Only A Movie Genius Can Name These Kid Movies From Just The Netflix Description

Many of these films are animated films, which is popular for children's movies as they focus on bringing a fantasy to life. Many of these animated films involve animals thinking, speaking, and even sometimes acting as though they are human. This can be done for a number of reasons. Using animals is one way to make sure the character is potentially relatable to any and everyone watching the film. Animals also make more entertaining characters, especially for children. Having animals in animation that can speak and act add a level of comedic relief as well as reinforcing ideas of imagination and belief in young children.

Netflix has a wide variety in selection for films in all genres, this is especially true for children's films. Within the film for children genre, there are many sub genres such as fantasy, musical, comedy, action, etc. Netflix also has films for children that have been released as recently as 2018, and going back as far as the 1980s. Whether being a parent or having someone young in your life is the cause for a love for children and family films, or if a love for throwback films is the motive, only the biggest Netflix fanatics will be able to name all of these children movies.

Question 1

What is the title of this film?

Netflix describes this 2017 animated film as the tale of a young musician with a lot of potential as he follows his family into the afterlife in order to meet them and truly understand his family legacy once and for all. This animated film won the Golden Globe, Oscar, and BAFTA Awards for Best Animated Film. This film has a colorful animation style that has seen a rise in popularity. This film also won the Oscar for Best Original Song.

Question 2

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Netflix describes this 2015 animated film as an in depth look at the yellow henchmen from the film Despicable Me. This film is a prequel that follows their history of following the story of their villain worshipping ways. The creatures that star in this film have spent many years rising in popularity. A lot of their popularity is among children and young adults who find them cute and hilarious. These creatures are incredibly difficult to understand as their speech is incredibly muffled.

Question 3

What is the title of this film?

Netflix describes this film as the story of birds that have been sentenced to an anger management class, where a bird named Grumpy Red has become a hero in order to train the other birds to get in touch with their anger to unleash their fury on pigs who are trying to invade their island. This film is based off of a previously extremely popular app. It adds another level to the story by giving a backstory and a motive.

Question 4

What is the title of this film?

Netflix describes this 2009 animated film as the story of Flint Lockwood as he makes clouds rain food so that the people can feed themselves. These people live in a town called Chewandswallow. But that a bowl of disaster is about to overflow. Lockwood does not think his plan all the way through as there are many obstacles that arise from attempting to alter the natural balance of the world and weather systems. This film is chalk full of food jokes and puns.

Question 5

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Netflix describes this 2012 animated film as the tale of the owner of a hotel, named Dracula, is also the father of a teenage daughter and acts as an overprotective dad against an unwelcomed suitor. This animated film takes typically darker and scary supernatural creatures, like vampires, and shows them as parts of a family. This idea of showing Dracula as part of a a family dynamic is a different and more family friendly take on a typically scary but well known character.

Question 6

What is the title of this film?

Netflix describes this 2001 film as the story of how spies react when the tables are turned and the young children, Carmen and Juni, must quickly adjust to the realization that their parents are secret agents when they are forced to grow up quickly and take on their parents roles by saving them from the evil villain, Alexander Minion. Minion runs a television show featuring whimsical creatures, but Juni and Carmen realize that the whimsical creatures are actually transformed people.

Question 7

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Netflix describes this films as the story of Willy Wonka as he opens the doors of his candy factory to 5 lucky kids as they learn the secrets behind all of his amazing confections. This 2005 film is a remake of the 1971 film of a very similar name based on the novel by Roald Dahl, of also a similar name. This film originally starred Gene Wilder as the eccentric character Willy Wonka, and in this remake Willy Wonka is played by an equally powerful Johnny Depp.

Question 8

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Netflix describes this 1996 classic film as the story of an unlucky young girl that struggles with having a cruel principle at school, and family that she does not fit in with or understand. However, she finds her power both metaphorically and physically when she is able to tap into the power of telekinesis. Telekinesis is the ability to move things with the mind. The young girl uses this power to stand up to bullies both at school and at home.

Question 9

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Netflix describes this 1998 film as the story of what happens of when two girls that are seemingly entirely opposite find themselves at the same summer camp and they think they have nothing in common. Until they discover they are identical twins. This raises many questions about exactly how long it would possibly take these two young girls to realize that they were looking at almost an exact image of their own face. This film starring Lindsay Lohan has grown in popularity over the years.

Question 10

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Netflix describes this 2017 live action film remake of a classic Disney animated film as the story of a young woman that is being held captive in an enchanted palace where the objects come to life. The young woman clashes with the owner of the palace who is a beast, but he is cursed by the same spell the objects are under. Underneath the beast exterior, he is really a Prince that over time has grown into an emotionally mature man.

