Kids Movies About Space

From Rob Reiner, starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell
Rated R

Stand by Me is a coming-of-age film directed by Rob Reiner, based on Stephen King's novella The Body. The movie follows four boys – Gordie, Chris, Teddy, and Vern – as they embark on a journey to find the body of a missing teenager. Along the way, they deal with the trials of their own lives and become closer as friends. As they battle the elements, each of the four boys discovers more about himself and the power of friendship. Ultimately, the boys find the body and learn valuable lessons about life and mortality that stay with them forever.

From Brad Bird, starring Eli Marienthal, Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Aniston, Vin Diesel
Rated PG

The Iron Giant is a 1999 American animated superhero science fiction adventure film produced and directed by Brad Bird based on the 1968 novel The Iron Man by Ted Hughes. Set in the 1950s, the film stars the voices of Eli Marienthal, Christopher McDonald, Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., and Vin Diesel as the titular giant robot. The film follows a young boy named Hogarth Hughes who discovers a giant metallic robot who fell from space. With the help of a beat-up robot named Dean McCoppin, Hogarth attempts to hide the Iron Giant from the paranoid federal government and its trigger-happy military. As the two become friends, Hogarth teaches the Giant about the world and the Giant learns about humanity and the importance of life. In the end, Hogarth and the Giant must face off against a U.S. government conspiracy to destroy the Giant.

From Steven Spielberg, starring Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Peter Coyote, Dee Wallace
Rated PG

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a classic science fiction film directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1982. It tells the story of Elliott, a young boy living in California who discovers an alien stranded on Earth. Elliott and his siblings take the alien into their home and help him build a communication device to call his people and return home. Along the way, they battle government agents, who are determined to capture E.T. As the bond between Elliott and E.T. grows stronger, they develop a loving friendship. Eventually, E.T. is able to get back to his home planet, after a heart-warming goodbye. The film is a heart-touching story of friendship, loyalty, and courage.

From David Mickey Evans, starring Tom Guiry, Mike Vitar, Art LaFleur, Patrick Renna
Rated PG

"The Sandlot" is a 1993 American coming-of-age comedy film about a group of young baseball players during the summer of 1962. It follows Scotty Smalls, a newcomer to the area, as he joins the local sandlot baseball team, led by Benny "The Jet" Rodriguez. With the help of The Jet, Smalls and the rest of the team overcome their inexperience and start to play together as friends. Throughout the summer, they must also deal with the town bully, overcome their fear of a legendary beast living in the nearby woods, and handle the consequences of their mischievous behavior. Along the way, they learn important lessons about loyalty, friendship, and the importance of standing up for each other.

From Wes Anderson, starring Jared Gilman, Kara Hayward, Bruce Willis, Bill Murray
Rated PG-13

Moonrise Kingdom is a 2012 American coming-of-age adventure comedy-drama film directed by Wes Anderson. It stars Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward as two young lovers who flee their New England town in the summer of 1965, sparking a search for them by the local authorities. Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton, and Bob Balaban appear in supporting roles. Much of the film was shot in Rhode Island, and it features an eclectic soundtrack. The film follows the adventures of Sam (Gilman) and Suzy (Hayward), two 12-year-olds who fall in love and make a secret pact to run away together. With the help of Suzy's three younger brothers, they escape their summer camp and set out for a remote island across the bay. As a search party, led by police Captain Sharp (Norton) and Suzy’s scoutmaster (Murray), sets out to retrieve them, a violent storm is brewing off the coast. The film is a whimsical and heartwarming story of young love and adult responsibility, set against a breathtaking landscape. Ultimately, it's a story of discovery, as everyone involved learns something new about themselves. With

From Richard Donner, starring Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman
Rated PG

The Goonies is a 1985 adventure comedy film directed by Richard Donner and produced by Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment. The story follows a group of misfit kids who live in the “Goon Docks” neighborhood of Astoria, Oregon. When their homes are threatened with foreclosure, the kids go on a quest to find a legendary pirate's long-lost treasure to save it. Along the way, they must outwit a family of criminals who also want the treasure for themselves. Through a series of dangerous and thrilling adventures, the heroic Goonies will have to rely on their wits, courage, and friendship to survive and succeed in their mission.

From Chris Columbus, starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard
Rated PG

Home Alone is a 1990 American comedy film written and produced by John Hughes and directed by Chris Columbus. The film stars Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who is accidentally left behind when his family leaves for a Christmas vacation. Kevin is initially content to enjoy his newfound freedom and indulge in all the junk food he wants, but soon finds himself having to outwit two would-be burglars, Harry and Marv, who are trying to rob the McCallister home. With the help of some ingenious booby traps, Kevin manages to foil the burglars and protect his home. In the end, Kevin is reunited with his family and learns the true meaning of the holidays.

From Wolfgang Petersen, starring Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver, Tami Stronach, Gerald McRaney
Rated PG

From Jordan Vogt-Roberts, starring Nick Robinson, Gabriel Basso, Moises Arias, Nick Offerman
Rated R

From Joe Johnston, starring Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst, Bonnie Hunt, Jonathan Hyde
Rated PG

From Andrew Davis, starring Shia LaBeouf, Sigourney Weaver, Jon Voight, Tim Blake Nelson
Rated PG

From J.J. Abrams, starring Elle Fanning, AJ Michalka, Kyle Chandler, Joel Courtney
Rated PG-13

From Fred Dekker, starring Andre Gower, Robby Kiger, Stephen Macht, Duncan Regehr
Rated PG-13

From Randal Kleiser, starring Joey Cramer, Paul Reubens, Cliff De Young, Veronica Cartwright
Rated PG

From Chris Columbus, starring Elisabeth Shue, Maia Brewton, Keith Coogan, Anthony Rapp
Rated PG-13

From Kenny Ortega, starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Omri Katz
Rated PG

From Danny DeVito, starring Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Mara Wilson, Embeth Davidtz
Rated PG

From Directors: Hendel Butoy, Mike Gabriel, starring Bob Newhart, Eva Gabor, John Candy, Tristan Rogers
Rated G

From Nicolas Roeg, starring Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, Jasen Fisher, Rowan Atkinson
Rated PG

From Steven Spielberg, starring Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams, Julia Roberts, Bob Hoskins
Rated PG

From Chris Columbus, starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Catherine O'Hara
Rated PG

From Walter Murch, starring Fairuza Balk, Nicol Williamson, Jean Marsh, Piper Laurie
Rated PG

From Steven Brill, starring Tom McGowan, Aaron Schwartz, Ben Stiller, David Goldman
Rated PG

From Nancy Meyers, starring Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, Natasha Richardson, Elaine Hendrix
Rated PG

From Joe Dante, starring Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, Bobby Fite, Bradley Gregg
Rated PG