Best shows for kids
by kcnmapps | created - 02 Nov 2016 | updated - 02 Nov 2016 | PublicMy kids absolute favourites... and a few of mine. ☺
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1. Tarzan II (2005 Video)
G | 72 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The tale of Tarzan's misadventures as a boy as he searches for his true identity and the meaning of family.
Director: Brian Smith | Stars: Harrison Chad, George Carlin, Brad Garrett, Ron Perlman
Votes: 12,524
2. Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002)
G | 83 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
A captured mustang remains determined to return to his herd no matter what.
Directors: Kelly Asbury, Lorna Cook | Stars: Matt Damon, James Cromwell, Daniel Studi, Chopper Bernet
Votes: 85,273 | Gross: $73.28M
3. The Octonauts (2010–2021)
TV-Y | 11 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
An intrepid band of explorers roam the oceans in search of adventure and fun. Led by a valiant polar bear and a daredevil kitten, these eight talented critters are always ready to embark on an exciting new mission.
Stars: Ross Breen, Keith Wickham, Simon Greenall, Jo Wyatt
Votes: 1,472
4. Thunder and the House of Magic (2013)
Not Rated | 85 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Thunder, an abandoned young cat seeking shelter from a storm, stumbles into the strangest house imaginable, owned by an old magician and inhabited by a dazzling array of automatons and gizmos.
Directors: Jérémie Degruson, Ben Stassen, Mimi Maynard | Stars: Cinda Adams, George Babbit, Brianne Brozey, Kathleen Gati
Votes: 7,336 | Gross: $0.00M
5. Minuscule (2006– )
TV-G | 5 min | Animation, Comedy
Although children aren't entomologists, when they take a trip to the country and start roaming through fields and meadows, they do spend an incredible amount of time observing insects. ... See full summary »
Stars: Keith Ferguson, Neic, Scott Whyte, Fred Tatasciore
Votes: 1,549
6. The Day of the Crows (2012)
96 min | Animation, Drama, Fantasy
Boy lives in the heart of the forest, raised by his father Courge, a tyrannical giant who reigns triumphant and prevents his son from exploring beyond limited boundaries. Ignorant about the... See full summary »
Director: Jean-Christophe Dessaint | Stars: Jean Reno, Lorànt Deutsch, Isabelle Carré, Claude Chabrol
Votes: 1,376
7. Room on the Broom (2012 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
To the annoyance of her cat a kindly witch allows a dog, a bird and a frog who have helped her retrieve things she has lost to ride on her broomstick, making it top heavy. The broom is ... See full summary »
Directors: Jan Lachauer, Max Lang | Stars: Simon Pegg, Gillian Anderson, Rob Brydon, Timothy Spall
Votes: 4,705
8. The Gruffalo (2009 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 27 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
A cunning mouse goes for a walk in the forest, and outwits a succession of predators.
Directors: Max Lang, Jakob Schuh | Stars: Helena Bonham Carter, Rob Brydon, Robbie Coltrane, James Corden
Votes: 7,713
9. The Gruffalo's Child (2011 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 27 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
A little Gruffalo ignores her father's warnings and tiptoes out into the snow in search of the Big Bad Mouse.
Directors: Uwe Heidschötter, Johannes Weiland | Stars: Helena Bonham Carter, Shirley Henderson, Robbie Coltrane, Rob Brydon
Votes: 3,838
10. The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar (2015 TV Movie)
TV-Y | 44 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Set in the African Savanna, the film follows Kion as he assembles the members of the 'Lion Guard'. Throughout the film, the diverse team of young animals will learn how to utilize each of ... See full summary »
Director: Howy Parkins | Stars: James Earl Jones, Rob Lowe, Gabrielle Union, Ernie Sabella
Votes: 1,658
11. The Jungle Book: Return 2 the Jungle (2013 Video)
G | 68 min | Animation, Family
When Baloo gets distracted by a bee hive and gets left behind, the friends find their way home after an exciting jungle adventure in this action packed feature length film.
Director: Tapaas Chakravarti | Stars: Emma Tate, Sam Gold, Jimmy Hibbert, David Holt
Votes: 66
12. Animal Farm (1954)
Approved | 72 min | Animation, Drama
A successful farmyard revolution by the resident animals vs. the farmer goes horribly wrong when the victors create a new tyranny among themselves.
Directors: Joy Batchelor, John Halas | Stars: Gordon Heath, Maurice Denham
Votes: 18,991
13. Back at the Barnyard (2007–2011)
TV-Y7 | 85 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A carefree cow named Otis becomes the leader of all of the animals in the barnyard.
Stars: Jeffrey Garcia, Chris Hardwick, Cam Clarke, Rob Paulsen
Votes: 4,470
14. Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
G | 84 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A fun-loving American bulldog pup, a hilarious Himalayan cat, and a wise old golden retriever embark on a long trek through the rugged wilderness of the Sierra Nevada mountains in a quest to reach home and their beloved owners.
Director: Duwayne Dunham | Stars: Michael J. Fox, Sally Field, Don Ameche, Don Alder
Votes: 51,163 | Gross: $41.83M
15.