Question 11

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Netflix describes this 2014 film as a turn on the classic fairy tale "Sleeping Beauty" on its head, this fantasy drama tells an extremely similar story from the perspective of the villain of the story, the dark fairy. Sleeping Beauty is a classic Disney film that originally focuses on the tale of Aurora from her own perspective. In that version, the rivalry between the kingdom and the dark fairy is never explained. The latest version explains that story and simultaneously creates sympathy for Maleficent.

Question 12

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Netflix describes this 2017 animated film as the story of a sleek female race car named Cruz Ramirez as she helps the old champion Lightning McQueen make a comeback. Lightning McQueen struggles to adapt to the new racing strategies and high tech techniques due to the latest generation of high tech racers that he is now facing. This film is one of many in a series starring Lightning McQueen. The film also includes other popular characters such as Mater and Mack.

Question 13

What is the title of this film?

According to Netflix, this 2014 animated film is about a kid with a specific talent for robotics. He uses these powers to attempt to stop an evil plot to destroy a major city where he lives. The only help he has includes 4 of his interesting friends and his giant robot friend. This is a classic story of the fate of a city, which in this case is titled Sans Fransokyo, is left in the fate of a super talented group of young people.

Question 14

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According to Netflix, this 2010 animated film is about a young man named Hiccup Haddock, who is the son of a noble Viking leader. This film follows his journey in completing his rite of passage, which is to slay a dragon to prove he can be a real Viking warrior. Hiccup looks nothing like his father or the other Viking young men. He does not think like them either. Instead of slaying a dragon, he decides to domesticate the dragon.

Question 15

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According to Netflix, this 2008 film is about what happening when the Valley of Peace is threatened. A large panda named Lazy Po learns that he is the chosen one and has to train to become a kung fu hero. In this series of films, Lazy Po is voiced by iconic actor Jack Black. This film has gone on to have many sequels and spin offs as it is a popular series that appeals to both children and young adults.

Question 16

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Netflix describes this 2014 adaptation of a Broadway musical as the story of a spunky foster kid as she is taken under the wing of political player when both of their lives are changed forever. The young foster girl is rescued from being hit by a car and when this boosted his campaign ratings, the political team decides that the young foster girl should move in with the politician to boost ratings even further. Luckily, the two form a genuine bond over time.

Question 17

What is the title of this film?

According to Netflix, this 2005 animated film tells the story of a lion, giraffe, hippo, and zebra after the ship they are on capsizes and they find themselves stranded on an island that is inhabited by other oddball animals. These animals are not accustomed to living in the nature as they have spent much, if not all, of their lives living in a zoo where they are all treated very differently. This film lead to many sequels and even a spinoff for the animals of the island.

Question 18

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According to Netflix, this 2001 animated film is about an ogre that ends up on a mission to retrieve a princess from a fire breathing dragon and his only help is his donkey sidekick. This ogre resides in a swamp and agrees to rescue the princess so that Lord Farquad will agree to continue to let the ogre live alone in his swamp. This film has led to many sequels as well as many internet memes due to a strong internet following over the years.

Question 19

What is the title of this film?

According to Netflix, this 2016 animated film tells the story of storks that are no longer in the business of creating and delivering babies and they stick to delivering regular packages for an online store. However, this changes when an accident ensues in the factory and a very special baby is created and needs to be delivered. If the baby is not delivered and the mistake is found out by the bosses, two storks jobs and potential promotions could be on the line.

Question 20

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According to Netflix, this 2016 film tells the story of a young boy who grows up in the jungle and is raised by animals. There are some animals that hold a grudge against humans and think that the jungle is no place for a man cub. This film is the live action version of the Disney film of the same name. The majority of this film is created through CGI effects as there is really only one human character in the film.

Question 21

What is the title of this film?

Netflix describes this 2016 film as the story of Grace and Natalie as they go into forest looking for answers after a young boy shows up claiming that he grew up in the woods with only a giant green dragon for a companion. A young feral child adapting to life with other humans provides a heartwarming story. So much so that this film won the Truly Moving Picture Award from Heartland Film Festival. This film is has been identified as a comedy, drama, fantasy, adventure film.

Question 22

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According to Netflix, this 2000 animated film is about two Spanish con men that come into a map to the city of gold, however when they arrive things do not go according to plan. This description leaves out the fact that they are being targeted because they are wanted in Spain. They are also targeted in the city of gold because when they arrive they pretend to be Gods to save their own lives. With enemies around every corner, how will they make it out?

Question 23

What is the title of this film?

According to Netflix, this 2016 animated Disney film is about a Polynesian girl who is destined to be her island's chief, but she first decides she must take on a voyage to save her people with the help of a difficult and boastful demigod. This is one of the latest Disney animated films and has received a lot of praise. This film has a popular and award winning soundtrack that includes songs such as "How Far I'll Go", "Shiny", and "You're Welcome".

