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6 days ago · Voting Rules. Vote up great films for a nine-year-old to watch. Latest additions: Thelma the Unicorn, IF, Unsung Hero. Most divisive: Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey. Over 1.8K Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The 200+ Best Movies For 9-Year-Old Kids.
- Moana
- Up
- E.T.
- The Lion King
- Charlotte’s Web
- Encanto
- The Princess Bride
- Spider-Man: Into The Spiderverse
- Matilda
- Spirited Away
This animated musical about a Pacific Islander Disney princess who leaves home to find a way to save her people (with the help of a few animal and magical friends) has become a beloved family favorite since it was first released in 2016. Full of delightful songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, heartfelt moments, and plenty of adventure, it’s a must for this...
This magical Pixar pick about finding meaning and second chances within unexpected friendships is an ideal animated movie for kids of all ages—especially your seven, eight, or nine-year-old. A great story that helps children understand lessons in persistence, patience, and kindness, though be mindful of the first 15 or so minutes which touch on the...
The 1982 iconic pic about a group of kids befriending and helping an alien still holds up today. Chances are, you watched this PG flick when you were eight or nine too! Starring a young Drew Barrymore, Henry Thomas (who you’ll recognize from many Mike Flanagan Netflix horror films), and some old-school special effects, this coming-of-age storyshoul...
As if the original animated version wasn’t enough entertainment for the whole family, Disney went and remade the classic with a live-action 2019 version (rated PG). We honestly recommend watching both–kids will love the animated antics of the original, but the realistic look of the cubs in the remake is too adorable to be missed. Word of warning th...
Charlotte’s Webis a long-beloved book that teaches children about the importance of good friends and believing in yourself, while touching on the impermanence of life. The 2006 remake of the classic timeless tale featuring Dakota Fanning, Julia Roberts, and Oprah is a live-action animal-filled story your older child will absolutely adore, but we re...
Disney’s smash hit from 2021 will have (or already has) everyone singing about Bruno. It’s the story of the magical Madrigals, a Colombian family where everyone has a special gift, save for Mirabel. But the film serves as a reminder that you don’t need a special “gift” to be truly special. Enjoy this wonderfully diverse, animated musical with your ...
This quotable classic from 1987 is a great pick for when you’re looking for a family-friendly film that brings you back to your own childhood. A story about the lengths someone will go to to be reunited with their one true love (and the interesting friends they make along the way) is part adventure, part comedy, part romance, and all fun.
Kiddos will love this fast-paced, often hilarious comic book hero film that introduces Miles Morales, an Afro-Latino teen whose life turns upside down when he becomes Spider-Man. It’s a great film with a diverse hero at the forefront to look up to, with an excellent soundtrack to boot. Watch it before the sequel comes out later this year! Available...
Based on the book by Roald Dahl, this classic story about a brilliant young girl with telekinetic powers who is frequently ignored and brushed aside by the grown ups in her life is a perfect movie for 7-9-year-olds. Kids will be thrilled to see all the creative ways little Matilda manages to get revenge and stick up for herself and her beloved teac...
Instill an early love of Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki films by watching this phenomenal, otherworldly film as a family. It follows Chihiro, a 10-year-old girl whose parents are unexpectedly turned into giant pigs while they visit an abandoned amusement park. It only gets wilder from there as Chihiro has to figure out how to reverse the spell th...
1 day ago · Ages 6-9: As more time is devoted to school and outside life, movies become more of an escape, and their power to transport starts to become apparent. Don’t miss out on epic quests ( Star Wars...
Oct 6, 2023 · Great movies for kids ages 7–9. Up, Old Yeller, E.T.: movies with charms that defy age boundaries. 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'; Gene Wilder in 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory';...
Nov 30, 2023 · Best Movies for 9-12 Year Olds. Last updated: 2023/11/30. Kayla Nott. 8 Min Read. Children really enjoy cartoons when they are younger, when they start getting older their idea of good movies broadens to include more movies that are not animated. Sometimes they seem to fall into this age group.
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3. Back to the Future. 1985 1h 56m PG. 8.5 (1.3M) Rate. 87 Metascore. Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the maverick scientist Doc Brown.
1. Ratatouille. 2007 1h 51m G. 8.1 (828K) Rate. 96 Metascore. A rat who can cook makes an unusual alliance with a young kitchen worker at a famous Paris restaurant. Director Brad Bird Jan Pinkava Stars Brad Garrett Lou Romano Patton Oswalt. 2. Minions. 2015 1h 31m PG. 6.4 (260K) Rate. 56 Metascore.
