All the best family movies to watch online with 123movies

Being able to watch movies over streaming platforms or downloading them to watch later is a blessing, especially considering the pandemic, the lockdown, and the social distancing requirements. No cinema halls? No problem. All you need is a screen & internet connection. While there are a plethora of streaming services – Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV, among others – not everyone can afford all of them.

Considering how deep your pockets run, you might get a subscription for one or two, but paying a subscription fee to access content everywhere can sometimes be too steep for even the deepest of pockets. Websites like 123movies offer an alternative by allowing you to stream and/or download movies & TV shows. The sites are usually supported through ads, so the viewing ecosystem isn’t as smooth, but it works fine.

Here are some movies you can watch with your family on 123movies online.

Black Panther

Director Ryan Coogler brings to life the story of T’Challa who returns home to Wakanda to inherit his throne after his father dies. Before he can do that, he has to fight some enemies. Black Panther’s also considered a groundbreaking film as it starred an African-American as the superhero.

The viewing session will be made bittersweet considering the earth of Chadwick Boseman, who died earlier this year at his home in Los Angeles, aged 43. He died with his family by his side.

It was revealed in a statement, “A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much. From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and several more, all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy.”

Mulan

We all know the basic premise of the movie: a woman disguises as a man to fight in the army to save her ailing father from serving in the Imperial Army. The movie itself has exquisite battle sequences, powerful performances, and an underlying theme of women’s empowerment.

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Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse

Unlike other Spiderman movies, Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse does more than follow the archaic trope of superhero saved the day. It explores identity, power, self-worth, and hard work through the eyes of Spiderman in different universes. Also features Peter Parker in a way you’ve never seen before.

Its inventive storytelling & vibrant visuals found all critics unanimously agreeing that it’s the best Spiderman movie to ever be made.

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

Based on the eponymous novel by Jonathan Safran Foer, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close follows Oskar who loses his dad – played by the inimitable Tom Hanks – in the 9/11 attack, a memory that pains everyone alive at the time. Oskar thinks his dad left a final message for him & tries to figure out where the message could be.

The movie is more than just this little boy’s adventure & exploration; it’s also the story of how he forms an understanding of the world, what grief looks like, and how people cope with it.

Granted, it may not be a typical cheerful holiday movie, but it’s always good to have a reminder of things & people around us, loving them, and telling them that you do.

Maleficent

If you have to cater to a mixed-age demographic in your family movie night, go for Maleficent & if you want to make it a movie marathon, add Maleficient: Mistress of Evil to the mix. It follows the story of fairy, who curses Aurora, the daughter of the man who deceived her. Revenge, love, kindness, empathy, and fear are at the core of the plot.

This Angelina Jolie-starrer movie franchise brings to life a story that can be taken both literally – for kids – as well as metaphorically – to keep the adults amused. The visuals, costumes, musical score, and Jolie’s performance are all commendable.