From the ones that would play on Disney channel around 8 o'clock every night, to the ones that you would gleefully watch with your besties during sleepovers, there are endless amounts of movies that ultimately define your childhood. So much so, that over the years, many have unfortunately fallen through the cracks. But nothing to fear! Here are 20 childhood movies that are worth the rewatch. (Warning: prepare yourself for major feels and possibly an all-nighter.)
1. "Big Fat Liar" (2002)
Jason Shepherd (played by the young
2. "Little Manhattan" (2005)
If you think Josh Hutcherson is adorable now, you
3. "The Sandlot" (1993)
Even if you're not crazy about baseball, this one is timeless. Scotty Smalls just moved to a new neighborhood and struggles to be accepted by a group of kids who play baseball at the sandlot. They go through a series of adventures but when Smalls borrows a ball from his stepdad (signed by Babe Ruth) and hits it over the fence, they run into trouble and meet (cue music) the Beast. There will never be a wrong time for this one.
4. "Max Keeble's Big Move" (2001)
I don't know if it was because I had the biggest crush on Max or because of the storyline that was gold, but my five-year-old-
5. "The Color Of Friendship" (2000)
When
6. "Matilda" (1996)
Over twenty years later, this movie is still as magical. The story centers around a little girl named Matilda, who's shown to be different from the day she is born. Not only is she a genius, but she's so amazing that she uses telekinesis. (Not like Carrie; don't worry.) With these "powers," she manages to stand up for herself to her wacky parents and her abusive school principal, Miss Trunchbull. The movie remains valuable today by embracing the idea that everyone is special in their own way and intelligence is never a bad thing.
7. "Freaky Friday" (2003)
My favorite Lindsay Lohan stage- (other than The Parent Trap of course.) This movie centers around the rebellious teenager Anna and her full-time working mom Tess Coleman, (Jamie Lee Curtis.) They haven't been getting along quite well, and all because of one freaky fortune cookie, they switch bodies and are forced to live in the opposite shoes- quite literally. While being hilarious, it shows the importance of
8. "John Tucker Must Die" (2006)
If you haven't seen this iconic chick flick, you are seriously missing out. It hilariously depicts the revelation that 3 girls are dating the same beautiful, big shot basketball player, John Tucker. They then decide to get even with him by recruiting new girl Kate. Easily, this is a classic that will never get old. It's the epitome of all flicks revolving around love triangles and the player guy that usually stirs it up. Perfect for any slumber party with your best girlfriends and some pizza!
9. "Model Behavior" (2000)
Janine and Alex are both two teens living different lives. Alex is a high school student who aspires to be a fashion designer, and Janine is a teen model celebrity. When they coincidentally meet in a bathroom, they realize how identical they look and decide to switch lives. Brownie points of this movie: Young Justin Timberlake is the main love interest!
10. "The Phantom of the Megaplex" (2000)
This thriller is about a phantom haunting a movie
11. "The Lizzie McGuire Movie" (2003)
Ok let's be real, no one can forget this iconic movie. The awkward clumsy Lizzie McGuire that we all love and highly relate to (speaking on my behalf,) goes to study abroad in Rome. Here, she lives her dream and breaks away from her corky self to bloom into the butterfly we always knew she was- all from making a wish at the Trevi Fountain! This is what dreams are made of!
12. "Splash" (1984)
The modern day The Little Mermaid! When a young boy (Tom Hank's character) falls into the ocean, a mermaid saves him. Years later, the same thing happens and he's reunited with her once more, only he doesn't know she's a mermaid quite yet. It's a classic! I don't know what it says about my family that this was a movie of my childhood, but either
13. "Smart House" (1999)
This movie revolves around teenager Ben, who wins a computerized house for him and his sister and father. This was of course much before the
14. "The Spongebob Squarepants Movie" (2004)
If you actually forgot this icon of a movie, from the bottom of my heart I feel very sorry for you. I make references from this movie at least three times a day. The sponge that we all know and love goes on a mission to save Mr. Krabs, and ultimately Bikini Bottom. There's never a wrong time for this gem- (about to rewatch right now.)
15. "The Even Stevens Movie" (2003)
Just like The Even Stevens series, this movie was absolutely golden. Petition to bring back this show? The humor is absolutely crazy and young Shia LaBeouf will probably make you pee your pants. From the appearance, the Stevens family wins an all expense vacation, but it absolutely hits the fan and turns into a nightmare- little do they know it's all a sham for a television show. 10/10 recommend.
There you have it! I hope you enjoyed all of these throwbacks! Get the popcorn ready and don't lose too much sleep ~ :)