There aren’t many werewolf-friendly movies for families even though body changes are common in family films. They’re about transformation and regret. Family Pack is based on the tabletop game Werewolves of Millers Hollow.
A family finds a medieval version of the game and are transported back in time to a medieval village plagued with werewolves. The family transforms into an ideal unit by working together to survive and get home.
There are the usual fish-out-of-water moments, peppered with clever dialogue and humor. Some moments lean mature but don’t cross the line. The werewolves provide a few jump scares. Kids 7+ are fine — with one caveat: it’s in French (subtitles or English dub).
It’s charming and well-made. Pour a cognac and enjoy a movie with the energy of a ’90s kids action flick and themes that still land.
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Rating: PG-13 (Me: 7+)
Language: French with subtitles; English dub available
Director: Francois Uzan
Starring: Franck Dubosc, Suzanne Clément, Jean Reno
Run time: 1h 35m
Post-credits scenes: No
Bathroom breaks: You’re streaming. Hit pause.
Sequel? Unlikely
If you liked Family Pack, check out:
- Zathura (2005)
- Jumanji (1995)
- Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)
- A Kid in King Arthur’s Court (1995)
- Goosebumps: The Werewolf of Fever Swamp (1997)
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