Favorite Children and Family Movies
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Children and Family Movies We Love
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Between Disney-Pixar and Sony Pictures, there are more quality movies produced for children and the entire family. In terms of story line, redeeming family and morale values, they have produces excellent to outstanding movies. The world of animation has gone a long way and the picture quality has improved dramatically. This lens is a running list of some of the children and family movies we love and have watched more than once over the years. We even added a few to our DVD collection. We plan to add some more movies to this list. If your looking for some entertainment for the whole family, please check it out. Please vote for your favorites, as well.
Mary Poppins (1964)
Starring: Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, Director: Dave Bossert, Robert Stevenson, Rating: G
Mary Poppins
(40th Anniversary Edition)
Mary Poppins
(Two-Disc 45th Anniversary Special Edition)
Julie Andrews made her screen debut and won an Oscar for her portrayal of the "practically perfect" nanny who revolutionizes the prim and proper Banks family. Dick van Dyke's unforgettable rendition of "Chim Chim Cheree" won an Oscar for best song (he's also great in the dual role of chimney sweep Bert and crotchety bank chairman Mr. Dawes Sr.).
Mary Poppins Theatrical Trailer
Annie (1982)
Starring: Aileen Quinn, Carol Burnett, Albert Finne, Director: John Huston, Rating: G
Annie
(Special Anniversary Edition)
Annie/Annie
A Royal Adventure
(Double Feature)
Broadway musical based on the little orphan Annie comic strip. A young orphan girl's adventures in finding a family that will take her.
Annie Trailer
The Little Mermaid (1989)
Starring: Rene Auberjonois, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Director: Ron Clements, John Musker, Rating: G
The Little Mermaid
(Two-Disc Platinum Edition)
The Little Mermaid, one of the most celebrated animated films of all time -- and winner of two Academy Awards(R) (Best Music, Original Score; Best Music, Original Song, "Under The Sea," 1989) . Ariel, a fun-loving and mischievous mermaid, is off on the adventure of a lifetime with her best friend, the adorable Flounder, and the reggae-singing Caribbean crab Sebastian at her side. But it will take all of her courage and determination to make her dreams come true-and save her father's beloved kingdom from the sneaky sea witch Ursula!
Toy Story (1995) / Toy Story 2 (1999)
Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Director: John Lasseter, Rating: G
A Bug's Life(1998)
Starring: Phyllis Diller, Dave Foley, Director: John Lasseter, Stanton, Andrew, Rating: G
Mulan (1998) / Mulan II (2005)
Starring: Ming-Na, Eddie Murphy, Director: Barry Cook, Tony Bancroft, Rating: G
Mulan/Mulan II
(3 Disc Collector's Set)
In Disney's lushly animated Mulan, the title feisty heroine doesn't quite fit in with her village's 'proper' Chinese girls. However, when the country is invaded by brutal Huns, the odd-duck maiden springs into action, disguising herself as a man and taking her ailing father's place in the army. Together with a tiny dragon sidekick, Mushu, Mulan fights to protect the homeland and save her family. MULAN II, Mulan, the girl warrior become a bride, and do battle once more with the vicious Hun forces.
Mulan
Shrek (2001) / Shrek 2 (2004) / Shrek 3 (2007)
Starring: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Director: Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson, Rating: PG
Monsters, Inc. (2001)
Starring: Jack Angel, Bob Bergen Director: Peter Docter, Silverman, David Rating: G
Monsters, Inc.
(2 Disc Blu-ray + DVD)
[Blu-ray]
Monsters, Inc.
(Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
Every night, the professional scarers of Monsters, Inc., sneak into children's bedroom closets around the world, eliciting screams that they convert into the energy their world needs. Aside from a minor power shortage, life is just fine for top scarer James P. "Sulley" Sullivan (John Goodman) and his assistant, Mike (Billy Crystal), until a little girl named Boo accidentally finds her way into the monster world and into Sulley's heart.
