Moving into a new neighborhood can be an adventure filled with surprises, laughter, and sometimes even a bit of chaos. This curated list of family films focuses on the theme of new neighbors, showcasing how their arrival can bring about new friendships, misunderstandings, and heartwarming moments. These movies are perfect for family movie nights, offering lessons on acceptance, community, and the joy of unexpected friendships.
Overboard (1987)
Description: A wealthy woman loses her memory and is taken in by a carpenter she once wronged, who convinces her she's his wife and mother to his children, exploring themes of family and identity.
Fact: The film was remade in 2018 with Anna Faris and Eugenio Derbez, reversing the gender roles from the original.
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The Great Outdoors (1988)
Description: While not about new neighbors in a traditional sense, this comedy involves a family vacation where they encounter their obnoxious relatives, who could be seen as temporary neighbors, leading to hilarious situations.
Fact: John Candy and Dan Aykroyd, who star in the film, had previously worked together in "The Blues Brothers."
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The Incredibles (2004)
Description: Though not about new neighbors per se, the Parr family, who are superheroes in hiding, move to a new town, where they must adjust to suburban life while secretly saving the world.
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Meet the Robinsons (2007)
Description: This animated adventure follows Lewis, an orphan inventor, who meets the quirky Robinson family from the future, his new neighbors in a way, teaching him about the importance of family and moving forward.
Fact: The film was inspired by the book "A Day with Wilbur Robinson" by William Joyce. It features a cameo by Tom Selleck as the voice of Cornelius Robinson.
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The Joneses (2009)
Description: A family of stealth marketers moves into a wealthy neighborhood, posing as the perfect family, but their arrival stirs up competition and envy among the neighbors.
Fact: The film explores the concept of "keeping up with the Joneses" in a literal sense, offering a satirical look at consumer culture.
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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011)
Description: A group of British retirees move to India to live in what they believe is a newly restored hotel, only to find it's far from luxurious, leading to new friendships and adventures with their neighbors.
Fact: The film was a critical and commercial success, leading to a sequel in
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The Neighbors (2014)
Description: A family moves next to a fraternity house, leading to a battle of wits and pranks between the new neighbors, offering a comedic look at generational differences.
Fact: The film was a commercial success, spawning a sequel titled "Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising."
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The 'Burbs (1989)
Description: While not strictly a family film, this comedy-horror explores the paranoia and curiosity of suburban neighbors when new, mysterious residents move in, offering a humorous take on neighborhood dynamics.
Fact: The film was directed by Joe Dante, known for his work on "Gremlins." Tom Hanks improvised many of his lines, adding to the film's comedic charm.
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The New Neighbors (2017)
Description: A family moves into a new neighborhood, only to find their new neighbors are not what they seem, leading to a series of comedic and heartwarming events.
Fact: This film was originally a short story by O. Henry, adapted into a modern setting.
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Description: A parody of "The Purge," this film follows a family moving into a new neighborhood only to find out it's the setting for a night of legal crime, leading to humorous and chaotic encounters with neighbors.
Fact: The film was a surprise hit, leading to a sequel titled "The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks
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