11 best family dvds

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Celebrate the exciting adventures of the beloved Wilderness Family with this timeless trilogy. After leaving the city to build a home in the Rocky Mountains wilderness, Skip Robinson and his family display courage, resourcefulness, and a deep respect for nature as they face the dangers of the wilds and share the joys of their new life of freedom.

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Mama's Family Seasons 1-6 (DVD)

A spun-off sketch from the Carol Burnett Show, Mama's Family mined humor from a squabbling family in the Midwestern blue collar suburb of Raytown. The noisy clan was headed by Mama, a buxom, gray-haired widow with sharp opinions and a sharper tongue who shared her small house with her high-strung sister Fran, a local journalist.

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Hop on the bus with the Partridges for all 96 magical musical episodes!

Starring Shirley Jones as matriarch of America's first family rock band, this complete series collection is your backstage pass to life, love, and laughs with the tuneful, terrific Partridge Family. Co-starring pop idol David Cassidy, Susan Dey, Danny Bonaduce, Jeremy Gelbwaks, Brian Forster and Suzanne Crough. Along for the ride is their beleaguered manager Reuben Kincaid.



Featuring all of the songs you remember and an all-star cast of guests, prepare to get rockin' and rollin'. 

Starring: Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, Susan Dey, Danny Bonaduce, Brian Forster, Suzanne Crough, David Madden

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Maya is a 40-year-old woman (Jennifer Lopez) struggling with frustrations of not having achieved more in life. As an experienced, quick-witted, perceptive employee, she is passed over for a promotion solely because she doesn't have a college degree. Until, that is, she gets the chance to prove that street smarts are as valuable as book smarts, and that it is never too late for a Second Act. This inspirational comedy also stars Leah Remini, Vanessa Hudgens and Milo Ventimiglia.



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Connecting with Milo Ventimiglia

The Empowering Women of Second Act

Friendship On and Off Screen

Working with the Ones You Love

Second Act Trailer

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About the Film

When a big box store employee reinvents her life and her lifestyle, she gets the chance to prove to Madison Avenue that street smarts are as valuable as a college degree, and that it's never too late for a 'Second Act'.

Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Leah Remini, Vanessa Hudgens with Treat Williams and Milo Ventimiglia

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Addams Family Synopsis:

Come join The Addams Family for the most hilarious scarefest of this season or any other! When long-lost Uncle Fester (Christopher Lloyd) reappears after twenty-five years in the Bermuda Triangle, Gomez (Raul Julia) and Morticia (Anjelica Huston) plan a celebration to wake the dead. But Wednesday (Christina Ricci) barely has time to warm up her electric chair before Thing points out Fester's uncommonly "normal" behavior. Could this Fester be a fake, part of an evil scheme to raid the Addams fortune?

Addams Family Values Synopsis:

It's love at first fright when Gomez (Raul Julia) and Morticia (Anjelica Huston) welcome a new addition to the Addams household -- Pubert, their soft, cuddly, mustachioed baby boy. As Fester (Christopher Lloyd) falls hard for voluptuous nanny Debbie Jilinksy (Joan Cusack), Wednesday (Christina Ricci) and Pugsley (Jimmy Workman) discover she's a black-widow murderess who plans to add Fester to her collection of dead husbands. The family's future grows even bleaker when the no-good nanny marries Fester and has the kids shipped off to summer camp. But Wednesday still has a Thing or two up her sleeve.

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One of Disney's biggest and most fondly remembered hits, the spectacular screen version of the literary classic SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON is full of breathtaking South Seas scenery, hundreds of exotic animals, and treacherous pirates. This heroic tale chronicles the courageous exploits of the Robinson family after they are shipwrecked on a deserted island. Using teamwork and ingenuity, they skillfully overcome the obstacles of nature and transform their new home into a "civilized" community. But the ultimate challenge lies ahead when a band of cutthroat pirates threaten to destroy the Robinson's Makeshift paradise. Capture the thrills, romance, and fun of this unforgettable Disney film!|The film was based on the book by Johann Wyss, written to preserve the tales he and his sons made up while imagining themselves in Robinson Crusoe's predicament. Not originally intended for publication, the narrative was later edited and illustrated by Wyss' descendants.|Filmed on the Caribbean island of Tobago, the motion picture's lavish preproduction planning and on-location shooting (22 weeks) resulted in a budget that exceeded $4 million, but the extraordinary box office returns, subsequent popular reissues, and release on home video in 1982 has made it one of Disney's top-grossing films.|There was one problem with the filming location of Tobago: it had no animals. Tropical birds, gulls, ostriches, snakes, tigers, zebras, baby elephants, and monkeys were all flown to the island, along with 14 animal trainers.|One afternoon the flamingos Disney "hired" for the film took off from Tobago and headed south to British Guiana. Fortunately, they returned the next day at feeding time.

