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Updated October 24, 2026
For a movie night with your parents, choose a crowd-pleaser rated PG-13 or lower, such as Interstellar, The Avengers. These 10 have 8,000 or more TMDB votes and a score of 7.4 or higher, so they are widely liked, with no horror, thriller or romance tag.
Widely liked, PG-13 or lower
Large vote counts mean a wide audience, not a niche. The mix covers comedy, adventure, family and drama.
| Title | Rated | Length | TMDB rating | US streaming (October 24, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interstellar (2014) | PG-13 | 169 min | 8.5/10 | Prime Video, Paramount+ |
| The Avengers (2012) | PG-13 | 143 min | 8.1/10 | Disney+, Hulu |
| Avatar (2009) | PG-13 | 162 min | 7.6/10 | Disney+ |
| Avengers: Infinity War (2018) | PG-13 | 149 min | 8.2/10 | Disney+ |
| Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) | PG-13 | 121 min | 7.9/10 | Disney+ |
| Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) | PG | 152 min | 7.9/10 | Peacock, HBO Max |
| Avengers: Endgame (2019) | PG-13 | 181 min | 8.2/10 | Disney+ |
| Iron Man (2008) | PG-13 | 126 min | 7.7/10 | Disney+ |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) | PG-13 | 179 min | 8.4/10 | TNT, TBS, tru TV, HBO Max |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) | PG-13 | 201 min | 8.5/10 | TNT, TBS, tru TV, HBO Max |
Interstellar (2014)
2014 · PG-13 · Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction · 169 min · TMDB 8.5/10
Rated PG-13, 169 minutes, 8.5/10 from 41,603 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: The adventures of a group of explorers who make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage.
US streaming: Prime Video, Paramount+
The Avengers (2012)
2012 · PG-13 · Science Fiction, Action, Adventure · 143 min · TMDB 8.1/10
Rated PG-13, 143 minutes, 8.1/10 from 40,129 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster.
US streaming: Disney+, Hulu
Avatar (2009)
2009 · PG-13 · Science Fiction, Action, Adventure · 162 min · TMDB 7.6/10
Rated PG-13, 162 minutes, 7.6/10 from 34,904 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, but becomes torn between following orders and protecting an alien civilization.
US streaming: Disney+
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
2018 · PG-13 · Adventure, Action, Science Fiction · 149 min · TMDB 8.2/10
Rated PG-13, 149 minutes, 8.2/10 from 33,233 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos.
US streaming: Disney+
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
2014 · PG-13 · Action, Science Fiction, Adventure · 121 min · TMDB 7.9/10
Rated PG-13, 121 minutes, 7.9/10 from 30,523 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.
US streaming: Disney+
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
2001 · PG · Adventure, Fantasy · 152 min · TMDB 7.9/10
Rated PG, 152 minutes, 7.9/10 from 30,480 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life.
US streaming: Peacock, HBO Max
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
2019 · PG-13 · Adventure, Science Fiction, Action · 181 min · TMDB 8.2/10
Rated PG-13, 181 minutes, 8.2/10 from 29,097 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos.
US streaming: Disney+
Iron Man (2008)
2008 · PG-13 · Action, Science Fiction, Adventure · 126 min · TMDB 7.7/10
Rated PG-13, 126 minutes, 7.7/10 from 29,054 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.
US streaming: Disney+
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
2001 · PG-13 · Adventure, Fantasy, Action · 179 min · TMDB 8.4/10
Rated PG-13, 179 minutes, 8.4/10 from 28,660 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator.
US streaming: TNT, TBS, tru TV, HBO Max
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
2003 · PG-13 · Adventure, Fantasy, Action · 201 min · TMDB 8.5/10
Rated PG-13, 201 minutes, 8.5/10 from 27,654 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men.
US streaming: TNT, TBS, tru TV, HBO Max
Questions
What movies can I watch with my parents?
Interstellar, The Avengers are widely rated and PG-13 or lower.
Why no romance or horror?
Those tags are excluded to avoid awkward or frightening moments. That is our filter, so read the synopsis for anything you want to avoid.
How were these chosen?
From TMDB comedy, adventure, family and drama titles with 8,000 or more votes and a score of 7.4 or higher, rated PG-13 or lower in the US.
What if my parents like older films?
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Is the streaming list current?
It was pulled on October 24, 2026 from JustWatch data via TMDB for the United States. Services rotate titles often, so check before you start.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.
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