Family film
A family film is a film genre that is designed to appeal to a variety of age groups and, thus, families. To attract these diverse audiences, film makers often create works that operate simultaneously on several levels of appeal.[citation needed] Comic songs might appeal to younger children, for example, while wittier jokes and pop culture references attract adults.[citation needed]
In December 2005, Steven Spielberg's 1982 film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial came first in a poll of the 100 Greatest Family Films.[1] The genre today generates billions of dollars per annum.[2]
Family films generally do not contain content that would be deemed unsuitable for children. In the United States, such films are usually conceived so as to guarantee nothing greater than a G or PG rating;[citation needed] however, there are some exceptions such as Dr. Dolittle, which received a rating of PG-13. This rating does not distinguish between children's films and family films.
Some examples of family films include:
- Babe
- Beethoven series
- Fly Away Home
- The Home Alone series
- The Muppet films including The Muppet Movie, Muppets from Space, and Muppet Treasure Island
- Disney/Pixar animated films
References
- ^ "BBC News: ET crowned 'greatest family film'". BBC News. Retrieved 2008-12-31.
- ^ "Channel 4.com: Hollywood's Family Values". Channel 4.com. Retrieved 2008-12-31.