Top 10 Films Celebrating Family Values

Description: A drama about a family dealing with grief and guilt after the death of one son and the suicide attempt of another, focusing on the healing power of family communication.

Fact: The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Robert Redford, and Best Supporting Actor for Timothy Hutton, who was the youngest recipient of that award at the time.

Description: This ensemble comedy-drama captures the ups and downs of family life, showing how each generation deals with its own set of challenges while supporting each other.

Fact: The film inspired a TV series of the same name, which ran from 2010 to

Description: A poignant story about a mother with terminal cancer and her children's stepmother, who must navigate their new family dynamics and find common ground.

Fact: Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon both received Golden Globe nominations for their performances. The film was a box office success, grossing over $159 million worldwide.

Description: This romantic comedy showcases the cultural clash and family dynamics when a Greek-American woman falls in love with a non-Greek man, emphasizing the importance of family acceptance and love.

Fact: The film was made on a budget of just $5 million but grossed over $368 million worldwide, making it one of the most successful independent films ever. It was also turned into a TV series and a sequel.

Description: This animated adventure celebrates family unity as a superhero family must come together to save the world, highlighting the importance of teamwork and family support.

Fact: The film was the first entirely computer-animated feature film to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. It took over six years to develop and produce.

Description: A quirky road trip movie where a dysfunctional family comes together to support their youngest member in a beauty pageant, highlighting the importance of acceptance and unconditional love.

Fact: The film's script was on the "Black List" of the best unproduced screenplays in Hollywood before it was made into a movie. Also, the VW bus used in the film was auctioned off for charity.

Description: Based on a true story, this film follows a struggling salesman who becomes homeless with his young son, showcasing the lengths a father will go to provide for his family.

Fact: Will Smith's son, Jaden Smith, played his real-life son in the movie. The film's title misspelling is intentional, reflecting the misspelling on the mural in the real Chris Gardner's office.

Description: A heartwarming tale of a family who takes in a homeless teenager, teaching him about football and life, ultimately transforming their lives and his.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of Michael Oher, who went on to play in the NFL. Sandra Bullock won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role.

Description: This dark comedy-drama delves into the secrets and dysfunctions of a family coming together after the disappearance of their patriarch, exploring themes of forgiveness and family ties.

Fact: The film was adapted from Tracy Letts' Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the same name. Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts both received Academy Award nominations for their performances.

Description: This holiday comedy-drama explores the complexities of family dynamics when a son brings his uptight girlfriend home for Christmas, leading to unexpected bonding and revelations.

Fact: The film was shot in a real house in Riverside, Connecticut, which was used as the Stone family home. Also, Sarah Jessica Parker's character was originally written for another actress but was rewritten to suit her comedic style.