10 films about family, after which you will start to appreciate loved ones

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

The works of Menshov, Besson, Anderson and other famous directors who will surely please you.

10. Yours, mine and ours

• USA, 2005.
• Fantasy, melodrama, comedy, family.
• Duration: 88 minutes.
• IMDb: 5, 5.

Frank and Helen loved each other when they were in high school. Many years later they, both widowed, meet again. A feeling flares up between them. Frank has eight children, Helen has ten, but this does not prevent them from getting married. After the unification of the two families, the children of the newlyweds begin to feud. And after a while, the guys unite with the aim of separating their parents.

"Yours, Mine and Ours" is a good family comedy about how love overcomes any contradictions. Of course, the picture is simple, and the story's denouement is predictable. But, despite this, viewing will still give you only positive impressions.

It is noteworthy that this tape is a remake of the 1968 film of the same name.

9. Malavita

• France, UK, USA, 2013.
• Crime, comedy, action.
• Duration: 111 minutes.
• IMDb: 6, 3.

Mafiosi Giovanni Manzoni is forced to hand over valuable information to the FBI. After that, he and his family are deported to France under the witness protection program. Giovanni, his wife and two teenage children are forced to rebuild their lives in a new place. Meanwhile, the mafia is looking for a hero to execute for snitching.

This crime comedy was directed by Luc Besson. In Malavit, the director builds the narrative rather dynamically. Also, the master generously spices the film with comic inserts and pleases the viewer with textured characters. And Besson also uses great soundtracks, including hits from Gorillaz, Muse, LCD Soundsystem, etc.

8. Family man

• USA, 2000.
• Fantasy, drama, melodrama, comedy.
• Duration: 125 minutes.
• IMDb: 6, 8.

On Christmas Eve, lonely wealthy Jack Campbell receives a text from a woman he nearly married 13 years ago. On the same evening, he meets a shoplifter. During a strange conversation, Jack confesses to the criminal that he has everything he wants and needs. And the next morning he wakes up in some kind of parallel universe, where he is an exemplary family man, with limited means.

This is a very warm and kind film about what is truly valuable in life. The lead roles were played by Tea Leoni and Nicolas Cage. The first for her performance was awarded the Saturn Film Award in the Best Actress category.

7. Relatives

• USSR, 1981.
• Drama, comedy.
• Duration: 92 minutes.
• IMDb: 7, 5.

Maria travels from the village to the city to visit her only daughter and granddaughter. Arriving at the place, she sees that her daughter's life is not going at all as she expected. However, attempts to somehow help her bring a lot of disappointment to both Mary herself and her loved ones.

This piercing drama by Nikita Mikhalkov is capable of deeply touching the viewer. Acting work is worthy of close attention in the film, and in particular the play of Nonna Mordyukova. By the way, the script of the tape was written specifically for her.

6. The Tenenbaum family

• USA, 2001.
• Drama, comedy.
• Duration: 110 minutes.
• IMDb: 7, 6.

Royal Tenenbaum broke up with his wife when the children were still young. The younger Tenenbaums, with genius abilities, are quick to succeed. But after many years, each of them is overtaken by a deep crisis, and then the children again gather in their father's house. At the same time, Royal decides to return to the family.

This painting is one of the early works of Wes Anderson, an indie film icon of the 2000s. In the film, we see all the director's favorite tricks: strange characters, a lot of bizarre humor, an ornate plot and gorgeous soundtracks. Separately, it is worth noting the cast: famous actors such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Bill Murray, Ben Stiller and others starred in the film.

5. Little Miss Joy

• USA, 2006.
• Drama, comedy.
• Duration: 101 minutes.
• IMDb: 7, 8.

The Hoover family has some very unusual characters. Dad is the unfortunate inventor of the success theory. Uncle is a scientist who almost committed suicide. The son keeps a vow of silence. And daughter Olive dreams of winning the Little Miss Happiness contest. Relatives want to support the girl in the competition. Therefore, everyone embarks on a journey together, during which they quarrel, reconcile and face difficulties.

The film evokes contradictory feelings: it has both heavy dramatic and comic moments. However, the creators of the picture managed to maintain a balance, and also to push the viewer into important considerations. After watching, thoughts inevitably arise about how important it is to abandon the race for success and come to terms with your shortcomings.

The picture became a real hit, favored by critics and viewers. She was highly appreciated and many film awards. For example, an Oscar and BAFTA recognized the award-winning script for the film and the supporting actor, Alan Arkin.

4. Get the knives

• USA, 2019.
• Detective, comedy, drama, crime.
• Duration: 130 minutes.
• IMDb: 7, 9.

Famous writer Harlan Thrombie is found dead on his estate just after his 85th birthday. The talented detective Blank is mysteriously summoned to investigate the case. To uncover the mystery of the writer's death, he must interact with Harlan's family members and his loyal collaborators.

The film is striking in its diversity. He is puzzling with his intrigue and keeps you in suspense thanks to an interesting plot. At the same time, the tape amuses the viewer with good-quality comic episodes. The ensemble is also surprising: Daniel Craig, Ana De Armas, Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis and many other famous artists starred in the film.

3. Captain Fantastic

• USA, 2016.
• Drama, comedy.
• Duration: 118 minutes.
• IMDb: 7, 9.

Ben Cash and his family live in isolation from society in the Washington desert. Together with his wife, he brings up six children, teaching them survival skills, politics, philosophy from an early age. Once Ben's wife is hospitalized, and soon after that the man receives the news of her death. Together with the children, he goes to the funeral of his beloved. The family, far from society, faces many trials while traveling.

The film tells a dramatic yet highly inspiring story. It touches on the themes of family unity, values and ideals. It also raises questions about how the mores of society shape a person.

Bright characters, thoughtful content and the play of talented actors were noted not only by the audience. In 2017, the film won the Best Direction Award at the Cannes Film Festival's Unparalleled View program.

2. Miracle

• USA, Hong Kong, 2017.
• Drama, family.
• Duration: 113 minutes.
• IMDb: 8, 0.

Auggie is a boy who stands out from the crowd because of his physiological characteristics. This prevents him from communicating with other children. But from the fifth grade, parents send Auggie to school. He will have a long school year, during which he will try to make friends and fight back the offenders.

The plot of the picture is based on the book "Miracle" by Raquel Palacio. And the film was directed by Stephen Chbosky, who is also known as a writer. It was thanks to him that the book and the film "It is good to be quiet" appeared.

In the role of Auggie's parents - an interesting tandem of Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson. Young actors who played children's characters are also not inferior to their adult colleagues.

1. Love and doves

• USSR, 1985.
• Melodrama, comedy.
• Duration: 107 minutes.
• IMDb: 8, 1.

Vasily receives a ticket from the company to the Black Sea resort. There he meets the femme fatale Raisa Zakharovna. A feeling flares up between them, and the hero leaves his family for the sake of a new passion. At the same time, his wife and children are trying to cope with the shock.

The picture was shot by the famous Russian director and actor Vladimir Menshov. This film has become a real classic of Russian cinema, and many quotes have become winged.

By the way, the film is based on a real story.