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28 Best 90s Movies to Revisit With Your Kids

Take a trip down memory lane on your next family movie night with this list of the best 90s movies for kids.

We all know that sharing childhood favorites with our children can be hit or miss, no matter how popular they were back in the day! So we're asking parents to weigh in on the classic movies that today's kids still enjoy.

These funny, iconic, and totally fly favorites are worth revisiting now. What do you think are the best family movies of the 90s?

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    Home Alone (1990)

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    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.

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    The Sandlot (1993)

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    Scotty Smalls moves to the California suburbs in 1962 and tries to fit in with a group of baseball-loving boys in this obvious choice for a summer movie night with friends.

    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.

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    Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)

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    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.

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    Hook (1991)

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    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.

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    Rudy (1993)

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    Rudy is an inspiring true story about Rudy Ruettiger, a young man who overcomes significant odds and relentless discouragement to fulfill his dream of playing football for Notre Dame.

    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.

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    Cool Runnings (1993)

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    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!

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    A League of Their Own (1992)

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    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.

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    Jurassic Park (1993)

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    Shila said:  The original Jurassic Park is a classic though its sequels turned into quite the movie franchise, too. The first film introduced the audience to genetically engineering real life dinosaurs back from extinction and housing them on a remote island for exhibition. These terrifying dinosaurs also bring non-stop suspense to movie night.

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    Sister Act (1992)

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    A Reno lounge singer hides out in a convent after witnessing a mob crime in this top family comedy pick.

    Kelly R said:  Funny, great music, and my kids thought it was fun to spot some familiar faces among the nuns from other favorite movies. We waited to watch it until our youngest was 11, and I think that was the right age.

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    The Truman Show (1998)

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    Truman discovers that he's the star of his own reality show in this classic 90s movie that's still totally entertaining today.

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    The Mighty Ducks (1992)

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    As a community service assignment, a lawyer has to coach a rough-around-the-edges bunch of kids on a pee wee hockey team.

    Kelly R said:  The Mighty Ducks is one of the few 90s movies for kids that has made it into our family movie night rotation more than once over the years.

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    Heavyweights (1995)

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    Nostalgic 90s summer camp movie about a camp for overweight kids that's taken over by a fitness fanatic.

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    Newsies (1992)

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    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!

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    Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)

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    Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey is a beloved family film based on the classic book about two dogs and a cat who trek across the wilderness to find their owners.

    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.

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    Jumanji (1995)

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    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!

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