30 funny family movies you and your kids will love

This is one of those funny family movies that doesn’t condescend to its audience – and is all the more endearingly humorous for it. A ne’er-do-well (Jack Black) poses as a substitute teacher, then enlists his students to form a rock band – and they all learn the uplifting power of music. When the film came out in 2003, the late film critic Roger Ebert wrote, “I have absolutely no clue why the movie is rated PG-13.…There’s not a kid alive who would be anything but delighted by this film.” Still, it’s best for ages 11 and up.

Best for: Ages 11 and up

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Source: RD.com