Canadian Family Movies

List of the best Canadian movies about family and family relationships, selected by visitors to our site: CODA, The Mitchells vs. the Machines, Air Bud, The Willoughbys, House of Gucci, Brahms: The Boy II, Torment, Against the Wild, The Legend of Sarila, Laurence Anyways.

In the top there are new films of 2021, a plot description and trailers for films that have already been released.

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Markimdb: 8
Genrecomedy, drama, music
CountryUSA, France, Canada

As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family's fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music and her fear of abandoning her parents.

Markimdb: 7.6
Genrefantastic, comedy, adventure, family, cartoon
CountryUSA, Canada, Hong Kong

A quirky, dysfunctional family's road trip is upended when they find themselves in the middle of the robot apocalypse and suddenly become humanity's unlikeliest last hope.

Markimdb: 5.2
Genrecomedy, drama, family, sport
CountryUSA, Canada
Duration01:38

A young boy and a talented stray dog with an amazing basketball playing ability become instant friends. Rebounding from his father's accidental death, 12-year-old Josh Framm moves with his family to the small town of Fernfield, Washington. The new kid in town, Josh has no friends and is too shy to try out for the school basketball team. Instead he prefers to practice alone on an abandoned court, he befriends a runaway golden retriever named Buddy. Josh is amazed when he realizes that Buddy loves basketball...that is playing basketball...and he is GOOD! Josh eventually makes the school team and Buddy is named the Team Mascot. Josh and Buddy become the stars of halftime. Buddy's half-time talent draws media attention. Unfortunately, when Buddy's mean former owner, Norm Snively, comes along with a scheme to cash in on the pup's celebrity, it looks like they are going to be separated.

Markimdb: 6.3
Genrecomedy, drama, adventure, family, cartoon
CountryCanada, USA, United Kingdom

When the four Willoughby children are abandoned by their selfish parents, they must learn how to adapt their Old-Fashioned values to the contemporary world in order to create something new: The Modern Family.

Markimdb: 7.1
Genrethriller, drama, crime, biography
CountryUSA, Canada

    When Patrizia Reggiani, an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel the family legacy and triggers a reckless spiral of betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately…murder.

    Markimdb: 4.7
    Genrehorror, thriller, drama, detective
    CountryUSA, Canada, China, Australia

    After a family moves into the Heelshire Mansion, their young son soon makes friends with a life-like doll called Brahms.

    Markimdb: 4.6
    Genrehorror, thriller
    CountryCanada

    Newlyweds Sarah and Cory Morgan have decided to take a relaxing holiday with Cory’s 7 year old son Liam to try and smooth over some of the teething problems Liam is having with his new Mom. Despite the idyllic location of Cory’s isolated and luxurious country house, the family soon realize they have made a mistake in going there. Someone has been using the house in their absence. Their unwanted house guests will soon reveal themselves and the family will find itself caught up in a fight for their lives. What was planned as a relaxing getaway quickly turns into their worst nightmare as the family find themselves on a holiday from hell.

    Markimdb: 4.5
    Genreadventure, family
    CountryCanada, South Africa
    Duration01:30

    The action-packed feature film tells the dramatic tale of two siblings and their Alaskan Malamute, who must make an emergency landing when their small plane has engine problems. They find themselves in a beautiful but potentially dangerous natural environment that they must overcome together.

    Markimdb: 4.9
    Genreadventure, cartoon
    CountryCanada

    Three young Inuits set off in search of a promised land to save their clan from starvation.

    Markimdb: 7.7
    Genremelodrama, drama
    CountryCanada, France
    Duration02:48

    The story of an impossible love between a woman named Fred and a transgender woman named Laurence who reveals her inner desire to become her true self: a woman.

    Markimdb: 6.5
    Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, family
    CountryCanada
    Duration01:48

    Aurelie Laflamme feels alone in the world, especially since her father's death five years ago. What if her father had been an alien who left Earth to return to his own planet? In that case, Aurelie would be an alien too. That would explain many things such as why she feels different from others, especially her mother, why she can't string two words together without making a mistake, and why boys really get on her nerves. Through the pages of her diary, Aurelie confides her joys and sorrows, successes and failures, love and friendships, and tries to find her place.

    Markimdb: 5.8
    Genrefantastic, action, drama, crime
    CountryUSA, Canada
    Duration02:34

    A young boy finds a powerful otherworldly weapon, which he uses to save his older adoptive brother from a crew of thugs. Before long, the two of them are also pursued by federal agents and mysterious mercenaries aiming to reclaim their asset.

