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Catherine O.

Subject: Family movies

Date Posted: 5/26/2009 2:33 PM ET
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Catherine O.

Subject: just a couple more

Date Posted: 5/26/2009 2:43 PM ET
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I second Anne of Green Gables (made in Canada I believe). Some others I didn't see listed, Milo and Otis The NeverEnding Story Ella Enchanted The Princess Bride Nanny McPhee Iron Will Flight of the Navigator two other movies we really loved, but our youngest hasn't seen yet because they just had to throw a few swear words in, #@$!!, are Wild America (based on a true story about three brothers) and holes. I just can't sign off without commenting on Finding Nemo, Lion King, Bambi and thing where a parent dies. It is not RECOMMENDED for children under 5/6 to view movies showing the death of a parent. I know there will be some who's child didn't come crying into your room in the middle of the night, great. This was something I was told by a child development spec. many years ago and it made sense.

Amber G.

Date Posted: 7/19/2009 11:55 PM ET
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I agree with the person above, Sky High is great! And you should really try,

Hoodwinked

The Emperor's New Groove

Meet the Robinsons

Night at the Museum

And, though they're not movies, the following older television shows are good:

The Cosby Show

Green Acres

I Love Lucy

The Beverly Hillbillies

Full House

Hope you find something!

Celia B.

Subject: Mouse and The Motorcycle - really great movie (and old style effects)

Date Posted: 7/26/2009 10:41 PM ET
Member Since: 7/25/2009
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Definitely Mary Poppins as well,

The Court Jester (in fact almost anything with Danny Kaye in it)

lisad (Lisa D.)

Date Posted: 8/10/2009 12:26 AM ET
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The Eye of the Dolphin
Carly Schroeder, Adrian Dunbar, George Harris

Daddy Day Care
Eddie Murphy, Jeff Garlin, Steve Zahn

Fluke
Matthew Modine, Nancy Travis, Eric Stoltz

Far From Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog
Mimi Rogers, Bruce Davison, Jesse Bradford

My Magic Dog
Bryan Mendez, Russ Tamblyn, John Phillip Law

Stacelito (Stacey R.)

Date Posted: 3/10/2010 2:47 PM ET
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We have enjoyed some of the old black and white comedies, as well! One that comes to mind quickly is Arsenic and Old Lace. It is a little scary in one spot but my 9 year old girl could handle it. We are HUGE fans of Mr. Magorium's and 7 brides for 7 brothers! MANY GREAT MOVIES WERE ON THIS LIST!

bluebolt7 (James P.)

Date Posted: 3/15/2010 10:56 PM ET
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One my family really enjoyed was a fairly obscure movie called Spooky House starring Ben Kingsley. I believe it's rated PG but was fairly tame. It was just spooky enough to have my nine year old on the edge of her seat. I would say it's appropriate for eight year olds and up. I quite enjoyed it myself!

beckcl (Chelsea B.)

Subject: Well...

Date Posted: 4/12/2010 12:16 PM ET
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My mother, when I was little would let me stay home on rainy days from school to watch movies in front of the fire place...here are just some I love:

1. Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlee, Gidget, Gidget Goes Hawaiian, Gone With The Wind, Calamity Jane, Little Women...

The Adventures of Milo and Otis, The Never Ending Story, Anything Shirley Temple: The Littlest Rebel is my favorite because there's a lot of tap dancing...

The Canterville Ghost, Tammy and the Bachelor, Shelly Duvall's Fairytale Theatre Collection

wallja99 (Jewl W.)

Subject: Here are some websites

Date Posted: 9/20/2010 10:12 AM ET
Member Since: 6/3/2009
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Hi,

I found a few websites that have list's and reviews.

http://myfamilyfriendlymovielist.blogspot.com/

http://disney.go.com/movies/index

http://www.dove.org/default1.asp

http://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-lists

http://www.kids-in-mind.com/listbyrating.htm

King K.

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Date Posted: 5/14/2018 10:22 PM ET
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Date Posted: 6/6/2018 12:40 AM ET
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