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Jul 30, 2024 · Before kids are 10 years old, they will have seen at least 100 movies. But will those movies be good ones? Here are the 100 best kids movies of all time, ranked by Fatherly editors, with deep dives into why all of these movies, from the 1930s to 2022, are complete, and essential, classics.
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'School of Rock'
“School of Rock” features Jack Black as Dewey Finn, a down-on-his-luck musician who poses as a substitute teacher at an elite preparatory school after being ousted from his own rock band. Under the guise of Mr. Schneebly, Dewey forms a band with his students to compete in a Battle of the Bands, planning to use the prize money to cover his rent. Rating: PG-13
'Barbie'
“Barbie,” starring Margot Robbie in the title role, is a sharp-witted musical comedy that explores Barbie’s existential crisis as she ventures into the human world to discover her purpose and identity. And Ken, portrayed by Ryan Gosling, is there, too. As the saying goes, “She’s everything. He’s just Ken.” Rating: PG-13
'Mean Girls'
The Plastics — Regina George, Gretchen Wieners and Karen Smith — recruit newbie Cady Heron into their clique at school. On the surface, they're friends. But underneath, they secretly plot against each other. Rating: PG-13
'Wonka'
Drawing from the character in Roald Dahl's 1964 children’s novel, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Wonka” serves as the origin story for eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka, played by Timothée Chalamet. It chronicles the journey of a young Willy Wonka, who attempts to establish his first chocolate shop amidst competition from rival chocolatiers. Rating: PG
'Sky High'
Every student in “Sky High” has super powers. Their high school trains them to use their skills — an investment that proves useful when their school comes under attack. Rating: PG
'Akeelah and the Bee'
Keke Palmer, Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishbourne star in this classic about students from different socioeconomic backgrounds and high schools competing in spelling bees. It’s a lighthearted story with some heavier moments sprinkled in (not to mention oodles of star talent). Rating: PG
'Trolls'
“Trolls” is an animated musical comedy starring Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake as the optimistic Poppy and cautious Branch. When the Bergens invade Troll Village, Poppy and Branch set off on a mission to rescue fellow trolls before they are eaten. Rating: PG
'Bee Movie'
In “Bee Movie,” Jerry Seinfeld voices fresh-out-of-college honeybee Barry B. Benson. On a rare trip outside the hive, Barry is saved by a florist named Vanessa, played by Renée Zellweger. As their friendship develops, Barry learns that humans have been exploiting bees for honey and decides to sue the human race. Rating: PG
'Kung Fu Panda'
Po, a worker in his father's noodle shop, dreams of being a kung fu warrior alongside the Furious Five — Tigress, Monkey, Crane, Viper and Mantis — but thinks it'll never happen. His dream becomes a reality when a supervillain threatens all of their livelihoods. Rated: PG
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- E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) It’s the story of a weird-looking alien with telekinetic powers and a penchant for Coors Lite who missed the last bus back to his home planet.
- My Neighbour Totoro (1988) "I think that when children become three or four years old, they just need to see Totoro." So says Studio Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki.
- The Wizard of Oz (1939) Not just one of the greatest kids' films of all time, but one of the greatest movies full stop, show your children this and you'll be ticking off two boxes in one.
- Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs (1937) ©© Disney. A small, non-unionised minority group is exploited by a passing royal who mistakes their humble abode for an Airbnb.
- The Lion King. Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones. 1,047 votes. The epic tale following young lion cub Simba as he learns to take on his role as king, while grappling with the guilt of his father's death, for which he'd been tricked into taking the blame.
- Monsters, Inc. John Goodman, Billy Crystal, Mary Gibbs. 841 votes. In a world powered by children's screams, best friends and top scare team, James P. Sullivan and Mike Wazowski stumble upon an adorable, yet forbidden, human child named Boo.
- Toy Story Franchise. Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, John Ratzenberger. 884 votes. A heartwarming collection of stories that bring childhood toys to life, illuminating the deep bond between a child and their beloved playthings, while exploring themes of friendship and acceptance.
- Finding Nemo. Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould. 933 votes. A brave clownfish named Marlin embarks on an epic journey to rescue his son, Nemo, who has been captured by a diver and placed in an aquarium.
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