International Day of Families is celebrated every year on May 15th worldwide. It was held for the first time on May 15th, 1994 to increase awareness about many issues affecting families like healthcare, education, violence, discrimination and gender equality.
This year, the theme of International Day of Families is “Family Oriented Policies for Sustainable Development: Towards the Second World Summit for Social Development.”
It is the perfect day to spend time with your families, whether you want to go for a lovely meal together or stay back home, curl up together and watch a good movie. On International Day of Families 2025, here are 7 Netflix movies that will make for a good family watch:
1. GOODBYE (2022)
A rather emotional watch, Goodbye explores the dynamics of grief and familial bonds after a family faces a heartbreak following the sudden demise of their mother. Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Rashmika Mandanna and Neena Gupta in pivotal roles, this movie stands out as one of the good family movies on Netflix.
2. DRISHYAM (2015)
How far can you go to protect your family? According to Vijay Salgaonkar, to any limits. One of the most popular suspense movies, in Drishyam, a simple family’s peace is shattered when a policewoman’s son goes missing and they become the prime suspects. The film has a gripping narrative that will demand your attention at every minute. A cherry on the cake is the superb acting by Ajay Devgn, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta and Tabu.
3. KABHI KHUSHI KABHIE GHAM (2001)
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham is considered one of the classic family movies to watch with your parents on Netflix. From love to family values, traditions, generational gaps and an emotional reunion in the end, the film is an exciting family drama by Karan Johar that has established a cult status for itself.
4. RAM PRASAD KI TEHRVI (2019)
Funny, heartwarming and touching, Ram Prasad Ki Tehrvi brings Ramprasad’s family together under one roof after years for a period of thirteen days. During this time, their insecurities and problems come to the forefront. How the characters navigate living together after years is what the major plot is based on.
5. DIL DHADAKNE DO (2015)
Dil Dhadakne Do is mostly every Punjabi family’s tale ever! The movie has relatable themes of family dynamics, societal expectations and personal desires. With Zoya Akhtar’s direction, the film allows the viewers to engage with it on a personal level. Not to forget, the stellar star cast including Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra, Anushka Sharma, Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shah and Vikrant Massey adds to the overall appeal.
6. BAAHUBALI (1&2) – 2015 & 2017
Of stunning visuals, a rich immersive experience and themes of duty, family and betrayal while being relatively free of overly violent and explicit content, Baahubali part 1 and 2 are both engaging films that resonate with audiences of all ages and created a massive buzz in the cinemas for years with suspense. To top it all, SS Rajamouli’s direction and the two main protagonists, Prabhas and Rana Dagubatti are reason enough for you to watch the two parts with your family.
So, which one of these movies are you going to watch with your family?