We have been working on exposing our kids to classic movies that we loved when we were kids (and even now, as adults). This has been a tradition for us every Christmas, as we shared our favorite holiday movies with them.
More recently however, we have been branching into the classics in general. Each weekend we introduce a new one, snuggling up together to watch it. It has become one of our most treasured family traditions.
So far, Anna's very favorite has to be The Never Ending Story.
When I say "classics," I mean movies that throughout time have impacted children in big ways. They may be from the 1940's or they may be from the 1990's. Being a classic has very little to do with age, and a lot more to do with the impact it has on our culture.
Between our own favorites and some suggestions from our amazing friends, we have compiled a pretty good list of movies we want to share with our kids. (For our purposes we aren't going to list Disney cartoon movies, because let's face it - they're ALL awesome, and should be a part of a child's media experience.)
Without further adeu, THE LIST!
- The Never Ending Story (1 & 2)
- Mary Poppins
- The Goonies
- Labyrinth
- Wizard of Oz
- Bedknobs and Broomsticks
- Secret of Roan Innish
- The Secret Garden
- Big
- Princess Bride
- Willow
- Chronicles of Narnia
- Back to the Future (1, 2, & 3)
- The Little Princess
- Little Women
- The Sound of Music
- The Dark Crystal
- American Tail
- Secret of Nimh
- The 10th Kingdom
- Hairspray
- Grease (1 & 2)
- Harry & The Hendersons
- Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
- Newsies
- Fly Away Home
- Footloose (the original)
- Dirty Dancing
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
- Freaky Friday (the original)
- Addam's Family & Addams Family Values
- Star Wars (the whole series)
- Anne of Green Gables
- Annie
- Pippi Longstocking
- The Parent Trap (original)
- Milo & Otis
- Casper (live action movie)
- Hook
- Pollyanna
- Fern Gully
- E.T.
- Pee-Wee's Big Adventure
- Curly Sue
- Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (original)
- Babe
- The Muppet Movies (any and all of them)
- Who Framed Roger Rabbit
- Pete's Dragon
- My Fair Lady
- The Karate Kid (1, 2, & 3
- Field of Dreams
- Sandlot
- Anastasia
- Ninja Turtles (1, 2, & 3)
- Little Monsters
- Mighty Ducks
- Ghostbusters (1, 2, & 3)
- Ferris Beuller's Day Off
- Indiana Jones (1, 2, & 3)
- Adventures in Babysitting
- Hocus Pocus
- Beetlejuice
- National Lampoon's Vacation (any and all)
- Clue
- Superman (1, 2, & 3)
- Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
- Honey I Shrunk the Kids
- Three Amigos
- All Dogs Go to Heaven
- The Wizard
- Flight of the Navigator
- Now & Then
- Jumanji
- Cool Runnings
- Men in Black
- Mrs. Doubtfire
- Groundhog Day
- A League of Their Own
- Home Alone (1 & 2)
- My Girl
- Kindergarten Cop
- The Mighty Ducks
- Rookie of the Year
- Ever After: A Cinderella Story
- Masters of the Universe
- Roger's And Hammerstein's Cinderella (the original)
- 3 Ninjas
- Sidekicks
- Angels in the Outfield
- Free Willy (1 & 2)
- The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings (original animated version from the 70's)
- Mac & Me
- Herbie / Love Bug (any of those)
- The Incredible Mr. Limpett
- The Last Unicorn
- Chipmunks Movies (any of the cartoon ones)
- The Boy Who Could Fly
- Shirley Temple (Any of her movies)
- Teen Wolf
Clearly the list could go on and on and on. I am always looking for more ideas, so please share some of your favorites with me, and we'll watch them!
Edited June 2014! I felt the need to add a few to the list, so here goes... the next 3!
Edited June 2014! I felt the need to add a few to the list, so here goes... the next 3!
- Harry Potter (entire series - the later ones as they get older)
- West Side Story
- Jurrasic Park
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