9 of the Best Family Movies on HBO Max Movies You Can Stream Now – CNET

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An ’80s classic that kicked off a franchise, The Ghostbusters introduces four original heroes: Egon Spengler, Ray Stantz, Peter Venkman and Winston Zeddemore. The comedy combines laughs with supernatural chaos — and the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. 

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Warner Bros. Pictures

Emmet, a Lego construction worker, tries to foil an evil plot that threatens his city in this animated comedy hit. Watch how his quest unfolds in Legoland and in the human world. 

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Studio Ghibli/GKids

This animated classic won Hayao Miyazaki an Academy Award, and it distills everything good about Studio Ghibli into one movie — even Totoro’s soot sprites make a return. In this film, 10-year-old Chihiro stumbles into a magical world of monsters and has to work to free her parents from an evil enchantment.

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Cartoon Network/Warner Bros Discovery

Steven Universe stands as one of Cartoon Network’s most beloved animated series. This film takes 16-year-old Steven and the Gems on a musical ride where they face down a new adversary who wants to kill Steven. They deal with life-draining weapons, memory loss and interplanetary action. If you happen to fall down the rabbit hole, binge-watch the TV show while it’s still on HBO Max.

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Studio Ghibli/GKids

Another Studio Ghibli gem from Miyazaki, Ponyo is a tender story of friendship. Ponyo, a magical fish princess (sure, why not), wants to join the human world to be with her BFF Sosuke, but they encounter more than a few obstacles. Matt Damon, Betty White, Cate Blanchett and Liam Neeson are among the English-language voice cast in this anime tale.

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Warner Bros. Studios

It seems like it was ages ago when Harry Potter first set foot in Hogwarts. You can relive the magic, wonder and heartache by streaming all seven movies on HBO Max. Hurry before they disappear from the platform again.

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Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images

Roald Dahl’s story was adapted for this 1996 comedy film starring Mara Wilson as Matilda alongside Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman and Brian Levinson. Part genius, part telekinetic wonder, the little girl learns how to outwit her bullies — including the ones in her family. 

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Warner Bros.

Even if you’re not in the mood for a holiday movie, you may be in the mood for some laughs. The PG-rated 8-Bit Christmas hits you with ’80s nostalgia, Nintendo mania and at times, might remind you of Pixels or A Christmas Story. Neil Patrick Harris stars in this relatable childhood story.

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Metro Goldwyn Mayer

Munchkins, witches, poppy flowers and mean monkeys turn this story into a harrowing adventure for Dorothy. The characters, friendships and jokes still make it one of the best family films around.