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Matilda
Matilda
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
Metacritic: 72/100
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Runtime: 102 min
Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Awards: 3 wins & 7 nominations
Writer: Roald Dahl, Nicholas Kazan, Robin Swicord
Actors: Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Mara Wilson
Language: English
Country: United States
“Matilda” is a film about a brilliant young girl named Matilda Wormwood who possesses telekinetic powers and uses them to stand up against her neglectful parents and the tyrannical headmistress of her school, Miss Trunchbull, ultimately finding a loving home and embracing her intelligence and special abilities.
Annie
Annie
Internet Movie Database: 6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 49%
Metacritic: 39/100
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Runtime: 127 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 2 wins & 13 nominations total
Writer: Carol Sobieski, Thomas Meehan, Martin Charnin
Actors: Aileen Quinn, Albert Finney, Carol Burnett
Language: English
Country: United States
The Annie movie is about a young orphan named Annie who is chosen by a wealthy businessman to spend Christmas with him and ultimately changes his life for the better.
The Parent Trap
The Parent Trap
Internet Movie Database: 6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 87%
Metacritic: 64/100
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Runtime: 128 min
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Awards: 2 wins & 7 nominations
Writer: Erich Kästner, David Swift, Nancy Meyers
Actors: Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, Natasha Richardson
Language: English, French
Country: United States, United Kingdom
“The Parent Trap” is a family comedy film about two identical twin sisters who were separated at birth and meet at a summer camp, where they hatch a plan to reunite their divorced parents. Through a series of mischievous adventures, they work together to bring their family back together.
Nanny McPhee
Nanny McPhee
Internet Movie Database: 6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 74%
Metacritic: 59/100
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Runtime: 97 min
Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Awards: 3 wins & 4 nominations
Writer: Emma Thompson, Christianna Brand
Actors: Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Angela Lansbury
Language: English
Country: United States, United Kingdom, France
“Nanny McPhee” is a family comedy film about a magical nanny who uses her unconventional methods to tame and teach a group of unruly children. Through her guidance, she helps the family learn important life lessons and brings about positive changes in their behavior and relationships.
Eloise at the Plaza
Eloise at the Plaza
Internet Movie Database: 6.5/10
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Runtime: 89 min
Genre: Family, Comedy
Awards: Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win.
Writer: Kay Thompson (book), Hilary Knight (drawings), Janet Brownell (television story), Janet Brownell (teleplay)
Actors: Julie Andrews, Jeffrey Tambor, Kenneth Welsh, Debra Monk
Language: English
Country: UK, USA
The Eloise at the Plaza movie is about a six-year-old girl named Eloise who lives in the luxurious Plaza Hotel in New York City and gets into mischievous adventures. She befriends a young hotel employee and together they try to solve a mysterious disappearance at the hotel.
Harriet the Spy
Harriet the Spy
Internet Movie Database: 5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 48%
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Runtime: 100 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Awards: 3 wins & 2 nominations
Writer: Louise Fitzhugh, Greg Taylor, Julie Talen
Actors: Michelle Trachtenberg, Rosie O'Donnell, Gregory Smith
Language: English
Country: United States
The Harriet the Spy movie is about a young girl named Harriet who aspires to be a writer and uses her spy skills to gather material for her stories. When her notebook is discovered and her secrets are exposed, she must navigate the consequences and learn the importance of empathy and friendship.
The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden
Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 89%
Metacritic: 74/100
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Runtime: 101 min
Genre: Drama, Family, Fantasy
Awards: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award3 wins & 6 nominations total
Writer: Frances Hodgson Burnett, Caroline Thompson
Actors: Kate Maberly, Maggie Smith, Heydon Prowse
Language: English
Country: United States
The Secret Garden movie is about a young orphan girl named Mary who discovers a hidden magical garden on her uncle’s estate, which helps her heal from her past traumas and brings new life to her family and friends.
A Little Princess
A Little Princess
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 97%
Metacritic: 83/100
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Runtime: 97 min
Genre: Drama, Family, Fantasy
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 3 wins & 10 nominations total
Writer: Frances Hodgson Burnett, Richard LaGravenese, Elizabeth Chandler
Actors: Liesel Matthews, Eleanor Bron, Liam Cunningham
Language: English, French
Country: United States
“A Little Princess” is a heartwarming film about a young girl named Sara who is sent to a boarding school while her father goes off to war. Despite facing hardships and mistreatment, Sara’s vivid imagination and kindness inspire those around her, ultimately leading to a hopeful and magical outcome.
Stuart Little
Stuart Little
Internet Movie Database: 6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 67%
Metacritic: 61/100
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Runtime: 84 min
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 7 wins & 14 nominations total
Writer: E.B. White, M. Night Shyamalan, Greg Brooker
Actors: Michael J. Fox, Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie
Language: English, Dutch
Country: Germany, United States
The Stuart Little movie is about a kind-hearted mouse named Stuart who is adopted by a human family and embarks on various adventures to prove his worth, including helping to rescue a kidnapped bird friend and competing in a boat race.
The Princess Diaries
The Princess Diaries
Internet Movie Database: 6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 49%
Metacritic: 52/100
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Runtime: 115 min
Genre: Comedy, Family, Romance
Awards: 3 wins & 11 nominations
Writer: Meg Cabot, Gina Wendkos
Actors: Julie Andrews, Anne Hathaway, Hector Elizondo
Language: English, Dutch, Italian
Country: United States, United Kingdom
“The Princess Diaries” is a film about a shy teenager named Mia who discovers that she is the heir to the throne of a small European country, and must navigate the challenges of royal life with the help of her grandmother and a makeover.
