Sorry Millennials, Only 90s Kids Can Name All These Kids Movies
- by Dylan Parker
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There was a time when kids movies didn't pander to the lowest common denominator. When more than just Disney Pixar films were heart-warming, intelligent, thematic, and downright entertaining for children. This time was the 1990s. During this decade, kids movies were at an all-time high. They even had qualities in them that most adults could enjoy. Although Disney Pixar films still maintain this attribute, the vast majority of content out there doesn't. Instead of having real depth, most of the children's films of the 2000s and 2010s have been hollow, money-grabbing business schemes. Compare them to the charming films of the 90s, and one can truly acknowledge this.
Those who were kids during the 1990s surely remember some of the classics, but they may not recall every single cartoon or live-action flick that was aimed at them. But this quiz will remind them of some of their best memories, and even inspire them to revisit them with their own children.
However, if someone scores above 90% on this quiz, then they are an incredible movie aficionado. Not only that, they have to be able to relive their childhoods in their minds. But even that may not be enough to guess all of these entries. Those who think they are up to the challenge should step up and attempt to go back in time.
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This classic film from 1990 follows a young boy named Kevin McCallister who is forgotten at home when his parents head out of the country for the holiday season. At first, Kevin, played by Macaulay Culkin, loves his time on his own. But soon he realizes that he loves and needs his family around him, even if they make him unhappy at times. Kevin especially needs them when two robbers attempt to break into his house. Kevin is then forced to use all his creativity to get rid of them.
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This classic Disney film from 1991 follows an intelligent woman in a French town who yearns for something more than her provincial life. Eventually, she gets more than she wished for when she is taken by a beast living in an old enchanted castle. Although she is unhappy with her situation at first, she learns that there is more to this creature than meets the eye. The film is full of wonderful songs, characters, and a sense of wonder that has captured audiences of all ages.
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In this 1993 animated film, a time-traveling alien and his wealthy, inventor employer, Captain Neweeyes, bring back an assortment of dinosaurs in order to please children. He boosts the dinosaurs smarts and cuddliness in order not to push away the youngest of kids. The plan works for a time, but soon the brother of Captain Neweeyes decides to reverse the process in order to create a more adult show. The film featured the voices of John Goodman, Walter Cronkite, and Felicity Kendal.
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This Tim Burton classic fantasy/musical, released in 1993, follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington in Halloweentown. Although Jack is the Pumpkin King of the town, he becomes bored with the holiday. He accidentally stumbles across a town that celebrates Christmas and attempts to bring the joy of the holiday over to his previous home. However, the way he goes about this doesn't exactly land well with citizens of either town. The film features many recognizable voices such as Danny Elfman, Greg Proops, Catherine O'Hara, Ken Page, Paul Reubens, and Chris Sarandon.
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Elijah Wood starred in this 1996 family adventure film. Wood played Sandy Ricks, who is sent down to the Flordia Keys to spend time with his uncle, played by Paul Hogan, after his parents' divorce. At first, Ricks doesn't like his uncle's way of life. But this changes after a chance encounter with a playful dolphin. Ricks grows close with the dolphin. However, their relationship is put to the test when someone begins to dump things in the water that harm the dolphin.
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Robin Williams starred as Professor Philip Brainard in this silly 1997 comedic children's film. In the film, Professor Brainard is experimenting with new kinds of energy. He hopes that that project will save his college which is in need of a major breakthrough. He ends up discovering a rubber-like substance that seems to have a mind of its own. This substance ends up getting him into a ton of trouble and even jeopardized his relationship with his girlfriend, played by Marcia Harden.
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The 1990s introduced us to an up-and-coming star named Lindsay Lohan who went on to star in multiple films. Lohan's breakout performance was in this 1998 comedy which was a remake of the 1961 classic. The film follows two identical twins who were complete strangers until they randomly bump into each other. They put two and two together and find out that their divorced parents, played by Denis Quaid and Natasha Richardson, have been keeping them separate. The pair comes up with a plan to bring them together.
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This 1996 film combined live action stars with animated Looney Tunes characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety Bird, Sylvester the Cat, Granny, and Willie Coyote. In this adventure, the Looney Tunes are faced with a dilemma posed by a group of aliens planning to capture them for their amusement park. Bugs challenges the aliens to a basketball game. But in order to beat them, Bugs and Daffy have to enlist Michael Jordan to play with them. The result is a classic comedy that appeals to multiple generations.
