14 Movies About Friendship For the Whole Family

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Romantic love seems to get all the credit on Valentine's Day, but Feb. 14 is about celebrating friendship, too. One great way to get the kids involved? Host a marathon of classic movies that are all about friendship. Serve some supersweet Valentine's Day treats, and choose from these 14 great friendship films for a holiday that's fun for the whole family.

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E.T.

E.T.

If your kids aren't into the lovey-dovey thing, then they'll love Spielberg's classic film ($20) about a beautiful and unlikely friendship between an alien and a boy.

Toy Story

Toy Story

Funny and playful, the Toy Story series ($61 for trilogy) illustrates issues of jealousy and loyalty, plus the important realization that friends can become family.

Marley and Me

Marley and Me

It's all about the puppy love in this family film ($15) about man's favorite furry friend.

Finding Nemo

Finding Nemo

Head under the sea for a story of fishy friendships ($30) and family love. Both Nemo and his father, Marlin, must rely on some unlikely creatures to help them reunite, from the forgetful Dory to a group of hungry sharks.

Bridge to Terabithia

Bridge to Terabithia

If your child is entering a cooties stage, this fantasy flick ($16) will prove that your best friend doesn't have to be the same gender.

Happy Feet

Happy Feet

Your kids will learn more than cool dance movies from this musical movie ($6). They'll also discover how friendships can get you through the most difficult times.

The Fox and the Hound

The Fox and the Hound

Every friendship faces its obstacles, and that's the main theme in this Disney classic ($30). But as the movie's song says, when you're the best of friends you can make it through anything.

The Sandlot

The Sandlot

Boys and girls alike will love this baseball film ($10) that teaches, among other things, the importance of befriending the new kid and how to outsmart the beast.

Up

Up

Teach kids to appreciate, and even befriend, their elders with this adventurous film ($30).

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Greg may not be the bravest kid, but when he stands beside his friends, he becomes the hero of his school. This film adaptation ($20) proves that there's power in numbers.

Wall-E

Wall-E

In this robotic tale ($20), kids learn how far one must go to help a friend who's in trouble.

The Little Rascals

The Little Rascals

Hilarity ensues in the film version ($10) of the TV classic. Watch as this group of buds helps each other deal with bullies, heartbreak, and stollen soap boxes.

The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

Like Dorthy, your little ones will learn that your can accomplish more when you accept help from friends, whether it's defeating as Wicked Witch or meeting the wizard ($17).

Now and Then

Now and Then

This is achick flick ($17) that focuses on long-lasting relationships and complexities of female friendship. Since some of the content is a bit more mature, this movie would be best for tween and teen girls.