Last updated on January 9th, 2021 at 07:59 pm
If you’ve been missing the big screen, it might be time to throw a family movie night. The pandemic has kept many of us away from the movie theater, but there’s no reason you can’t create a similar experience to going to the movies right at home. Find fun ideas to take your family movie night to the next level below. We’ve also linked a cool ticket generator you can use to create custom tickets to make the experience feel that much more authentic.
1. Design custom movie tickets
A great way to invite your family members to the show is by giving them tickets to bring the night of the screening! This will make the night feel more authentic. Follow the link below to create your own!
Click to go to the Movie Ticket Generator
2. Offer classic snacks
Part of the appeal of going to the movies is the great junk food! Make some classic movie theater snacks to serve.
Here are a few ideas:
- Pizza
- French fries
- Milkshakes
- Soda
- Candy
- Popcorn (Serve it in these traditional red and white popcorn containers.)
3. Pick a theme and encourage dressing up
Going out to the movies is a great excuse to get dressed up. If your family enjoys a good theme, or simply an excuse to get dolled up, suggest one for your movie night!
Here are a few ideas:
- Decade theme (60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, etc.)
- Superhero theme
- Horror theme
- Sports theme
- Animal theme
4. Family movie night ideas
Check out this list of films that are perfect for your family movie night! We’ve got something for everyone: classics you know and love, Disney princess movies, cartoons, kids’ movies from the ’80s and ’90s, and lots more.
The Lion King (1994)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001)
Toy Story (1995)
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Star Wars (1977)
Home Alone (1990)
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
The Princess Bride (1987)
The Karate Kid (1984)
Matilda (1996)
Up (2009)
Inside Out (2015)
Mary Poppins (1964)
The Goonies (1985)
The Sound of Music (1965)
Finding Nemo (2003)
The Sandlot (1993)
Frozen (2013)
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Jumanji (1995)
A Christmas Story (1983)
It’s A Wonderful Life (1947)
Beauty and the Beast (1991)
Coco (2017)
Elf (2003)
The Princess and the Frog (2009)
The Hunger Games (2012)
Freaky Friday (2003)
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
The Lego Movie (2014)
Despicable Me (2010)
The Little Mermaid (1989)
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
My Dog Skip (2000)
Alice in Wonderland (1951)
Tangled (2010)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
The Jungle Book (1967)
Free Willy (1993)
The Muppet Movie (1979)
For even more fun ideas on how to create an awesome night at the movies at home, check out the visual below from Apartment Guide.
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