Movies About Childhood

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

The Iron Giant is a 1999 animated adventure film directed by Brad Bird and based on the novel The Iron Man by Ted Hughes. Set in 1957, the film tells the story of a young boy, Hogarth Hughes, who discovers a giant metal robot who fell from the sky. After befriending the robot, Hogarth must protect him from a paranoid government agent, Kent Mansley, who is determined to destroy the Iron Giant. With the help of a beatnik artist named Dean McCoppin, Hogarth works to hide the giant and the two soon become unlikely friends. As the two bond over their shared loneliness, Hogarth must protect the Iron Giant from Mansley who will stop at nothing to see the robot destroyed. In the end, the Iron Giant is able to prove his worth and save the day, demonstrating the power of friendship and heroism.

From Directors: Brad Bird, Jan Pinkava, starring Brad Garrett, Lou Romano, Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm
Rated G

Ratatouille is an animated comedy film released in 2007, directed by Brad Bird and Jan Pinkava. It tells the story of Remy, a rat who dreams of becoming a great chef despite his family's wishes. With the help of his friend Linguini, Remy sets out to achieve his dream and make something of himself. Along the way, he faces hardships, meets new friends, and discovers the power of food to bring people together. With wit, charm, and determination, Remy ultimately proves that anyone can cook, no matter their background.

From Brad Bird, starring Craig T. Nelson, Samuel L. Jackson, Holly Hunter, Jason Lee
Rated PG

The Incredibles is a 2004 American computer-animated superhero film written and directed by Brad Bird. The film follows the Parr family, a family of superheroes forced to live a quiet suburban life. When an mysterious villain hatches a plot to take over the world, the Parr family must come together—along with their friend Frozone—to save the day. The Incredible family must learn to work together and harness their individual powers to work as a team and defeat the villain. Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about family, friendship, and teamwork.

From Directors: Mark Osborne, John Stevenson, starring Jack Black, Ian McShane, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman
Rated PG

Kung Fu Panda is a 2008 computer-animated action comedy film directed by Mark Osborne and John Stevenson. It tells the story of Po, a clumsy and overweight panda, who is chosen to become the Dragon Warrior and save the Valley of Peace from the villainous snow leopard Tai Lung. With his newfound martial arts skills and the help of his kung fu master Shifu and friends, The Furious Five (Tigress, Mantis, Viper, Crane and Monkey), Po must battle against Tai Lung and restore harmony to the valley. Along the way, Po learns important lessons about the true meaning of kung fu and discovers his inner strength.

From Directors: Chris Wedge, Carlos Saldanha, starring Denis Leary, John Leguizamo, Ray Romano, Goran Visnjic
Rated PG

Ice Age is a 2002 American computer-animated comedy adventure film directed by Chris Wedge and Carlos Saldanha, and starring Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, and Denis Leary. The film follows three prehistoric animals, a wooly mammoth, a sloth, and a saber-toothed tiger, as they attempt to return a human baby to its tribe while escaping danger and predicaments. Along the way, they make some new friends, battle enemies, and learn valuable lessons about the importance of friendship, cooperation, and family.

From Directors: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath, starring Chris Rock, Ben Stiller, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith
Rated PG

From Danny DeVito, starring Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Mara Wilson, Embeth Davidtz
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 Directors: Tim Johnson, Karey Kirkpatrick, starring Bruce Willis, Garry Shandling, Steve Carell, Wanda Sykes
Rated PG

From Directors: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath, starring Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith
Rated PG

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

From Joe Pytka, starring Michael Jordan, Wayne Knight, Theresa Randle, Manner Washington
Rated PG

From Shawn Levy, starring Ben Stiller, Carla Gugino, Ricky Gervais, Dick Van Dyke
Rated PG

From Directors: Chris Wedge, Carlos Saldanha, starring Ewan McGregor, Halle Berry, Mel Brooks, Robin Williams
Rated PG

From Directors: Rob Letterman, Conrad Vernon, starring Reese Witherspoon, Rainn Wilson, Stephen Colbert, Seth Rogen
Rated PG

From Garry Marshall, starring Julie Andrews, Anne Hathaway, Hector Elizondo, Heather Matarazzo
Rated G

From Tommy O'Haver, starring Anne Hathaway, Hugh Dancy, Cary Elwes, Joanna Lumley
Rated PG

From Mark Waters, starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Mark Harmon, Harold Gould
Rated PG

From Rob Minkoff, starring Michael J. Fox, Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, Jonathan Lipnicki
Rated PG

From Directors: Bibo Bergeron, Vicky Jenson, Rob Letterman, starring Will Smith, Robert De Niro, Renée Zellweger, Angelina Jolie
Rated PG

From Robert Rodriguez, starring Alexa PenaVega, Daryl Sabara, Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino
Rated PG

From Rob Minkoff, starring Michael J. Fox, Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, Jonathan Lipnicki
Rated PG

From Jim Fall, starring Hilary Duff, Adam Lamberg, Clayton Snyder, Hallie Todd
Rated PG

From Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum, starring Emma Roberts, JoJo, Sara Paxton, Jake McDorman
Rated PG