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Funny Family Movies That Make Everyone Laugh

Eight genuinely funny family movies, from gentle silliness to sharp comedy, picked because the adults laugh as often as the children.

By the Bingeable team 1 min read

Funny is not the same for every age. A five-year-old laughs at a pratfall; a twelve-year-old at a deadpan line; an adult at the joke that was clearly written for them. The best family comedies manage all three at once.

These eight do. They run from the soft and silly to the very quick-witted, so there is something here whatever the mood and whoever is on the sofa.

Reading the room

Comedy goes down best when the mood is already light. If someone has had a bad day, a gentle comedy like Paddington works better than a fast, sarcastic one. If the group is lively, go for the quick ones.

Quick answers

What is the funniest family movie of all time?
It is a matter of taste, but Shrek, Toy Story and The Princess Bride come up again and again. Each has jokes for every age in the room.
Are funny movies always safe for younger children?
Not always. A comedy can include crude jokes or mild language. Shrek, for example, is 8+. Each film's page notes what is inside.

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