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Feb 15, 2024 · Space movies let children virtually explore space, learn its facts, and discover hidden secrets. Here are some awe-inspiring and exciting space movies for kids.
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- Apollo 11. Explore how three ordinary men — Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins — became the first humans to land on the moon in 1969. Comprised entirely of archival footage, including a wealth of previously unreleased 70mm film footage, Apollo 11 isn’t a typical documentary in that it contains no narration or interviews.
- Apollo 13. Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, and Bill Paxton star as Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise — three astronauts expected to man NASA’s third mission to the moon.
- Muppets from Space. In Muppets from Space, Gonzo learns he’s descended from aliens that call a distant planet home. In an effort to help Gonzo find his extraterrestrial family, Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the rest of Jim Henson's Muppets blast off into outer space for a hilarious adventure that is out of this world.
- WALL-E. In the year 2805 A.D., WALL-E is the last robot left on Earth. As a Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-class, he spends his days picking up trash.
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- WALL-E - Best for life lessons. Release date: June 21, 2008. Recommended age: 10 and above. Both a tear-jerker and a lesson in the dangers of consumerism, WALL-E is a firm favorite that you’ll find at the top of every list of the best animated space movies for kids.
- Planet 51 - Best for new perspectives. Release date: November 14, 2009. Recommended age: 10 and above. Ever wondered how aliens would react to humans? Planet 51 takes that question and makes it into a parody sci-fi movie.
- Treasure Planet - Best for imaginative types. Release date: November 17, 2002. Recommended age: 10 and above. Treasure Planet is an animated, sci-fi adaptation of R. L. Stevenson’s famous Treasure Island, but instead of pirate boats on the great wide ocean we’re treated to ships floating in space for this fantasy adventure.
- Titan A.E. - Best animated space action. Release date: June 13, 2000. Recommended age: 12 and above. A mega space opera, Titan A.E. is a post-apocalyptic, cult classic sci-fi animation which is why it’s secured a spot on our best animated space movies for kids list.
- Star Wars Franchise. Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill. 243 votes. A thrilling space opera that has captured the imaginations of kids and adults alike for generations.
- WALL-E. Ben Burtt, Elissa Knight, Jeff Garlin. 280 votes. In a future where Earth has been abandoned due to excessive waste, a lovable robot named WALL-E diligently continues his job of cleaning the planet.
- Big Hero 6. Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, T.J. Miller. 251 votes. The perfect blend of superhero action and futuristic technology, this animated film introduces viewers to a diverse group of friends who form a high-tech crime-fighting team.
- Back to the Future Franchise. Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson. 244 votes. Time travel has never been more fun than in this beloved trilogy! Combining humor, action, and adventure with a healthy dose of scientific intrigue, these movies follow the thrilling escapades of a high school student and his eccentric inventor friend as they journey through time in a souped-up Delorean.
- WALL-E. Ben Burtt, Elissa Knight, Jeff Garlin. 179 votes. As the last functioning trash-compacting robot on Earth, WALL-E inadvertently embarks on a thrilling outer space adventure when he meets and falls in love with a spaceship's reconnaissance robot named EVE.
- Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher. 163 votes. This epic space opera introduces viewers to an unforgettable cast of characters, from the brave and noble Luke Skywalker to the lovable and quirky droids R2-D2 and C-3PO.
- Monsters vs. Aliens. Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie, Seth Rogen. 133 votes. Featuring a colorful lineup of lovable and hilarious creatures, this quirky animated film chronicles the adventures of an unlikely team of monsters who must unite to save Earth from an alien invasion.
- Zathura. Josh Hutcherson, Jonah Bobo, Dax Shepard. 120 votes. When two squabbling brothers discover an old board game called Zathura, their ordinary lives take an extraordinary turn as they are transported into the midst of an intergalactic adventure.
Apr 22, 2022 · 10 Best Movies About Space For Kids, Ranked According To IMDb. By Marcy Vartanian. Published Apr 22, 2022. Outer space is a topic that has been explored in movies for a long time, and Disney-Pixar's upcoming Lightyear, featuring Toy Story 's very own Buzz Lightyear, is set to take viewers on a journey through space as it delves into ...
Whether your kid dreams of being an astronaut at NASA or just loves movies set in "the final frontier," our favorite space movies are sure to entertain. From sci-fi classics like 2001: A Space Odyssey to epic documentaries that show what the earth looks like from orbit, these movies are out of this world.
