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This Summer's Must-See Family-Friendly Movies

May 16 2014 - 2:21pm

Summer is right around the corner, which means fun-filled days at the beach [1] and cross-country trips [2]. While we hope for daily doses of sunshine, there are bound to be a few rainy days throughout the season. If you've already exhausted your list of indoor activities [3], why not take a trip to the local movie theater? While there are plenty of movies for Mom and Dad to see [4] alone, there are also several to enjoy as a whole family. Scroll through to see what's in theaters for the coming months, and let us know which are on your list of must-see movies!

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Million Dollar Arm

Jon Hamm [6] portrays J.B. Bernstein, a real-life sports agent who turns to unconventional methods to field a Major League Baseball team.

Release Date: May 16

Maleficent

Angelina Jolie [7] soars as the wicked witch [8] who casts a sleeping curse on Princess Aurora.

Release Date: May 30

How to Train Your Dragon 2

Four years after the original, Hiccup and Toothless must work together to once again save the relationship between men and their dragons.

Release Date: June 13

Earth to Echo

A more modern-day E.T., the film follows a group of friends investigating a series of bizarre text messages they receive after a construction project begins in their neighborhood.

Release Date: July 2

Planes: Fire & Rescue

When Dusty (voiced by Dane Cook [9]) learns that he can no longer race, he makes a drastic and dangerous decision to join the world of aerial firefighting.

Release Date: July 18


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