100 best family-friendly movies of all time

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100 best family-friendly movies of all time

If  are any indication, there's a serious market right now for nostalgia and familiarity in film. Remakes, sequels, prequels, and franchises have all been staples at the box office in recent years. But what's better than seeing an updated version of a favorite movie? Revisiting the original, of course. And when it comes to nostalgia and familiarity, there's no genre more suited for exploration than family-friendly films.

With that in mind, 麻豆原创 set out to determine which family-friendly movies have best withstood the test of time. To compile the list, 麻豆原创 consulted the Internet Movie Database (IMDb), and considered PG- and G-rated English language American films with at least 30,000 reviews. In the case of a tie, films with a larger number of reviews were given higher ranks.

What comes next is an extensive list of family-friendly cinematic gold. Pixar and Disney fans' favorites are well represented鈥攂ut keep an eye out for some under-the-radar classics from the 1930s and 1940s, holiday gems, films inspired by stage musicals, those that went on to inspire new Broadway shows, and even a few surprises.

Pop some popcorn, dim the lights, and sit back: 麻豆原创 is starting at #100 and counting down the best family-friendly movies of all time.

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#100. Beauty and the Beast

IMDb rating: 7.2

IMDb votes: 219,892

Release year: 2017

Runtime: 129 minutes

Disney鈥檚 live-action retelling of 鈥淏eauty and the Beast鈥 features Emma Watson (who was 1 when the original was released) as Belle and Dan Stevens as Beast. Earnings matched the high expectations loyal fans had for the film: It was one of the , bringing in more than $1.2 billion worldwide.

#99. The Transformers: The Movie

IMDb rating: 7.3

IMDb votes: 34,872

Release year: 1986

Runtime: 84 minutes

This animated feature-length counterpart to the wildly popular "Transformers" television series . Perhaps foreshadowing the success of later "Transformer" films, however, fans were enthusiastic. The film enjoyed a re-release in Fall 2018.

#98. Dumbo

IMDb rating: 7.3

IMDb votes: 102,154

Release year: 1941

Runtime: 64 minutes

Though " now that it鈥檚 being held to modern standards, it remains part of Disney鈥檚 classic canon. A is in the works for 2019 with Tim Burton at the helm.

#97. The Fox and the Hound

IMDb rating: 7.3

IMDb votes: 73,822

Release year: 1981

Runtime: 83 minutes

Featuring the voices of Mickey Rooney, Kurt Russell, and Pearl Bailey, 鈥淭he Fox and the Hound鈥 was Disney鈥檚 24th animated feature film. A number of the film鈥檚 young  including , of their own.

#96. The Secret Garden

IMDb rating: 7.3

IMDb votes: 32,431

Release year: 1993

Runtime: 101 minutes

This successful film was based on a classic children's novel by prolific storyteller Frances Hodgson Burnett. "The Secret Garden" was as "a work of beauty, poetry and deep mystery." And like many great '90's films, a .

#95. Bambi

IMDb rating: 7.3

IMDb votes: 112,385

Release year: 1942

Runtime: 70 minutes

Walt Disney described 鈥淏ambi鈥 as 鈥.鈥 Critics largely agreed with the merits of this sweet film about a young deer, and the A.V. Club noted in 2011 that 鈥溾.鈥

#94. Lady and the Tramp

IMDb rating: 7.3

IMDb votes: 103,499

Release year: 1955

Runtime: 76 minutes

The sweet tale of two pups has been heralded as 鈥.鈥 Fans of the iconic spaghetti-kiss scene will likely agree. 鈥淟ady and the Tramp鈥 didn鈥檛 bring home any major awards upon release, but nonetheless, .

#93. Eight Below

IMDb rating: 7.3

IMDb votes: 54,969

Release year: 2006

Runtime: 120 minutes

鈥淓ight Below,鈥 starring Paul Walker, billed itself as 鈥.鈥 A team of left behind in below-freezing conditions.

#92. Sleeping Beauty

IMDb rating: 7.3

IMDb votes: 117,647

Release year: 1959

Runtime: 75 minutes

Disney鈥檚 take on this timeless fairy tale was the . The beloved film also served as the at Disney parks.

#91. Peter Pan

IMDb rating: 7.3

IMDb votes: 106,915

Release year: 1953

Runtime: 77 minutes

Based on the classic J.M. Barrie play, Disney's "Peter Pan" is an animated adventure about a boy who never grows up. The film inspired a ride in Disney parks called "." Tinkerbell continues thrive within the Disney universe and has been featured in a .