    Markimdb: 6.3
    Genrecomedy, melodrama
    CountryCanada
    Duration02:50

    Rémy is always between two planes, travels to Shanghai on business. During this trip, he takes the opportunity to cheat Dominique first with a woman, then with a man. Upon his return, his wife puts him out after showing him more than compromising photos of his Asian aspirations.

    Markimdb: 5.5
    Genreaction, comedy, family
    CountryUSA, Canada
    Duration02:38

    After accidentally stumbling into his uncle's mysterious "tanning bed", Adam learns the answer to all of his problems - multiple Adams. With his new collection of clones, Adam is hopping on one wild summer ride with an epic splash.

    Markimdb: 6.1
    Genrefantasy, melodrama, drama, family
    CountryCanada, USA

    A successful businesswoman, Mackenzie, inherits her beloved aunt's inn, and chooses to restore the hotel to its original grandeur only to sell it right before Christmas. Unbeknownst to Mackenzie, she receives some unexpected help from a team of elves headed by the cheerful Clementine, who helps Mackenzie rediscover the true meaning of Christmas.

    Markimdb: 3.7
    Genrefantasy, comedy, family, sport
    CountryUSA, Canada
    Duration01:30

    Larry Guthrie, who loses his first love to the town hot shot, decides to win her back by volunteering with the children at her after-school program. When Larry accidentally tells the kids the Tooth Fairy is make-believe, he soon is transformed into a tutu-clad fairy with the "sentence" of collecting teeth.

    Markimdb: 4.6
    Genrehorror, thriller
    CountryCanada, USA
    Duration01:34

    A man takes his family on a camping trip and becomes convinced they are being stalked by the legendary monster of the New Jersey Pine Barrens: the Jersey Devil.

    Markimdb: 5.6
    Genrehorror, thriller, drama, detective
    CountryUSA, Canada
    Duration02:40

    A psychological thriller about a young married couple who buys a beautiful Napa Valley house on several acres of land only to find that the man they bought it from refuses to let go of the property.

    Markimdb: 6.4
    Genrefantastic, adventure, family
    CountryUSA, Spain, France, Canada, United Kingdom
    Duration02:22

    Bound by a shared destiny, a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor jaded by disillusionment embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory as "Tomorrowland."

    Markimdb: 6.9
    Genrefantasy, drama, family
    CountryCanada

    A young witch visits her cousin in a small town during a heated mayoral election race. Her kind-hearted cousin, the town’s beloved “good witch” and newlywed with two teenage step-kids, is running for office, but must keep her family from falling apart when their visitor uses her magic to put them—and the whole town—under her bitter spell.

    Markimdb: 7.1
    Genredrama, family
    CountryUSA, Canada

    After being dumped at the alter on her wedding day, Maggie Conway moves to the island town of Friday Harbor in Washington State, where she meets Mark Nagle, the local coffee shop owner.

    Markimdb: 5.8
    Genrefantastic, thriller, adventure
    CountryFrance, Canada
    Duration01:13

    A strange and deadly mist envelops Paris. A group of survivors finds refuge on the upper floors of apartment blocks and on the roofs of the capital. With no information, electricity, food or water, a couple attempts to survive this disaster and save their daughter... But as the hours go by, one thing becomes quite clear: there is no help on the way, and if they want to make it through this catastrophe alive, they will have to try their luck in the mist…

    Markimdb: 3.5
    Genrecomedy, family, crime
    CountryUSA, Canada
    Duration01:31

    8-year-old Finn is terrified to learn his family is relocating from sunny California to Maine in the scariest house he has ever seen! Convinced that his new house is haunted, Finn sets up a series of elaborate traps to catch the “ghost” in action. Left home alone with his sister while their parents are stranded across town, Finn’s traps catch a new target – a group of thieves who have targeted Finn’s house.

    Markimdb: 6.6
    Genredrama
    CountryUSA, Canada
    Duration01:40

    A married couple on the verge of separation are leveled by the news their 18-year-old son committed a mass shooting at his college, then took his own life.

    Markimdb: 5.6
    Genrefantastic, fantasy, comedy, adventure, family, cartoon, crime, detective
    CountryUSA, United Kingdom, Canada

    In Scooby-Doo’s greatest adventure yet, see the never-before told story of how lifelong friends Scooby and Shaggy first met and how they joined forces with young detectives Fred, Velma, and Daphne to form the famous Mystery Inc. Now, with hundreds of cases solved, Scooby and the gang face their biggest, toughest mystery ever: an evil plot to unleash the ghost dog Cerberus upon the world. As they race to stop this global “dogpocalypse,” the gang discovers that Scooby has a secret legacy and an epic destiny greater than anyone ever imagined.