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Nanny McPhee In this wickedly charming tale, Nanny McPhee (Emma Thompson) enters the household of Mr. Brown (Colin Firth) and attempts to tame his seven naughty children. As she takes control, they begin to notice that their misbehaving has magical and startling consequences. Nanny McPhee Returns When Nanny McPhee appears at the farmhouse door of a busy young mother (Maggie Gyllenhaal), she discovers that her children are in a household war with their spoiled city cousins. Nanny McPhee uses her magic to show the children five valuable lessons including how to get along.

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Cloak & Dagger: Fantasy video gamer Davey (Henry Thomas) suddenly finds his imaginary Cloak & Dagger world has come to exciting and perilous life and he must team up with his game’s hero to defeat enemy spies. The Wizard: Two runaway brothers (Fred Savage & Luke Edwards) join forces with a resourceful girl (Jenny Lewis) on an adventure of a lifetime when they head to California for a video game competition. Cop and a Half: Devon’s dreams of becoming a cop when he grows up suddenly come to life after he witnesses a horrific crime and is paired with a reluctant police veteran (Burt Reynolds). King Ralph: After the royal family is accidentally wiped out, a rude and crude Las Vegas lounge singer (John Goodman) is discovered to be a distant relative and the next king of England! Matinee: Movie promoter Lawrence Woolsey (John Goodman) brings his unique brand of flashy showmanship to the unsuspecting residents of Key West in this hilarious tribute to a more innocent (and outrageous) time in American cinema. Sgt. Bilko: Leading the sorriest group of soldiers ever to enlist in the armed forces, the outrageous Sgt. Bilko (Steve Martin) must prevent his base from being shut down… and clear his name. Ghost Dad: In this spirited family comedy, a workaholic father (Bill Cosby) crosses over to a different world and must learn how to be seen and heard as a ghost in order to care for his three kids. Ed: Minor league pitcher Deuce Cooper (Matt LeBlanc) gets a major league boost in good fortune when the team’s new star player – an amazingly talented chimpanzee – becomes his roommate and buddy. A Simple Wish: When Anabel (Mara Wilson) wishes for a fairy godmother, her wish takes the form of magical misfit Murray (Martin Short) who helps to rescue her dad and thwart a wicked witch (Kathleen Turner). The Borrowers: A family of four-inch people living beneath the floorboards must save their home from being destroyed by an evil real estate developer (John Goodman).

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Family Favorites: 10-Movie Collection

Cloak & Dagger: Fantasy video gamer Davey (Henry Thomas) suddenly finds his imaginary Cloak & Dagger world has come to exciting and perilous life and he must team up with his game’s hero to defeat enemy spies.

The Wizard: Two runaway brothers (Fred Savage & Luke Edwards) join forces with a resourceful girl (Jenny Lewis) on an adventure of a lifetime when they head to California for a video game competition.

Cop and a Half: Devon’s dreams of becoming a cop when he grows up suddenly come to life after he witnesses a horrific crime and is paired with a reluctant police veteran (Burt Reynolds).

King Ralph: After the royal family is accidentally wiped out, a rude and crude Las Vegas lounge singer (John Goodman) is discovered to be a distant relative and the next king of England!

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Relive the adventure and magic in one of the most beloved motion pictures of all-time, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, from Academy Award-winning director Steven Spielberg. Captivating audiences of all ages, this timeless story follows the unforgettable journey of a lost alien and the 10-year-old boy he befriends. Join Elliot (Henry Thomas), Gertie (Drew Barrymore) and Michael (Robert MacNaughton) as they come together to help E.T. find his way back home, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is "one of the great American films" (Leonard Maltin) that forever belongs in the hearts and minds of audiences everywhere.



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2-Disc DVD with over 3 Hours of Bonus Features!