#90. Cinderella

IMDb rating: 7.3

IMDb votes: 125,793

Release year: 1950

Runtime: 74 minutes

Originally a Brothers Grimm fairy tale, "Cinderella" is the tale of a young woman who attends a royal ball with the help of her fairy godmother and falls in love with a prince. This particular rendition also happens to contain a scene Walt Disney considered : Cinderella鈥檚 ruined dress magically transforming into a shimmering ballgown.

#89. The Adventures of Tintin

IMDb rating: 7.3

IMDb votes: 197,536

Release year: 2011

Runtime: 107 minutes

鈥淭he Adventures of Tintin鈥 was . It won the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature Film in 2012, .鈥

#88. Rise of the Guardians

IMDb rating: 7.3

IMDb votes: 140,687

Release year: 2012

Runtime: 97 minutes

鈥淩ise of the Guardians鈥 presents familiar characters like Santa Claus, Jack Frost, the Tooth Fairy, and the Easter Bunny in a brand-new light. , but the film .

#87. Little Women

IMDb rating: 7.3

IMDb votes: 42,055

Release year: 1994

Runtime: 115 minutes

Louisa May Alcott鈥檚 classic novel about four sisters growing up during the Civil War has inspired a number of adaptations over the years, but the 1994 masterpiece is . The film , including Best Actress in a Leading Role for Winona Ryder as Jo March.

#86. Finding Dory

IMDb rating: 7.3

IMDb votes: 201,083

Release year: 2016

Runtime: 97 minutes

The sequel to "Finding Nemo," "Finding Dory" brought Ellen DeGeneres and Albert Brooks back as friendly fish Dory and Marlin. The film  and earned praise for its inclusive spirit in .

#85. Tarzan

IMDb rating: 7.3

IMDb votes: 173,649

Release year: 1999

Runtime: 88 minutes

Another Disney animated feature to , 鈥淭arzan鈥 recently came back into focus with the release of 鈥溾 in 2013. A widely circulated fan theory about a  of "Frozen" gained traction, intriguing Disney aficionados across the internet.

#84. The Lego Batman Movie

IMDb rating: 7.3

IMDb votes: 105,816

Release year: 2017

Runtime: 104 minutes

The union of DC superhero Batman and global toy brand LEGO pleased audiences and critics when it came to the big screen. Variety called it 鈥.鈥 The film stars Will Arnett as Batman, Michael Cera as Robin, and Rosario Dawson as Batgirl.  

#83. The Emperor's New Groove

IMDb rating: 7.3

IMDb votes: 153,324

Release year: 2000

Runtime: 78 minutes

鈥淭he Emperor鈥檚 New Groove鈥 features David Spade as a cocky leader-turned-llama and was . It never reached widespread popularity, but loyal fans still exist and .

#82. Megamind

IMDb rating: 7.3

IMDb votes: 200,436

Release year: 2010

Runtime: 95 minutes

鈥淢egamind鈥 asks the question, 鈥渨hat happens to a supervillain who defeats his biggest rivals?鈥 Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt, Tina Fey, and Jonah Hill lend their voices to this Dreamworks animated feature, which was praised by Roger Ebert  as 鈥.鈥

#81. Big

IMDb rating: 7.3

IMDb votes: 172,803

Release year: 1988

Runtime: 104 minutes

Tom Hanks stars as Josh, a 13-year-old boy who wishes to be big in order to impress a crush. Audiences were impressed, as well, and director Penny Marshall made history as the first woman ever to direct a film that .

#80. Hercules

IMDb rating: 7.3

IMDb votes: 173,907

Release year: 1997

Runtime: 93 minutes

Disney鈥檚 take on a Greek myth was popular among critics; so much so, in fact, The New York Times declared that the studio was 鈥溾 with the release of 鈥淗ercules.鈥 Though it didn鈥檛 win the same accolades as many of its counterparts, .

#79. Monsters University

IMDb rating: 7.3

IMDb votes: 279,751

Release year: 2013

Runtime: 104 minutes

In this prequel to 鈥淢onsters Inc.,鈥 John Goodman and Billy Crystal reprise their roles as Mike and Sully, telling the story of how the two monsters became the best of friends.

#78. The Book of Life

IMDb rating: 7.3

IMDb votes: 57,606

Release year: 2014

Runtime: 95 minutes

The second animated film in recent years to focus on the Mexican holiday D铆a de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), "The Book of Life鈥 possesses stunning visuals, an adventure-filled story, and a vibrant soundtrack. It was the first feature film  and stars Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, and Channing Tatum.

#77. Alice in Wonderland

IMDb rating: 7.4

IMDb votes: 111,804

Release year: 1951

Runtime: 75 minutes

鈥淎lice in Wonderland鈥 brings Lewis Carroll鈥檚 world-famous book to life with some of Disney鈥檚 鈥.鈥 The movie is one of the few Disney films to : "Alice in Wonderland," and the "Mad Tea Party."

