**''see last modified date at base of all pages''** {{:opencart_-_logo-268x50.png?nolink&200|}} ===== List of 100 Movies Suitable for Children Under 13 ===== ---- \\ ==== Animated Features ==== * **The Secret Life of Pets (2016)** * Follows the adventures of pets when their owners are away. * **The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019)** * Continues the adventures of pets facing new challenges. * **The Aristocats (1970)** * A family of aristocratic cats must find their way home after being kidnapped. * **The Rescuers (1977)** * Brave mice embark on a mission to rescue a kidnapped girl. * **The Rescuers Down Under (1990)** * The Rescuers travel to Australia to save a boy and a rare eagle. * **The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)** * An arrogant emperor is transformed into a llama and learns humility. * **Bolt (2008)** * A TV star dog believes he has superpowers and sets out to save his co-star. * **Chicken Run (2000)** * Chickens plan a daring escape from a farm to avoid being turned into pies. * **Madeline (1998)** * A spirited girl attends a boarding school in Paris and has various adventures. * **Rio (2011)** * A domesticated macaw travels to Rio de Janeiro to find his mate. * **Rio 2 (2014)** * Blu and Jewel journey to the Amazon rainforest to meet their family. * **Storks (2016)** * The storks face challenges when delivering babies becomes automated. * **Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009)** * An inventor creates a machine that causes food to rain from the sky. * **Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013)** * The food machine creates an island of food, leading to new adventures. * **The Little Prince (2015)** * A young girl befriends an eccentric aviator who shares the story of the Little Prince. * **Arthur Christmas (2011)** * Santa’s clumsy son Arthur sets out to deliver a forgotten gift. * **Happy Feet (2006)** * A tap-dancing penguin seeks acceptance in his community. * **Happy Feet Two (2011)** * Mumble’s son seeks to find his own path while facing new challenges. * **The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (2000)** * Ariel’s daughter, Melody, longs to explore the ocean. * **The Princess and the Frog (2009)** * Tiana's journey to achieve her dreams and find love in New Orleans. * **Ponyo (2008)** * A magical goldfish becomes a girl and seeks to live on land. * **The Cat Returns (2002)** * A girl saves a cat and is whisked away to the Kingdom of Cats. * **Song of the Sea (2014)** * A young boy and his sister embark on a magical journey to save the spirit world. * **The Breadwinner (2017)** * A young girl disguises herself as a boy to support her family in Afghanistan. * **The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013)** * A beautifully animated Japanese folk tale about a magical princess. * **Ernest & Celestine (2012)** * A friendship blossoms between a bear and a mouse in a whimsical world. * **Klaus (2019)** * An animated tale about the origins of Santa Claus in a snowy town. * **Over the Moon (2020)** * A girl builds a rocket to meet a mythical moon goddess. * **Wish Dragon (2021)** * A young man meets a wish-granting dragon and learns about friendship. * **The Willoughbys (2020)** * Siblings embark on an adventure to find better parents. * **Vivo (2021)** * A music-loving kinkajou embarks on a journey to deliver a song. * **The Sea Beast (2022)** * An adventurous girl teams up with a legendary sea monster hunter. * **Next Gen (2018)** * A lonely girl befriends a top-secret robot in a futuristic city. * **The Book of Life (2014)** * A vibrant journey through Mexican folklore and traditions. * **Trolls World Tour (2020)** * The Trolls discover new musical tribes and unite to save music. * **Despicable Me 3 (2017)** * Gru teams up with his long-lost twin to thwart a new villain. * **Despicable Me 2 (2013)** * Gru balances his life as a father with his role as a secret agent. * **Despicable Me (2010)** * A supervillain adopts three girls and discovers the joy of family. * **Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)** * The mischievous minions embark on a quest to help a young Gru. * **The Peanuts Movie (2015)** * Charlie Brown and Snoopy embark on a quest to win a football game. * **Winnie the Pooh (2011)** * Classic stories featuring Winnie the Pooh and friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. * **Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo (2004)** * Roo's adventures as spring arrives in the Hundred Acre Wood. * **Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year (2002)** * Pooh and friends celebrate Christmas and New Year together. * **Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving (1999)** * Pooh and friends celebrate the seasons with fun activities. * **Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Tiger Family Adventures (2022)** * Animated adventures teaching life lessons and social skills. * **Bluey: The Movie (2023)** * Adventures of the lovable Blue Heeler puppy and her family. * **Peppa Pig: The Golden Boots (2023)** * Peppa's adventures in finding her special boots. * **My Little Pony: Make Your Mark (2022)** * Continued adventures of the ponies as they protect Equestria. * **My Little Pony: A New Generation (2021)** * A new generation of ponies unites to restore harmony. * **My Little Pony: The Movie (2017)** * Ponies embark on a journey to save their land from a new threat. ==== Live-Action Features ==== * **The Sound of Music (1965)** * A governess brings joy and music to a widowed naval officer's family. * **The Polar Express (2004)** * A magical train ride takes children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. * **The Little Prince (2015)** * A young girl befriends an eccentric aviator who shares the story of the Little Prince. * **The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999)** * Elmo embarks on a quest to retrieve his lost blanket in Grouchland. * **The Secret Garden (1993)** * A young girl discovers a magical garden and helps bring it back to life. * **The BFG (2016)** * A young girl befriends a gentle giant and helps him save the world. * **Charlotte's Web (2006)** * A pig named Wilbur and his spider friend Charlotte form a lasting