Most of the children’s movies are very good because these are made for the tender minds. Some movies are so nice that even adults prefer to watch them. You can find movies in which huge amount of money are invested so that the end item looks spectacular. You will find lots of children movies that have been box office hits even exceeding mainstream movie. So, let’s take a look at the top 10 movies for children of all time which you'll be able to watch umpteen times without getting bored.
1. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Virtually all children are familiar with the Harry Potter character made by J. K. Rowling. The excitement of this first movie of the series appealed to individuals irrespective of age. This movie grossed $926,287,400 therefore becoming the fourth highest grosser in Hollywood. In this movie the leading role of Harry played to excellence by Daniel Radcliffe. The storyline revolves around Harry’s mission to fight evil Lord Voldemort who killed his parents. Warner Bros produced this movie and Chris Columbus directed it.
2. Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Directed by George Lucas this movie was a classic. It had been the first episode from the Star Wars series and probably the most effective of all. The film is about a mission to save planet Naboo from being invaded by a dark powerful lord. This planet’s queen seeks the aid of Jedi knights Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi in order to save her planet. This movie earned $924,317,558 thereby becoming the sixth utmost grosser. This movie was produced by 20th Century Fox.
3. Shrek
Shrek is a computer animated movie made by Dream Works Animation SKG. A fairy tale picture book compiled by William Steig inspired its story. This movie won the Academy Award in the Best Animated Feature category in 2002. Made on a spending budget of $60 million Shrek raked in $267.6 million therefore becoming the second highest grosser within the animated movie category. The principal animated characters of Shrek and Fiona had been represented by the voices of Cameron Diaz and Mike Myers. Vicky Jenson and Andrew Adamson directed the film.
4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
This one is yet another great Harry Potter movie depending on J. K. Rowling’s fourth novel. This movie grossed $892,213,036 thus becoming the ninth highest grosser. Made by Warner Bros and directed by Mike Newell the movie revolves round the wizardry world tournament named the Goblet of Fire and the consequent ‘coming to life’ of the Dark Lord
5. E.T. Extra Terrestrial
A children’s sci-fi movie, the ET won the Academy Award in 1982. Even adults come in the theatre to watch the film, measured as an all time excellent science fiction movie. The movie which was distributed by Universal Pictures grossed $435,110,554 in domestic circuits therefore becoming the 3rd highest grosser. ET is about a 10 year old boy who develops a deep bond of friendship with an alien. In the end the alien joins his species along with the scene looked genuinely heartrending. It was the extremely talented and renowned Steven Spielberg, who directed this movie.
6. Finding Nemo
This is one more of those animated movies which won an Oscar. Finding Nemo was released in 2003 and was created by Pixar Animation. Nemo is central character of the movie the son of a clownfish Marlin. Marlin is worried about safety of Nemo’s but a scuba divir takes Nemo. Nemo’s father takes on a mission to save him. Albert Brooks, Alexander Gould, Ellen DeGeneres, plus some others lend their voices to the primary characters of this all time fantastic animated movie. It grossed $70,251,710 on the very first weekend of its release which no other animated movie had achieved before in Hollywood. Apart from the revenue the highlight of the movie was the connection between Marlin and Nemo which was portrayed beautifully.
7. Home Alone (1990)
Home Alone was the first movie from the series that was released in 1990. People still laugh when they watch this movie even though they have watched it again and again. This is a good quality of a really excellent movie. Home alone received two Oscar nominations. The central character was played by Macaulay Culkin. This children movie made him the iconic child actor of the decade.
8. The Lion King
Made on a spending budget of $79,300,000 by Disney World Pictures ‘The Lion King’ which was released in 1994 grossed $312.8 million thereby becoming a record grosser. As the name suggests the story of the movie revolves round a lion named Simba and how he gets back his throne and kingdom from his uncle Scar who was accountable for deceitfully killing Simba’s father. Rob Minkoff and Roger Allers directed this animation that was made by Don Hahn. The film had renowned song titled ‘Circle of Life’ which was composed by Elton John and sung by Tim Rice.
9. The Wizard of Oz (1939)
This Oscar winning film (2 Oscars) was a musical fantasy and was loved immensely by young children. MGM was the primary distributors of the film until Warner Bros took over in 1998. The BFI (British Film Institute) rated this film directed by Victor Fleming in 1939 as among the top ten in history’s great movies for young kids. Judy Garland enacts the central lead of Dorothy. The storyline is about how exactly she goes up in a magic land and how she thereafter together with her friends attempts to return to her place. The additional characters had been performed by Margaret Hamilton, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Billie Burke and Bert Lahr. The recognition of the movie hasn't waned even today. The background music of the movie was amazing.
10. Baby’s Day Out
Baby’s Day Out is a very funny movie loved equally by youngsters and adults. Based on a story by John Hughes, Patrick Read Johnson directed this comic movie. The storyline of the film centered on Baby Bink. Baby Bink is kidnapped by three kidnappers and then their life becomes hell. What follows is totally crazy.
