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:

• The Star Wars franchise
• The Home Alone film series
• Babe
• Beethoven film series
• Fly Away Home
• The Home Alone film series
• The Muppet films including The Muppet Movie, Muppets from Space, and Muppet Treasure Island
• Disney/Pixar animated films

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