Top Rated Family Movies on Kanopy - Page 15

Circus Boy

2021

Circus Boy

2021
Reconciliation becomes possible between a gay circus trainer and his mom when he and his husband adopt a student.
Lilly's Light: The Movie

2020

Lilly's Light: The Movie

2020
When two curious members of Lilly's crew discover "The Big Book of Little Adventures" in the lighthouse basement, the adventure begins.
National Theatre Archive: I Want My Hat Back

2015

National Theatre Archive: I Want My Hat Back

2015
Bear's hat is gone. He loves his hat. He wants it back. He asks all the animals in the forest, but no one has seen it. WAIT. He has seen it somewhere.
The Story of Lassie

1994

The Story of Lassie

1994
Documentary about canine superstar Lassie, combining film clips, still photographs, home movies, archival footage and on-camera interviews with many figures involved with the Lassie films or television series.
Champagne

1996

Champagne

1996
The true story of a young teenage girl whose mother is incarcerated for murder. Living in a Catholic Children's home run by an order of nuns, she provides poignant commentary about her mother, her own situation and her outlook for the future.
The Three Little Pigs

1991

The Three Little Pigs

1991
Three pig brothers set out on their own, but only one manages to survive his encounters with a hungry wolf. Based on the children's book by James Marshall.
Harry the Dirty Dog

1987

Harry the Dirty Dog

1987
Harry, a white dog with black spots runs away from home because he hates getting a bath. After many adventures and visits to dirty places, Harry returns home only to be recognized as a black dog with white spots.
Otto Runs For President

2018

Otto Runs For President

2018
A short based on the popular children's book.
The Auction

2010

The Auction

2010
It's Christmas in Toronto, 1978. Eight-year-old Meehee Park longs for two things: to make her mother happy and to get a Cindy doll from Santa. But she soon realizes that Santa isn't real and her parents are struggling to make ends meet. This distresses Meehee to no end, that is until one fateful day when she comes across a neighbourhood auction that will pit her two greatest desires, leaving Meehee to choose between dreams of the past and fitting in with the present.
The Deal

2015

The Deal

2015
Stop-motion animation on the arranging of marriages in 1950/60s set in the Eastern-Polish borderland. The script is based on a part of Mikołaj Smyk's diary, the director's grandfather. The biographical objects used in the animation, such as an authentic headscarf, Polish and Russian books, the copy of Mikołaj Smyk's diary and photographs help situate the story in its original environment.
The Ultimate Goal

2017

The Ultimate Goal

2017
Follow the number 1 ranked youth soccer team in America as they play professional youth soccer teams in the UK before returning for their final tournament together for the National State Cup Champions.
What's The Big Idea, Ben Franklin?

1976

What's The Big Idea, Ben Franklin?

1976
A new idea always in his mind, Ben Franklin's joy of living, his humor and gentleness will capture children's attention and spark their interest in American history.
A Story-A Story

1973

A Story-A Story

1973
Ananse the Spider Man climbs up to the sky to buy stories from the Sky God in this folktale from Africa.
The Pot That Juan Built

2004

The Pot That Juan Built

2004
Juan Quezada, one of Mexico's most famous potters, used his creative gifts to transform his impoverished village of laborers into a thriving artists community. Learn about his life and work through glowing artwork and poetic language.
A Very Brave Witch

2007

A Very Brave Witch

2007
One Halloween, a little witch decides she'd finally like to see what this special night is about. As soon as she makes a new friend, she discusses how much fun trick or treating with humans can be.
How Do Dinosaurs Go To School?

2009

How Do Dinosaurs Go To School?

2009
School has never been so much fun! Come along for a very unusual day and laugh out loud as the dinosaurs enjoy story time, show-and-tell and recess.
How Do Dinosaurs Eat their Food?

2009

How Do Dinosaurs Eat their Food?

2009
With methods of eating and manners that are probably all too familiar to children and adults, these mischievous dinosaurs show in a big way that burping, spilling, playing with one's food and outright refusing to eat are not the best ways to enjoy a meal. An entertaining guide to table manners and a good reminder that positive and pleasant mealtime behavior gets the best results.
Sticks and Stones

2001

Sticks and Stones

2001
This short documentary features children aged 5 to 12 talking about their experiences with bullying and discrimination because they or their families do not fit into traditional gender and family roles. This film explores the contemporary diversity of families from kids' points of view, while featuring short animated sequences about the history of derogatory slang.
The Younger Sister

2014

The Younger Sister

2014
New Year is coming at Lida's family. Her sister, Nadya, is dreaming about her acting career, but she is a doctor as her father. Lida too, has her own dreams. But they were a secret for her family until this New Year Eve. Would her family accept her own dream and decision? Would Lida's decision be acceptable for her?
Moon Man

1981

Moon Man

1981
In this classic story by one of the world's best-loved and acclaimed storytellers for children, the man in the moon looks down on the happy, dancing people on Earth every night, wishing he could join them. He hitches a ride on a passing comet, but quickly finds himself thrown into jail by people who see him as an invader, rather than a friendly visitor. The Moon Man, however, has a most unusual - but perfectly logical - means of escape, and sets out to make his way back home.