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The Best Kids Movies Based on Books (Ranker)

"These days, parents are spoiled for choice when it comes to entertainment for their kids. Whether it's the newest superhero movie for the older kids, or Pixar's latest hit, there are more options than ever. But writers have been entertaining kids since long before movies ever existed, and there are hundreds, if not thousands, of amazing stories available at the click of a button. Not only are these movies based on kids books fun, funny and exciting, they can be a wonderful gateway to the world of reading for younger kids. Child development specialists have been vocal about the benefits of reading for children of all ages, and there are numerous studies linking reading to increased brain health and better social skills. So if you're looking for good book adaptation movies for kids, you've come to the right place! Whether it's Dr. Seuss or JK Rowling, here are some great films that will entertain both you and your kids." - ranker.com
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Harry Potter Franchise (2001) - (2011)
Harry Potter Franchise (2001) - (2011)
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Matilda (1996)
Matilda (1996)
Rotten Tomatoes®   90%
3
Shrek Franchise (2001) - (2023)
Shrek Franchise (2001) - (2023)
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
Rotten Tomatoes®   76%
5
The Jungle Book (1967)
The Jungle Book (1967)
Rotten Tomatoes®   88%
6
Mary Poppins (1964)
Mary Poppins (1964)
Rotten Tomatoes®   96%
7
The Princess Diaries (2001)
The Princess Diaries (2001)
Rotten Tomatoes®   49%
8
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Rotten Tomatoes®   98%
9
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Rotten Tomatoes®   91%
10
Babe (1995)
Babe (1995)
Rotten Tomatoes®   97%
11
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
Rotten Tomatoes®   83%
12
How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
Rotten Tomatoes®   99%
13
The Secret Garden (1993)
The Secret Garden (1993)
Rotten Tomatoes®   88%
14
Holes (2003)
Holes (2003)
Rotten Tomatoes®   78%
15
Ella Enchanted (2004)
Ella Enchanted (2004)
Rotten Tomatoes®   50%
16
The Neverending Story (1984)
The Neverending Story (1984)
Rotten Tomatoes®   80%
17
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (2009)
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (2009)
Rotten Tomatoes®   86%
18
Coraline (2009)
Coraline (2009)
Rotten Tomatoes®   90%
19
Charlotte's Web (2006)
Charlotte's Web (2006)
Rotten Tomatoes®   78%
20
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)
Rotten Tomatoes®   50%
21
Alice in Wonderland (2010)
Alice in Wonderland (2010)
Rotten Tomatoes®   51%
22
The Borrowers (1997)
The Borrowers (1997)
Rotten Tomatoes®   75%
23
A Little Princess (1995)
A Little Princess (1995)
Rotten Tomatoes®   97%
24
Howl's Moving Castle (2004)
Howl's Moving Castle (2004)
Rotten Tomatoes®   87%
25
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)
Rotten Tomatoes®   54%
26
James and the Giant Peach (1996)
James and the Giant Peach (1996)
Rotten Tomatoes®   91%
27
The Lorax (2012)
The Lorax (2012)
Rotten Tomatoes®   54%
28
Where the Wild Things Are (2009)
Where the Wild Things Are (2009)
Rotten Tomatoes®   73%
29
Horton Hears a Who! (2008)
Horton Hears a Who! (2008)
Rotten Tomatoes®   80%
30
Harriet the Spy (1996)
Harriet the Spy (1996)
Rotten Tomatoes®   48%
31
Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005)
Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005)
Rotten Tomatoes®   76%
32
Ramona and Beezus (2010)
Ramona and Beezus (2010)
Rotten Tomatoes®   70%
33
Dumbo (2019)
Dumbo (2019)
Rotten Tomatoes®   46%
34
Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
Rotten Tomatoes®   93%
35
Hugo (2011)
Hugo (2011)
Rotten Tomatoes®   93%
36
Stardust (2007)
Stardust (2007)
Rotten Tomatoes®   77%
37
The Indian in the Cupboard (1995)
The Indian in the Cupboard (1995)
Rotten Tomatoes®   74%
38
The Adventures of Huck Finn (1993)
The Adventures of Huck Finn (1993)
Rotten Tomatoes®   75%
39
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005)
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005)
Rotten Tomatoes®   77%
40
The Tale of Despereaux (2008)
The Tale of Despereaux (2008)
Rotten Tomatoes®   57%
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