When it comes to finding the best kids’ movies, there is certainly no shortage of options to choose from. Paradoxically, the streaming era has not simplified things for parents; the endless assortment means that we often find ourselves asking, ? There is simply too much, and—let’s face it—too of much of it is junk. While we are the first to admit that screen time is a near-unavoidable part of modern childhood, we also want that screen time to be as educational as it is entertaining.
After all, learning about the early years of “talkies” from or the intelligence of the octopus from is a highly worthwhile endeavor—not just for our kids, but for us, as well. (And, if the soundtrack is something we don’t mind hearing on repeat, all the better.) To that end, here is our list of the best kids’ movies, curated by editors and writers who are parents, as well as by staffers who remember their favorite youthful viewing with perhaps a little more clarity than the parents.
These are generally conceived as guidelines for the under-10 set, but of course check or another resource to figure out if a film is right for your family. Best of all, these classics—and soon-to-be classics—are so good, you won’t mind watching them, too. Quality time and quality viewing? Now that’s a win-win.
Nothing says swashbuckling quite like Errol Flynn swinging on a vine through Sherwood Forest. Growing up we had this movie on VHS—yes, that’s how old I am—and I would watch it on S.
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