Must See's

The goal of family time at the movies is more than entertainment. Movie time can help develop relationships and build discernment & character in your kids. Movies can provide a venue for discussions about character traits and values,
providing a foundation for your children to make wise choices a
nd understand world-views.

Our recommended movies provide an enjoyable and interesting way for your family to discuss
morals, values, and character.

Families and children under twelve, but enjoyable by all ages:

• Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Disney 1938) animation/family rating = G
• Bambi (Disney 1942) animation/family rating = PG (a scary forest fire; deer's mother dies)
• The Incredibles (Disney 2004) action/animation rating = PG (some action and violent scenes)
• Babe (Universal Pictures 1995) family fantasy rating = G
• Charlotte's Web (Walden Media 2006) family fantasy rating = G

Families and children over thirteen years old:

• The Ultimate Gift (Twentieth Century Fox 2007) rating = PG
• Cast Away (DreamWorks 2000) action rating = PG-13 (action and some disturbing images)
• Ben Hur (MGM 1959) historical epic rating = PG to PG-13 (action, story elements, some
  disturbing images)
• March of the Penguins (Warner and National Geographic Feature Films 2005) rating = G
• Apollo 13 (Universal 1995) rating = PG
• To Kill a Mocking Bird (Universal Pictures 1962) rating = PG
• It's a Wonderful Life (Hal Roach Studios/Liberty Films 1946) rating = G
• A Walk to Remember (Warner 2002) rating = PG
• Last of the Mohicans (20th Century Fox 1992) rating = PG-13 (some violence and
  frightening images).
• Lord of the Rings [trilogy] (New Line Cinema/MGM 2001, 2002, 2003) rating = PG-13 (battles;
  very scary images)
• The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn (Lions Gate 1999) rating made-for-tv movie

Families and children over sixteen years old:

• Schindler's List (Universal Pictures 1993) rating = R (very disturbing themes and images; violence)
• Braveheart (Universal Pictures 1995) rating = R (violence)

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