Children's American Movies

Joint viewing of the movie with your child is one of the best ways to get close to him, to understand his feelings and attitude to reality. Children's cinema is a great opportunity to introduce your child to the world around him, to the complex relationships between people.

This is not only great entertainment for the whole family. A good film has an educational influence on girls and boys: they learn to empathize, understand what is good and what is bad, to love the world of nature and animals, to respect other people. In addition, from watching movies in babies, vocabulary is enriched, imagination develops, and curiosity is stimulated.

In the article we will discuss popular children's American films and give a list of the best films.

Children's American films 1960-1980-ies

Not only modern cinema can captivate your child. Do not forget about the good and quality old American children's films, which were shot in the 60-80 years of the twentieth century. So, in 1960 came a bright and kind picture "Pollyanna" - a screen version of the story of the same name E. Porter. The wonderful ability of the little heroine - to see everything in everything only good, no matter how her life was developing - teaches children optimism and respect for others.

Especially popular is the movie "Kill a Mockingbird" (1962). He talks about the real friendship of his father and his two children, about deep understanding and mutual respect in the family, where there is no room for prejudice and hatred for other people. Brother and sister know the world, they play tricks, they make up horror stories for themselves. But they always show that the father's authority for them is the most important. A wonderful adaptation of H. Lee's story will teach your child to respect the elders and people of other nationalities.

List of children's American films 1960-1980-ies:

1. Pollyanna (1960).
2. Swiss Robinsons (1960).
3. Trap for parents (1961).
4. 101 Dalmatians (1961).
5. To Kill a Mockingbird (1962).
6. An Incredible Journey (1963).
7. Mary Poppins (1964).
8. Sounds of Music (1965).
9. Dr. Doolittle (1967).
10. The Paper Moon (1973).
11. Superman (1978).
12. Muppet film (1979).
13. The Alien (1982).
14. The Dark Crystal (1983).
15. Christmas story (1983).
16. The Labyrinth (1986).
17. Stay with me (1986).
18. Hansel and Gretel (1987).
19. Who framed Roger Rabbit (1988).

Children's films of the 1990-2000s

Using animation, stunning special effects, high-quality computer graphics make contemporary cinema art spectacular. That is why children's American films from the 1990-2000s attract not only small viewers, but also adults.

The film "Jumanji" (1995) is very popular among children . The director and actors recreated the beautiful and kind atmosphere of the world of childhood, miracles and adventures. Filmstrip teaches children to be honest, to believe in themselves and their luck.

Magic fairy tale J. Rowling gave us some wonderful films about Harry Potter (2001-2011), which are rightly considered a classic of children's fiction. The creators of all the series tried to create an atmosphere of magic. Fairy-tale creatures, magical landscapes and castles - all this makes the film series very memorable.

Among children's American films, the fairy tale Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) is especially popular . A good spectacular movie with bright special effects: here you can walk around the meadow with mint sugar or ride a chocolate river on a sugar boat. This fairy tale with a deep meaning carries only bright and kind emotions.

List of children's American films 1990-2000-ies:

1. A difficult child (1990).
2. One at home (1990).
3. The Secret of Roan Enisch (1994).
4. The Little Princess (1995).
5. Casper (1995).
6. Jumanji (1995).
7. October sky (1999).
8. The sixth sense (1999).
9. 102 Dalmatians (2000).
10. Movies about Harry Potter (2001-2011).
11. Children of spies (2001).
12. Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002).
13. Spy Kids 3: The Game is Over (2003).
14. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005).
15. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005).
16. Peter Pan (2005).
17. Bridge to Terabithia (2006).
18. The Charlotte Web (2006).
19. The Fire Dog (2006).
20. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008).
21. Spiderwick Chronicles (2008).
22. Aliens in the Attic (2009).
23. Hotel for dogs (2009).
24. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Conqueror of the Dawn (2010).
25. Alice in Wonderland (2010).