Great Family Movies Your Kids (May) Have Never Seen
Try a lesser-known family movie from this list, with recommendations for different ages
The list below is full of older classics, alongside more recent films that may not have hit blockbuster status in the theatre but are well worth a look.
Because all kids are different, I consulted Commonsense Media for advice on appropriate age levels for each film. Happy hunting!
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Under Age 6
A few more picks for kids under 6:
Ages 6 & Up
Ages 7 & Up
Ages 8 & Up
Ages 10 & Up
Duel! "Charlie" Vs. "Willy"...
Which flick based on Roald Dahl's classic kids' book do you like better?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), with Gene Wilder
Aunt-Mollie says:
Willy Wonka with Gene Wilder is the classic.
A.marie says:
For sure Willy is way less scary and way less bizarre, Songs are better too.
Charlie ;) says:
You can't not chose the original. Cheer up Charlie.
KathyMcGraw says:
I preferred the classic one!
Paul says:
When I first saw this one as a kid,I was seriously creeped out!
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), with Johnny Depp
christy_rose says:
I actually like both but if I have to pick one I would go for the modern version...just because I love Johnny Depp, lol:)
ChroniclesofaWanderingMind says:
I think Johnny Deep made the movie so much better. :)
adventuretravelshop says:
I'd say that anything Johnny Deep does is brilliant! So I'd vote for the new film ( sorry I hope it's OK to vote as I haven't seen it yet - I suppose my vote goes to Johnny Depp !!)
ShineRita says:
Like this version
sophia says:
this is willy wonka is new and better
Ages 12 & Up
Ages 13 & Up
Ages 14 & Up
Love 'em & loan 'em (but not forever!)
Recommend a great family film
Have you seen and loved (or not loved!) any of the family movies on this list? Have other recommendations for kids who have seen it all? Please share! And thanks for stopping by.
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I really appreciate having this age-appropriate list!
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Great selection! I already watched some of these :) -
Reel Steel for ages 14 and up (I believe) my oldest grandson is 7 and loves it...he even gets the story line...he would recommend as would I Wreck it Ralph! -
Great lens! We watched Born Free and ET the other night! -
A real oldie that my daughter liked as a kid, now she enjoys watching it with her kids is an old Doris Day movie called, "My Six Loves", plus I didn't see most of the old Disney ones like Old Yeller on here. - Load More
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