Summer vacations allow parents to spend more time with their children. After active games in the fresh air, you can organize viewing of educational films for children from 7 to 12 years old. The list of the best contains films where the main roles are played by children and adolescents, and the films themselves are filled with positive and funny stories.
Curly Sue 1991
- Genre: Comedy, Family
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.6, IMDb -5.9
- Country: USA
- The story tells about the fateful meeting of a rich lawyer and a couple of crooks, whose cunning trick drastically changed the fate of the heroes.
When a homeless vagabond from Chicago and his teenage companion are tired of wandering aimlessly around the city shelters, they decide to fake a car accident. Fortune smiled at them - a young and successful girl was driving, who succumbed to blackmail and invited a cunning couple to live in her apartment. Further acquaintance ended with a happy ending: the tramp found love, and curly Sue found herself a mother.
The Adventures of Electronics (1980)
- Genre: fantasy, children
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.9, IMDb - 7.6
- Country: USSR
- A wonderful story about a teenager who dreamed of shifting the entire routine onto someone else's shoulders. After going through many trials, the hero found a true friend.
The genius scientist creates a robot, giving it a complete resemblance to the schoolboy Seryozha Syroezhkin. After meeting a clever double, a real boy immediately takes on all his responsibilities. But he does not succeed in enjoying freedom, because along with the duties all his friends have passed to the robot. And on top of that, Western intelligence is trying to steal the robot, sending its best spy for this.
Jumanji 1995
- Genre: Fantasy, Comedy
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.8, IMDb - 7.0
- Country: USA
- The film teaches resilience by building on the understanding that any business must be completed. The heroes of the colorful fantasy succeed.
Having found an old board game, teenagers have no idea what they will be involved in. Moreover, in order to survive, it is imperative to finish playing the game you have started. Each turn brings an unexpected development of events, and now their town is turning into a real jungle. On top of that, a teenager who disappeared 26 years ago appears in the house. The past begins to intertwine with the present, and reality - with the fantastic world of the mysterious game.
Scarecrow (1983)
- Genre: Drama
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.8, IMDb - 7.7
- Country: USSR
- Familiar to many Soviet school history of the appearance of a newcomer in the class. Trying to gain trust and become her own, the heroine takes on the blame of others, and in return is faced with betrayal.
Like many classmates, Lena Bessoltseva has tender feelings for the informal leader Dima Somov. And when he commits an offense, the heroine in love shields him. But her chosen one was afraid to become an object of public contempt and hid the truth. And even after that, Lena is not angry. She does not triumph or gloat, but, on the contrary, regrets and forgives her classmates.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2016
- Genre: Fantasy, Thriller
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.8, IMDb - 6.7
- Country: USA
- The storyline tells the story of unusual children from an orphanage who were stuck in the Second World War.
American high school student Jacob heard from his grandfather about the fantastic monsters that attacked children with superpowers from childhood. And once he was convinced that this was not fiction, but reality, when his grandfather was killed in the same way. Remembering what he had previously heard from him, Jacob goes to England in search of an orphanage, which is in mortal danger. Only he can ward off misfortune from the little pupils of Miss Peregrine.
Home Alone 1990
- Genre: Comedy, Family
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 8.2, IMDb - 7.6
- Country: USA
- The comedy story tells about an unusual Christmas adventure of a little boy, left by his parents in a big house for several days.
Trying to celebrate Christmas in Europe, the American family in a hurry leaves the smallest family member at home. It seemed to him quite expected, and from the heart he begins to use the freedom he received. Now in his daily routine everything was previously inaccessible and forbidden. But the bright plans are violated by a gang of robbers. Having shown wonders of ingenuity, the hero defends his home and finds a new friend.
Robo (2019)
- Genre: family, fantasy
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 4.8, IMDb - 5.1
- Country Russia
- The storyline tells about such simple things as family and friendship, which became clear to the heroes after the appearance of the robot Robo in their house.
In detail
The parents of the boy Mitya are working on the creation of the A-112 robot. But their brainchild does not pass the exam, because it does not have knowledge of family values. To solve this problem, his parents bring him to their home. Thanks to this, their son, who dreamed of a superhero, gets a great opportunity to find a new friend. Incredible adventures await this couple, where each of them will find something new for themselves.
Dr. Dolittle 2001
- Genre: Fantasy, Comedy
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.0, IMDb - 4.7
- Country: USA
- The hero played by Eddie Murphy speaks and understands animals. Learning about the danger, he rushes to save the whole forest.
The plot of the American comedy only at first resembles our Aibolit. A doctor who understands the language of animals treats his forest patients in the hospital. And one day he learns from them about the impending disaster. To save the forest from people, the doctor will have a delicate matter - he needs to establish the personal life of brown bears who previously worked in the circus. Unfortunately, he doesn't have much time, and in 3 weeks he has to help create a full-fledged family for the bears.
Guest from the Future (1984)
- Genre: sci-fi, family
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 8.3, IMDb - 8.2
- Country: USSR
- The storyline tells about the incredible adventures of a Soviet schoolchild who accidentally discovered a time machine and set off on it into the future.
A film that your child should definitely watch tells about the adventures of Kolya Gerasimov and Alisa Selezneva. Of course, the special effects will not surprise him, but he will be able to understand what friendship and courage are worth. After all, on-screen heroes will have to fight space pirates who have gone back in time in search of the mysterious myelophon. And Kolya's secret visit to the near future provoked their appearance, where he accidentally took possession of this mind reading device.