PAW Patrol (2013– )
Episode:
Tracker Joins the Pups!
(2016)
TV-Y | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Ryder admits a big-eared pup named Tracker into the PAW Patrol after Tracker performs a rescue in the jungle.
Stars: Solomon Brown, Max Calinescu, Jaiden Cannatelli, Devan Cohen
Votes: 29
16. Jock the Hero Dog (2011)
PG | 89 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
3-D animated-family adventure that tells the heart-warming, coming-of-age story of a man and his best-friend, a lovable and fearless dog named, Jock.
Director: Duncan MacNeillie | Stars: Bryan Adams, Donald Sutherland, Helen Hunt, Ted Danson
Votes: 653
17. Peter Rabbit (2012–2016)
TV-Y | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Peter Rabbit and his two best friends, Benjamin and Lily, have a knack for finding adventure, and often trouble, in the most unexpected places.
Stars: Peter Harris, Michaela Dean, Mark Huckerby, Sonny Strait
Votes: 629
18. The Land Before Time (1988)
G | 69 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
An orphaned brontosaurus teams up with other young dinosaurs in order to reunite with their families in a valley.
Director: Don Bluth | Stars: Pat Hingle, Gabriel Damon, Helen Shaver, Bill Erwin
Votes: 98,634 | Gross: $48.09M
19. The Land Before Time (2007–2008)
TV-Y | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
The further adventures of Littlefoot and his friends learning about the world of dinosaurs.
Stars: Aria Noelle Curzon, Cody Arens, Jeff Bennett, Anndi McAfee
Votes: 938
20. The Silver Brumby (1998)
25 min | Adventure, Animation
Tells of the adventures of the magnificent silver colt Thowra, son of the mighty Yarraman who is destined to become king of all the wild horses.
Stars: Rebecca Gibney, Jeffrey Walker, Brett Climo, Charles 'Bud' Tingwell
Votes: 173
21. Peppa Pig (2004– )
TV-Y | 9 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
A little pig named Peppa and her little brother George have journeys everyday with their family and friends.
Stars: John Sparkes, Morwenna Banks, Oliver May, Richard Ridings
Votes: 6,543
22. Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom (2009–2013)
TV-Y | 10 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The friendship between fairy princess Holly and Ben Elf in the magical Kingdom of elves and fairies.
Stars: Preston Nyman, Sian Taylor, Sarah Ann Kennedy, Ian Puleston-Davies
Votes: 1,564
23. Walking with Dinosaurs (1999)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary, Animation, History
Documentary-style series about the era of the dinosaurs, mixing real locations and CGI.
Stars: Nikolay Drozdov, Kenneth Branagh, Avery Brooks, Craig Sechler
Votes: 6,874
24. Sea Monsters: A Walking with Dinosaurs Trilogy (2003)
Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary, Animation, Adventure
Adventurous zoologist Nigel Marven embarks on an underwater expedition through time to explore the seven deadliest seas in Earth's history, coming face to face with strange and dangerous prehistoric sea monsters.
Stars: Nigel Marven, Christopher Cook, Karen Hayley, Michael Davis
Votes: 1,355
25. The Fox and the Hound 2 (2006 Video)
G | 69 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Tod and Copper still go together like an itch and a scratch, but when Copper gets a shot at the big time with a nutty group of hound dog howlers, their purebred friendship is put to the test.
Director: Jim Kammerud | Stars: Reba McEntire, Patrick Swayze, Jonah Bobo, Harrison Fahn
Votes: 5,878
26. Bambi (1942)
G | 69 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
The story of a young deer growing up in the forest.
Directors: James Algar, Samuel Armstrong, David Hand, Graham Heid, Bill Roberts, Paul Satterfield, Norman Wright, Arthur Davis, Clyde Geronimi | Stars: Hardie Albright, Stan Alexander, Bobette Audrey, Peter Behn
Votes: 154,019 | Gross: $102.80M
27. Bambi II (2006 Video)
G | 75 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
The story of Bambi growing up in the care of his father, The Great Prince of the Forest.
Director: Brian Pimental | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Alexander Gould, Keith Ferguson, Brendon Baerg
Votes: 12,005
28. DQE's Peter Pan: The New Adventures (2015)
TV-G | 90 min | Animation
Neverland, is in great danger! Captain Hook has hatched a twisted plan to capture Peter and his friends. In order to keep Neverland safe from Hook, the young heroes must fly head-on into adventure and protect their right to never grow up!
Stars: Michelle Creber, Matt Hill
Votes: 59
29. The Lion Guard (2015–2019)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Kion, the son of Simba, leads his friends known as the Lion Guard to protect the Pride Lands.
Stars: Max Charles, Joshua Rush, Diamond White, Atticus Shaffer
Votes: 2,679
30. Blaze and the Monster Machines (2014–2023)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A monster truck and his human driver go on adventures together while learning about science, technology, engineering and math.
Stars: Nolan North, Nat Faxon, Kevin Michael Richardson, Dee Bradley Baker
Votes: 1,145
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