So a couple of weeks ago, I asked you guys on Facebook to suggest your very favorite off the beaten path kid movies. Here's a list of those you suggested. I can't thank you enough for sparing me from another viewing of Dora's Mermaid Adventure. I've seen about a third of these, and I can't wait to watch the rest!
For the top 15 movies that you picked (based on how many times they were recommended) you can check out my slideshow on Babble. It also has some movie descriptions and inane commentary.
UPDATE: Lots of mentions for the The Princess Bride - totally agree! Best movie ever. Also Mary Poppins, Ponyo and Nanny McPhee. We sort of thought those movies were ones everyone knew about, though. That's why we didn't put them on the list. But due to popular demand, we added them at the very top because if you haven't watched those movies with your kids - awesomeness.
What you consider OK and age appropriate for your kid may be different than other folks and that's cool (and the gang). If you're worried about a movie being OK for your squiddos, why not check it out on Common Sense Media? There was a similar site mentioned in the comments, too. That way - no unpleasant surprises.
- The Princess Bride
- Ponyo
- Mary Poppins
- Nanny McPhee
- Swiss Family Robinson
- The Secret of Moonacre
- The 10th Kingdom
- The Sand Lot
- Kiki's Delivery Service
- My Neighbor Totoro
- The Secret of Kells
- A Little Princess
- The Secret of Roan Inish
- The Black Stallion
- Howl's Moving Castle
- Stardust
- Milo and Otis
- The Last Unicorn
- The Secret Garden
- The Brave Little Toaster
- Secondhand Lions
- The Great Mouse Detective
- Holes
- Matilda
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
- The Goonies
- Lifted
- Time at the Top
- Thumbelina
- Arthur and the Invisibles
- The Parent Trap (1961 version)
- Annie
- Hook
- The Secret of Nimh
- The Dark Crystal
- Labrynth
- Savannah Smiles
- The Muppet Movie
- Bedknobs and Broomsticks
- Escape to Witch Mountain
- Flubber
- Rigoletto
- The Boy Who Could Fly
- The Never Ending Story
- Herbie the Love Bug (old version)
- The Incredible Mr. Limpet
- Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken
- Pete's Dragon
- Flight of the Navigator
- Babe
- Anne of Green Gables (movies 1 & 2 but apparently not 3)
- The Shaggy Dog (old version)
- Little Monsters
- American Tale
- Homeward Bound
- Babes in Toyland (Annette Funicello version)
- The Great Mouse Detective
- Inkheart
- 5 Children and It
- The Waterhorse
- Dr. DoLittle (Rex Harrison version)
- Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (this also made some IMDB Top 100 list)
- Incredible Journey
- Angels in the Outfield
- The Rescuers
- Robin Hood (Disney version with the fox)
- The Wizard of Oz
- Hook
- Doplhin Tale
- The Sword in the Stone
- National Velvet
- Akeelah and the Bee
- Dragon Hunters
- Fastastic Mr. Fox
- The Last Starfighter

xo, Lydia & Kate
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