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Tom Hanks and Tim Allen provide the main voices for this award-winning 1995 film that changed the way that filmmakers make animated films. The movie follows a toy cowboy named Woody as he feels replaced by a new, flashier toy named Buzz Lightyear. When the family packs up and moves to a new home, Woody and Buzz end up on a harrowing journey that pits them against a maladjusted neighbor named Sid. The film spawned two films with a third one in the works.
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This 1991 coming-of-age drama featured the breakout performance of a young Reese Witherspoon. The film follows Maureen Trant (Emily Warfield) and her sister (Witherspoon) who share a strong connection. However, the presence of a local boy challenges their relationship. Maureen and the boy start seeing each other, right under her sister's nose. When she finds out, it looks like their sisterhood is finished forever. Ultimately, the two are forced back together after an accident occurs. The film also stars Jason London and Sam Waterston.
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This 1991 animated fantasy adventure follows Princess Irene who calls upon her fairy grandmother in order to gain her insight into dealing with the impending battle with the goblins. The Princess also strikes a friendship with a minor boy who knows a lot more about the goblins than most. With the help of her magical grandmother, the pair attempt to stop the goblins from rising up from their underground world. Thankfully the goblins have a variety of fairly simple weaknesses that allow for them to win.
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The group of youngsters that lead this 1994 remake has been in the spotlight for decades. However, Penelope Spheeris thought that they could use a remake. In the film, a couple of mischevious kids named Spanky and Buckwheat get their pal Alfalfa to represent them in an all-important soapbox car rally. However, their plans get thrown for a loop when they find that Alfalfa has a romantic partner, which isn't allowed in their group of friends. The film starred Travis Tedford, Ross Elliot Bagley, Bug Hall, and Brittany Ashton Holmes.
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Many consider this 1990s film to be the highlight of Disney's animation catalogue. However, Disney can't take all the credit as the story of this film is roughly based on William Shakespeare's Hamlet. However, this take on the story is set in the Pride Lands when a young lion named Simba is forced to leave his community after his father passes. Although Simba is away for a while, he learns that he must face adversity and accept his responsibilities as king. The film has an all-star cast including Whoopi Goldberg, Nathan Lane, Cheech Marin, Rowan Atkinson, Matthew Brodrick, Jeremy Irons, and James Earl Jones.
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In 1990, Nicolas Roeg released this film based on Roald Dahl's classic story. The film follows a kid named Luke who is on vacation with his grandmother. While staying at a hotel, Luke inadvertently spies on a coven of witches. He overhears their plan to turn all children into mice. When the witches find out that he's overheard their plan, they turn him into a mouse. With the help of his grandmother and the hotel manager, the mouse must help stop these witches.
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The first Home Alone movie was such a success that a second film was commisioned just two years after the first. In this sequel, Kevin finds himself left by his parents once more. However, this time, he is all alone in the Big Apple. Unluckily for him, the robbers from the first film have been set free at the same time. Once again, Kevin and Harry and Marv are put into conflict and the youngster has to outsmart the seasoned crooks.
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After the success of the first Land Before Time movie, the filmmakers wanted to capitalise on this animated series about a group of young dinosaurs. However, the sequel became a lot more accessible for children as the animation style became lighter, In the sequel, Littlefoot and his pals chase after a pair of thieves who steal an egg from their peaceful Great Valley. They manage to take back the egg but soon find that it hatches. Only, it doesn't hatch into a herbivore.
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This 1998 animated fantasy film follows Kayley who dreams of becoming one of the Knights of the Round Table. The young woman gets her chance when the mythical sword, Excaliber, is lost. The absence of the sword causes King Arthur to lose his powers, allowing for Ruber to come in and take control. With the help of a dragon with a split personality, Merlin's falcon, and a sweet blind man named Garrett, Kayley attempts to find the sword and defeat Rubber before all is lost.
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This 1993 children's film follows Scottie Smalls as he moves to a new neighborhood. While there, he manages to make a bunch of friends who play baseball together on their small field. Together, the team goes on a series of wonderfully charming adventures as they advance their baseball skills. However, things become complicated when Smalls borrows a valuable baseball that gets knocked over a fence. The film was directed by David Mickey Evans and starred Thomas Guiry, Patrick Renna, Mike Vitar, and Marty York.
