Top 5 90s Fantasy Movies for Kids

The fantasy genre is without a doubt a favorite among children. The imagination, the storylines that defy reality and the often times eccentric characters not only entertain children, but spark their imaginations. The 90s produced some of the most beloved fantasy movies released to date, and while the 80s certainly had some excellent offerings as well, the following is proof that the 90s didn't do that badly themselves.

Though these films are rated G and PG, parents should still investigate the films themselves. Learn as much as you can about them by reading articles and reviews and speaking with other parents who have seen the films.

Hook: This film by Steven Spielberg served as a sequel to the beloved children's book "Peter Pan" by J.M. Barrie. In this film, Peter Pan abandoned Neverland and as a result, does not remember his blissful childhood. Known as "Peter Banning," he is a successful man, but not a happy one, as he focuses intently on his career rather than his wife and two children, a fact that is driving his family apart. However, when his legendary nemesis Captain Hook returns and kidnaps Peter's children, Peter finds he must return to Neverland and remember who he was as "Peter Pan" so he can fight back.

Rated PG.

Babe: When the quiet Farmer Hoggett wins a runt piglet at a local fair, he has no idea what he's in for. Though the piglet named Babe is intended for butchering, things take a very different turn when he's taken under the sheepdog Fly's wing. Babe watches Fly while she herds sheep and soon starts attempting to do the same, a fact that Farmer Hoggett notices and encourages, eventually entering him in the sheepdog trials.

Rated G.

Fern Gully: The Last Rainforest: When the curious fairy Crysta encounters a human named Zak, she accidentally shrinks him while trying to save him from a fallen tree. She openly shares her magical world with him, not knowing that Zak is part of a logging crew that intends to cut down the rainforest. Meanwhile, this same logging team releases Hexxus, a polluting spirit determined to take down the rainforest himself.

Rated G.

James and the Giant Peach: Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl and directed by The Nightmare Before Christmas director Henry Selick, this film was a unique combination of live action and stop-motion animation. When James Trotter's parents die tragically, he is sent to live with his two awful aunts, Spiker and Sponge. While daydreaming of a better life, James comes across an old man who offers him a bag of magic green crocodile tongues which he claims will make his life better. Though he warns James to keep them safe, James trips and accidentally drops the tongues into the roots of an old peach tree. The result is a peach of giant proportions, filled with bugs who befriend James and help him on his journey to find a better life.

Rated PG for some frightening images.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Based on the popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, this life-action film brought the comic book series to life in a whole new way. When New York City is found under a severe crime wave that the NYPD is powerless to stop, four mutant turtles named Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael, emerge to fight back. Under the careful watch of their mentor and rat Splinter, the turtles use their talents as Ninja fighters to battle against evil.

Rated PG.

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