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.