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Parents were desperate to find movies to entertain the stuck-at-home kids in 2020, and Hollywood delivered. Unsurprisingly, Disney+ dominates the top 10 Kids and Family Movies of the last year, with five entries here – among them the inspiring sports drama Safety and chatty-animals flick The One and Only Ivan . But it’s Netflix’s Christmas musical, Jingle Jangle , that comes out on top, with its catchy songs, showstopping numbers, elaborate production design, and heartfelt performances winning over even the Grinchiest of critics.

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As the pandemic changed homes in 2021, it feels like families watched movies together more than ever. These are the best family films of 2021, as chosen by the assigned critics every week here at  RogerEbert.com . What are the best animated films and the best family films of the year? Click on the reviews below to read more and find links on exactly where to watch the best family films of 2021. 

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