Question 24

What is the title of this film?

According to Netflix, this 1988 animated film tells the story of young dinosaurs struggling to adapt after an earthquake changes their world forever. Littlefoot and other dinosaurs that have been left as orphans team up to learn how to survive together, without the advice and shielding of their parents. This film has led to many sequels and spin off series. It has become a throwback classic that is often heavily praised by millennials, which explains its recent resurgence back to Netflix.

Question 25

What is the title of this film?

Netflix describes this 2007 animated film as the story of Barry, a worker bee stuck in a dead end job making honey. However, he becomes upset and decides to sue humans when he realizes that they have been stealing the honey all along. Barry the bee feels exploited and communicates this idea with his one human friend, Vanessa, who runs a flower shop. This film has become a popular source of memes on the internet and is full of comedy.

Question 26

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According to Netflix, this 2011 partially animated partially live action film is the story of what takes place when evil Gargamel tries to capture the cute little blue creatures. This forces them to flee their comfy magical world and flee to the city of New York where they find themselves abandoned and stranded. This new city and live action take on a classic cartoon revamps the characters and gives them a connection to the new generation and therefore a brand new audience.

Question 27

What is the title of this film?

According to Netflix, this 2005 film tells the story of what happens when a ten year old's dreams come to life. He dreams that two of the super heroes that he has thought about come to life and ask him for help defeating a villain. The young boy must go with his heroes to a magical land and help them and over time they bond. However, he realizes that a boring life is a safe life and that is not necessarily a bad thing.

Question 28

What is the title of this film?

This 2018 animated film is a Netflix original children's movie. They describe their film as the story of a carefree goose that takes two small ducklings metaphorically and physically under his wing. His flock is getting ready for their annual migration, but this goose is grounded due to an injury. This is one of the only Netflix original children's movies created so far, and it is the only one on this list. One famous actress that is credited on this film is the star Zendaya.

Question 29

What is the title of this film?

According to Netflix, this 2009 animated film tells the story of a human astronaut that lands on a planet that is reminiscent of 1950s suburbia, and follows the journey of the astronaut as they attempt to recover their spaceship and make it home safely before they are discovered. Being all alone on a new planet, the astronaut will more likely than not wind up being discovered. But do all aliens think the same? Or will the astronaut find an ally among foes.

Question 30

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According to Netflix, this 2012 animated film is about the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, Santa Clause, and others as they battle an evil spirit that is determined to destroy the innocent beliefs of children. The thing that all of these creatures have in common is that they are all creatures that rely on the magic of innocence and belief that comes from the heart of a child. If that were taken away, they would no longer serve a purpose.

Question 31

What is the title of this film?

According to Netflix, this 2000 live action film is about the Grinch who decides to rob Whoville of Christmas, but the kindness from one Cindy Lou Who and other members of Whoville may be enough to change his mind and melt his heart. This film is a remake of the Dr. Suess story that was made into a cartoon in 1966. The 2000 version starring Jim Carrey was such a huge success that now, almost 20 years later, another cartoon version of this story is being created.

Question 32

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According to Netflix, this 2014 puppet driven film is described as what happens in the middle of the Muppets global tour. The Muppets get inadvertently mixed up in the drama of a gang of jewel thieves that work on a global scale. This musical comedy is the 8th film starring the Muppets, making their run of television and film very successful. There are some human characters in the film, including some well known actors such as Ricky Gervais and Tina Fey.

Question 33

What is the title of this film?

Netflix describes this 1994 film as the story that is inspired by Hal Roach's "Our Gang" television series. This is a delightful family film that appeals to many generations of fans. This film deals with a group of children that all live in the same neighborhood and their frequent shenanigans. This film features some of the well known character Alfalfa and Darla and their adorable romantic relationship. However, the other kids in their little gang do not find their relationship as cute as they try to play pranks on them while on dates.

Question 34

What is the title of this film?

According to Netflix, this 2010 animated film is about the story when the cunning super villain Megamind makes a mistake and accidentally defeats his long time crime fighting nemesis once and for all. This leads to the creation of another new enemy that seeks to destroy the world. This villain shows his soft side by not wanting the destruction of the world in someone else's hands, as well as by feeling some sort of remorse about the demise of his former nemesis.

Question 35

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Netflix describes this 2010 dark themed animated film as the story when an army of zombies invades a small town. The only one that can save the town is a young boy that has discovered he has a real talent for communicating with the dead. Despite being made out to be a freak for having this ability, the town now relies on him to save the day. This film is visually and stylistically reminiscent of earlier work by Tim Burton.

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