D Media Coach and Actor. 'The Star' Animated Family Film Shines Light on Christmas - Sonoma Christian Home. 'The Star' animated family film comes to theaters November 17th, telling the story of heroes of the Christmas story: the animals who traveled to meet Jesus..

Posted by Diane Howard, Ph.D Media Coach and Actor. Top Movies in Theaters Focus on Grace - Sonoma Christian Home. For this week in May, top movies in theaters focus on grace & unity. There is an array of endearing & redemptive films coming our way this year..

With it's constantly updated database, Netflix is a great place to find family movies! SCH Editor at Large Dr. Diane Howard shares her favorite redemptive picks for January.

Posted by Diane Howard, Ph.D Media Coach and Actor. Read the latest Good News about redemptive media.http://fruitinthedesert.com/Fruits/redemptive-and-family-movies/. Redemptive Family Movies & Media – Fruit in the Desert. Redemptive movies and media highlight the transition of a person or an event that becomes positive and worthy from a former negative state. Redemptive and family films present realistic, naturalistic, and honest stories in which the characters go on ultimately edifying…

Review sites are a great resource for finding the top family movies for Summer 2016. SCH Editor at Large, Dr. Diane Howard, reports.

Posted by Diane Howard, Ph.D Media Coach and Actor. The Underdog Wins at the Movies - Sonoma Christian Home. The undergo wins at the movies this second week of December. 'The Star' is popular and perfect for this season of celebrating Jesus' birth!.

Posted by Diane Howard, Ph.D Media Coach and Actor. This is an amazing story. Interviewing these men was beautifully inspiring! Their movie is in theaters Nov. 2 for one-night only. https://sonomachristianhome.com/2017/10/ill-push-you-500-mile-journey-of-faith-and-friendship/. 'I’ll Push You' 500-Mile Journey of Faith and Friendship - Sonoma Christian Home. 'I'll Push You' 500-mile journey of two friends is a documentary about two lifelong best friends on a pilgrimage, one pushing the other…

Posted by Diane Howard, Ph.D Media Coach and Actor. Compassion and Morals Prevail in Family Movies - Sonoma Christian Home. The strong start to 2018 reveals that morals prevail in family movies at the theater. SCH Editor At Large Dr. Diane Howard reports on the best movies..

Christmas movies celebrate individuality, bravery, and standing up for the underdog. 'The Greatest Showman' is appropriate and fun for the whole family.

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Posted by Diane Howard, Ph.D Media Coach and Actor. http://fruitinthedesert.com/Fruits/interviews/ Three new interviews with highly inspirational leaders in movies, media, and books.. Interviews – Fruit in the Desert. Dr. Diane Howard has a heart for God and His message to the world, and she travels, speaks and writes with an intensity and excitement that reflects her passion for this ministry. In addition to writing about international missions and ministries, she also writes about…

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Posted by Diane Howard, Ph.D Media Coach and Actor. https://sonomachristianhome.com/2017/10/war-room-actor-t-c-stallings-talks-question-faith/ T.C. Stallings was a role model as a Pro Football player and continues on and off the screen as a role model!. War Room Actor T.C. Stallings Talks 'A Question of Faith' - Sonoma Christian Home. An exclusive interview with War Room actor T.C. Stallings on his newest film A Question of Faith, from Pure Flix Entertainment!.

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Posted by Diane Howard, Ph.D Media Coach and Actor. 'I Can Only Imagine' Success | Importance of Supporting Faith Films - Sonoma Christian Home. The 'I Can Only Imagine' success stresses the importance of supporting faith-based films. Find out just how successful this blockbuster has been..

Posted by Diane Howard, Ph.D Media Coach and Actor. http://fruitinthedesert.com/Fruits/interviews/ See my latest inspiring interviews!. Interviews – Fruit in the Desert. Dr. Diane Howard has a heart for God and His message to the world, and she travels, speaks and writes with an intensity and excitement that reflects her passion for this ministry. In addition to writing about international missions and ministries, she also writes about redemptive movies, media, and TV and conducts interviews…

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Posted by Diane Howard, Ph.D Media Coach and Actor. Here are my top picks for Family movies for a range of ages for 2017. Many are still in theaters but others are now available on DVD or streaming. I have covered these good movies as a journalist and interviewer or publicist. (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1189677/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1- ), (http://dianehoward.com/publications.php ), http://www.imdb.com/list/ls027873441/. Diane Howard. Diane Howard: Ben-Hur. Dr. Diane Howard is a frontline…

SCH Editor-at-Large Dr. Diane Howard shares films to see for July 4th week. Let's look at family films for Independence weekend 2019 that are must-sees!

Posted by Diane Howard, Ph.D Media Coach and Actor. Summer Family Movies Come to Theaters! - Sonoma Christian Home. Summer family movies come to theaters! For many, this long holiday weekend is the official kick-off to summer. See what's coming!.

Posted by Diane Howard, Ph.D Media Coach and Actor. I have added recent photos (many taken by my press photographer husband, Dr. David Howard) on my IMDb photo gallery from interviews especially in LA with the following lovely leaders in redemptive movies: Denzel Washington, Tyler Perry, Greg Kinnear, Rene Zellweger, Jon Voight, Roma Downey, Mark Burnett, Jennifer Garner and many more. See http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1189677/mediaviewer/rm3125938432 and http://dianehoward.com/publications.php…

SCH Editor-at-Large Dr. Diane Howard shares with us family films to see for the third week of June. Check out the best family movies of June 2019.

