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Home / Articles / Family Fun / The Top 50 Movies All Kids Should Watch before They’re 12

The Top 50 Movies All Kids Should Watch before They’re 12

October 28, 2019 By Staten Island Parent Staff

When it comes to movie night, there’s nothing like a classic film to keep everyone captivated. According to Common Sense Media, these movies are a must-see for kids under 12 due to their positive message, wonderful role models, and all-around entertainment value. Frankly, we think they are a must for anyone, of any age. So cozy up on the couch with a bowl of yummy popcorn and enjoy with your family! Here’s the top 50 movies, each one easily standing the test of time.

    • Charlotte’s Web (2006)

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    • Lilo and Stitch (2002)
    • My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
    • Toy Story (1995)

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    • WALL-E (2008)
    • Babe (1995)
    • Beauty & the Beast (1991)

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    • Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
    • The Iron Giant (1999)
    • The Lego Movie (2014)
    • The Lion King (1994)

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    • Mary Poppins (1964)
    • Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
    • Moana (2016)

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    • Modern Times (1936)
    • The Muppet Movie (1979)
    • Shrek (2001)
    • The Sound of the Music (1965)

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    • Elf (2003)
    • E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    • The Wizard of Oz (1939)

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    • Anne of Green Gables (1986)
    • How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
    • The Incredibles (2004)
    • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001)

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    • The Indian in the Cupboard (1995)
    • James and the Giant Peach (1996)
    • A Little Princess (1995)
    • Finding Nemo (2003)

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    • Song of the Sea (2014)
    • Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (1977)
    • Akeelah and the Bee (2006)

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    • Fly Away Home (1998)
    • Howl’s Moving Castle (2005)
    • Hugo (2011)
    • Frozen (2013)

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    • Mad Hot Ballroom (2005)
    • The Princess Bride (1987)
    • Superman: The Movie (1978)
    • It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)

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    • Spirited Away (2002)
    • Children of Heaven (1999)
    • Hidden Figures (2016)

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    • A League of Their Own (1992)
    • October Sky (1999)
    • Remember the Titans (2000)
    • Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
    • Sense and Sensibility (1995)

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  • Spider-Man (2002)
  • Whale Rider (2003)

More info at CommonSenseMedia.org

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