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This 1992 animated fantasy film follows a fairy named Crysta, who lives in a magical forest in Australia. For much of her life, Crysta believed that humans have been long since gone. But this changes when a logging company comes into her forest. Crysta accidentally ends up shrinking one of the humans. The pair form a bond and the human sees just how much harm his family's logging company is causing to the forest and all the mythical creatures that dwell within it.
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1998 saw the release of this groundbreaking Disney film that follows a young Chinese woman who is worried that the army drafting her ailing father into the military. In order to save him from this fate, she dresses as a man and takes his place. This woman learns to fight like a warrior and take on the Hun invasion. She is able to do this with the help of a dragon, played by Eddie Murphy, and a host of other interesting characters.
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Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy play three witches in this 1993 fantasy film. The movie follows a teenager who moves to Salem and explores an abandoned house with his sister Dani, played by Thora Birch. The teenager accidentally frees the trio of witches who seek to become immortal and haunt the community. The two siblings attempt to steal the witches' spell book in order to find a way of stopping them from becoming immortal. The film was directed by Kenny Ortega.
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The end of the 1990s brought this comedy science fiction film made for children. The film follows an ambitious television reporter named Tim (played by The Newsroom's Jeff Daniels) who stumbles across a spaceship that's crashlanded on Earth. Tim discovers an alien lifeform inside and plans to expose it in order to win a Pulitzer. However, the alien assumes the form of Tim's uncle (played by Christopher Llyod) and does everything he can to evade Tim. Eventually the pair join forces to help get the martian back home.
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This 1992 sports drama follows a young lawyer named Gordon Bombay (played by Emilio Estevez) who is forced to coach a kids hockey team. By doing this, Gordon will serve his community and free himself from the reprocussions of his bad actions. Gordon has had previous expereince on the ice but doesn't like it for multiple reasons. Eventually, Gordon comes to terms with his new gig and enjoys coaching a team of rising athletes. Most of all, he focuses on growing a young player named Charlie.
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This 1996 film adaptation of Roald Dahl's famous work follows a young woman who is gifted with telekenesis. This young woman has to put up with her distant and mean father and mother as well as her brother. To make matters even more complicated, she is sent to a school with a principal who is particularly mean to all of her students. Eventually, this young woman learns that she can fight back against these mean older people. This film starred Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Pearlman, and Pam Ferris.
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This 1998 animated film was a reimagining of the Exodus story from the Old Testament. Although the film has a strong message, it appeals to a vast audience due to its wonderful musical score by Hans Zimmer, beautiful artwork, and compelling characters. The story follows Moses as he learns that his upbringing was a fabrication and that he has ties to the people who work day and night for his adopted family. The film features the voices of Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Sandra Bullock, Michelle Pfieffer, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Danny Glover, Ofra Haza, Jeff Goldblum, Helen Mirren, and Sir Patrick Stewart.
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Talking animal films were one of the favorite types of kids films in the 1990s. Among them was this 1993 film about two dogs and a cat that are left at a ranch while their family goes on a vacation. However, the three animals are convinced that they've been left for good so they escape the ranch and attempt to find their way home. Along the way, the three of them argue, bond, and face a variety of challenges. Michael J. Fox, Don Ameche, and Sally Field are the voices.
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This 1999 animated feature film was adapted from Ted Hughe's Cold War fable and made into a kids movie. The story follows a giant alien robot who crash-lands on Earth. He soon forms an unlikely friendship with a young man named Hogarth. However, government agents become increasingly nervous about the giant robot and attempt to take him out. Hogarth and his friend combat the agents in order to protect him. Vin Diesel and Harry Connick Jr. lend their voices to this beloved film.
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This 1993 children's adventure film may not hold the test of time as some fans would like, but it does have one of the most famous movie moments of all time. This film follows Jesse, a maladjusted orphan who is forced to work at a theme park. It's there where he meets an Orca who he attempts to free in order for the whale to find his family. However, the owner of the theme park attempts to make money off of the unique bond between the whale and the boy.
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Michelle Trachtenberg starred in this 1996 children's film about a sixth-grader named Harriet who has found her calling as a spy. While roaming around and spying on her classmates, Harriet makes notes in her journal. However, once her journal is found, her world turns upside down. This is because nobody is happy with the observations that Harriet has made about them. The charming film, directed by Bronwen Hughes, features Gregory Smith, Vanessa Less Chester, Charlotte Sullivan, and Rosie O'Donnell as Ole Golly.
