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20 Classic Kids Movies - Best Kids and Family Movies Ever
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There are good movies, there are great movies, and then there are unforgettable movies. These 20 classic kids' movies are exactly that. They're family-friendly, they're funny, and they'll lift your spirits. We combed through cinema history to find some long-standing hits—as well as a few recent picks that we think have already earned the right to be considered classics, too—to create the greatest movie list a family could ever have. Sit back, pop that popcorn, and enjoy!
An angel shows up at just the right time for businessman George Bailey, and ends up teaching him just how important his life actually is to everyone around him. It's a must-watch at Christmastime.
Based on a true story, this film follows a young woman in her work as a governess for a retired and widowed naval officer's seven children. It's no wonder the film is one of our "favorite things!"
The villainous Cruella de Vil has a penchant for all things black and white, and she's out to make coats of Dalmatian fur. It's up to Pongo and Perdita to save their litter of pups, as well as dozens more.
Based on the eponymous 1952 book, Charlotte's Web introduces us to an adorable pig named Wilbur, who receives a little help from a spider named Charlotte. Together, they come up with a genius way to save his life.
A lost alien just wants to phone home, and it's up to a little boy to help him get back to his family. As we all know, the image of Elliott sharing his bike with E.T. is one that will stay with your kids for the rest of their lives.
In this tale, we meet two sisters—Elsa, played by Idina Menzel, and Anna, played by Kristen Bell—who discover together that sisterhood is the strongest and most important bond of all.
In Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, we follow an inventor (played by Dick Van Dyke) who manages to create a real flying car. After his father is snatched, the inventor has no choice but to set out with his kids to save him.
The ultimate coming-of-age story, this movie follows a group of adorable baseball teammates. It'll have you breaking out in goosebumps over the thought of venturing into strange backyards—especially if "the Beast" lives there.
Kermit the Frog is looking for a "Rainbow Connection," and of course that means heading to Hollywood to make it big. During the action-packed, cross-country road trip, our felt frog friend comes across many of the other familiar Muppet characters.
Our first-ever Disney Princess, Snow White escapes her wicked stepmother by running off into the woods, where she's taken in by seven dwarf miners. Throw in a poison apple and a charming prince, and you've got a classic movie on your hands.
Is this not the ultimate childhood movie franchise? In Toy Story, we follow a cowboy doll and an astronaut action figure as they try to reunite with their young owner.
A Peruvian bear named Paddington leaves the jungle and heads to London to chase his dreams, where the Brown family kindly takes him in. But adjusting to his new life proves a little harder than you might think.
In this classic film that teaches us "there's no place like home," Dorothy and her dog Toto find themselves in the land of Oz after a mysterious run-in with a Kansas tornado.
A twist on your typical fairy tale, this film involves a swamp-dwelling ogre named Shrek who, against his own will, sets off to rescue Princess Fiona. Turns out she has a few secrets of her own.
Carson Blackwelder is a New York City-based writer and editor who covers all things entertainment and pop culture — be it films, TV, music, books, or video games. This North Carolina native loves all things Marvel, can always be found jamming out to Lady Gaga or Taylor Swift, and is powered by iced coffee (yes, all year long).