27 Best 90s Movies to Revisit With Your Kids

Young Kevin McCallister defends his house against a pair of absurd burglars after his family forgets to bring him along on their Christmas vacation.

Kelly R said:  If your kids enjoy slapstick humor as much as mine do, this holiday movie is going to be a home run.

In the summer of 1962, Scotty Smalls moves to the California suburbs and tries to fit in with a group of baseball-loving boys.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  My kids and I love The Sandlot! It's classic and wholesome with great characters, story and truly shows what life was like for kids before electronics took over.

Heartwarming comedy about a father who disguises himself as a nanny to stay close to his children after a divorce. Some adult themes and language make this better suited as a movie for tweens and older.

Hook is Steven Spielberg's fantastical retelling of Peter Pan. It stars Hollywood legends Robin Williams as Peter Pan, Dustin Hoffman as Hook, and Julia Roberts as Tink.

Kelly R said:  My kids love this movie, and I was surprised by how much of the dialogue I remembered! I guess that says something about how many times I saw it growing up. Because it's a different spin on the story of Peter Pan, the kids enjoyed trying to figure out how the characters in the movie match up with the classic story. It's silly, funny and full of heart, and we loved witnessing Peter rediscovering the joy of being a child.

Tim Ponisciak said:  This classic from the 90s is a great movie for kids just getting started in sports, as it teaches the value in trying your hardest and never giving up on your dreams, even if you are not the most talented player on your team.

Loosely based on the story of Jamaica's first Olympic bobsled team, it's a quirky, positive and funny sports movie that encourages following your dreams.

Kelly R said:  Sports movies are a great way to help teach kids about the importance of teamwork and perseverance, and this one has John Candy!

Tim Ponisciak said:  Have some dancers in your family? Newsies is one you should put on your movie night list! The soundtrack for this movie has many foot-tapping melodies. As an added bonus, mom and dad can see Christian Bale in one of his first movie roles!

During World War II, a group of women form a professional baseball league, proving their skills and passion for the game while the men are away fighting.

Beth Wood said:  Robin Williams stars in this action-packed family friendly movie about a board game that magically transports its players to the jungles of Jumanji. Players can also bring the jungle to them by opening and playing the board game. It's quite an adventure!

Tera Lee Culverwell said:  This is a wonderful movie that the whole family will enjoy! We've watched this over and over! It will definitely keep the family interested.

Follow a group of mischievous children as they navigate the challenges of friendship, love, and competition.

Maria Castillo said:  Young love! Forts! Club houses! Cart races! Need I say more?! Parents, you know you want to watch it again.

Tim Ponisciak said:  Free Willy tells the tale of a boy looking for a friend and a captive whale. This is a great movie for any kids who need a little encouragement or motivation to break out of their shell. There are also many sequels to the movie if you have kids who love the sea.

Kelly R said:  A barnyard of talking animals teaches some important lessons about kindness and compassion as Babe the pig tries to make himself useful herding sheep to avoid his likely fate. One of the best family movies from the 90s to share with younger kids!

Dawn Denning said:  A team of Looney Tunes enlist the aid of Michael Jordan to play the ultimate game of basketball. Your kids will laugh and learn a lesson in hard work during this fun family movie.

Alexandra F. said:  Disney's story about a lion cub's struggle to accept his place as king continues to resonate with viewers of all ages as much as it did when it was first released in 1994. The outstanding music and moving coming-of-age story make it an especially great movie for tweens, and a perfect family movie night choice for mixed ages.