Movies Based On Books You Should Have Read In 4th Grade
Here is a list of all the movies based on books that you might have or should have read while in the fourth grade. Some of these films are based on classic literature like James and the Giant Peach and How to Eat Fried Worms, while others, such as Shiloh, are successful movies adapted from fairly new books. All of these films and stories deal with subjects and themes appropriate for 9-10 year old audiences, and many feature young protagonists dealing with elementary school, whether in ordinary or extraordinary circumstances. Use this list to take a trip down memory lane to junior high or middle school or to look for movies you can use as a CliffsNotes substitute (we've all been there).
What are the best 4th grade books that were made into movies? Vote up your favorite fourth grade book adaptations, and vote down the movies that didn't do justice to the source material. Don't see a memorable movie based on a book you were assigned in 4th grade? Feel free to add it to the list.
- Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman
- Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum
- Joey King, Selena Gomez, John Corbett
- Michelle Trachtenberg, Rosie O'Donnell, Vanessa Lee Chester
- Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, Jonathan Lipnicki
- Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt, Kirsten Dunst