    Markimdb: 5.4
    Genrehorror
    CountryCanada
    Duration01:59

    Still/Born follows Mary, a new mother who lost one of her twins in childbirth. As she struggles with the loss of one of her children, she starts to suspect something sinister is after her surviving child - a supernatural entity that has chosen her child and will stop at nothing to take it from her.

    Markimdb: 5.9
    Genrecomedy, drama
    CountryCanada
    Duration01:25

    Profiles of some of the men who choose to live off the grid in the unspoiled wilderness, where dangers like mudslides, falling trees and bears are all part of everyday life.

    Markimdb: 5
    Genrefantasy, comedy, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
    CountryUSA, China, Canada, Thailand
    Duration01:23

    In the adorably different town of Uglyville, weirdness is celebrated, strangeness is special and beauty is embraced as more than meets the eye. After traveling to the other side of a mountain, Moxy and her UglyDoll friends discover Perfection -- a town where more conventional dolls receive training before entering the real world to find the love of a child.

    Markimdb: 4.3
    Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, family
    CountryUSA, Canada
    Duration01:30

    A Christmas elf accidentally takes off in Santa's sleigh, crash lands in a small town, and loses the magic toy bag. Beethoven must rescue the elf, recover the bag from greedy crooks, and return the sleigh to Santa in time to save Christmas.

    Markimdb: 5.3
    Genrehorror, fantastic, thriller, drama
    CountryCanada, Germany
    Duration02:08

    With the world under attack by deadly creatures who hunt by sound, a teen and her family seek refuge outside the city and encounter a mysterious cult.

    Markimdb: 4.8
    Genrethriller, fantasy, comedy, melodrama, adventure, family, cartoon, detective
    CountryUSA, Canada
    Duration01:25

    Scooby-Doo and the gang are on the case when a mysterious lake monster starts scaring the guests at a summer resort in Erie Point, where Fred, Daphne, Velma and Shaggy have taken on seasonal jobs to pay for a barn they accidentally burned down. But in addition to sneaking suspicions, there's some romance in the air.

    Markimdb: 7.5
    Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family, cartoon, short
    CountryUSA, Canada
    Duration00:07

    When Rex finds himself left behind in the bathroom, he puts his limbs to use by getting a bath going for a bunch of new toy friends.

    Markimdb: 5.2
    Genreaction, thriller, fantasy, comedy, melodrama, drama, adventure, family, cartoon
    CountryUSA, India, Canada

    The Alphas and Omegas share a thrilling adventure after Runt discovers the Saw Tooth Cave. Runt finds a wolf in need and lends a helping paw. Stars Ben Diskin & Kate Higgins. American computer-animated action-comedy/fantasy film exclusively from Walmart. It is the fourth film in the Alpha and Omega franchise and the sequel to Alpha and Omega, A Howl-iday Adventure, and The Great Wolf Games.

    Markimdb: 6.7
    Genrefantastic, drama
    CountryUSA, Canada

    Kept locked inside the house by her father, 7-year-old Chloe lives in fear and fascination of the outside world, where Abnormals create a constant threat - or so she believes. When a mysterious stranger offers her a glimpse of what's really happening outside, Chloe soon finds that while the truth isn't so simple, the danger is very real.

    Markimdb: 4.6
    Genrehorror
    CountryCanada, USA, Mexico
    Duration01:31

    This all-female horror anthology features four dark tales from four fiercely talented women.

    Markimdb: 5.7
    Genrethriller, drama
    CountryCanada

    Lucy Pierce grew up believing she had a normal childhood. Until, one day, she discovers old articles about the "Baby Victoria" disappearance - a high-profile abduction case. She is shocked to see that her baby picture is front and center. Determined to find answers, Lucy tracks down her biological mother, Elizabeth Marshall, a criminal prosecutor running for Governor of Pennsylvania. While Lucy's reunion with Elizabeth is heartfelt, the same can't be said for her relationship with her newfound sister, Terri. The family reunion spirals out of control as Lucy finds herself in the middle of a police investigation. As Lucy questions who is really trying to defame her, is something more sinister happening to tear this family apart, yet again?

    Markimdb: 5.4
    Genrethriller
    CountryCanada
    Duration01:49

    Ideologies collide with fatal results when a military drone contractor meets an enigmatic Pakistani businessman.

