Top 5 family films (non-animated)

[Cali Panthers Fan]

As per a request, this is a tough category for me because so many things qualify as family entertainment, but I would suggest that we should stick to films that are geared towards anyone under 13 as the primary audience.

1. The Neverending Story
2. Mary Poppins
3. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Gene Wilder version)
4. The Karate Kid
5. Goonies

HM: The entire Harry Potter series (can't just pick one movie), The Muppet Movie, The Sound of Music, Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Hook, Elf, Time Bandits, Labyrinth, Explorers, Stand By Me.

[Dion]

ET. The Extra Terrestrial
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Doctor Dolittle
My Dog Skip
Lassie

[Regulator75]

The Princess Bride.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by Regulator75

The Princess Bride.

See this is a tough one for me. I remember watching it when I was young and not really getting how great it was. It was only when I was a little older I fully appreciated it. I feel like it's a film geared towards adults more than kids. That's why it's not on my list. Great film though.

[V]

I have no idea where Princess Bride is supposed to go, probably why they did such a terrible job marketing it. I was going to wait for action movies without 'splosions.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by V

I have no idea where Princess Bride is supposed to go, probably why they did such a terrible job marketing it. I was going to wait for action movies without 'splosions.

Romantic, whimsical, action movies without 'splosions.

[Chill Cosby]

Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
Mr. Magoriums Wonder Emporium
Pirates of the Caribbean
Harry Potter
Big

[ernie]

Originally Posted by Cali Flames Fan

See this is a tough one for me. I remember watching it when I was young and not really getting how great it was. It was only when I was a little older I fully appreciated it. I feel like it's a film geared towards adults more than kids. That's why it's not on my list. Great film though.

My daughter (nearly 8) loves the movie. It was here first non-animated movie and is a staple in the rotation in the car.

For this topic I can only draw on the beginnings of "real" movie watching with my daughter so it consists of:

1) The Princess Bride
2) Whale Rider
3) pick a Harry Potter any Harry Potter
4) Percy Jackson

Her latest favourite is Spice World. Damn you Netflix!!

[brocoli]

Home Alone
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
Free Willy
the Mighty Ducks (except for number 3...stink hole!)
A Christmas Story

[undercoverbrother]

How is there no Muppet love in this thread?


We just watched the new Muppet film with our kids, the one with Jason Segel. It was really well done, with many "hat tips" to the old show/movies.

[Northendzone]

Soul Surfer
8 Below
Old Yeller
Where the Red Fern Grows
ET

[V]

I don't know if these all apply, but

Mary Poppins
Sound of Music
Anne of Green Gables
My Girl
Wizard of Oz

[Magnum PEI]

Hugo
Princess Bride
Muppets Christmas Carol
Mighty Ducks
My Dog Skip

[psyang]

Originally Posted by Northendzone

Soul Surfer
8 Below
Old Yeller
Where the Red Fern Grows
ET

My kids enjoyed 8 below, but I will forever be scarred by the horror movie scene they slipped in with the walrus. That was messed up.

[Tinordi]

National Lampoons Christmas Vacation