Family Films About Finding Harmony

Description: This animated adventure showcases a family of superheroes who must balance their secret identities with their desire to live a normal life, ultimately finding harmony in their unique abilities and family dynamics.

Fact: The film was the first entirely animated feature to win the Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. It took over six years to make.

Description: Walter Mitty, a daydreamer who escapes his mundane life through elaborate fantasies, embarks on a real-life adventure to find a missing negative, leading him to discover the beauty of the world and the harmony within himself.

Fact: The film was shot in various stunning locations around the world, including Iceland, Greenland, and New York City. Ben Stiller, who directed and starred in the film, said it was inspired by his own life.

Description: This quirky comedy-drama follows a dysfunctional family on a road trip to a beauty pageant, where they learn to embrace their imperfections and find harmony in their unique way of being together.

Fact: The film was shot in just 30 days. The cast had to learn to play their instruments for the film's iconic scene where they perform "Super Freak."

Description: Based on a true story, this film follows Chris Gardner, a struggling salesman, as he fights to provide for his son and find success, teaching them both about perseverance and the pursuit of happiness and harmony.

Fact: Will Smith and his son Jaden Smith played father and son in the film, mirroring their real-life relationship. The film's title misspells "happiness" intentionally, reflecting a sign in the movie.

Description: A heartwarming tale of a homeless teenager, Michael Oher, who is taken in by a wealthy family, teaching them all about compassion, acceptance, and the harmony that comes from understanding and supporting each other.

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: George Clooney stars as a man dealing with his wife's coma and the revelation of her infidelity, leading him on a journey to reconnect with his daughters and find harmony amidst personal turmoil.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Hawaii, where the story is set. It was adapted from the novel by Kaui Hart Hemmings, who was born and raised in Hawaii.

Description: A teenage boy, feeling out of place on a summer vacation with his mother and her overbearing boyfriend, finds solace and a sense of belonging at a local water park, learning about self-acceptance and family harmony.

Fact: The film was inspired by the experiences of its co-writer, Nat Faxon, who worked at a water park during his teenage years. The movie was shot in Marshfield, Massachusetts.

Description: An elderly widower becomes an intern at a fast-paced startup, where he learns about modern life, technology, and the importance of intergenerational harmony, while also teaching the younger generation about life's true values.

Fact: Robert De Niro learned to use a smartphone for the film, as he had never used one before. The film was inspired by a real-life program at Google.

Description: This animated gem from Pixar takes us on a profound journey with Joe Gardner, a middle school music teacher who gets a chance to live his dream of playing jazz. However, after an accident, Joe finds himself in a fantastical place where he must help another soul find their spark, teaching him about what truly makes life worth living.

Fact: Pixar's first film with a Black lead character. The film was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Original Score.

Description: This holiday comedy-drama explores the dynamics of a family gathering where tensions rise, but through understanding and acceptance, they find a new harmony, especially when an outsider brings a fresh perspective.

Fact: The film was shot in a real house in Greenwich, Connecticut. The cast had to learn sign language for the film.