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Charlotte’s Web My Neighbor Totoro Enchanting take on a beloved Beautifully animated fantasy about children’s classic. friendship fit for all.
age 5+ age 5+
Finding Nemo Toy Story (1995) Sweet father-son tale has some Pixar classic is one of the best kids’ very scary moments. movies of all time.
age 5+ age 5+
Frozen WALL-E Wintry Disney musical is fabulous Brainy, charming, eco-friendly celebration of sisterhood. animated adventure.
age 5+ age 5+
Lilo and Stitch Babe Cute story, great characters, Heartwarming farm story is fabulous soundtrack. touching and a bit scary.
age 5+ age 6+
Mulan Beauty and the Beast Disney-fied but dignified tale of Disney fave has great music, strong Chinese warrior. messages, some scares.
age 5+ age 6+
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Homeward Bound: Mary Poppins The Incredible Journey World’s coolest nanny celebrates Adventurous animal tale will have family and fun. kids riveted. age 6+ age 6+
The Iron Giant Miracle on 34th Street Classic holiday movie for the Touching robot-kid friendship tale whole family. has great messages.
age 6+ age 6+
The Land Before Time Modern Times Families will cherish Chaplin’s Original baby-dinosaur buddy tale silent slapstick. has scares, sadness.
age 6+ age 6+
The Lego Movie The Muppet Movie First Muppet movie is full of Hilarious toy tale plugs product but wonderful songs, plus guns. is nonstop fun.
age 6+ age 6+
The Lion King Shrek Gross-out laughs meet a marvelous Musical king-of-the-beasts fairy tale mix. blockbuster is powerful, scary.
age 6+ age 6+
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The Sound of Music Harry Potter and the Outstanding family film features Sorcerer’s Stone glorious music. First Potter movie is a magical ride but also intense. age 6+ age 7+
The Wizard of Oz How to Train Your Dragon Even decades later, one of the best Thrilling 3D adventure sends family films ever made. brains-over-brawn message.
age 6+ age 7+
Anne of Green Gables The Incredibles Faithful, sensitive take on classic Top-notch, action-packed fun for novel is great for kids. the entire family.
age 7+ age 7+
Elf The Indian in Peppy holiday favorite for both kids the Cupboard and parents. Classic, heartwarming fantasy will rivet kids. age 7+
age 7+
E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial James and the Giant Peach Spielberg’s family classic is still one of the best. Fabulous adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic book.
age 7+ age 7+
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A Little Princess Howl’s Moving Castle Wonderful adaptation of classic Charming Miyazaki fairy tale with book; some scary moments. surreal villains.
age 7+ age 8+
Song of the Sea Hugo Beautiful Irish tale explores myths, Spectacular book adaptation is sibling relationship. great for tweens and up.
age 7+ age 8+
Star Wars: Episode IV: Mad Hot Ballroom A New Hope Enchanting dance documentary hits Sci-fi action classic perfect for all the right beats. sharing with kids. age 8+ age 7+
Akeelah and the Bee The Princess Bride Witty, winsome fairy tale for the Inspiring drama about a champion whole family. speller; OK for tweens.
age 8+ age 8+
Fly Away Home Superman: The Movie Super-nostalgic superhero Thrilling, touching adventure for adventure still soars. animal lovers.
age 8+ age 8+
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It’s a Wonderful Life Remember the Titans This classic delivers warmth Inspiring football drama brings all year long. history to life.
age 9+ age 10+
Spirited Away Napoleon Dynamite Magnificent movie with scary One-of-a-kind high school comedy creatures and a strong heroine. for the family.
age 9+ age 11+
Children of Heaven Sense and Sensibility Excellent subtitled Iranian A lush and witty adaptation of coming-of-age story. Jane Austen’s novel.
age 10+ age 11+
A League of Their Own Spider-Man Terrific tweens-and-up story of Fun movie, but may be too intense women’s baseball. for younger kids.
age 10+ age 11+
October Sky Whale Rider Inspiring tale for older tweens Excellent, gorgeous drama with and up. uplifting messages.
age 10+ age 11+
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