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- Toy Story 4. While all the Toy Stor y movies are pretty awesome and chock-full of wind-up or stuffed friends, only one has a song to seal the deal of the friendship theme: “You’ve Got a Friend In Me.”
- Frozen. Grab your toastiest mittens! When Princess Elsa creates an eternal winter, sister, Anna is on a mission to save her hometown of Arendelle. Although “Feisty Pants” Anna is joined by lovable snowman sidekick, Olaf (and a pretty cute iceman), this is ultimately a story about one of the most special kinds of friendships — the one shared by sisters.
- The Goonies. Let the nostalgia wash over you with this must-see ‘80s movie that has the power to transport you to a simpler and more innocent (pre-social media) time.
- The Baby-Sitter’s Club. The logistics of having six best friends sounds pretty complicated, but bonus points for this crew of super-entrepreneurial 13-year-olds, who open up their own day camp despite the many things going ons in their lives.
- It’S The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
- Beauty and The Beast
- Inside Out
- E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
- Zootopia
- Fiddler on The Roof
- Napoleon Dynamite
- Bully
- The Sisterhood of The Traveling Pants
- To Kill A Mockingbird
The animated film It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brownfeatures well-known Peanuts characters Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, and Snoopy. The plot is simple. Linus hopes for a visit from The Great Pumpkin, but no one else believes in him. The characters are sometimes mean to each other, but that’s a good opportunity to kick off a discussion about the f...
Magic turns an arrogant prince into an ugly beast. To try to break the spell, the beast takes a young woman named Belle captive in his castle. She starts to see the beast’s inner beauty, but her village marches to destroy him. The music, story, and animations in Disney’s Beauty and the Beastmovie will captivate kids — raising questions about the na...
Inside Out is an animated Pixar film about the feelings of an 11-year-old girl named Riley. Anger, Sadness, Joy, Fear, and Disgust are all characters in the film. They must work together to help Riley make the right decisions in life. Inside Out is more serious than a typical Pixar movie, but it can teach kids a lot about emotions. (Read why Inside...
In the classic family film E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, a young boy named Elliott makes friends with an alien who is stranded on Earth. Elliott tries to help E.T. “go home.” But other humans are afraid of E.T., and government scientists try to catch and study the alien. This film can help kids explore how people see others who are different. Common...
In a world where animals can talk, a rabbit named Judy Hopps and a fox named Nick Wilde team up to solve a kidnapping case. Zootopiais an exciting crime mystery that has lots of jokes that will go over kids’ heads (and that parents may love). But it’s a great tool for helping kids learn about tolerance and the danger of stereotypes. Common Sense Me...
Fiddler on the Roof is an epic musical story of Jews in Ukraine facing religious persecution while trying to hold on to their traditions. The main character is Tevye. He butts heads with his daughters over marriage, and they are all threatened by a hostile government. Fiddler on the Roofcan help kids understand how cultures shape people. Common Sen...
This sweet, quirky film about a social misfit in high school will not appeal to all kids. But those who march to a different beat may like Napoleon Dynamite. The wide range of characters in the film is also a good jumping-off point for conversations about the uniqueness of every person. Common Sense Media recommended ages: 11+Rated:PG Discussion qu...
Bully is a powerful documentary about the impact of bullying in America. Through heartbreaking real-life stories, the film takes on issues of name-calling, physical violence, and teen suicide. This movie is intense and not appropriate for every child. It’s probably best to watch this film together with your child. Common Sense Media recommended age...
Four high school friends separate for the summer and keep in touch by mailing letters and a pair of blue jeans to each other. During the summer, they learn about friendship, family, love, and loss. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pantscan help kids talk about how people go through and respond to different experiences. Common Sense Media recommended...
“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.” So says Atticus Finch, a lawyer who decides to defend a Black man accused of rape in the 1930s Deep South. This classic film teaches kids about the impact of racism. To Kill a Mockingbirdcan also help kids understand the importance of not judging others by thei...
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Jul 14, 2023 · The beloved character Charlie Brown sets his sights on a pretty new redhead at school and works hard to make a great first impression. This gentle movie has a very strong redemptive worldview with only minor slapstick violence.
- Stand by Me (1986) ★★★★ 3.2 out of 4 stars. From Rob Reiner, starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell. Rated R. Stand By Me is a 1986 coming-of-age comedy-drama directed by Rob Reiner.
- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) ★★★★ 3.2 out of 4 stars. From Steven Spielberg, starring Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Peter Coyote, Dee Wallace. Rated PG.
- A Christmas Story (1983) ★★★★ 3.2 out of 4 stars. From Bob Clark, starring Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin, Scott Schwartz. Rated PG.
- The Sandlot (1993) ★★★★ 3.1 out of 4 stars. From David Mickey Evans, starring Tom Guiry, Mike Vitar, Art LaFleur, Patrick Renna. Rated PG. The Sandlot is a 1993 family comedy directed by David Mickey Evans that follows a group of young baseball players during the summer of 1962.
Watching and discussing movies can be a fun and helpful way to discuss kindness and friendship. We put together a list of 30 great movies with characters who demonstrate kindness, empathy, and what it means to be a good friend.
Parents need to know that A Charlie Brown Christmas is a heartwarming classic that focuses on the religious aspect of Christmas. At the story's climax, Linus quotes one of the nativity stories from the New Testament and the Peanuts characters join in singing religious carols.
Valentine's Day is approaching in A CHARLIE BROWN VALENTINE, and the Peanuts gang is discussing what they will write on their Valentine cards -- and more importantly, who they will give them to. Charlie Brown only has eyes for the Little Red Haired Girl.
