Some of the greatest classics of the 80s were big-time fantasy adventures that have endured and become indelible parts of pop culture. In the 90s, this tradition continued, and as special effects got better, even more grandiose films came down of the pipeline.
Disney had its animation renaissance during this time, as well, once again establishing The Mouse House as the premier place to go for family entertainment. Some of the Disney films during this time weren’t just great family films, but they’re also wound up being some of the biggest and most popular films of all time. But Disney wasn’t the only studio creating memories. Here are the top 10 family films of the 90s, according to IMDb.
10 Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) - 7
Whether he was voicing the Genie, playing an adult Peter Pan, channeling Jerry Lewis, or schooling Matt Damon, Robin Williams was the absolute man in the 90s! Except when he wasn’t and played the cantankerous Mrs. Doubtfire.
Actually he was playing recent divorcee, Daniel Hilliard, who does all he can to see his children, including dressing up as the eponymous Mrs. Doubtfire and taking a job as nanny to his three kids to stay close to them.
9 Jumanji (1995) - 7
The beloved comedian Robin Williams strikes again in the family action movie, Jumanji. Williams plays Alan Parrish, a man who has been stuck inside the wild jungle of the titular board game for 26 years.
He’s been freed by two new kids playing it, and now has to work fast to save them, and actually end the game once and for all. Robin Williams once said that he took the part because he was never going to get to do a big action film and Jumanji would be the closest thing that he would get to one.
8 Home Alone (1990) - 7.6
All the family shows up at Kevin McCallister’s door, ready for a big family vacation, and then they accidentally leave Kevin Home Alone. So, he does what any kid would do initially - eats junk food for breakfast and does whatever he wants to do.
But once a couple of bumbling crooks show up to the rob the place, young Kevin turns into Bruce Willis in Die Hard and defends his home with an elaborate series of traps to terrorize the two nitwits until the cops arrive.
7 The Sandlot (1993) - 7.8
There are undoubtedly not too many moviegoers who don’t long for the nostalgic days of their youth. The lazy days of summer when there is no care in the world except what fun there is to be had on any particular day. That’s the greatness of The Sandlot. A group of kids right on the cusp of their teenage years meet a new kid in town, who inadvertently allows his new friends to smash a coveted baseball into the neighbor’s yard.
The ball is signed by “Baby Ruth,” and the ball now belongs to the neighbor’s dog - “The Beast.” It’s the perfect movie for summertime nostalgia, or anytime. The kids enjoying Fourth Of July festivities and the engineering antics of the kids to the get the ball back are standout scenes. Adults will enjoy Smalls and seeing his friend playing in the big leagues.
6 The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) - 8
While Tim Burton was undertaking directing Batman Returns, he was simultaneously producing a passion project - The Nightmare Before Christmas.
The story of Halloweentown’s Jack Skellington trying to bring Christmas to his world immediately captivated fans the way Christmas movies of old had done. For a movie that’s not a conventional Disney movie, it certainly spread in popularity like wildfire, just like any other conventional Disney movie.
5 Aladdin (1992) - 8
The Mouse House had a humongous resurgence when The Little Mermaid was released in 1989. That hot streak continued with a string of other hits.
Taking Arabian Nights as inspiration, Disney released Aladdin in 1992. A thief finds a magic lamp and heads on an adventure that will change his life forever, as he has to save a princess (what else?) The film also happens to be another Robin Williams classic, as the voice of The Genie.
4 Beauty And The Beast (1991) - 8
Not many cartoons get The Best Picture nomination or spend their entire eternity as fan’s favorite Disney movie. Beauty And The Beast introduces the world to Belle, a young lady who volunteers to be a grotesque Beast’s prisoner in exchange for her father’s safety.
Slowly but surely, she’s able to turn the monster around into a decent human being. While it sounds as not politically correct as you’d think (a woman trying to change an abusive monster, who she eventually grows to love), it is still wildly popular and full of Disney magic.
3 Jurassic Park (1993) - 8.1
There’s a scene in the original Jurassic Park film that one might not have understood as a kid, but can be appreciated a lot more as an adult. It’s the first approach, as Drs. Grant and Sadler arrive on the island and John Williams’ score begins to swell as the paleontologist and paleobotanist lay their eyes on dinosaurs. The moment shines as a key scene in the movie.
If they don’t believe what they’re looking at, there’s a good chance that the audience wouldn’t believe it either. The wizards at Industrial Light and Magic certainly didn’t have any trouble making the dinosaurs look completely real.
2 Toy Story (1995) - 8.3
The Pixar studio launched a million memories with their first film - Toy Story. When Andy gets a bright and shiny new Buzz Lightyear toy for his birthday, his old favorite toy Woody feels threatened that he’ll no longer be the favorite.
He tries to hatch a scheme to get rid of the Space Ranger, but winds up heading on an adventure instead to save them both from the clutches of Sid - a young boy who gets a kick out terrorizing toys. All he has to do is convince Sid’s toys and Buzz to help teach Sid a lesson and make it home in time to move with Andy and all of their toy friends.
1 The Lion King (1994) - 8.5
One generation of kids had the moment Bambi’s mother is killed as the moment their heart was shattered, but for people who grew up during the late 80s and early 90s, Mufasa being murdered by his own brother as his young cub, Simba stares on helpless and hopeless shook this generation to its core.
Besides this crucial moment, The Lion King isn’t just one of the best family films of the 90s, it’s one of the best animated films of all time. From songs like “Hakuna Matata” and the phenomenal animation to the memorable characters, it’s really no wonder that The Lion King remains a big part of family movie nights all around the world.
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