Romantic love seems to get all the credit on Valentine's Day, but Feb. 14 is about celebrating friendship, too. One great way to get the kids involved? Host a marathon of classic movies that are all about friendship. Serve some supersweet Valentine's Day treats, and choose from these 14 great friendship films for a holiday that's fun for the whole family.
If your kids aren't into the lovey-dovey thing, then they'll love Spielberg's classic film ($20) about a beautiful and unlikely friendship between an alien and a boy.
Funny and playful, the Toy Story series ($61 for trilogy) illustrates issues of jealousy and loyalty, plus the important realization that friends can become family.
It's all about the puppy love in this family film ($15) about man's favorite furry friend.
Head under the sea for a story of fishy friendships ($30) and family love. Both Nemo and his father, Marlin, must rely on some unlikely creatures to help them reunite, from the forgetful Dory to a group of hungry sharks.
If your child is entering a cooties stage, this fantasy flick ($16) will prove that your best friend doesn't have to be the same gender.
Your kids will learn more than cool dance movies from this musical movie ($6). They'll also discover how friendships can get you through the most difficult times.
Every friendship faces its obstacles, and that's the main theme in this Disney classic ($30). But as the movie's song says, when you're the best of friends you can make it through anything.
Boys and girls alike will love this baseball film ($10) that teaches, among other things, the importance of befriending the new kid and how to outsmart the beast.
Greg may not be the bravest kid, but when he stands beside his friends, he becomes the hero of his school. This film adaptation ($20) proves that there's power in numbers.
Hilarity ensues in the film version ($10) of the TV classic. Watch as this group of buds helps each other deal with bullies, heartbreak, and stollen soap boxes.
Like Dorthy, your little ones will learn that your can accomplish more when you accept help from friends, whether it's defeating as Wicked Witch or meeting the wizard ($17).
This is achick flick ($17) that focuses on long-lasting relationships and complexities of female friendship. Since some of the content is a bit more mature, this movie would be best for tween and teen girls.