10 Great Family Movies You and Your Kids Probably Haven’t Seen
Catholic film critic Steven Greydanus gives his list of ten movies kids probably haven’t seen that are well worth their (and your) time:
Kids today are lucky if they know the likes of The Wizard of Oz, The Song of Bernadette, Singin’ in the Rain, The Sound of Music, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Babe and The Iron Giant.
Lots of good stuff there (though older movies may require adult mediation to help kids adjust to the slower rhythms of the Golden Age). But what’s really off the beaten path for kids today? What have most kids not only not seen, but not even heard of?
Of the 10 films highlighted below (with other recommendations thrown in), I can almost promise that at least nine will be brand-new to all but the most film-savvy or fortunate kids—and all are worthwhile for grown-ups, too.
Here are a few of the films he mentions:
- The Court Jester – I second this recommendation–a terrific film starring Danny Kaye
- The Story of Weeping Camel–another great unsung film
- The Kid Brother–slapstick silent comedy starring Harold Lloyd that rivals Buster Keaton or Charlie Chaplin
For the whole list, along with Steven’s commentary, see Neglected Family Fare.
And as a teaser, enjoy this clip from The Court Jester:
