The Best Children's Movies of All Time

Children's films are one of the safe entertainment alternatives to watch. Besides being specifically made according to children's development, these films can also serve as a fun educational medium. Over the past decade, children's films have developed significantly thanks to technology, especially animation. With animation, directors can present amazing scenes.

Children's Films

Although films made for children are considered safe, it does not mean that friends can let children watch alone. There is a significant possibility that there are scenes that are not understood and then imitated by children. In addition, watching together with children can help build closeness with them. As a reference, here are some films that friends can watch.

1. Lion King (1994)

Classic animated films are always interesting to watch, especially those with a strong storyline like this one. Children are guaranteed to be fascinated by the story of friendship between Simba and his friends. This film will still make friends feel sad, happy, and laugh at the same time even after watching it multiple times. Additionally, the lesson about the meaning of family will certainly be very beneficial for children.

2. Finding Nemo (2003)

Still telling a family issue, this film is very suitable to watch with toddlers or preschoolers. The story of a small clownfish with a deformed fin named Nemo who is separated from his father is very fitting as a learning medium for little ones. Children will see how Nemo's father ventures far just to be reunited with his family.

3. Inside Out (2015)

Do your children often have tantrums? Then this film could be a unique way to calm them down. The film tells the story of human emotions, which, although complex, can still be easily understood even by children. The psychological aspect of this film is certainly not trivial. According to reports, the producers of this film consulted with psychologists to help formulate a storyline that aligns with facts.

4. Toy Story 1-4

This film series of 4 has always succeeded in presenting stories that can touch its viewers. Starting from the first series in 1995 to the last film released in 2019, this film is guaranteed to make children appreciate family, friends, and their belongings more. To enjoy it more, it is best for friends to watch this film with little ones from the first series to the last, as each series raises different conflicts.

5. Coco (2017)

This film has been praised by critics for its unique storyline compared to others. While Pixar films usually carry themes close to children's lives, this film raises the theme of life after death.

Coco is inspired by Mexican culture, specifically the Day of the Dead festival celebrated on November 1 and 2. Although it raises the theme of death, friends are presented with a colorful world of the dead. This film is considered very suitable to watch with children to provide a new perspective on death and the feeling of losing loved ones.

6. How To Train Your Dragon Homecoming (2019)

Friends are surely familiar with some previous series of this animated film. How To Train Your Dragon Homecoming tells the continuation of the story of Hiccup and his beloved dragon Toothless, who now has his own family and lives separately from humans. Both Hiccup and his dragon always feel longing for each other and often tell stories about their lives when humans and dragons were still friends.

As the title suggests, How To Train Your Dragon Homecoming will bring back Toothless who returns to meet Hiccup along with his family right at the Snoggletog festival. Although it was just released in December 2019, this film has already won an award from the Annie Awards in the category of best animated special production.

7. The Incredible 1-2

This film is actually more suitable to be called a family film rather than a children's film because it features a superhero family. The family, consisting of a father, mother, and three children, initially has a normal life like an ordinary family. However, one day an unexpected enemy comes and threatens not only the entire city but also the whole family. This film has a strong family element, making it suitable to watch with your children to spend quality time together.

If the first series feels lacking, friends can continue to the second series that was just released in 2018. Still with the same family but with a more exciting storyline and bigger conflicts. Therefore, both series of this film are worth including in the family watch list for the weekend.

8. Frozen (2020)

Friends surely still remember the euphoria of the first Frozen film. In the next series, friends are presented with the story of the origin of Elsa's ice magic powers and her efforts along with her friends to protect the kingdom from enemy attacks. Although it is not as viral as the previous series, this film has won many awards such as best animation effects and best voice actor for Josh Gad who voices Olaf. Because of this, many consider this film to be the best children's film of 2020.

The eight children's films above are just a small sample of the many quality children's films made by various production houses. It cannot be denied that most good and commercially successful children's films are produced by well-known production houses. Although there are also many quality short films and animations made by individuals or other companies, Hollywood films are still hard to match. However, as long as these films continue to present quality entertainment, that is not a problem.

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