Ice Age (2002)
Starring: Peter Ackerman, Diedrich Bader, Director: Chris Wedge, Rating: PG
Ice Age
(2-Disc Special Edition)
With the impending ice age almost upon them, a mismatched trio of prehistoric critters find an orphaned human infant in this smash animated hit. Together, Manny the woolly mammoth (Ray Romano), Diego the saber-toothed tiger (Denis Leary) and Sid the giant sloth (John Leguizamo) become reluctant heroes and embark on an epic, hilarious journey to reunite the baby with his parents.
Finding Nemo (2003)
Starring: Eric Bana, Nicholas Bird (II), Director: Stanton, Andrew, Rating: G
The Incredibles (2004)
Starring: Maeve Andrews, Michael Bird (IV), Rating: G
The Incredibles
(Four-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy)
The Incredibles
(Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
Known to the world as superheroes, Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl, Bob Parr and his wife Helen were among the world's greatest crime fighters, saving lives and battling evil on a daily basis. Fifteen years later, they have been forced to adopt civilian identities and retreat to the suburbs to live "normal" lives with their three kids, Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack. Itching to get back into action, Bob gets his chance when a mysterious communication summons him to a remote island for a top secret assignment. He soon discovers that it will take a super family effort to rescue the world from total destruction.
Madagascar (2005)
Starring: Stephen Apostolina, Sacha Baron Cohen, Director: Tom McGrath (VII), Rating: PG
Madagascar
(Widescreen Edition)
At New York's Central Park zoo, a lion, a zebra, a giraffe, and a hippo are best friends and stars of the show. But when one of the animals goes missing from their cage the other three break free to look for him, only to find themselves reunited ...on a ship en-route to Africa. There, they will learn what life in the wild is like.
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March of the Penguins (2005)
Starring: Morgan Freeman, Charles Berling, Director: Luc Jacquet, Rating: G
March of the Penguins
[Blu-ray]
March of the Penguins
(Full Screen Edition)
March of the Penguins
(Widescreen Edition)
In the Antarctic, every March since the beginning of time, the quest begins to find the perfect mate and start a family. This courtship will begin with a long journey - a journey that will take them hundreds of miles across the continent by foot, in freezing cold temperatures, in brittle, icy winds and through deep, treacherous waters. They will risk starvation and attack by dangerous predators, under the harshest conditions on earth, all to find true love.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
Starring: Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, Director: Tim Burton, Rating: PG
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
(Two-Disc Deluxe Edition)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
(Widescreen Edition)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
[Blu-ray]
Fantasy Adventure. Acclaimed director Tim Burton brings his vividly imaginative style to the beloved Roald Dahl classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, about eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka (Depp) and Charlie, a good-hearted boy from a poor family who lives in the shadow of Wonka's extraordinary factory. Long isolated from his own family, Wonka launches a worldwide contest to select an heir to his candy empire. Five lucky children, including Charlie, draw golden tickets from Wonka chocolate bars and win a guided tour of the legendary candy-making facility that no outsider has seen in 15 years. Dazzled by one amazing sight after another, Charlie is drawn into Wonka's fantastic world in this astonishing and enduring story.
Ice Age - The Meltdown (2006)
Starring: Queen Latifah, Denis Leary, Director: Carlos Saldanha, Rating: PG
Ice Age
The Meltdown
(Widescreen Edition)
Ice Age
The Meltdown
[Blu-ray]
Your favorite sub-zero heroes are back for another incredible adventure in the super-cool animated comedy Ice Age the Meltdown! The action heats up?and so does the temperature?for Manny, Sid, Diego and Scrat. Trying to escape the valley to avoid a flood of trouble, the comical creatures embark on a hilarious journey across the thawing landscape and meet Ellie, a female woolly mammoth who melts Manny's heart. With its dazzling animation, unforgettable characters and an all-new Scrat short, Ice Age: The Meltdown is laugh-out-loud fun for the whole family!