friendship. * **Ella Enchanted (2004)** * Ella sets out to break her curse of obedience and find her own path. * **The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)** * Siblings discover a magical land and help defeat an evil witch. * **The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)** * The Pevensie siblings return to aid Prince Caspian in battle. * **A Little Princess (1995)** * A young girl maintains her spirit and kindness despite hardships at boarding school. * **The Parent Trap (1998)** * Twin sisters reunite and scheme to bring their separated parents back together. * **Annie (2014)** * The beloved orphan finds a new family and pursues her dreams. * **Babe (1995)** * A piglet aspires to become a sheepdog on a farm. * **Babe: Pig in the City (1998)** * Babe ventures into the big city to save his farm. * **Benji (2018)** * A brave dog helps rescue a kidnapped girl. * **Ferdinand (2017)** * A gentle bull defies expectations to find his place in the world. * **Dumbo (2019)** * A young elephant with big ears discovers his ability to fly. * **Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019)** * Dora leads her friends on an adventure to find her missing parents. * **The Jungle Book (2016)** * A live-action adaptation of the classic tale of a boy raised by animals. * **E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)** * A young boy befriends an alien and helps him return home. * **Free Willy (1993)** * A boy helps a captive orca escape back to the ocean. * **Flubber (1997)** * A quirky inventor creates a bouncy substance that brings his inventions to life. * **The Black Stallion (1979)** * A boy and a wild horse form a deep bond after being shipwrecked. * **The Sandlot (1993)** * A group of young boys enjoy summer adventures centered around baseball. * **Spy Kids (2001)** * Siblings discover their parents are spies and embark on missions to save them. * **Night at the Museum (2006)** * A night guard at a museum discovers the exhibits come to life. * **Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2014)** * A boy experiences a series of unfortunate events throughout his day. * **Cheaper by the Dozen (2003)** * A family with 12 children navigates the chaos of daily life. * **The Wizard of Oz (1939)** * Dorothy travels to Oz and befriends new friends on her quest to return home. * **Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)** * A magical car takes a family on whimsical adventures. * **Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)** * Children tour a magical chocolate factory with eccentric Willy Wonka. * **Paddington (2014)** * A friendly bear navigates life in London with warmth and humor. * **Paddington 2 (2017)** * Paddington's adventures as he tries to buy a present for his aunt. * **Mary Poppins (1964)** * A magical nanny brings joy and adventure to a family in London. * **Mary Poppins Returns (2018)** * Mary Poppins returns to help the next generation of the Banks family. * **Enchanted (2007)** * A fairy tale princess navigates the real world with charm and magic. * **Matilda (1996)** * A gifted girl uses her intelligence and special powers to overcome challenges. * **Akeelah and the Bee (2006)** * A young girl strives to compete in the National Spelling Bee. * **Little Women (2019)** * The March sisters navigate life, love, and personal ambitions in post-Civil War America. * **The Princess Diaries (2001)** * A clumsy teenager discovers she's the heir to a European throne. * **Home on the Range (2004)** * Three dairy cows set out to save their farm from foreclosure. * **Miss Potter (2006)** * The life story of Beatrix Potter, author of the beloved Peter Rabbit series. * **Ramona and Beezus (2010)** * The adventures of Ramona Quimby and her relationship with her older sister Beezus. ==== International Films ==== * **Wolfwalkers (2020)** * A young apprentice hunts werewolves in medieval Ireland. * **Klaus (2019)** * An animated tale about the origins of Santa Claus in a snowy town. * **My Neighbor Totoro (1988)** * Two sisters encounter friendly forest spirits in rural Japan. * **Spirited Away (2001)** * A young girl navigates a mysterious spirit world to save her parents. * **The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)** * Small people live secretly in a house and form a friendship with a human boy. * **From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)** * Teenagers in 1960s Japan work together to save their school's clubhouse. * **Mary and The Witch's Flower (2017)** * A young girl discovers a flower that grants magical powers for one night. * **The Boy and the Beast (2015)** * A young boy becomes an apprentice to a beast in a parallel world. * **The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)** * Classic tales of Pooh and friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. * **Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea (2008)** * A magical fish transforms into a human girl to live with a boy. ==== Documentaries and Educational Films ==== * **March of the Penguins (2005)** * Chronicles the yearly journey of Emperor penguins in Antarctica. * **Born to Be Wild (2011)** * Follows the lives of orphaned elephants and orangutans being rehabilitated. * **Planet Earth II (2016)** * Explores the beauty and diversity of Earth's habitats. * **Blue Planet II (2017)** * A deep dive into the world's oceans and marine life. * **Wild Kratts (2011–)** * Educational adventures exploring various animal species and their habitats. * **Octonauts: Above & Beyond (2017)** * The Octonauts embark on missions to explore and protect marine life. * **Nature Cat: The Movie (2017)** * Nature Cat and his friends go on a real-life adventure in the great outdoors. ==== Family Comedies and Musicals ==== * **Paddington (2014)** * A friendly bear navigates life in London with warmth and humor. * **The Lego Movie (2014)** * An ordinary LEGO figure becomes a hero to save the LEGO universe. * **Sing (2016)** * Animals participate in a singing competition to save a theater. * **Trolls (2016)** * Trolls embark on a quest to save their friends from the Bergens. * **Frozen Fever (2015)** * A delightful short film sequel to Frozen, featuring Olaf and friends planning Elsa's birthday.