Collider selects six family films released since 2010 that it says balance child-friendly storytelling with emotionally serious themes. The ranking argues that modern family films increasingly portray loss, disability and difficult parent-child relationships without simplifying them.

– How to Train Your Dragon (2010): praised for Hiccup and Toothless’s non-verbal bond and its treatment of Hiccup’s permanent injury.
– Toy Story 3 (2010): highlighted for the toys facing apparent death together and Andy’s emotional farewell before university.
– The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021): commended for its inventive visuals and the reconciliation between Katie and her father.
– Coco (2017): included as the third-ranked film, though the supplied text does not provide its full discussion.