Cars (2006)
Starring: Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Director: John Lasseter, Rating: G
Hotshot rookie race car Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) is living life in the fast lane until he hits a detour on his way to the most important race of his life. Stranded in Radiator Springs, a forgotten town on the old Route 66, he meets Sally, Mater, Doc Hudson (Paul Newman), and a variety of quirky characters who help him discover that there's more to life than trophies and fame.
Charlotte's Web (2006)
Starring: Julia Roberts, Steve Buscemi, Director: Gary Winick, Rating: G
Charlotte's Web
(Widescreen Edition)
The classic story of loyalty, trust, and sacrifice comes to life in this live-action adaptation. Fern (Dakota Fanning) is one of only two living beings who sees that Wilbur is a special animal as she raises him, the runt of the litter, into a terrific and radiant pig. As Wilbur moves into a new barn, he begins a second profound friendship with the most unlikely of creatures - a spider named Charlotte - and their bond inspires the animals around them to come together as a family. When the word gets out that Wilbur's days are numbered, it seems that only a miracle will save his life. A determined Charlotte - who sees miracles in the ordinary - spins words into her web in an effort to convince the farmer that Wilbur is "some pig" and worth saving.
Enchanted (2007)
Starring: Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Director: Kevin Lima, Rating: PG
Enchanted
(Widescreen Edition)
Beautiful Princess Giselle is banished by an evil queen from her magical, musical animated land and finds herself in the gritty reality of the streets of modern day Manhattan. Shocked by this strange new environment that doesn t operate on a happily ever after basis, Giselle is now adrift in a chaotic world badly in need of enchantment. But when Giselle begins to fall in love with a charmingly flawed divorce lawyer who has come to her aid even though she is already promised to a perfect fairytale prince back home she has to wonder, can a storybook view of romance survive in the real world?
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Kung Fu Panda (2008)
Starring: Jack Black, Ian McShane, Director: John Stevenson, Mark Osborne, Rating: PG
Kung Fu Panda
(Widescreen Edition)
Enthusiastic, big and a little clumsy, Po works in his family's noodle shop while daydreaming about becoming a Kung Fu master. His dreams soon become reality when he is unexpectedly chosen to join the world of Kung Fu and study alongside his idols-the legendary fighters Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey-under the leadership of their guru, Master Shifu. But before they know it, the vengeful and treacherous snow leopard Tai Lung is headed their way, and it's up to Po to defend everyone from the oncoming threat. Can he turn his dreams of becoming a Kung Fu hero into reality? Po puts his heart and his girth into the task, and ultimately finds that his greatest weaknesses turn out to be his greatest strengths.
How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
Actors: Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler (PG)
How to Train Your Dragon
The Karate Kid (2010)
jaden Smith (Actor), Jackie Chan (Actor), Harald Zwart (Director) | Rated: PG
The Karate Kid
(Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy)
12-year-old Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's (Taraji P. Henson) latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying - and the feeling is mutual - but cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. Even worse, Dre's feelings make an enemy of the class bully, Cheng. In the land of kung fu, Dre knows only a little karate, and Cheng puts "the karate kid" on the floor with ease. With no friends in a strange land, Dre has nowhere to turn but maintenance man Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), who is secretly a master of kung fu. As Han teaches Dre that kung fu is not about punches and parries, but maturity and calm, Dre realizes that facing down the bullies will be the fight of his life.
Toy Story 3 (2010)
Tom Hanks (Actor), Tim Allen (Actor), Lee Unkrich (Director) | Rated: G
As Andy gets ready to leave for college, Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang wonder if this is the end of the line. But, when a mix up lands them in the Sunnyside Day Care Center where they meet 14 new toys, they soon discover that a wild new adventure is just beginning! Take an amazing journey with some of the most beloved characters in movie history and discover what being a friend is truly all about.
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