Happy New Year! This is the time to count your blessings and make memories with the biggest one in your life, your family.
And what better way to welcome the new year than by coming together, cozying up, and celebrating with a family movie night? Binge-watching movies filled with endless laughter, adventure, life lessons, and beautiful animations and effects?
You guessed it, I’m talking about family-themed Spanish movies you can enjoy on Netflix. With the wide library of family-friendly Spanish movies on Netflix and a reliable internet connection, like Cox, you can enjoy your movie marathon uninterrupted.
Also, did I mention that Cox customer service is available in English and Spanish through Cox en Espanol and is always ready to assist if you need help? Talk about adding the cherry on top to your New Year’s celebrations.
As someone who’s always loved the family values portrayed in Spanish movies, my family and I found the 5 in this list firmly grasping our attention, and perfectly balancing values with great entertainment, making them a great choice for family movie nights.
Without further ado, let’s dive into the five perfect family-oriented Spanish movies on Netflix that you must watch with your family this New Year’s Eve!
1. El Camino de Xico (Xico’s Journey)
- Year: 2020
- Genre: Adventure
- Length: 1h 26m
- Country Of Origin: Mexico
Summary: The movie centers on a young girl, Copi, her friend, Gus, and her magical dog, Xico, teaming up and going on a journey to save their mountain from a greedy corporation that plans to destroy it for gold, indifferent to the harm it may cause to the town and the environment.
Why It’s Great: the movie explores and instills multiple positive values magically and creatively. I loved how it emphasizes the values of honesty, courage, and resilience in standing up for what’s right despite the challenges, and how friendship is a wonderful part of life.
2. Familia
- Year: 2023
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 1h 44m
- Country Of Origin: Mexico
Summary: The movie centers around an olive ranch owner, Leo, gathering his four adult children, Rebeca, Julia, Mariana, and Benny to decide on the fate of the ranch after receiving a generous offer. The film explores their varying opinions and emotions to realize that the place they grew up in may potentially be sold.
Why It’s Great: this movie is one you can enjoy with your teenagers too. The movie displays realistic family bonds and explores why family is above all challenges that come our way. It does make you nostalgic, and it definitely took me back to my family meals, with its accurate portrayal of how family discussions are, from the endless laughter to the complications around love, loss, and changing times.
3. Superlopez
- Year: 2018
- Genre: Comedy
- Length: 1h 48m
- Country Of Origin: Spain
Summary: Superlopez is a Superman parody. Instead of arriving in the United States, like every other superhero magically does, this alien superhuman baby ends up in Spain, found by an older, childless couple in the farmlands. They raise him not to stand out or use his powers for any reason. So, he becomes a normal office worker who uses his powers for things like reaching the office on time, until the time comes for him to use more of his powers.
Why It’s Great: based on the comic book of the same name, the movie is a hilarious take on how Superman would be if raised in Spain. It packs many laughs, with the main character’s mustache appearing even as a baby, trying to hide his powers from other people as well as his journey in trying to perfect them. Any child or adult will find themselves rolling with laughter.
4. Honeymoon with My Mother
- Year: 2022
- Genre: Comedy / Drama
- Length: 1h 50m
- Country Of Origin: Spain
Summary: a man is left hanging at the altar after his fiancé runs off with her ex-lover. Unable to cancel the honeymoon reservations, his mother joins him on the trip. While he is shown miserable, she has the time of her life, living new experiences with hilarious moments occurring throughout.
Why It’s Great: we often fail to see the good in our parents until we connect with them. This movie explores a mother-son relationship developing through shared time and experiences. I love how it packs many laughs while also emphasizing empathy, showing a son’s journey in realizing that his mother is a person with needs and desires of her own.
5. La leyenda de la Nahuala (The Legend of The Nahuala
- Year: 2007
- Genre: Comedy / Horror
- Length: 1h 35m
- Country Of Origin: Mexico
Summary: Quite old, but everlasting gold! A valuable addition to the rare animated comedy horror genre, the film follows a young boy Leo, who lives with his older brother, Nando, and his grandmother. Nando often scares Leo with the story of la Nahuala, a witch who possessed the spirits of two young girls 52 years ago and is now looking for a third one, since if she finds it on the day of the dead, it will allow her to wipe out the city.
Why It’s Great: When watching the movie with my family, we were all blown away by the amazing storyline. It also had me tearing up and calling my brother since we hadn’t seen each other in a while. I also found it very educational for my kids, judging by them asking many questions about Mexican folklore and the Day of the Dead tradition celebrated across Mexico soon after the movie.
Make The Most of Movie Night with Your Gente Querida!
I hope you and your families find the movies on my list as entertaining as I did when I first saw them. On that note, I wish you all a happy new year filled with happiness, success, and endless memories with those who matter the most.
David Lee is a seasoned writer specializing in filming locations. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for cinema, David explores the stories behind iconic sites and shares unique insights that bring your favorite films and series to life.
