56 Kids' Movies That Are So Good, If You Haven't Seen Them, You Haven't Fully Lived

    I was never the same after the end of Bridge To Terabithia.

    As a GenZ'er in her mid-twenties, I pride myself on growing up during the prime of great children's movies, from the animation world to live-action. Ratatouille and The Parent Trap were my favorites, but I watched many others so much that the dialogue burned into my brain. So, here's a list of the 56 most extraordinary kids' movies that are so good they literally altered my brain chemistry:

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    1. The Parent Trap

    Annie and Hallie watch their mother, dressed in a suit, react with surprise, in 'The Parent Trap'

    2. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, And the Wardrobe

    Susan and Peter from Chronicles of Narnia stand with solemn expressions, medieval army in background

    3. Bridge To Terabithia

    Person smiling and looking up while pulling on a thick rope, surrounded by darkness

    4. High School Musical 3: Senior Year

    Troy, Chad, and other Wildcats in a huddle on the basketball court, looking focused

    5. Holes

    Two characters from the film "Holes" lie on the ground, pointing towards something outside of frame

    6. Jumanji

    Close-up of a male character from a film, smiling while lying on his back, in an indoor setting

    7. The Game Plan

    Dwayne Johnson and a young girl in a messy kitchen with splattered food, portraying a playful and chaotic cooking scene

    8. Race To Witch Mountain

    Three characters in a car scene from a movie, with a young boy holding cash in the center

    9. Richie Rich

    Young boy in formal attire with an adult man in a suit and hat standing behind him near a classic car

    10. Jump In

    Person with curly hair wearing a yellow shirt under a black jacket, looking to the side, partially obscured face on right

    11. Rags

    Two characters from a scene appear to be in an emotional conversation

    12. The Spongebob Squarepants Movie

    SpongeBob SquarePants dressed as a wizard, playing a guitar with music notes floating around

    13. Shrek

    Shrek standing in front of his house with a bemused expression, holding a spear

    14. Matilda

    Group of children standing together in a classroom, looking forward

    15. Sky High

    Woman in a green pleated dress with outstretched arms, standing in a room with windows in the background

    16. Monsters University

    Mike Wazowski is smiling in a bus seat with Sulley visible behind him, both from Monsters, Inc

    17. Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs

    Animated characters shocked on a dock, with scattered objects around

    18. The Karate Kid (2010)

    Girl lying on ground appearing distressed in a scene from a film

    19. Lemonade Mouth

    Five band members performing, with a female singer at the microphone and others with guitars and drums

    20. Hannah Montana: The Movie

    Hannah Montana holds a microphone stand on stage with backup dancers behind her

    21. Drake & Josh Go Hollywood

    Two characters from a TV show, one with a backpack and the other in a jacket, are indoors with a view of the ocean through a window behind them

    22. Let It Shine

    Young female performer holding microphone on stage, with head accessory and casual attire

    23. Shrek Forever After

    24. Catch That Kid

    Two children look upwards with awe inside a sci-fi corridor

    25. Tangled

    Rapunzel from Tangled sits in a tower, her long hair cascading down as she looks thoughtful

    26. Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh

    Two shirtless young men looking at a person with their back to the camera

    27. Daddy Day Care

    Eddie Murphy with an expression of surprise, wearing a red shirt, in a scene from a film

    28. Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior

    Woman in traditional Asian attire performing with arms extended

    29. Hercules

    Hercules and Pegasus look concerned in a scene from the animated film "Hercules."

    30. Madagascar

    Animated characters Marty the zebra, Alex the lion, and Melman the giraffe from the movie "Madagascar" are shown together smiling

    31. Ratatouille

    Animated characters Linguini and Chef Skinner in a kitchen from the movie Ratatouille. Skinner is pointing angrily

    32. Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie

    Selena Gomez looks concerned in a purple jacket outdoors

    33. The Haunted Mansion

    Eddie Murphy and Shari Headley hugging in a scene from "Coming to America"

    34. Monsters Inc.

    Animated character Roz from Monsters, Inc. with glasses and a visible frown

    35. Mulan

    Animated character with hairpin and earrings looking into a mirror; expressing contemplation

    36. Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer

    Animated character Granny from Looney Tunes, holding a hot beverage and gift, in a snowy forest

    37. Princess Protection Program

    Character in a high school setting with a surprised expression, covered in spilled food

    38. The Incredibles

    The Incredibles family in a group hug, smiling in their superhero suits

    39. Finding Nemo

    Marlin looking at an exhausted Nemo on the ocean floor

    40. Cadet Kelly

    Woman in military uniform with ribbons and rope aiguillette, smiling. Character from a film or show

    41. High School Musical 2

    Two characters from High School Musical, a male and a female, singing together with microphones

    42. Antz

    Animated character Z from the movie "Antz" with a surprised expression, surrounded by other ants

    43. Pocahontas

    Mulan in animated film, looking thoughtful with concerned expression

    44. Toy Story 3

    Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and other toys look at a waving Lotso in a toy room

    45. Home Alone 2: Lost In New York

    Child character Kevin McCallister sitting in a limousine with a cheese pizza, holding a slice

    46. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief

    Medusa with snakes in her hair grabbing Percy Jackson

    47. The Cheetah Girls 2

    Character from a show wearing floral patterned top and multiple accessories, expressing surprise

    48. Freaky Friday

    Two characters from the movie "Freaky Friday" display surprise and concern

    49. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

    Character in medieval armor portrayed by an actor

    50. The Polar Express

    Two animated characters, a boy and a girl, inside a train cabin with a cupcake

    51. Cheaper By The Dozen 2

    Three characters from a movie appear shocked; man on left makes a funny face, woman in center with necklace, man on right grimaces

    52. The Princess and The Frog

    Animated characters, a man and Tiana from "The Princess and the Frog," in a cozy diner setting with a pie on the table

    53. Over The Hedge

    Animated character RJ from "Over the Hedge" looks at an object in the sky with his paw outstretched

    54. Monster House

    Animated character with an exaggerated surprised expression

    55. The Pacifier

    Vin Diesel with child in carrier and co-stars in a scene from "The Pacifier."

    And finally...

    56. College Road Trip

    Two characters from a film, a man and a woman, stand outdoors with the man holding a fishing rod and the woman raising her arm in excitement

    What was your favorite kids' movie growing up? Let us know in the comments below.