Family Films About New Neighbours

Description: This comedy involves a family vacation where new neighbours (in-laws) join in, leading to humorous and chaotic situations.

Fact: John Candy and Dan Aykroyd improvised many of their scenes, adding to the film's comedic timing. The film was shot in Bass Lake, California.

Description: While not strictly a family film, this comedy about suburban paranoia and new neighbours can be enjoyed by older children and adults for its humor and quirky characters.

Fact: Tom Hanks improvised many of his lines, adding to the film's spontaneous feel. The movie was shot on a real street in California, which was temporarily closed for filming.

Description: While primarily about twin sisters meeting for the first time, the film involves new neighbours when one twin moves to the other's home, leading to family reunions.

Fact: Lindsay Lohan played both twins, requiring extensive makeup and costume changes. The film is a remake of the 1961 original.

Description: Although primarily a teen comedy, it involves a character moving to a new town and dealing with new neighbours, offering lessons on identity and fitting in.

Fact: The film features several cameos from well-known comedians. It was one of the last films to feature the late comedian, Chris Farley, in a voice role.

Description: This animated superhero film features a family of superheroes who must adapt to a new life in suburbia, dealing with new neighbours and their secret identities.

Fact: The film took over six years to make due to its complex animation and story development. It was Pixar's first film to feature an entirely human cast.

Description: While not about new neighbours per se, it explores family dynamics when a new member, the fiancée of the eldest son, enters the family fold during Christmas.

Fact: The film was shot in a real house in Connecticut, which was decorated with over 20,000 Christmas lights. The script was inspired by director Thomas Bezucha's own family experiences.

Description: This animated film follows Lewis, an orphan inventor, who meets a peculiar family from the future, the Robinsons, who become his new neighbours. It's a story of embracing the future and the importance of family.

Fact: The film was inspired by the book "A Day with Wilbur Robinson" by William Joyce. The character of Wilbur Robinson was originally conceived for a different project.

Description: This film delves into the life of a family who are actually stealth marketers, moving into a new neighbourhood to promote products. It's a satirical look at consumerism and community.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life stealth marketing practices. The director, Derrick Borte, was influenced by his own experiences growing up in a similar neighbourhood.

Description: This magical realism film tells the story of a couple who plant wishes for a child, and a boy named Timothy appears, becoming their neighbour in a unique way.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a darker story but was lightened for a family audience. The character of Timothy was portrayed by CJ Adams, who was relatively unknown at the time.

Description: This comedy-horror film follows a family moving into a new neighbourhood, only to find out their new neighbours are quite peculiar.

Fact: The film is a parody of "The Purge" series, with a comedic twist on the horror genre. Mike Epps, who stars in the film, also co-wrote the screenplay.