#76. The Land Before Time

IMDb rating: 7.4

IMDb votes: 70,927

Release year: 1988

Runtime: 69 minutes

"The Land Before Time"  manages to pack in plenty of story in a little more than one hour. The tale went on to about young dinosaur Littlefoot and his friends.

#75. Despicable Me 2

IMDb rating: 7.4

IMDb votes: 332,193

Release year: 2013

Runtime: 98 minutes

This sequel to the 2010 film was a . Several cast members returned, including Kristen Wiig, Russell Brand, and of course, Steve Carell as super-villain turned caretaker, Gru.

#74. The Jungle Book

IMDb rating: 7.4

IMDb votes: 231,332

Release year: 2016

Runtime: 106 minutes

This live-action retelling of Rudyard Kipling鈥檚 classic tale garnered accolades for its CGI portrayal of a wide variety of jungle animals. The went to 鈥淭he Jungle Book,鈥 while animal rights organization PETA director .

#73. Labyrinth

IMDb rating: 7.4

IMDb votes: 109,486

Release year: 1986

Runtime: 101 minutes

David Bowie and Jim Henson may not be the most obvious combination, but they worked together well in 鈥淟abyrinth.鈥 Though the when it was released, it did go on to , and find a .

#72. The NeverEnding Story

IMDb rating: 7.4

IMDb votes: 115,205

Release year: 1984

Runtime: 102 minutes

At the time of its release, 鈥淭he NeverEnding Story鈥 was the : $27 million. The fantasy went on to earn back the investment, .

#71. Corpse Bride

IMDb rating: 7.4

IMDb votes: 217,358

Release year: 2005

Runtime: 77 minutes

Despite having "Corpse" in the title, Tim Burton's fantasy defied its dark premise and spooky undertones to earn a spot as a favorite family-friendly film. The  follows the story of a groom-to-be who practices his vows in front of the wrong person.

#70. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

IMDb rating: 7.4

IMDb votes: 467,974

Release year: 2002

Runtime: 161 minutes

The second installment of the 鈥淗arry Potter鈥 series takes audiences deeper into the wizarding world. A massive film crew rose to the challenge with dazzling sets and precise filming that, in one case, led to .

#69. The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

IMDb rating: 7.5

IMDb votes: 111,860

Release year: 2005

Runtime: 85 minutes

This 2005 jaunt, featuring the beloved British claymation duo Wallace and Gromit, has on review aggregator Metacritic. The film was well-received by American critics and audiences alike taking home the Oscar for .

#68. Pinocchio

IMDb rating: 7.5

IMDb votes: 110,354

Release year: 1940

Runtime: 88 minutes

鈥淧inocchio鈥 won Best Original Song for 鈥淲hen You Wish Upon A Star,鈥 making it the first Disney film to earn such an honor. The studio鈥檚 animated film is one of many adaptations of the original book, with a .

#67. Ice Age

IMDb rating: 7.5

IMDb votes: 383,127

Release year: 2002

Runtime: 81 minutes

Five 鈥淚ce Age鈥 films have been released to date, with the most recent鈥2016鈥檚 鈥淚ce Age: Collision Course鈥濃攊nspired by a . Despite the franchise鈥檚 popularity, the original 鈥淚ce Age鈥 remains the on IMDb.

#66. Field of Dreams

IMDb rating: 7.5

IMDb votes: 97,037

Release year: 1989

Runtime: 107 minutes

As they say, "if you build it, they will come." In this case, audiences came for this family drama about a farmer who builds a baseball field. Starring Kevin Costner, James Earl Jones, and Ray Liotta, the film was nominated for Best Picture, and ultimately ."

#65. Hugo

IMDb rating: 7.5

IMDb votes: 277,533

Release year: 2011

Runtime: 126 minutes

Martin Scorsese probably isn鈥檛 the first name that comes to mind when discussing family-friendly films, but he鈥檚 the mind behind 2011 fantasy adventure, 鈥淗ugo.鈥 The imaginative film, about a mysterious boy who secretly lives in a train station, was dubbed a 鈥溾 by the Guardian.  

#64. Home Alone

IMDb rating: 7.5

IMDb votes: 381,852

Release year: 1990

Runtime: 103 minutes

A holiday film that billed itself as 鈥,鈥 鈥淗ome Alone鈥 imagines what would happen if an 8-year-old boy were left alone to face two burglars on Christmas Eve. 鈥淗ome Alone" is the .

