89 Incredibly Wonderful Movies You Need To Watch With Your Kids
Get some snacks and settle in for family movie night.
2. Now and Then (1995)
An A+ mother/daughter girl’s night option.
Rated: PG-13
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3. A Little Princess (1995)
Long before he directed Gravity, Alfonso Cuarón made this film based on Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic book.
Rated: G
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4. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
Into the wardrobe you go.
Rated: PG
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5. Matilda (1996)
Read Roald Dahl’s Matilda to your kids and then compare it with this adaptation.
Rated: PG
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6. Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
Another (suitably fantastic) Roald Dahl adaptation to watch.
Rated: PG
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7. The Witches (1990)
And one more movie based on a Roald Dahl book. This one is rather scary… but so is the book.
Rated: PG
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8. Pride & Prejudice (2005)
To introduce your daughter (or son) to the wonderful world of costume dramas.
Rated: PG
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9. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Join the fellowship.
Rated: PG-13
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10. Bridge to Terabithia (2007)
The Hunger Games wasn’t the first book adaptation that Josh Hutcherson starred in.
Rated: PG
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11. The Sword in the Stone (1963)
After it’s over you can discuss whether you’d rather be turned into a fish, squirrel, or bird.
Rated: G
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12. Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
While The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) may be slightly better, it’s not really made for year-round viewing. Besides, this has Tim Curry!
Rated: G
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13. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)
Learn the most wonderful thing about Tiggers and how to play Pooh Sticks.
Rated: G
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14. Hugo (2011)
Martin Scorsese’s first movie for children.
Rated: PG
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15. Freaky Friday (1976)
The Lindsay Lohan version is decent, but it just doesn’t beat the original (starring a young Jodie Foster).
Rated: G
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16. The Harry Potter Movies
Of course you need to watch these. OF COURSE.
Rated: PG and PG-13
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18. Coraline (2009)
Not for the easily creeped-out.
Rated: PG
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19. The Princess Bride (1987)
You haven’t shown this to your kids yet? Inconceivable!
Rated: PG
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20. Where the Wild Things Are (2009)
Maurice Sendak approved.
Rated: PG
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21. Holes (2003)
Just look at Shia. So young, so happy…. so uncontroversial.
Rated: PG
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22. The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Head on down that yellow brick road.
Rated: G
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23. Mary Poppins (1964)
If your children are older, you could pair this with Saving Mr. Banks (2013).
Rated: G
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24. School of Rock (2003)
It’ll make you sad to think about all the lame xylophone playing you did during your own time in music class.
Rated: PG-13
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25. The Muppets (2011)
The Muppets + ridiculously catchy tunes = a movie that will make you smile (a lot).
Rated: PG
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26. Labyrinth (1986)
It’s important to educate your child. Educate your child about David Bowie.
Rated: PG
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27. Enchanted (2007)
The role Amy Adams was born to play.
Rated: PG
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28. Singin’ in the Rain (1952)
It’s on dozens of movie lists for a reason.
Rated: G
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29. Annie (1982)
Don’t be surprised if your children start singing “It’s the Hard Knock Life” when you ask them to do their chores.
Rated: G
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30. Funny Face (1957)
Have a teenage (or “tween”) daughter who loves fashion? Watch this. A perfect introduction to Audrey Hepburn.
Rated: G
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31. Tangled (2010)
Because you’re so, so sick of Frozen (and this is just as good).
Rated: PG
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32. Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)
La la la, la-la, la-la.
Rated: PG
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33. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
There’s no way you can watch this movie and not want to visit the factory (even if it means falling into the chocolate river or getting chastised by an Oompa Loompa).
Rated: G
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34. Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)
It’s wonderful… but long – play a board game as you watch to keep younger children from getting too antsy.
Rated: G
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35. Ratatouille (2007)
It’s a shame that Ratatouille doesn’t get as much attention as some of the other Pixar movies: it’s as enjoyable to watch as that omelette would be to eat.
Rated: G
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36. Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
Let your pets sit on the couch with you as you watch Sassy, Shadow, and Chance on their journey through the wilderness.
Rated: G
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37. Fly Away Home (1996)
A girl + her geese.
Rated: PG
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38. The Lion King (1994)
Timon and Pumbaa think you should eat bugs while you watch the movie… Simba is skeptical.
Rated: G
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39. The Rescuers Down Under (1990)
The original The Rescuers is delightful, but there’s more adventure (and humor) in The Rescuers Down Under.
For more mouse fun, check out The Great Mouse Detective.
Rated: G
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40. Chicken Run (2000)
The family version of a prison escape movie.
Rated: G
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41. The Ugly Dachshund (1966)
For dog lovers (it’s about a Great Dane who thinks he’s a dachshund).
Rated: G
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42. Robin Hood (1973)
The best adaptation of the legend of Robin Hood just so happens to feature him as a fox.
Rated: G
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43. Babe (1995)
After you watch Babe, check out his friend (they would totally be friends) Wilbur in Charlotte’s Web.
Rated: G
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44. Finding Nemo (2003)
Start counting down the days until the sequel comes out.
Rated: G
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45. Turner & Hooch (1989)
The best buddy cop movie of all time.
Rated: PG
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46. Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008)
A sweet movie that takes place during the Great Depression (and can easily be enjoyed by anyone – not just fans of the American Girl dolls).
Rated: G
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47. A League of Their Own (1992)
To watch during baseball season.
Rated: PG
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48. October Sky (1999)
An “inspirational” movie that isn’t absurdly sappy (and stars a very young Jake Gyllenhaal).
Rated: PG
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49. Remember the Titans (2000)
For sports fans.
Rated: PG
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50. The Toy Story movies (1995, 1999, 2010)
It’s impossible to choose a favorite.
Rated: G
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51. My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
Who wouldn’t want a friend like Totoro?
Rated: G
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53. WALL-E (2008)
The most lovable robot in the history of cinema.
Rated: G
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54. Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989)
Too bad you can’t have Kiki deliver your movie night pizza.
Rated: G
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55. ParaNorman (2012)
A horror movie for kids (and a very good one).
Rated: PG
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56. How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
You’ll enjoy your trip to Berk no matter how old you are.
Rated: PG
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