50 Nostalgic Children’s Movies From The 80s and 90s You May Have Forgotten

Get ready to take a trip down memory lane with a collection of nostalgic children’s movies from the 80s and 90s that some of us might have forgotten but many of us remember fondly! These cinematic gems were the backdrop of our childhoods, filled with magic, adventure, and just the right amount of cheesy special effects.

Whether you’re reminiscing about the days of VHS tapes and Saturday morning movie marathons, or introducing these classics to a new generation, these films are sure to bring back those warm, fuzzy feelings.

So grab your popcorn, dust off that old VCR, and let’s dive into the movies that made growing up in the 80s and 90s totally awesome!

1. The Secret of NIMH (1982)

2. The Brave Little Toaster (1987)

3. Willow (1988)

4. The Goonies (1985)

5. We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story (1993)

6. The Princess and the Goblin (1991)

7. The Last Unicorn (1982)

8. Once Upon a Forest (1993)

9. Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (1989)

10. The Sea Prince and the Fire Child (1981)

11. The Swan Princess (1994)

12. The Pebble and the Penguin (1995)

13. Labyrinth (1986)

14. An American Tail (1986)

15. A Troll in Central Park (1994)

16. Thumbelina (1994)

17. FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992)

18. The Pagemaster (1994)

19. All Dogs go to Heaven (1989)

20. Cats Don’t Dance (1997)

21. Oliver & Company (1988)

22. The Prince of Egypt (1998)

23. The NeverEnding Story (1984)

24. Rover Dangerfield (1991)

25. The Indian in the Cupboard (1995)

26. Anastasia (1997)

27. The Parent Trap (1998)

28. James and the Giant Peach (1996)

29. Grimm’s Fairy Tale Classics (1988)

30. Jumanji (1995)

31. Matilda (1996)

32. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

33. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

34. The Iron Giant (1999)

35. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)

36. The Adventures of Milo and Otis (1986)

37. The Witches (1990)

38. A Goofy Movie (1995)

39. Flubber (1997)

40. Free Willy (1993)

41. Edward Scissorhands (1990)

42. Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)

43. It Takes Two (1995)

44. Home Alone (1990)

45. The Land Before Time (1988)

46. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

47. Quest for Camelot (1998)

48. Mars Attacks! (1996)

49. The Rescuers (1977)

50. Casper (1995)

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