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

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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