29 Family 90s Movies That Are Still the Bomb

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

This sci-fi comedy about a secret government agency that monitors alien life on Earth is more funny than scary, but some of the thrills might be too much for younger kids. Once your kids are ready for it, it makes a crowd pleasing family movie for Halloween that is great for a wide range of ages!

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.

Mission: Impossible is an action-packed spy thriller that follows Ethan Hunt, a secret agent framed for betrayal, as he races to uncover the real mole and clear his name.

Alexandra F. said:  This iconic Tom Cruise action thriller was a huge hit when we watched it for family movie night with our 12 & 15-year-olds, and we soon made our way through all of the sequels. (The second was the only one that fell flat, the rest were all winners.) The action can be pretty intense, with explosions, knife fights, gunfire and the like, but the camera usually cuts away before the violence gets graphic, and the stunts are incredible. It'd be worth previewing with your kid in mind, but it's an awesome action movie for tweens and teens that parents will enjoy watching just as much.

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.

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

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.

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.

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