#63. Frozen

IMDb rating: 7.5

IMDb votes: 496,237

Release year: 2013

Runtime: 102 minutes

The pop culture juggernaut of 2013 earned two Oscars: Best Animated Feature Film, and Best Original Song for 鈥淟et It Go.鈥 The movie  and features the voices of Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell in the lead roles of Elsa and Anna.

#62. The Secret of NIMH

IMDb rating: 7.6

IMDb votes: 31,834

Release year: 1982

Runtime: 82 minutes

鈥淭he Secret of NIMH,鈥 released in 1982, is based on the 1972  John Newbery Medal-winning children鈥檚 book, "," by Robert C. O鈥橞rien.  

#61. Secondhand Lions

IMDb rating: 7.6

IMDb votes: 47,454

Release year: 2003

Runtime: 109 minutes

"Secondhand Lions" stars Haley Joel Osment as a boy who visits his uncle for the summer. The coming-of-age tale charmed audiences and even some critics, with Roger Ebert praising the story as "."

#60. Robin Hood

IMDb rating: 7.6

IMDb votes: 99,217

Release year: 1973

Runtime: 83 minutes

鈥淩obin Hood鈥 has been remade countless times, its latest version being . In Disney鈥檚 1973 animated version, Robin Hood is represented as a sly fox and Little John is a boisterous bear.

#59. The Jungle Book

IMDb rating: 7.6

IMDb votes: 144,839

Release year: 1967

Runtime: 78 minutes

Disney鈥檚 鈥淭he Jungle Book鈥 was the studio鈥檚 . , the film鈥檚 popular tune 鈥淭he Bare Necessities鈥 was nominated for a Best Original Song.

#58. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

IMDb rating: 7.6

IMDb votes: 157,699

Release year: 1937

Runtime: 83 minutes

When it was originally released in 1937, 鈥淪now White and the Seven Dwarfs鈥 had a 鈥溾 due to its scary themes. Though it鈥檚 earned a spot on this list, if this adaptation of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale is .

#57. Kung Fu Panda

IMDb rating: 7.6

IMDb votes: 364,036

Release year: 2008

Runtime: 92 minutes

Dreamworks鈥 2008 animated action-adventure film about a clumsy panda-turned-kung-fu master charmed audiences and critics alike. Jack Black voices lead character Po, supported by a star-studded cast that includes Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Lucy Liu, and Seth Rogen. 鈥淜ung Fu Panda鈥 was nominated for Best Animated Feature, but lost the Oscar to 鈥淲all-E.鈥

#56. The Little Mermaid

IMDb rating: 7.6

IMDb votes: 203,544

Release year: 1989

Runtime: 83 minutes

"The Little Mermaid" is considered the film that . The musical, which features showstoppers like "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl," and "Part of Your World," also  for Best Original Song and Best Original Score.

#55. Mulan

IMDb rating: 7.6

IMDb votes: 211,495

Release year: 1998

Runtime: 88 minutes

Disney鈥檚 鈥淢ulan鈥 is the studio鈥檚 36th animated film. Critics noted the significance of the gender-role reversal at the core of the plot: A young woman joins the army in place of her ailing father. Nevertheless, The New York Times called out

#54. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

IMDb rating: 7.6

IMDb votes: 395,073

Release year: 2009

Runtime: 153 minutes

The sixth of the eight 鈥淗arry Potter鈥 films, 鈥淗arry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince鈥 tilted the series toward darker themes. Nonetheless, the Los Angeles Times likened the films to

#53. Moana

IMDb rating: 7.6

IMDb votes: 206,137

Release year: 2016

Runtime: 107 minutes

The title character of Disney鈥檚 2016 animated hit It鈥檚 no wonder then that audiences turned out en masse鈥攖he film grossed more than $600 million worldwide鈥攖o see 鈥.鈥

#52. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

IMDb rating: 7.6

IMDb votes: 541,564

Release year: 2001

Runtime: 152 minutes

鈥淗arry Potter and the Sorcerer鈥檚 Stone鈥 was the first film based on J.K. Rowling鈥檚 best-selling young adult series, starring Daniel Radcliffe as Harry, Rupert Grint as Ron, and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger. The film set the tone for seven highly successful sequels.

#51. The Muppet Christmas Carol

IMDb rating: 7.7

IMDb votes: 40,234

Release year: 1992

Runtime: 85 minutes

The only "Muppets" film to make the list, "The Muppet Christmas Carol" is a reimagined telling of Charles Dickens' classic tale. In this version, Kermit the Frog stars as Bob Cratchit, and in addition to the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, you'll find a slew of familiar characters.

#50. Finding Neverland

IMDb rating: 7.7

IMDb votes: 188,035

Release year: 2004

Runtime: 106 minutes

鈥淔inding Neverland鈥 explores the behind-the-scenes life of Peter Pan playwright J.M. Barrie, played by Johnny Depp. The film  that is still touring.

