Good Movies For 8 Year Olds

Updated February 23, 2021 2.9k votes 567 voters 58.2k views169 items

List RulesVote up the best films appropriate for an eight year old to watch.

This list has tons of wonderful movies for 8 year olds, ranked from best to worst by user votes. Just like the best TV shows for 8 year olds , the best movies for 8 year olds come in many forms and span many genres. Some great movies for eight year olds to watch are animated or cartoons, while other good films for eight year olds are live action. It should come as no surprise that Disney and Pixar are responsible for many of the top kids films for 8 year olds, though there are many other classic films listed here as well. All of these family movies are great for eight year old girls and eight year old boys.

What kinds of movies will you find on this best movies for 8 year olds list? Eight is a great age to introduce children to the galaxy far, far away - that is, the Star Wars franchise. The original trilogy - featuring Leia, Luke, and Han Solo - is especially entertaining for younger viewers. Back to the Future is another fun movie that an 8 year old can watch.

Combining romance and adventure, The Princess Bride has elements that will appeal to many eight year olds - and lots of good jokes for Mom and Dad to enjoy, too. Other films that are featured on this top movies for 8 year olds list include The Nightmare Before Christmas, The NeverEnding Story, and The Karate Kid.

Do you have a favorite movie for eight year olds? Give the best films a thumbs up and add any other films appropriate for 8 year olds if they aren't already listed.

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Despicable Me Franchise
Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm
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Jumanji
Kirsten Dunst, Robin Williams
Released: 1995
Directed by: Joe Johnston
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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson
Released: 1971
Directed by: Mel Stuart
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Star Wars Franchise
Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher
Released: 1977 - Present
Directed by: George Lucas, JJ Abrams, Rian Johnson, Irvin Kershner, Richard Marquand
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The Karate Kid Franchise
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Back to the Future Franchise
Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd
Released: 1985 - 1990
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
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Hook
Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman
Released: 1991
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
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The Princess Bride
Billy Crystal, Robin Wright
Released: 1987
Directed by: Rob Reiner
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James and the Giant Peach
Susan Sarandon, Richard Dreyfuss
Released: 1996
Directed by: Henry Selick
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The Goonies
Corey Feldman, Josh Brolin
Released: 1985
Directed by: Richard Donner
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The Secret Garden
Maggie Smith, Irène Jacob
Released: 1993
Directed by: Agnieszka Holland
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The Nightmare Before Christmas
Paul Reubens, Catherine O'Hara
Released: 1993
Directed by: Henry Selick
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Hugo
Jude Law, Chloë Grace Moretz
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Labyrinth
Jennifer Connelly, David Bowie
Released: 1986
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Freaky Friday
Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis
Released: 2003
Directed by: Mark Waters
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Monster House
Kathleen Turner, Maggie Gyllenhaal
Released: 2006
Directed by: Gil Kenan
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October Sky
Jake Gyllenhaal, Laura Dern
Released: 1999
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A Christmas Story
Darren McGavin, Melinda Dillon
Released: 1983
Directed by: Bob Clark
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ParaNorman
Anna Kendrick, John Goodman
Released: 2012
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Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Kathleen Turner, Christopher Lloyd
Released: 1988
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Helen Mirren, John Cleese
Released: 2010
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Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr
Released: 1977
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
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Two Brothers
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Released: 2004
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WALL-E
Sigourney Weaver, Laraine Newman
Released: 2008
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