    Markimdb: 6
    Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, family
    CountryUSA, Canada

    An overlooked middle child finds himself in the unexpected spotlight when he realizes his family's terrible Christmas day keeps repeating. As the only one experiencing the day over and over, he decides to use his unique gift to give the holidays a makeover and his family a Christmas they will never forget.

    Markimdb: 6.9
    Genrecomedy, drama, detective
    CountryUSA, Canada
    Duration01:11

    Marlo, a mother of three including a newborn, is gifted a night nanny by her brother. Hesitant to the extravagance at first, Marlo comes to form a bond with the thoughtful, surprising, and sometimes challenging nanny named Tully.

    Markimdb: 5.3
    Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family, cartoon
    CountryUSA, Belgium, Canada
    Duration01:45

    The evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. But when he discovers that only a real Smurf can give him what he wants, and only a secret spell that Smurfette knows can turn the Naughties into real Smurfs, Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and brings her to Paris, where he has been winning the adoration of millions as the world¹s greatest sorcerer. It's up to Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy, and Vanity to return to our world, reunite with their human friends Patrick and Grace Winslow, and rescue her! Will Smurfette, who has always felt different from the other Smurfs, find a new connection with the Naughties Vexy and Hackus or will the Smurfs convince her that their love for her is True Blue?

    Markimdb: 5.9
    Genrefantasy, melodrama, drama, family
    CountryCanada, USA

    Sara Shaw is the type of woman who prefers to sit on the sidelines at work, but when her big idea for a Christmas initiative is stolen, she makes a wish to Santa that she'll finally have the courage to stand up for herself. Santa grants her wish, but only gives her 48 hours. As the clock ticks, Sara will discover how to channel the Christmas magic and speak her mind all on her own.

    Markimdb: 6.3
    Genrefantastic, fantasy, comedy, drama, adventure, family, cartoon
    CountryUSA, Canada
    Duration01:35

    After the disastrous food storm in the first film, Flint and his friends are forced to leave the town. Flint accepts the invitation from his idol Chester V to join The Live Corp Company, which has been tasked to clean the island, and where the best inventors in the world create technologies for the betterment of mankind. When Flint discovers that his machine still operates and now creates mutant food beasts like living pickles, hungry tacodiles, shrimpanzees and apple pie-thons, he and his friends must return to save the world.

    Markimdb: 6.3
    Genrecomedy, drama
    CountryUSA, India, Canada
    Duration01:46

    An affable underachiever finds out he's fathered 533 children through anonymous donations to a fertility clinic 20 years ago. Now he must decide whether or not to come forward when 142 of them file a lawsuit to reveal his identity.

    Markimdb: 5.1
    Genrecomedy, family
    CountryCanada, USA
    Duration01:07

    A family goes on a cruise but not all is what it seems. The next day they wake up with no memories of last night, which gets them in a lot of trouble.

    Markimdb: 6.8
    Genredrama
    CountryCanada, USA
    Duration02:34

    Matt Ryder is convinced to drive his estranged and dying father Benjamin Ryder cross country to deliver four old rolls of Kodachrome film to the last lab in the world that can develop them before it shuts down for good. Along with Ben's nurse Zooey, the three navigate a world changing from analogue to digital while trying to put the past behind them.

    Markimdb: 5.3
    Genrethriller, drama, detective
    CountryCanada, USA
    Duration02:24

    A photographer struggling with memory loss discovers her pictures may indicate something sinister is hitting close to home.

    Markimdb: 7
    Genrecomedy, drama, adventure, family, cartoon, short
    CountryUSA, Canada
    Duration01:55

    Snoopy embarks upon his greatest mission as he and his team take to the skies to pursue their arch-nemesis, while his best pal Charlie Brown begins his own epic quest back home.

    Markimdb: 6.6
    Genremelodrama, drama
    CountryUSA, Canada

    Lizzie Richfield is at a crossroads when she lands a job as house manager for the exquisite Ashford Estate in the Virginia countryside. While planning one final Christmas Eve gala for the Marley family, Lizzie finds herself drawn to Robert—even as Kip pursues her.

    Markimdb: 5.8
    Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
    CountryUSA, Canada, United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia, Thailand
    Duration02:28

      A love potion works its devious charms on fairies, elves and the swamp-dwelling Bog King as they all try to possess the potion for themselves.

      Markimdb: 7.9
      Genredrama, family
      CountryUSA, Hong Kong, Canada
      Duration02:15

      The story of August Pullman – a boy with facial differences – who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.




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