Is Rediscovering Joy, Innocence, and the Value of Childhood family friendly? Find out only at Movieguide. The Family and Christian Guide to Movie Reviews and Entertainment News.

Posted by Diane Howard, Ph.D Media Coach and Actor. New Movies Encourage Solutions to Serious Issues - Sonoma Christian Home. New movies encourage solutions to serious issues. Be encouraged! There are so many inspirational, meaningful films in theaters with more coming..

Posted by Diane Howard, Ph.D Media Coach and Actor. https://sonomachristianhome.com/2018/01/timely-new-book-movie-of-samson/ Here is a publication of my interview with Eric Wilson, whose book is coordinated with the upcoming movie Samson. It is amazing in Biblical accounts how God uses flawed men and women.. 'Samson - Chosen Betrayed Redeemed' | Interview with Author Eric Wilson - Sonoma Christian Home. NYT bestsellling author Eric Wilson, talks about his novelization of the epic Bible…

Posted by Diane Howard, Ph.D Media Coach and Actor. Faith and Family are Showcased at the Theater - Sonoma Christian Home. Faith & family prevail at the theater this week as 'The Star' & 'Wonder' remain popular at the box office. Find out what to see this weekend!.

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Posted by Diane Howard, Ph.D Media Coach and Actor. 'Samson' Movie Star Caitlin Leahy Talks About Film's Message - Sonoma Christian Home. 'Samson' movie star Caitlin Leahy talks about the film's message in this one-on-one interview with SCH Editor at Large Dr. Diane Howard..

The beautiful redemptive 'Samson' movie in theaters shows that God uses flawed people & leaders for His divine purpose. SCH's Dr. Diane Howard reports.

Summer family movies provide laughs and loads of entertainment. Make sure to support these family-friendly films so Hollywood will make more of them!

Posted by Diane Howard, Ph.D Media Coach and Actor. Top Pick Movies Offer Healing Solutions - Sonoma Christian Home. In the wake of terrible tragedies in our nation, some movies offer healing solutions to other problems. New movies offer hope & teach lessons..

Posted by Diane Howard, Ph.D Media Coach and Actor. It is my privilege to work on supporting wonderful redemptive movies and TV. See this growing list of fine movies, TV shows that I am serving. If you have not seen these projects, I recommend them for various ages. I am now in Nashville meeting with leaders in redemptive media and then heading to LA to support the latest redemptive work of the following: Tyler Perry, Greg Kinnear, Renee Zellweger, Jon Voight, Denzel Washington and more…

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In MARY POPPINS RETURNS, Michael Banks and his sister Jane are now adults. Michael has children of his own, who are in desperate need of a nanny because they have lost their mother. In addition, Michael is distraught with overdue house payments. This lovely movie encourages the value of family and the importance of imagination. This movie is full of delightful entertainment with spectacular dance numbers and sweet, endearing songs. It features Emily Blunt, who is delightful as Mary Poppins.

PETER RABBIT deals with discovering what is true to resolve conflicts and find reconciliation. It is about the mischievous and adventurous Peter Rabbit, who leads his animal friends to battle against the McGregors. This movie is PG-rated and is appropriate for children through adults. This charming film is based on Beatrix Potter books and is full of delightful British humor. In the film, Peter’s battle with Old Mr. McGregor, keeper of the vegetable garden, takes a turn.

PADDINGTON 2 is full of heart and laughs. This film (PG) is a sequel to the highly entertaining first PADDINGTON movie. These are based on the beloved books by English author Michael Bond. Although Paddington ends up in a prison in PADDINGTON 2, the sequel is less scary than the first PADDINGTON movie with Nicole Kidman as the menacing taxidermist in the first film. When Paddington is in prison, the initially intimidating-looking inmates befriend the kind Paddington with lots of physical…

Robert Downey Jr., who plays an amazingly broad range of characters in his movies, again plays a quirky lead character in DOLITTLE. Downey, as Dr. Dolittle can talk with animals in this classic tale, rated PG. Robert Downey is joined with a cast of stars who play or voice an array of interesting and lovable characters on his adventures. In this version of the enduring story, the eccentric Dr. John Dolittle (Robert Downey Jr.), famed doctor, veterinarian saves the day for young Queen…

GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN follows A.A. Milne’s personal development and that of his writings. Having served in World War I, A.A., is called Blue because he suffers from PTSD and tries to write a book on the evils of war. With writer’s block, he decides to move the family to the countryside. At one point, Blue and his young son, Billy, are all by themselves, which leads them to grow in their relationship. They take hikes, long walks, when they pretend that Billy’s teddy bear is in his own…

The Man Who Invented Christmas is an engaging, enthralling, entertaining movie that tells the story of Charles Dickens creating the Christmas classic A Christmas Carol. Dan Stevens as Charles Dickens, delightfully interacts with the characters from his story. It’s a Christmas movies with good will toward men. Dan Stevens gives a fine performance in this comedic movie, along with Christopher Plummer, Jonathan Pryce and others.

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THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS, rated PG, is an animated adventure movie that is appropriate for older children through adults. This deeply significant film is based on John Bunyan’s powerful classic story. It contains universal themes about the Christian journey of overcoming perils, life/death struggles on the way to the Celestial City. This film has been produced to inspire American families as well as to support missionaries and churches in volatile regions around the world.