Inspiring Thanksgiving Season Movies for the Whole Family
This season is a wonderful opportunity to show our gratitude, reflect on our blessings, and discover ways to encourage others. In years past, we have created many ways for us as a family to display our gratitude. From gratitude trees and jars to having our own gratitude journals, the ideas are endless. There are also many fun books to read with the little ones during this season, as well as movies for families to watch together and be inspired!
I have so much joy in selecting wonderful films for you and your family that promote gratitude, family values, and have positive messages. I’m excited to share this ultimate list of movies that I believe your family will truly enjoy. While a few of these movies center around the Thanksgiving season, most go beyond the holiday. These I wanted to share with you because they tell a unique true story and share an inspirational message. These movies will inspire you in this season of gratitude and family.
Movies Based on True Stories
A new and inspiring movie of the true story behind the King and Country band. This movie shows how important it is for family to pull together when times are tough.
An fun story of how one shelter pup changed many lives just because someone believed in her.
An intriguing story showing the loyalty, devotion, and steadfast faithfulness of a dog towards the man who saved him.
Movies Based on Books
A newer adaption of the classic story of four sisters and how they navigate the ups and downs of life in 19th century Massachusetts.
A timeless tale that illustrates the simple joys a young girl discovered during a very difficult time.
The story of a young girl and how she chose to see the good in many things and people, changing their lives for the better.
Thanksgiving Movie Favorites for Kids
This new animated feature is filled with an inspiring message that will speak to parents and children alike.
For the children who love Pooh and all his friends, they will enjoy Thanksgiving in the Hundred Acre Woods and how all these friends come together for the holiday!
All the Charlie Brown fans will love this special holiday episode perfect for the Thanksgiving season!
Thanksgiving Season Movies
A heartwarming story of a girl and the power of believing. Perfect for the holiday season, this movie will remind you of the childhood magic around this time of year.
This film is inspired by a short story from Louisa May Alcott and takes place in the late 1800s. A young girl writes a letter to her wealthy grandmother causing many past hurts to surface, yet ultimately leads to healing in her family’s relationships.
This fictional retelling of Squanto, known as the friend to the pilgrims, also includes the arrival of The Mayflower in 1620. A good story for the Thanksgiving season!
Movies that Inspire Gratitude
One of the first movies by The Kendrick Brothers, Facing the Giants is truly an inspiring story. Coach Grant Taylor faces one of the hardest seasons of his career and has to learn to put his faith and trust in God.
A fun family story about a girl, her dad, and the geese that helped heal their relationship.
A young girl learns to look into the heart of others to find who a person really is on the inside.
Hallmark Hall of Fame Movies
Based off the book by Jim Stovall comes this inspiring story of a man who learns that hard work is actually a blessing and that thinking of others first is more important than selfish desires.
Overcoming the challenges of Tourette’s Syndrome from a young age, a young man triumphs against all odds to become an inspiring teacher.
Despite not having a proper classroom, a determined young teacher makes a difference in the lives of the homeless children she teaches.
Family Miniseries
The absolute best adaption of the book, this Anne of Green Gables movie is perfect for a night with the girls. Enjoy watching Anne’s arrival at Green Gables and fall in love with all the characters on Prince Edward Island!
Though nothing can really compare to the original Little House on the Prairie series from the 1970s, this miniseries is still fun for kids and families to watch. Captured with the same nostalgic feeling of Love Comes Softly, these episodes are full of western adventure and mystery.
If you need to just curl up and watch a series this holiday season, then enjoy this Chronicles of Narnia with the whole family. From the rich storytelling of C.S. Lewis, these movies will encourage you with their allegorical parallels.
As the weather gets colder and we are heading into full holiday mode we come together as friends and family to celebrate. These movies all share wonderful messages in gratitude and love and the meaning of family. Many tell true stories of how family has stuck together, how believing in each other changes our lives, and how we can bless others by sharing what we have. These stories are timeless and fun for the whole family.
My hope is that this list of films has given you many ideas for movie nights with your family. And I pray that at least one of these inspires you in your journey this season! Many blessings!
I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.
Psalm 9:1 ESV
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