7 New Family Movies and TV Series Streaming in July

  • Michael Foust Crosswalk Headlines Contributor
  • Updated Jul 26, 2024
7 New Family Movies and TV Series Streaming in July

Let’s be honest: We all need a good movie during election season. 

With negative campaign ads, constant news coverage, and divisive rhetoric, even the most cheerful can feel disheartened.

And it’s only July!

Thankfully, the major streaming services have plenty to offer families this month, perfect for lifting our spirits and helping us find a bit of peace. Films have the power to remind us of the ideals in life — hope, unity, and the simple pleasures that make our days brighter. 

Here are seven great options for families this month.

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  • Paw Patrol

    1. Paw Patrol: The Movie (Netflix)

    A young pup named Skye joins her Paw Patrol friends to thwart the evil plans of Victoria Vance and ex-Mayor Humdinger from destroying the city. The Paw Patrol team gains superpowers in this heartwarming film that highlights friendship, kindness, and teamwork. It’s a sequel to the 2021 movie and a continuation of one of the most family-friendly film franchises you’ll ever watch. Rated PG for mild action and peril.

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  • Shadrach

    2. Shadrach (Great American Pure Flix)

    A family moving from the big city to the country learns about hope, faith, and family when a white majestic horse appears on their property. Shadrach is an original series of Great American Pure Flix that follows the story of a young girl named Anna and her brother, Michael, who are struggling to adapt to their new surroundings when their new animal friend arrives. It was directed by Sean McNamara, who also helmed On a Wing and a Prayer, Hoovey, Soul Surfer, and The Miracle Season. It’s a sweet, kid-friendly story. The first episode launches July 25, with new episodes entering the platform each subsequent Thursday.

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  • Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

    3. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (Netflix)

    Inventive genius Flint Lockwood, along with his family and friends, encounters a new threat: dangerous hybrid food animals that must be stopped before they conquer the world. It’s the sequel to the 2009 film and tells the story of a scatterbrained inventor who creates a machine that goes haywire. It features the voices of Bill Hader, Anna Faris, Neil Patrick Harris, and Terry Crews. Rated PG for mild rude humor. 

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  • Garfield the Movie

    4. The Garfield Movie (Home Video)

    Our favorite lasagna-eating feline faces a thrilling adventure when he and Odie are kidnapped by gangsters, rescued by Garfield’s estranged father, and dragged into a covert operation by an evil cat, Jinx, threatening their safety and testing family bonds. The film includes a strong message about reconciliation. (Garfield falsely believes his dad abandoned him.) It is available on digital home video platforms. The DVD/Blu-ray edition drops Aug. 27. Rated PG for action/peril and mild thematic elements. 

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  • Christmas in July

    5. Great American Christmas in July (Great American Family/Pure Flix)

    If the hot weather has you down, then Great American Media’s Christmas movies could be the perfect remedy to bring some holiday cheer to your summer. Both Great American Family and Great American Pure Flix feature dozens of holiday-themed films this month, including A Christmas … Present (Candace Cameron Bure), Bringing Christmas Home (Jill Wagner), and B&B Merry (Jen Lilley, Jesse Hutch). “Christmas in July” may seem like a quirky new thing, but it actually dates back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. In 1940, there even was a movie with that exact title.

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  • IF

    6. IF (Home Video, Paramount Plus)

    A young tween girl rediscovers her imagination and her joy when pretend friends from her childhood suddenly come back to life. It’s a live-action/animated fantasy film that follows the story of a girl, Brea, who loses her innocence when her father lands in the hospital, only to regain it when she runs across several imaginary creatures living upstairs -- a butterfly, a furry monster, and so on. It’s a movie with solid lessons for families, although its inclusion of mild language may repel some parents. (ClearPlay and VidAngel offer filters.) 

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  • Charlotte's Web

    7. Charlotte’s Web (Paramount Plus)

    A friendly spider named Charlotte sets out to save her young friend Wilbur the pig from slaughter. Using her web, Charlotte writes words praising Wilbur, capturing the townspeople’s attention and turning him into a local sensation. This 2006 live-action film is a heartwarming tale of friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice and showcases the bonds that can form between the most unlikely of companions. It featured an ensemble voice cast, including Julia Roberts as Charlotte. Rated G. 

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    Michael Foust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years. His stories have appeared in Baptist Press, Christianity Today, The Christian Post, the Leaf-Chronicle, the Toronto Star and the Knoxville News-Sentinel.