The E.T. Journals: Featuring behind the scenes footage from the filming of the movie, this featurette gives viewers a unique feeling of being on-set and living the excitement of what it was like to make E.T. (Blu-ray Exclusive)

Steven Spielberg & E.T.: The director reflects back on the film and discusses his experience working with children as well as his overall and current perspective on E.T.

Deleted Scenes

A Look Back: A special insider's look into the making of E.T. featuring interviews with Steven Spielberg, the cast, and others intimately involved with the film.

The Evolution and Creation of E.T.: From idea to screenplay, through casting and making the film.

The E.T. Reunion: The cast and filmmaker reunite to discuss their thoughts on the impact of the film.

The Music of E.T. A Discussion with John Williams: Interviews and footage of the long-standing relationship between John Williams and Steven Spielberg.

The 20th Anniversary Premiere: Composer John Williams played the score of E.T. live at the Shrine Auditorium for the re-release premier of E.T. This featurette gives us a behind the scenes look at this presentation.

Designs, Photographs and Marketing

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E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

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Journey back to the magic and adventure with E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, the beloved masterpiece from director Steven Spielberg. Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore and Robert MacNaughton star in the unforgettable story of a lost alien and the 10-year-old boy who helps him find his way home. Digitally remastered for optimal picture and sound, this astounding story is sure to thrill viewers of all ages again with its timeless message of trust, courage, and the overwhelming power of friendship.

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• PG
• Sci-Fi
• Family
• Fantasy
• Adventure
• Teen
• Tween

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Madea, everyone’s favorite wise-cracking, take-no-prisoners grandma, jumps into action when her niece, Shirley, receives distressing news about her health. All Shirley wants is to gather her three adult children around her and share the news as a family. But Tammy, Kimberly and Byron are too distracted by their own problems: Tammy can’t manage her unruly children or her broken marriage; Kimberly is gripped with anger and takes it out on her husband; and Byron, after spending two years in jail, is under pressure to deal drugs again. It’s up to Madea, with the help of the equally rambunctious Aunt Bam, to gather the clan together and make things right the only way she knows how: with a lot of tough love, laughter…and the revelation of a long-buried family secret.

Tyler Perry's entertainment empire continues its long march toward ubiquity with another installment chronicling the slapstick soap opera lives of the squabbling Simmons/Brown family. For Perry fans, who are legion, the fact that his output of movie and TV projects keeps growing larger than the bust lines of his matriarchal characters is nothing but good news. And Madea's Big Happy Family will certainly be the crowd-pleasingly funny, moralistic piece of uplifting fluff that they have every right to expect from the multi-hyphenated man on the throne. Based on one of his popular road show plays (as were many of his other movies), this one features as big and juicy a role for his in-drag alter ego as any. The pistol-packing, vitriol-spewing Madea steals the show all over the place, whether she's raging with one-liner insults, babbling down-home homilies, sweet-talking, or slapping someone silly. Perry also gives himself even more in-character fun playing crotchety old Uncle Joe, who has some choice observations about the obesity that's on display among more than half the cast. The story centers on Madea's niece Shirley (Loretta Devine, giving the only performance that's anywhere near understated), who is quickly succumbing to cancer, but resigned that it's God's will, and is OK with it because she'll soon be going home to Jesus. Her dying wish is to gather her loved ones to break the news, a task that proves nearly impossible given how fractious every single relationship is involving the lives of her children and extended family. Yes, the family is certainly big--but happy?--not so much. Swooping down on them in her bouncing boat of a broken-down Cadillac, Madea orders them together and orchestrates the many revelatory or shocking crises and catharses that finally bring some closure to the bickering. It's done in typical Tyler Perry fashion with bursts of pop-Christian and pop-psychological moralizing filtered straight outta Madea's motor-mouth and standup comic delivery. The men fare better than the women in Perry's philosophical, literary, and directorial intention. Without exception, the young female characters are portrayed as horrible shrews, and their men burdened providers who require the backhanded wisdom of Madea to set everyone straight. In his own performance and in the funny, sad, or inspirational messages laced throughout, Perry is playing to his core demographic to great effect. Though unremarkable in its stylistic and technical specifications, Madea's Big Happy Family has all the right stuff to fill the hearts and souls of all those who appreciate his very specific brand of ethnic family values. And that seems to be a group that grows with every project bearing his imprimatur. --Ted Fry