#49. Who Framed Roger Rabbit

IMDb rating: 7.7

IMDb votes: 163,276

Release year: 1988

Runtime: 104 minutes

Animation and live-action go together like a shave and a haircut in 鈥淲ho Framed Roger Rabbit.鈥 The boisterous title character teams up with a curmudgeonly detective to clear his name when he鈥檚 suspected of murder. The lasting appeal of this film comes from the interaction between the actors and the cartoons. The film : Best Film Editing, Best Sound Effects, and Best Visual Effects.

#48. Despicable Me

IMDb rating: 7.7

IMDb votes: 447,557

Release year: 2010

Runtime: 95 minutes

The movie that launched a thousand minions, or so it seems, is anything but despicable. With Steve Carell as the voice of Gru, along with Jason Segel, Julie Andrews, Kristen Wiig and Russell Brand, the film inspired multiple sequels and spinoffs鈥攚ith more in the works.

#47. Wreck-It Ralph

IMDb rating: 7.7

IMDb votes: 319,764

Release year: 2012

Runtime: 101 minutes

鈥淲reck-It Ralph鈥 earned high praise from critics when it was released in 2012. The story of a video game villain who鈥檚 grown tired of being bad, the film was dubbed 鈥 by The Hollywood Reporter.

#46. Fantasia

IMDb rating: 7.8

IMDb votes: 79,904

Release year: 1940

Runtime: 125 minutes

Disney's "Fantasia"鈥攆amous for the classic Mickey Mouse short "Sorcerer's Apprentice"鈥攊s a collection of animated scenes set to classical music. It was re-released in 1985 with the tagline, "!"

#45. October Sky

IMDb rating: 7.8

IMDb votes: 72,929

Release year: 1999

Runtime: 108 minutes

Based on a true story, 鈥淥ctober Sky鈥 stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Homer Hickam, a coal miner鈥檚 son inspired by Sputnik to build and launch his own rockets in 1957. Critics praised its 鈥,鈥 according to review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.

#44. Kubo and the Two Strings

IMDb rating: 7.8

IMDb votes: 98,806

Release year: 2016

Runtime: 101 minutes

鈥淜ubo and the Two Strings鈥 earned universal acclaim from critics. Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron, Ralph Fiennes, and George Takei all lend their voices to this adventure about a young boy who encounters a spirit that changes his life. The Washington Post called the film 鈥.鈥

#43. The Lego Movie

IMDb rating: 7.8

IMDb votes: 290,951

Release year: 2014

Runtime: 100 minutes

鈥淭he Lego Movie鈥 earned abundant praise, and as critic , 鈥測ou'll leave the theater smiling and singing, 'Everything Is Awesome.'" The film stars Chris Pratt as Emmet, a Lego construction worker who suddenly finds himself a hero. Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Alison Brie, and Jonah Hill also loaned their voices.

#42. Fantastic Mr. Fox

IMDb rating: 7.8

IMDb votes: 170,041

Release year: 2009

Runtime: 87 minutes

鈥淔antastic Mr. Fox,鈥 directed by Wes Anderson, boasted an impressive cast. George Clooney and Meryl Streep star in this classic Roald Dahl book adaptation as Mr. and Mrs. Fox, appearing alongside vocal credits from Owen Wilson, Willem Dafoe, and Jason Schwartzman.

#41. Tangled

IMDb rating: 7.8

IMDb votes: 349,744

Release year: 2010

Runtime: 100 minutes

"Tangled" is Disney's 50th animated feature film. Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi voice the lead characters as we follow them along a modern spin on the tale of Rapunzel. Critics had largely positive reviews, noting the "modified, updated but nonetheless sincere and unmistakable quality of old-fashioned Disneyness."

#40. How to Train Your Dragon 2

IMDb rating: 7.8

IMDb votes: 260,342

Release year: 2014

Runtime: 102 minutes

Although it鈥檚 a sequel, 鈥淗ow to Train Your Dragon 2鈥 is the . The plot focuses on Hiccup and his dragon, Toothless, who discover a cave containing hundreds of other dragons.

#39. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

IMDb rating: 7.8

IMDb votes: 153,550

Release year: 1971

Runtime: 100 minutes

Based on Roald Dahl鈥檚 beloved book, the film centers on Charlie, a humble boy who wins a tour of Willy Wonka鈥檚 magical factory. Since its release, there's also been a  starring Johnny Depp. Rumors of a prequel  as well, but nothing quite compares to the original.

