Toy Story - 1995
The experiments that Sid does on the dolls is not something kids under 10 should be seeing. It could cause nightmares.
This movie is pretty scary. The plot and animation is genuinely terrifying. Especially the neighbor, Sid. His character is psychotic.
It can also be scary to think that your toys are actually alive. It can mess with the sense of fantasy vs reality.
Monsters, Inc. - 2001
The scene where Randall uses a machine to extract screams could definitely cause nightmares.
This movie has a lot of horrifying scenes, especially toward the end. Randall is also very scary.
It can also be scary for kids to think that there are monsters in their closet waiting to scare them.
The Incredibles - 2004
The superheros have to stop fighting because they don't actually help any one, they just cause incredible damage.
This movie features lot of fighting made to seem like a good thing. One of the plots of the movie acknowledges this.
I would recommend this for kids who understand right vs wrong. This is not a good movie to learn from.
Phineas and Ferb - 2007-2015
The entire concept of the show is keeping what you do from your parents and manipulating them into thinking your sister is insane.
This show contains a lot of danger and fighting. Phineas and Ferb are also constantly damaging their city with their inventions.
The animation is amazing, though. It isn't scary at all, making it perfect for ages 10 and up. Hopefully at that age they know right from wrong.
Wall-E - 2008
A good lesson is the benefit of exercise. The people who live on the spacecraft are incredibly unfit. They are unable to walk.
This movie has a lot of good life lessons; however, it can be a bit overwhelming for young kids (and adults).
Another good lesson is the benefit of plants. Eve's entire purpose is to find plant matter to prove Earth is livable. This could cause nightmares, though.
Bolt - 2008
The animation and character design can be a bit freaky. Example: the villain, Dr. Calico is terrifying and could cause nightmares.
This movie contains a lot of danger and fighting. There is also abandonment, near-death, fire, and being away from family/ home.
There is mention of themes such as bullying, logic, and the concept of right vs wrong. This could be too much for little kids.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs - 2009
The idea that a machine could create food weather is quite scary. It could cause nightmares, especially for kids under 10.
This movie contains a lot of danger. When the food falls from the sky it causes a lot of damage and could injure by-standards.
There is also mild nudity (Baby Brent). Sam is a great example of a love interest. She is perfect for Flint.
How to Train Your Dragon - 2010
There is great disability representation in this movie. Both Toothless and Hiccup require prosthetics.
This movie contains a lot of fighting. Hiccup even meets Toothless because he attacks him. Toothless even becomes disabled.
There is also mention of topics like bullying, tradition, and consequences for your actions.
Brave - 2012
There is a lot of magic in this movie. One of the plots is the daughter, Merida, accidentally poisoning her mom with magic that turns her into a bear.
This movie is pretty scary. The main plot might go over young kids heads as well. It might be hard to understand.
The other main plot is Merida arguing with her mom and them making up. It might be confusing for some kids.
Wreak It Ralph - 2012
There is also mild nudity (shirtless characters) and risque outfits. There is also a character called Satan.
This movie is definitely scary. The Cy-Bugs could cause nightmares or a fear of bugs. The animation can be scary too.
I would only recommend this movie to kids age 10 and up because of mature concepts such as segregation and death.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 - 2013
Chester is the villain of this movie. He takes advantage of Flint and his skills. The misuse of caffeine is also something that should be talked about.
This movie contains more danger (and gluttony) than the first one. The animation for Chester V can also be pretty unsettling. He moves abnormally.
There are some inappropriate jokes. Example: Steve accidentally calls a woman hot and she says "not too bad yourself".
Milo Murphy's Law - 2016-2019
The premise of the show is the idea of being a "jinx". This can make kids superstitious and distrusting of certain people.
This show is great for kids that understand reality vs fantasy. Every episode Milo gets into unimaginable danger and has to save himself.
Milo is very admirable for how he lives despite being a "jinx". His friends are very nice to him in spite of his condition making their lives dangerous.
Coco - 2017
It can be scary to think about spirits being able to visit people who are alive; so, keep that in mind. It is also important to tell kids not to take things that aren't yours.
This movie is great for helping kids understand different cultures (for non-latinos). The portayal of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is mostly accurate.
The movie takes creative liberties on its portrayal of the Land of the Dead. It is not known what the Land of the Dead looks like.
Amphibia - 2019-2022
The main concept of the show includes the idea of multiple dimensions, a topic quite mature for some ages. This is why a recommend this show for ages 10+.
This show is fun to watch; but, it isn't good for learning right from wrong. You also need to understand fantasy vs reality.
The end of the show has a lot of fighting and war. The main character even dies and speaks to a God of some sort before coming back to life.
Soul - 2020
The idea that when we die (or enter a coma), our souls all meet at a hub to find their passion might be against the teachings of some religions.
The entire plot of this movie revolves around death and what happens when we die. This could be very overwhelming for some young kids.
The animation is beautiful and not at all scary. The scary part is how Joe enters a coma (falling down a man hole).