7 Best Classic Films For Families To Watch Together

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Khuraijam Roger Singh
Oct 26, 2024

Matilda (1996)

The story, based on Roald Dahl's 1988 novel, follows Matilda, a girl with telekinetic powers and a dysfunctional family. She uses her abilities against those she dislikes, including her school principal.

Kindergarten Cop (1990)

An action comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman follows John, a tough police detective working undercover as a kindergarten teacher to locate the wife and child of drug dealer Cullen, who are living under assumed identities.

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989)

Scientist Wayne attempts to make his new creation, a shrinking machine, function. When Wayne unintentionally puts his offspring with the trash after they unintentionally shrink, things go wrong.

The Karate Kid (1984)

In the first installment of the Karate Kid franchise, Daniel moves to a new town and faces bullying. To defend himself, he decides to learn and discovers there’s more to the art when Mr. Miyagi starts his training.

Home Alone (1990)

The story centers on Kevin McCallister, a young boy who defends his suburban Chicago home from a home invasion by a pair of robbers after his family accidentally leaves him behind on their Christmas vacation to Paris.

The NeverEnding Story (1984)

Inspired by the 1979 novel *The Neverending Story* by Michael Ende, it follows a boy who discovers a magical book about a young warrior trying to stop the Nothing, a dark force threatening a fantastical wonderland.

The Goonies (1985)

Richard Donner's film follows a group of kids who live in the "Goon Docks" neighborhood of Astoria, attempt to save their home, and discover an old treasure map that led to the long-lost fortune of One-Eyed Willy pirate.

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