Georgia Dixon
Movies

Movies your grandchildren should watch by age 13

It’s time to raid your old DVD collection and give your grandkids an education on the classics.

We’ve selected (in no particular order) 48 must-watch films for your grandchildren to enjoy before their 13th birthday. 

The best bit is that you get to sit through your favourite films from your own childhood all over again. It's a magical experience to share with your grandkids. 

Some of these films are classified PG for parental guidance, just something to keep in mind when selecting which of the films will be appropriate for younger viewers.

Have a look and select your first movie tonight:

  1. The Goonies
  2. Annie
  3. Babe
  4. The Black Stallion
  5. Big
  6. Back to the Future
  7. Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon
  8. E.T.
  9. Elf
  10. Fantastic Mr. Fox
  11. Finding Nemo
  12. Duck Soup
  13. Edward Scissorhands
  14. The Kid (Charlie Chaplin)
  15. The Incredibles
  16. Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
  17. How to Train Your Dragon
  18. Harry Potter
  19. Home Alone
  20. The Iron Giant
  21. It's a Wonderful Life
  22. The Lord of the Rings
  23. The Avengers
  24. Jurassic Park
  25. The Lion King
  26. The Muppet Movie
  27. Paper Planes
  28. Pirates of the Caribbean
  29. Pinocchio
  30. Raiders of the Lost Ark
  31. Miracle on 34th Street
  32. Mary Poppins
  33. The Lego Movie
  34. The Sound of Music
  35. Singing in the Rain
  36. Stand by Me
  37. The Princess Bride
  38. Toy Story
  39. Titanic
  40. To Kill a Mockingbird
  41. The Red Balloon
  42. The Little Mermaid
  43. Yellow Submarine
  44. Young Frankenstein
  45. Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory
  46. Who Framed Roger Rabbit
  47. West Side Story
  48. The Wizard of Oz

Do you agree? Any movies that should be added to the list? Let us know in the comments below. 

First appeared on Stuff.co.nz.

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