Cut the Cord: Best Family Movie Streaming Services for More Value, Less Cost

Sunday, February 9th is National Cord Cutting Day, a perfect opportunity to explore why more people are joining the cord-cutting movement. Cutting the cord means saying goodbye to expensive cable bills and hello to more value and less cost. But what exactly makes cord-cutting so appealing?

Why More People Are Cutting the Cord

1. Significant Cost Savings: Cable bills can easily exceed $100 or even $200 per month. Switching to streaming services can drastically reduce your monthly entertainment expenses.
2. Flexibility and No Contracts: Streaming services typically operate on a month-to-month basis, allowing you to cancel or change your subscriptions at any time without penalty.
3. On-Demand Convenience: Watch what you want, when you want, without being tied to a fixed schedule.
4. Personalized Recommendations: Streaming platforms use sophisticated algorithms to provide personalized recommendations based on your viewing habits.
5. Access to Niche Content: Streaming services often cater to specific interests and genres, offering content that may not be available on traditional cable.
6. Multiple Device Viewing: Most streaming services allow for multiple simultaneous streams, enabling different household members to watch different shows on separate devices.
7. No More Equipment Rental Fees: With streaming, you typically only need a streaming device like a Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, smart TV or tablet.
8. Improved Picture and Sound Quality: Many streaming services offer content in 4K resolution and support advanced audio formats like Dolby Atmos.

The UP Family of Brands: More Value, Less Cost

The UP family of brands offers a variety of streaming services that provide high-quality, faith-based entertainment for the whole family. Let’s explore the benefits of each service and highlight some exciting titles premiering in February.

Minno

Minno is the #1 source of Christian content for kids, offering faith-filled stories that reflect family values. With a Minno membership, families can instantly stream delightful shows that are both entertaining and educational.

The Dead Sea Squirrels: Premieres February 14th. New episodes premiere weekly through March 21st. Created by Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales, this series follows the adventures of Merle and Pearl, two squirrels who have been petrified in sea salt for 2,000 years and are ready to dive into the 21st century. After being discovered by 12-year-old Michael Gomez during an archaeological dig in Israel, the squirrels are rehydrated by a rainstorm and come back to life. They bring with them firsthand knowledge of the early church and help Michael navigate modern-day challenges with biblical wisdom and humor.

GaitherTV+

GaitherTV+ is the legendary home of award-winning Country, Gospel, Bluegrass, and Christian music concerts, specials, and series. Enjoy a library of inspiring music, all commercial-free, on any device.

Sweet Hymns of Fellowship: Bill and Gloria Gaither gathered with 200 Homecoming Friends to sing hymns and Gospel songs that have impacted their personal journeys for decades. This heartwarming collection includes beloved hymns such as “Love Lifted Me,” “I Surrender All,” and “Sweet Hour of Prayer.” The event, filled with fellowship and the presence of the Holy Spirit, invites listeners to join the chorus and draw strength as one body in Christ.

Sanctuary: The Best of Jessy Dixon: This heartwarming video is a collection of favorite songs from the Gaither Homecoming Series, featuring memories of one of Gospel Music’s great singers, Jessy Dixon. Enjoy performances of classics like “He Touched Me” and “Gone,” showcasing Jessy’s powerful voice and heartfelt delivery.

UP Faith & Family

UP Faith & Family offers a wide library of uplifting movies and TV shows that are safe for the whole family and affirm your faith. This month, catch the Love Club Moms movie series, premiering every week in February.

The Love Club Moms: Tory (Premieres February 7^th) Tory, a publishing powerhouse, adopts a baby girl after failing to find a man who fills the void of not having the father she needed. Despite her busy life as a new mom and CEO, her friends in the Love Club help her hire Finn, a nanny. When it’s revealed that Finn was never really a nanny, the Love Club convinces Tory that Finn could be the children’s author and partner she was looking for.

The Love Club Moms: Jo (Premieres February 14th) Jo, an uptight elementary school principal, faces a challenge when a new student, Simon, continuously lands in her office for detention. She discovers that Simon’s father is her old high school flame, Ryan. As Jo navigates her feelings for Ryan while dating Bernie, the school’s French teacher, the Love Club steps in to help rekindle Jo and Ryan’s intense passion.

The Love Club Moms: Harper (Premieres February 21^st) Harper, a community pillar and mother of two, is thrown off balance when her husband asks for a separation. She teams up with Colin, a divorced dad and community councilor seeking re-election, to help with his community initiatives. When Colin takes credit for their work, Harper decides to run against him, with the Love Club supporting her campaign and budding romance with Colin.

The Love Club Moms: Nila (Premieres February 28^th) Since her husband died three years earlier, Nila has focused on her Instagram business and helicopter parenting her daughter, Mara. When Mara creates a dating profile for her mom, Nila reluctantly agrees to date. After a series of failed dates, she enlists Olly, a local coffee shop owner, to pretend to be her boyfriend. The Love Club steps in to create real scenarios for Nila and Olly to spend time together, leading to unexpected romantic developments.

Celebrate National Cord Cutting Day by embracing more value and less cost with these fantastic streaming services. Not only will you save money, but you’ll also gain access to a diverse range of content that caters to your family’s values and interests. Whether it’s the heartwarming stories on Minno, the inspiring music on GaitherTV+, or the uplifting movies and series on UP Faith & Family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Make the switch today and experience the benefits of cord-cutting with the UP family of brands. Enjoy significant cost savings, flexibility, on-demand convenience, personalized recommendations, and improved picture and sound quality—all without the hassle of equipment rental fees or long-term contracts. Join the cord-cutting movement and discover a world of entertainment that truly offers more value for less cost!

Bundle and Save: Unlock the ultimate entertainment experience for the whole family with UP Faith & Family’s exclusive streaming bundles! Save up to 30% on all three services—Minno, GaitherTV+, and UP Faith & Family. Choose from various bundle options to suit your family’s needs and enjoy a diverse collection of inspiring stories, family friendly shows, and soul-stirring music. For more details, visit our bundling options page.