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In this 1998 film, Charlize Theron plays an orphaned woman whose mother passed away after attempting to protect gorillas from poachers. Years later, Theron's character, Jill, has formed a bond with a gorilla who has grown to be 15-feet-tall thanks to a genetic anomaly. With the help of Bill Paxton's Gregg O'Hara, Jill attempts to move the big gorilla to an animal sanctuary. However, the original poacher attempts to claim the gorilla for his own due to his impressive size and how rare he is.
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Steven Spielberg directed this 1990s classic. The film starred Robin Williams as a man completely taken by his work much to the chagrin of his family. One day, his children are taken by Captain Hook, who he believes is an imaginary character. In order to retrieve them, the man must accept the fact that he's actually Peter Pan and return to Neverland. The film has an all-star cast that includes Dustin Hoffman, Julia Roberts, Dame Maggie Smith Glenn Close, Bob Hoskins, Phil Collins, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
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Robin Williams was truly the biggest star during the 1990s. Not only did he do an assortment of truly outstanding comedic and dramatic films for adults, but he also starred in children's films. But this film is one of his most special projects due to the fact that appeals to people of all ages. The film follows a divorced man who decides to dress up as an English housekeeper in order to spend time with his children. The film also stars Sally Field and Pierce Brosnan.
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Alongside Mrs. Doubtfire, this 1993 film is one that has appealed to many different age groups beyond children. The story follows four Jamaican bobsleighers who dream of competing in the Winter Olympics. This is especially unique since the four of them have never seen snow in their lives. With the help of a disgraced former champion played by the wonderful John Candy, the four of them attempt to qualify for the most prestigious sporting event in the world. This charming film is worth revisiting.
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Although this character was famous beforehand, young fans were introduced to a particularly friendly ghost in this live-action and CGI-filled movie. The 1995 film follows a young ghost who peacefully haunts a mansion in Maine. One day, James Harvey, played by Bill Pullman, comes to communicate with the ghost. He brings his daughter who the ghost quickly falls in love with. However, their relationship is complicated by his transparent state and his mischievous uncles who also haunt the mansion. The film also stars Malachi Pearson and Christina Ricci.
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Once again, Robin Williams starred in another 1990s classic. This film, which recently was given a sequel, followed a pair of young kids who get their hands on a magical board game which releases animals and strange weather into their small-town. The board game has also trapped an old player, Allan Parish, played by Robin Williams. Together, they must finish the board game in order to close it forever and bring peace to their town. The film also stars Bonnie Hunt and Kirsten Dunst.
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Long before CW's Riverdale, Cole Sprouse and his twin brother Dylan were the go-to young actors in Hollywood. The pair doubled down to play Julian, a boy who is adopted by Adam Sandler's Sonny Koufax. However, both of them get more than they bargained for as Sonny is clearly not ready to be a father. The 1999 film was a smash at the box-office and also starred Leslie Mann and Joey Lauren Adams. The film did so well as it appealed to kids and adults alike.
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This 1992 family comedy followed Geroge Newton and his wife and kids as they adopt a cute St. Bernard Puppy. However, George becomes jealous of the dog who takes the spotlight away from him. The dog also gets into his fair share of mishaps which only pushes George away from him further. Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Nicholle Tom, Sarah Rose Kerr, and Christopher Castile starred in the film. It was such a success that it spawned multiple sequels, some of which came out in the 1990s.
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Although this 1995 film had all the touchstones of a children's film, it also appealed to a wider audience due to its grown-up themes, honesty, and charm. The story follows a piglet who does everything so he won't be eaten when he's adopted by a farmer played by James Cromwell. The piglet goes on to learn how to herd sheep so that he can be of use to the farmer. The talking-animal film features the voices of Christine Cavanaugh, Hugo Weaving, Miriam Margolyes, and Roscoe Lee Browne.
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This 1995 animated movie was roughly based on a true story about a dog who helped save children from the diphtheria epidemic in the 1925 serum run from Nome in Alaska. The film is largely animated by does feature a live-action portion with Bob Hoskins and Miriam Margoyles. Kevin Bacon voices the main dog who is partly a wolf and therefore ignored by all except for his goose friend. The film also features the voices of Jim Cummings, Bridget Fonda, and Pil Collins as Muk and Luk.
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Eddie Murphy played an iconic literary character in this 1998 children's film. The story follows John who gets back his childhood abilities to speak with animals. However, John is unhappy with his gift as it brings forth a variety of animals who all want his medical attention. His gift also causes those around him to worry about him as they cannot hear the animals speaking. The cast of this film is incredible. It includes Oliver Platt, Ossie Davis, and Kristen Wilson. The voice cast includes Chris Rock, Norm MacDonald, Paul Giamatti, Garry Shandling, Gilbert Gottfried, John Leguizamo, Albert Brooks, and Ellen DeGeneres.
