Not a typical post from me but I saw some of these lineups a few years ago and thought it would be fun to share some of our tried and true go-to films. I love introducing these to the girls from Zack and I’s childhood over a big shared bowl of popcorn.

Now that they are a little older, we feel like most of these are appropriate for their maturity level – there’s some that may not be fit for your family-and you may not like any of these. But they are some of my all time favorites to watch and our girls love George Banks almost as much as I do. I call that a win.

1. The Parent Trap: I love the 60’s + the 90’s versions. I grew up on both. This is one of my girls top favorites! The mom and daughter reunion on the stairs chokes me up every time.
2. The Sandlot: Are you even American if you don’t love this? Really though, probably one of my childhood all time favorite movies. Benny the Jet was probably my first TV crush. I love watching this while cooking every 4th of July. Such a classic. P+S also like The Sandlot 2!
3. Karate Kid (the 80’s version): Old school 80’s version all the way. Mr. Miagi packed in a lot of life lessons in polishing cars. I love a comeback kid story. I totally would have included Rocky and all of its sequels but I need a whole post to describe my love for Balboa. In due time, my friends. Maybe I’ll do a great 80’s lineup.
4. Beethoven: I love a good Bonnie Hunt movie. I mean she’s in this lineup twice. But this was a favorite of mine growing up. Hello, it’s a dog movie. The girls LOVE this one. Also the second. And the third.
5. Little Giants: This probably ranks at the top for Zack but I loved this one as a kid as well.
6. Secretariat: One of my top favorite ALL TIME movies. This one makes me cry at the end every time. Big Red. They did such a great job with this story. The girls and I watch this one a lot. Now I’m getting a lot of lineup theme ideas-next one is horses!
7. Flika: I grew up with the old school one which I love and my girls really enjoy the new one-it’s one of Paisley’s favorite movies to watch. If you have horse girls, go ahead and get a copy.
8. The Goonies: Hello. 80’s. A classic and who doesn’t love a good treasure hunt?
9. Secondhand Lions: Robert Duvall. Enough said. No really, this is such a good movie and an even better story. We all love sitting down to watch this movie as a family.
10. Princess Diaries: SHUT UP! I’m probably an odd ball and it could have been the time period I was growing up in but this has remained one of my favorite movies of my adolescent years. So many quotes. Julie Andrews. Such a fun throw back.
11. Cheaper By the Dozen: Again, Steve Martin + Bonnie Hunt. I know there’s an older version but George Banks as a father to 12 is even better. We also enjoy the sequel.
12. Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: Throw back – this guy was also in Little Giants. A good family friendly classic.
13. We Bought a Zoo: One of the girls favorites. A good story of perseverance, taking risks, and saying YES to living even during hard times.
14. Because of Winn-Dixie: This was one of my favorite books growing up and I read it with Paisley last year. The movie is just as good and an absolutely lovely story of friendship.
15. The Princess Bride: Once more, the 80s. I blame Zack for this one. He could probably quote this one backwards. Inconceivable!
16. Father of the Bride 1 + 2: I don’t think I need to explain these. But these are two of my all time favorite movies. I’m pretty sure I married George. But I adore these. They give me the warm and fuzzies anytime of the year. My kids love them. Killing this movie thing with my girls.

Drop some of your favorites in the comments below!