#38. Big Hero 6

IMDb rating: 7.8

IMDb votes: 349,483

Release year: 2014

Runtime: 102 minutes

This Disney film is an adaptation of  that follows a young prodigy who teams up with a robot. The futuristic film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2015.

#37. The Sandlot

IMDb rating: 7.8

IMDb votes: 68,590

Release year: 1993

Runtime: 101 minutes

It鈥檚 no surprise that the nostalgic spirit of 鈥淭he Sandlot,鈥 a story about neighborhood kids who love baseball, has stayed a favorite of children and adults alike for a quarter century. It鈥檚 also the source of a number of well-quoted lines, not limited to 鈥!鈥

#36. Mary Poppins

IMDb rating: 7.8

IMDb votes: 128,419

Release year: 1964

Runtime: 139 minutes

Mary Poppins in 1965, including a Best Actress award for Julie Andrews. The supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical fantasy about a joyful, magical nanny also starred Dick Van Dyke.

#35. The Goonies

IMDb rating: 7.8

IMDb votes: 209,202

Release year: 1985

Runtime: 114 minutes

鈥淭he Goonies鈥 was billed as 鈥.鈥 The story follows a group of kids who set out to find a hidden treasure that will help them save a family鈥檚 home.

#34. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm

IMDb rating: 7.9

IMDb votes: 36,681

Release year: 1993

Runtime: 76 minutes

The enduring legacy of this famous, masked superhero has helped this classic animated film endure long past other Batman story installments. "Batman: Mask of the Phantasm" is even scheduled for a one-day theatrical re-release for its 25th anniversary.

#33. My Fair Lady

IMDb rating: 7.9

IMDb votes: 77,214

Release year: 1964

Runtime: 170 minutes

Another family-friendly classic inspired by a stage musical, 鈥淢y Fair Lady鈥 stars Audrey Hepburn as a flower-seller and Rex Harrison as a professor with a secret plot to make her over into a high-class member of society. It鈥檚 one of many adaptations of George Bernard Shaw鈥檚 stage play 鈥淧ygmalion.鈥

#32. Toy Story 2

IMDb rating: 7.9

IMDb votes: 449,096

Release year: 1999

Runtime: 92 minutes

Although not as highly ranked as the other two films in the Toy Story franchise, the middle film has earned its place on this list. Buzz (Tim Allen), Woody (Tom Hanks), and the gang have their own adventures while their owner is off at summer camp.

#31. Paddington 2

IMDb rating: 7.9

IMDb votes: 37,208

Release year: 2017

Runtime: 103 minutes

The Paddington Bear films are based on the children's book series by British author Michael Bond. The second in the series, "Paddington 2," catches up with the beloved character as he pursues a thief with the help of his new family.

#30. Shrek

IMDb rating: 7.9

IMDb votes: 538,526

Release year: 2001

Runtime: 90 minutes

鈥淪hrek鈥 is the story of a lovable ogre (voiced by Mike Myers) whose universe overlaps with a number of other fairy tale characters. The movie has inspired sequels, spin-offs, short films, and .

#29. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

IMDb rating: 7.9

IMDb votes: 463,798

Release year: 2004

Runtime: 142 minutes

鈥淗arry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,鈥 the third installment of the Harry Potter franchise, was the best-rated of the series. Director Alfonso Cuaron, previously known for the sensual and substantially less family-friendly 鈥淵 Tu Mam谩 Tambi茅n,鈥 brought a fresh take to the fantasy adventure film鈥攂ut only after .

#28. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

IMDb rating: 7.9

IMDb votes: 325,604

Release year: 1982

Runtime: 115 minutes

This Steven Spielberg-directed blockbuster has endured the test of time. Shot , the film follows the story of a little boy named Elliott who befriends an alien.

#27. The Iron Giant

IMDb rating: 8

IMDb votes: 151,798

Release year: 1999

Runtime: 86 minutes

鈥淭he Iron Giant鈥 is a film than its action-packed premise implies, with themes of friendship, protection, and loyalty. The movie stars Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Aniston, Eli Marienthal, and Vin Diesel.

#26. Fiddler on the Roof

IMDb rating: 8

IMDb votes: 33,984

Release year: 1971

Runtime: 181 minutes

This film is an adaptation of the 1964 stage musical. The story follows the family life of a Jewish peasant in Russia as he cares for his family and guides them as they struggle together to maintain their traditions while facing persecution.

#25. A Christmas Story

IMDb rating: 8

IMDb votes: 117,095

Release year: 1983

Runtime: 94 minutes

鈥淎 Christmas Story鈥 tells the tale of a young boy who wants nothing more than a BB gun for Christmas. Several iconic pop culture images have roots in the film, including the 鈥攁nd the results of .

