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Top 10 Movies to Watch When You Miss Your Family 

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Susqu chapter.

I know lately, as much as I don’t want to admit it, I miss home and my family. It’s hard to be strong all the time and pretend you’re totally an adult. It’s ok to miss home and it’s ok to miss your family, especially if this is your first time away from home. So, in no particular order, here are the top 10 movies about family to watch when you miss yours.  

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 

This movie about a loud in your face family will make anyone feel like it’s their own. As a bonus watch the second one if you still really miss your loud and nosy family! 

 

 

  1. Cheaper By The Dozen 

 

Again, another fun story about a big family (that only gets bigger!). And that sticks together no matter how crazy it’ll all gets! 

 

 

  1. Mrs. Doubtfire 

 

Watch this story about a father who will do whatever it takes to be with his family. And plus, the late Robin Williams is known for putting a smile on your face no matter what. 

 

 

  1. The Parent Trap 

 

A story about long lost twin sisters who trade places to get their parents back together? Sisterhood at its finest! 

 

 

  1. The Pursuit of Happyness 

 

The real life father son duo of Will and Jaden Smith makes this movie even more heartwarming. Warning it can get sad! But in the end, you see how a father and son make it to the happiness. 

 

 

  1. Mamma Mia 

 

A fun story about a young girl getting married and at the same time try to find out who her real father is! Plus, fun catchy ABBA music that you can’t help but sing along to! 

 

 

  1. The Proposal 

 

Another wedding movie! In this one watch Sandra Bullock be fake engaged to Ryan Reynolds and meet his crazy Alaskan family, including a family member played by Betty White your dream grandma! 

 

 

  1. Tortilla Soup 

 

A Mexican-American trio of sisters who all live with their father and get in each other’s business while still teasing and loving one another! 

 

 

 

  1.  Meet the Parents 

 

If you thought your boyfriend’s parents were nuts just wait until you see this movie with Ben Stiller! 

 

 

  1. The Bird Cage 

 

Watch as Robin Williams and Nathan Lane’s son brings his fiancée and her parents over to meet each other while secretly hiding the fact that they are a gay couple and own a night club below their house! 

 

Hi! My name is Victoria, I use she/her pronouns, I'm 18 years old and I am a first year student at Susquehanna University!
I am Brooke Adams-Porter, a communications student at Susquehanna University. Just an old soul finding herself in this new world.