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This 1998 story follows Z, a worker ant who wants to reconcile his own individuality with the communal work-ethic of his ant colony. However, his desire comes into conflict with General Mandible and Z's love interest, Princess Bala. The film features the voices of many talents including Woody Allen, Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Jennifer Lopez, Sylvester Stallone, Danny Glover, Dan Aykroyd, Anne Bancroft, Jane Curtin, and Christopher Walken.
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This 1994 film follows a foster kid named Roger who loves the Anaheim Angels. Unfortunately, the Angels are one of the least talented teams around. But Roger's desire for them to win is deep because if they do, his estranged father has promised to unite the family. Roger decides to pray that the Angels will win. This brings down an Angel named Al to help him and the hopeless coach. The heart-warming film stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Christopher Lloyd, Danny Glover, Tony Danza, and Matthew McConaughey.
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In 1995, Disney decided to release a movie that completely focused on their character, Goofy. The story follows Goofy who constantly makes his son uncomfortable due to the fact that he is so amiably clumsy and klutzy. His son, Max, finally gets a date with his longtime crush, Roxanne, but Goofy finds a way to throwing off that plan when he gets his son to go on a fishing trip. The film, directed by Kevin Lima, stars Bill Farmer as Goofy, Jason Marsden, Tevin Campbell, and Jim Cummings.
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This animated classic was roughly based on a true story about a young royal with a family that seems to experience every bad thing imaginable. The film follows Meg Ryan's Anastasia whose family has been placed under a spell by the wizard, Rasputin. Anastasia goes missing which causes a couple of schemes to find a look-a-like to claim a reward. Little do they know that they find the actual Anastasia. The film features the voices of Christopher Lylod, Angela Lansbury, John Cusack, and Kelsey Grammer.
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When it comes to classic Disney films, this one may just be one of the most famous. It will even get a live-action remake in the coming year. The film follows an orphan street-peasant who dreams of a life of success and marrying the Princess, Jasmin. Eventually, he finds a magical lamp that holds a genie that can grant his wishes. However, he soon gets more than he bargained for. The film features such voice talents as Robin Williams and Gilbert Gottfried.
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This famous French literary character got a live-action film in 1998 that starred Hatty Jones, Frances McDormand, Kristian De La Osa, Clare Thomas, and Nigel Hawthrone. The film followed a Parisian student who is also an orphan. This student attempts to stop her boarding school and home from being shut down and closed by its owner. Though the task seems impossible, she gets some help from her stern but lovable headmistress, Miss Clavel. The movie was well received, especially by those who loved the books.
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Macaulay Culkin starred in yet another hit children's film in the 1990s. This time, he played a famous comic strip character who had all the money in the world thanks to his successful multi-billionaire parents. However, he was also exceptionally lonely as he couldn't find any friends who actually liked him for him and not his money. With the help of his butler, he is able to make an assortment of friends who help him foil the plans of someone who wants to take his fortune.
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The family featured in this 1991 film were the subject of many cartoons and a television series before being revamped for the 1990s. The movie followed this macabre family during a shake-up at home. It featured Raul Julia as Gomez and Angelica Huston as Morticia. It also starred Christopher Llyod and Christina Ricci. The film was so successful that it spawned a direct sequel that featured the same cast. At the end of the 1990s, another film in the series was made but it was seen as a reboot and featured a completed different cast that included Tim Curry and Daryl Hannah. Another television was later put in production.
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Long before The Jungle Book and the upcoming Aladdin film, Disney made a live-action version of one of their classics that featured a copious amount of dogs being chased by a particularly bad person named Cruella De Vil. The villainous fashion designer, with a designer for a fur coat made out of the dogs, was played by Glenn Close. The film also starred Jeff Daniels and Joely Richardson as Roger and Anita. Additionally, Hugh Lawrie and Mark Williams played Jasper and Horace.
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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were really big stars in the late 1990s and early 2000s. In fact, the pair of identical twins starred in a lot of movies that played on the fact that they look like. However, this 1995 film was one of the first times they were on the big screen. This film follows the two estranged sisters who meet at a summer camp and decide to switch places in order to use each other's opposite skills to solve the problems with their parents. Additionally, they hope to get their guardians together.