Oscar-Nominated Flicks for Families

The 2012 Oscar nominations are chock-full of family-friendly films. From the magic of Martin Scorsese's Hugo to the swashbuckling adventure of Puss in Boots, parents, teens, tweens, and even younger kids will find movies to enjoy together. Check out our reviews to see what fits for your family. (The 84th Annual Academy Awards telecast airs Feb. 26, 2012, on ABC.)

Browse Oscar-Nominated Flicks for Families

  • The Muppets Review
    The Muppets

    Muppet comedy offers memorable laughs, musical numbers.

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  • Kung Fu Panda 2 Review
    Kung Fu Panda 2

    Panda hero saves the day in surprisingly deep family film.

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    6
     
  • Puss in Boots Review
    Puss in Boots

    Swashbuckling adventure features irresistible warrior cat.

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    6
     
  • Hugo Review
    Hugo

    Spectacular book adaptation is great for tweens and up.

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  • The Adventures of Tintin Review
    The Adventures of Tintin

    Whirlwind animated adventure is a visual treat for tweens.

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    9
     
  • Rango Review
    Rango

    Guns and deep thoughts make this best for older kids.

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    9
     
  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 Review
    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

    Spectacularly epic, poignant end to a magical series.

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    12
     
  • The Help Review
    The Help

    Poignant, thought-provoking Civil Rights tale.

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    12
     
  • Moneyball Review
    Moneyball

    Fantastic, inspiring baseball drama covers all its bases.

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    12
     
  • Real Steel Review
    Real Steel

    Predictable but fun fight movie has lots of robot action.

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  • The Artist Review
    The Artist

    Loving tribute to silent films has a few tense moments.

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    13
     
  • The Iron Lady Review
    The Iron Lady

    Streep is riveting in well-acted but underwhelming biopic.

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    13
     
  • The Tree of Life Review
    The Tree of Life

    Unique, difficult, poetic masterpiece about life and death.

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    13
     
  • War Horse Review
    War Horse

    Spielberg's sweeping horse drama is beautiful but intense.

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    13
     
  • Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close Review
    Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

    Drama about child's 9/11 loss stirs up sadness.

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    14
     
  • Midnight in Paris Review
    Midnight in Paris

    Jaunty romcom mines adult themes of marriage and career.

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    14
     
  • The Descendants Review
    The Descendants

    Devastating, moving dramedy about death and forgiveness.

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    16
     
  • Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Review
    Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

    Excellent spy film mixes suspense and shocking moments.

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    16
     

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