We all need a break! Get comfy on the couch and indulge in a little TV therapy with your kids. These streaming services are serving up some quality family content this month. Here are some shows and movies to add to your watch list.
Dolphin Tale — HBO Max, July 1
Based on a true story, Dolphin Tale is a heartwarming story focused on Winter, a popular dolphin at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. A boy finds Winter washed up on a shore caught in the ropes of a crab trap that results to the loss of her tail. She’s taken in by the aquarium and as part of her care she is fitted for a prosthetic tail.
Kids BBQ Championship — Hulu, July 1
Are your kids are obsessed with the Kids Baking Championship? If so, they’ll love to watch a summertime version of a cooking competition with a BBQ twist. Kids put their grilling master skills to the test. You’ll be surprised on how creative they can be and you might steal a few ideas for your Fourth of July barbecue!
Hamilton — Disney+, July 3
The filmed version of the Broadway sensation with the original cast first planned to hit theaters in 2021. Now, Disney has surprised families at home by dropping the movie early on its streaming service. You can watch Lin-Manuel Miranda’s masterpiece about Alexander Hamilton and the American Revolution.
The Babysitters Club — Netflix, July 3
Some of us might remember reading The Babysitters Club when we were kids or watching the 1995 film. Now you can watch the TV adaption of the beloved book series with your kids! The Netflix original gets a modern upgrade, but you’ll still see your favorite group of tweens form a local babysitters service as they deal with growing up.
The Mighty Ducks — Disney+, July 3
Are you missing sports? Maybe it’s time for your family to have a sports movie marathon. Add The Mighty Ducks to your list. A self-centered defense lawyer is sentenced to community service and has to coach a hockey league for kids. Remember, it’s a ‘90s movie, so it does contain language and can be a bit outdated. The movie’s positive message still carries on.
Hello Ninja: Season 3 — Netflix, July 10
If your little ones have been watching Hello Ninja, the Netflix Jr. original is releasing new episodes in July. The third season continues as friends Wesley and Georgie, along with their cat Pretzel transform into ninjas and solve problems in a magical world. Wesley’s cousin, Gen, joins the crew on ninja adventures.
Solo: A Star Wars Story — Disney+, July 10
Disney+ offers plenty of options for Star Wars families and the Hans Solo prequel gives you another movie to watch in the collection. Fans will love the thrill-seeking film in which a young Han Solo goes on an adventure where he meets his future co-pilot Chewbacca.
The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants in Space — Netflix, July 10
Captain Underpants fans can indulge in another season of the TV show adaptation. Sure, the show can be a bit annoying with its potty humor, but if your kids love it, why not watch along? George and Harold are taking their pranks to space in the ultimate field trip!
Harriet — HBO Max, July 18
Continue the conversation about race by selecting films that can help educate everyone. Harriet might not be suitable for younger children due to language including racial slurs and violence. Teens and tweens will mostly benefit from this powerful tale about Harriet Tubman as they learn her story of how she escaped to help free hundreds of enslaved people.
This post was originally published in May 2020 and is updated regularly.
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