#24. Beauty and the Beast

IMDb rating: 8

IMDb votes: 376,183

Release year: 1991

Runtime: 84 minutes

Disney鈥檚 鈥淏eauty and the Beast鈥 was the . The unlikely romance story of Belle and Beast is a 鈥渢ale as old as time.鈥 This film quickly and easily reached classic status. 

#23. Ratatouille

IMDb rating: 8

IMDb votes: 552,755

Release year: 2007

Runtime: 111 minutes

Despite having a name so difficult to pronounce that its , 鈥淩atatouille鈥 managed to charm moviegoers of all ages. The film follows a Parisian rat who wants to become a chef and features the voices of Patton Oswalt, Lou Romano, Brad Garrett, and Janeane Garofalo.

#22. The Sound of Music

IMDb rating: 8

IMDb votes: 173,778

Release year: 1965

Runtime: 172 minutes

鈥淭he Sound of Music鈥 tells the story of Maria (Julie Andrews), an Austrian nun-turned-governess to the stoic Von Trapp children. This beloved film adapted from an equally beloved stage musical is .

#21. Aladdin

IMDb rating: 8

IMDb votes: 307,250

Release year: 1992

Runtime: 90 minutes

"Aladdin" was released during Disney's renaissance and tells the story of a street kid who finds a Genie within a magic lamp. It was the first Disney movie to get a , and one of many to inspire a live-action remake, scheduled for .

#20. Zootopia

IMDb rating: 8

IMDb votes: 359,076

Release year: 2016

Runtime: 108 minutes

The unlikely pairing of a rabbit and fox in 鈥淶ootopia鈥 brings a fresh take to the 鈥渂uddy cop鈥 comedy. The film includes , some with very specific details. The hard work paid off: 鈥淶ootopia鈥 won the 2017 Oscar for Best Animated Feature.

#19. The Wizard of Oz

IMDb rating: 8

IMDb votes: 340,847

Release year: 1939

Runtime: 102 minutes

Few movies are as cherished in pop culture as 鈥淭he Wizard of Oz,鈥 which has endured with audiences of all ages since its release almost 80 years ago. Based on a book series by L. Frank Baum, the film鈥檚 created a fantastical setting for the mythical land of Oz, where young Dorothy embarks on a quest to help her new friends and find her way home.

#18. The Incredibles

IMDb rating: 8

IMDb votes: 571,555

Release year: 2004

Runtime: 115 minutes

鈥淭he Incredibles鈥  Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl living seemingly ordinary civilian lives with their children (who also have superpowers). The film won two Oscars: Best Animated Feature Film and Achievement in Sound Editing.

#17. Wonder

IMDb rating: 8

IMDb votes: 93,718

Release year: 2017

Runtime: 113 minutes

Based on a young adult novel by R.J. Palacio, 鈥淲onder鈥 is the story of a boy born with abnormal facial features who enters a mainstream school with other children in fifth grade. The movie stars Owen Wilson, Jacob Tremblay, and Julia Roberts, and was .

#16. The Nightmare Before Christmas

IMDb rating: 8

IMDb votes: 259,529

Release year: 1993

Runtime: 76 minutes

A stop-motion film about Halloween characters trying Christmas on for size? Pair that premise with the imaginative, spooky mind of Tim Burton and it's no wonder that "The Nightmare Before Christmas" 25 years later.

#15. Incredibles 2

IMDb rating: 8

IMDb votes: 123,773

Release year: 2018

Runtime: 118 minutes

鈥淚ncredibles 2鈥 reunites audiences with the Parr family, as Mr. Incredible cares for the kids while Elastigirl is called to superhero duty. The 2018 release managed a feat that few sequels often do: Some critics actually felt .

#14. Hachi: A Dog's Tale

IMDb rating: 8.1

IMDb votes: 212,460

Release year: 2009

Runtime: 93 minutes

鈥淗achi: A Dog鈥檚 Tale鈥 stars Richard Gere as a professor who bonds with an abandoned dog. The film earned mixed reviews, with the film鈥檚 sentimentality dividing critics. In the film鈥檚 defense, Entertainment Weekly noted that 鈥.鈥

#13. Finding Nemo

IMDb rating: 8.1

IMDb votes: 833,970

Release year: 2003

Runtime: 100 minutes

"Finding Nemo" takes audiences deep into the Great Barrier Reef in what the Hollywood Reporter called Pixar鈥檚 鈥.鈥 The story follows clown fish Marlin (voiced by Albert Brooks) and blue tang Dory (voiced by Ellen Degeneres) as they search the ocean for Marlin鈥檚 son Nemo.