Pinocchio 2019
- Genre: Fantasy, Drama
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.5, IMDb - 6.4
- Country: Italy, France
- A screen adaptation of the work of the same name by Carlo Collodi about the adventures of a wooden boy named Pinocchio.
In detail
The main character is very similar to Pinocchio, better known to our viewers. But Pinocchio is endowed with a magic nose that lengthens if he starts lying. Over the course of several years of his life, Pinocchio comprehends adult life, experiencing all its negative vices, as a result of which his character radically changes. He turns into a kind and obedient little boy, and for this the good fairy turns him into a living person.
Old Man Hottabych (1956)
- Genre: Fantasy, Adventure
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.8, IMDb - 7.2
- Country: USSR
- The plot tells about the incredible adventures of a Moscow schoolboy and a genie who was locked up for 2000 years.
This film adaptation is included in the list of the best films for teaching viewers to be honest and kind. It is for these qualities that a powerful gin becomes attached with all his heart to Kolka, a schoolboy from Moscow. While swimming in the river, he found an ancient sealed vessel and freed the genie from captivity. In an attempt to thank, the genie literally floods the savior with caravans of camels with countless treasures. But Volka does not need all this, and then the heroes go to India on a magic carpet-plane.
The Adventures of Petrov and Vasechkin (1983)
- Genre: musical, comedy
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.9, IMDb - 7.6
- Country: USSR
- The adaptation of school life during the USSR is the most beloved and dear, and most importantly, the most understandable memory of youth for the older generation.
The main characters are Petrov and Vasechkin, the most ordinary schoolchildren, not excellent students, but not bad students either. All their energy and attention are directed to learning the world around them, to building friendly relations with their peers. Heroes even find motivation for chivalrous deeds and do it in the name of first love. All this leads to funny situations, from which the heroes draw the correct conclusion.
Journey to the Christmas Star (Reisen til julestjernen) 2012
- Genre: Fantasy, Adventure
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.2, IMDb - 5.8
- Country: Norway
- A fairy tale about a brave little girl who freed the kingdom from the spell and found the Christmas star.
It is recommended to watch this picture on New Year's holidays. Its action takes place in the snow-capped Norwegian mountains, where the brave girl Sonya went in search of the missing princess. On the way, she will meet insidious enemies who have bewitched the whole kingdom. But thanks to magic, the heroine will be able to overcome all difficulties and free the inhabitants from a terrible spell.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 2005
- Genre: musical, fantasy
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.6, IMDb - 6.6
- Country: USA
- A wonderful fairy tale with an instructive plot: 5 children travel through the chocolate production, symbolizing human weakness.
The protagonist Willie Wonka owns a whole factory of sweets that have replaced his lost childhood. Therefore, he experiments in his Room of inventions, creating more and more new tastes. Only 5 lucky people who find a golden ticket in one of the chocolate bars can get to this factory. Among them is poor boy Charlie, but 4 other children are not at all perfect. Each of them will have to make a difficult choice.
Dumbo 2019
- Genre: Fantasy, Family
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.8, IMDb - 6.3
- Country: USA, UK
- A touching tale about a flying circus elephant and his attempts to find a real family and true friends.
In detail
A funny baby elephant with very large ears appears in one of the circus troupes. The owner does not want to see him in shows with animals and sends him to the clowns. On the very first performance, the baby elephant demonstrates the ability to fly. The fame of him quickly reached the ears of the rich Vandever, who buys the entire circus and makes the main star of the new show program "Fairy Land" out of the elephant.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1981)
- Genre: Comedy, Adventure
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.9, IMDb - 7.5
- Country: USSR
- One of the best adaptations of the work of Mark Twain tells the story of the life of two boys and their thirst for adventure.
A kind and sometimes naive story about Tom Sawyer - a young rascal, whom his relatives are trying to keep in tight hands. He is forbidden to carry sugar from his aunt, is not allowed to make friends with a homeless friend, and is forced to do heavy housework. The hero constantly wants bright adventures, and he does everything for this, over and over again getting into funny situations.
My life (2018)
- Genre: melodrama
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 5.9
- Country Russia
- Although the film is dedicated to football, according to the plot it is only the background of one bright human destiny.
Since childhood, the main character has dreamed of a career as a professional football player. His father strongly supports and brings him to the moment when his son can get into big sports. But fate makes an unexpected turn, and all the hero's plans collapse. He does not give up, and not only his parents help him to survive the tragedy, but also the girl Olga, who fell in love with the hero for his dedication.
Annie 2014
- Genre: musical, family
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.3, IMDb - 5.3
- Country: USA
- A remake of the classic Broadway musical about the happy story of an orphanage.
The plot is based on the difficult life of a black girl named Annie. Together with the same orphans, she is under the care of a malicious guardian. Once, while walking around the city, she falls under the wheels of a rich man. After a while, this unexpected acquaintance develops into affection, and then love. Fascinated by Annie's simplicity and naivety, the future mayor of New York is changing for the better.
Billboard Dad 1998
- Genre: melodrama, comedy
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.3, IMDb - 5.3
- Country: USA
- The storyline tells about the relationship of a family that has lost its mother. Children go to great lengths to help their father.
To instill in children the concept of family values, it is worth organizing the viewing of educational films for children from 7 to 12 years old. This picture is included in the list of the best for the touching story of two sisters trying to help their father, who fell into depression after the death of his wife. The sisters decide on a non-standard move - they hang out a poster on a busy city street. Thanks to this, the father begins to receive letters from fans and his life is gradually improving.