Bridge to Terabithia
Bridge to Terabithia
Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 85%
Metacritic: 74/100
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Runtime: 96 min
Genre: Drama, Family, Fantasy
Awards: 6 wins & 5 nominations
Writer: Jeff Stockwell, David Paterson, Katherine Paterson
Actors: Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Zooey Deschanel
Language: English
Country: United States
The Bridge to Terabithia movie is about the unexpected friendship between two lonely children, Jess and Leslie, who create an imaginary kingdom called Terabithia where they escape from the challenges of their everyday lives. Tragedy strikes when Leslie dies, forcing Jess to confront grief and learn to move forward while cherishing their shared adventures in Terabithia.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Internet Movie Database: 6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 83%
Metacritic: 72/100
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Runtime: 115 min
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 15 wins & 52 nominations total
Writer: Roald Dahl, John August
Actors: Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, David Kelly
Language: English
Country: United States, United Kingdom
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” is a film about a young boy named Charlie Bucket who wins a golden ticket to tour the eccentric Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, where he and four other children experience a series of magical and sometimes dangerous adventures.
The BFG
The BFG
Internet Movie Database: 6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 74%
Metacritic: 66/100
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Runtime: 117 min
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Awards: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award4 wins & 26 nominations total
Writer: Melissa Mathison, Roald Dahl
Actors: Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton
Language: English, Hindi
Country: United Kingdom, India, United States
“The BFG” movie is about a young girl named Sophie who befriends a friendly giant, the Big Friendly Giant (BFG), and together they embark on an adventure to stop other evil giants from devouring children.”
Ramona and Beezus
Ramona and Beezus
Internet Movie Database: 6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 70%
Metacritic: 56/100
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Runtime: 103 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Awards: 1 win & 4 nominations
Writer: Laurie Craig, Nick Pustay, Beverly Cleary
Actors: Joey King, Selena Gomez, Bridget Moynahan
Language: English
Country: United States
The Ramona and Beezus movie follows the adventures of Ramona Quimby, a spirited and imaginative young girl, and her older sister Beezus as they navigate the challenges of family, school, and growing up. Through their ups and downs, they learn the importance of love, friendship, and staying true to themselves.
The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Spiderwick Chronicles
Internet Movie Database: 6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 81%
Metacritic: 62/100
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Runtime: 96 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Awards: 2 wins & 8 nominations
Writer: Karey Kirkpatrick, David Berenbaum, John Sayles
Actors: Freddie Highmore, Sarah Bolger, David Strathairn
Language: English
Country: United States
“The Spiderwick Chronicles movie is about three siblings who discover a hidden world of magical creatures after moving into their great-aunt’s old house. As they navigate this new realm, they must protect a book that holds the key to both the creatures’ existence and their own safety.”
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Internet Movie Database: 6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 75%
Metacritic: 75/100
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Runtime: 143 min
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 18 wins & 46 nominations total
Writer: Ann Peacock, Andrew Adamson, Christopher Markus
Actors: Tilda Swinton, Georgie Henley, William Moseley
Language: English, German, Brazilian Sign
Country: United Kingdom, United States
“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” is a fantasy adventure film about four siblings who discover a magical wardrobe that transports them to the land of Narnia, where they must help the lion Aslan defeat the evil White Witch and bring peace to the enchanted world.
Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Internet Movie Database: 6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 51%
Metacritic: 53/100
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Runtime: 108 min
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Awards: Won 2 Oscars. 35 wins & 63 nominations total
Writer: Linda Woolverton, Lewis Carroll
Actors: Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter
Language: English, Russian, Ukrainian
Country: United States, Italy, Canada, Japan, United Kingdom
Alice in Wonderland is a fantasy film that follows a young girl named Alice as she falls down a rabbit hole into a whimsical world filled with peculiar characters and surreal adventures. She must navigate this strange realm and confront various obstacles in her quest to find her true identity and fulfill her destiny.
Coraline
Coraline
Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
Metacritic: 80/100
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Runtime: 100 min
Genre: Animation, Drama, Family
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 8 wins & 46 nominations total
Writer: Henry Selick, Neil Gaiman
Actors: Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, John Hodgman
Language: English, Russian
Country: United States
“Coraline” is a dark fantasy film about a young girl named Coraline who discovers a hidden door in her new house that leads to an alternate reality where everything seems perfect, but soon realizes that it is a trap set by an evil witch who wants to keep her there forever.
The NeverEnding Story
The NeverEnding Story
Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 83%
Metacritic: 46/100
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Runtime: 102 min
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family
Awards: 5 wins & 9 nominations
Writer: Wolfgang Petersen, Herman Weigel, Michael Ende
Actors: Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver, Tami Stronach
Language: English
Country: West Germany, United States
“The NeverEnding Story” is a fantasy film about a young boy who becomes immersed in a magical book and must save a mystical land called Fantasia from being consumed by a dark force. As he embarks on a perilous journey, he discovers the power of imagination and the importance of believing in oneself.
The Little Rascals
The Little Rascals
Internet Movie Database: 6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 21%
Metacritic: 45/100
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Runtime: 82 min
Genre: Comedy, Family, Romance
Awards: 2 wins
Writer: Penelope Spheeris, Robert Wolterstorff, Mike Scott
Actors: Travis Tedford, Bug Hall, Brittany Ashton Holmes
Language: English
Country: United States
“The Little Rascals” is a comedy film that follows a group of mischievous and lovable kids as they come together to save their clubhouse from being demolished, while also navigating friendships, rivalries, and a quest for true love.