#12. How to Train Your Dragon

IMDb rating: 8.1

IMDb votes: 583,240

Release year: 2010

Runtime: 98 minutes

In 鈥淗ow to Train Your Dragon,鈥 a young Viking named Hiccup befriends an injured dragon. The film went on to inspire two sequels, with one .

#11. Monsters, Inc.

IMDb rating: 8.1

IMDb votes: 708,703

Release year: 2001

Runtime: 92 minutes

A city of monsters who scare children to capture their screams hardly sounds family-friendly. But when the main characters are John Goodman's Sully and Billy Crystal's Mike, the movie feels just as warm and fuzzy as the monsters themselves. The film won a Best Original Song Oscar for Randy Newman's "If I Didn't Have You."

#10. The Princess Bride

IMDb rating: 8.1

IMDb votes: 345,813

Release year: 1987

Runtime: 98 minutes

A film with adventure, romance, suspense, laughs, and some of the most quotable dialogue to ever grace the screen? As you wish. While the film grossed just over $200,000, loyal audiences transformed the humble film into a cult favorite to prove once and for all that true love conquers all.

#9. Inside Out

IMDb rating: 8.2

IMDb votes: 504,436

Release year: 2015

Runtime: 95 minutes

The makers of 鈥淚nside Out鈥 to accurately portray how a young mind works. In the film, a girl moves away from her childhood home, and her emotions鈥擩oy, Fear, Anger, Disgust, and Sadness鈥攑lay the lead characters. Bolstered by the voice-acting talents of Amy Poehler, Mindy Kaling, Bill Hader, Rashida Jones, and others, the film won best Animated Feature in 2016.

#8. Toy Story 3

IMDb rating: 8.3

IMDb votes: 653,894

Release year: 2010

Runtime: 103 minutes

Though it comes with a G-rating, the third film in the 鈥淭oy Story鈥 franchise . Ultimately, the film earned its place on this list just behind the original, and explores what happens to Buzz, Woody, and the gang when Andy leaves for college.

#7. Toy Story

IMDb rating: 8.3

IMDb votes: 757,080

Release year: 1995

Runtime: 81 minutes

At just 81 minutes, 鈥淭oy Story鈥 packs a punch that even a cowboy would be proud of. It was Pixar鈥檚 first feature film, and to movie audiences. Pixar used this distinct style to tell the story of toys coming to life, and, in the words of Tim Allen鈥檚 Buzz Lightyear, 鈥済oing to infinity and beyond鈥 in pursuit of their owner鈥檚 fun time.

#6. Up

IMDb rating: 8.3

IMDb votes: 809,062

Release year: 2009

Runtime: 96 minutes

The ability of "Up" to evoke emotional responses in its viewers is perhaps about this extremely popular, beautifully animated Pixar film about retired widower Carl (voiced by Ed Asner) and his adventure to reclaim happiness in the wake of tragedy.

#5. WALL-E

IMDb rating: 8.4

IMDb votes: 869,541

Release year: 2008

Runtime: 98 minutes

鈥淲all-E鈥 follows the story of a robot tasked with cleaning up a polluted Earth, only to become distracted by an intriguing new friend. Beyond its simple premise, the film made an intergalactic splash for its portrayal of human evolution. The environmentalist themes of "Wall-E" additionally .

#4. Coco

IMDb rating: 8.4

IMDb votes: 231,181

Release year: 2017

Runtime: 105 minutes

鈥淐oco鈥 strikes two chords audiences reliably love: visual appeal and catchy music. The film follows the journey of a young boy who dreams of being a musician but is discouraged by his family, owing to a troubling secret from their past.

#3. Modern Times

IMDb rating: 8.5

IMDb votes: 180,662

Release year: 1936

Runtime: 87 minutes

When Charlie Chaplin鈥檚 1936 film was re-released in 1972, critic Roger Ebert said 鈥.鈥 Featuring Chaplin鈥檚 iconic Tramp character, it鈥檚 the only film from this early comedic legend to make this list.

#2. The Lion King

IMDb rating: 8.5

IMDb votes: 793,002

Release year: 1994

Runtime: 88 minutes

鈥淭he Lion King鈥 tells the story of a lion prince named Simba who is destined to rule over the savannah. The movie features voice acting from James Earl Jones, Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, and Whoopi Goldberg. The film's timeless themes and worldwide success also inspired a very popular, award-winning Broadway musical.

#1. It's a Wonderful Life

IMDb rating: 8.6

IMDb votes: 337,953

Release year: 1946

Runtime: 130 minutes

"It's A Wonderful Life" is a seasonal film that has delighted audiences for the better part of a century with themes that extend well past the holidays. With the help of an angel, George Bailey sees what his life would have been like if he'd never been born.

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