Moving can be stressful, even when you have a full film production staff behind you! There are tons of movies about moving to learn from and laugh at while you are preparing for your own move! Here are some of our favorites:
UP
Looking for a tear-jerker and a heart warmer? Up is a classic! Carl's unorthodox moving plans are interrupted by Russell and his faithful companion about fulfilling dreams, reconnecting with the world, and what a cranky old person can accomplish with enough gumption- and helium.
Karate Kid
New neighbors can be the best part of moving. Old neighbors can also be a great reason to move. Daniel gets a great new neighbor and teacher in Mr. Miyagi , learning and growing into his new home and adulthood in the process.
Money Pit
Money Pit is a hilarious romp- and a cautionary tale about buying vs. renting. There may not be a lot to learn from this one, except what not to do, but it's still a fun watch and an early Tom Hanks classic.
Beetlejuice
Moving is rarely fun, but moving on is worse. With some of the worst new roommates imaginable, it may be tempting to try some underhanded tactics to improve the situation. However, some things are better left unsaid in this classic comedy about redecorating with ghosts.
The Toy Story Series
Change can be scary, but we always keep the things we love. In this long-running series, our favorite toys deal with growing older, anxieties about moving, and moving on.
Of course, there are dozens of movies about moving, and these are just some of our more family-friendly favorites. There's always a horror movie about family moving into a spooky old house to get the scares going too!