Best Children's/Family Films of 1998
The Prince of Egypt
Dreamworks Pictures has taken ... classic story points of the story of Moses, including the ten plagues and the parting of the Red Sea. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Bill Kowalchuk produced and ... from his appointed rounds. Rudolph, as one might expect, saves the day by lighting Santa's way through the storm. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Greatest Heroes and Legends of the Bible: Sodom and Gomorah
This entry in the ... title in the series, this program begins with an introduction from Charlton Heston. These tapes are aimed at children. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Lion King II: Simba's Pride
Darrell Rooney directed this ... an event so anticipated that Buena Vista Home Video initially shipped 15 million units for the 10/27/98 retail release. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Casper Meets Wendy
Casper the Friendly Ghost ... Wendy the Good Witch team up to fight an evil warlock. Shelly Duvall and Teri Garr star. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
A Bug's Life
John Lasseter, director of ... mean), the situation goes from bad to worse. Ultimately, the ants use their large numbers to overcome the grasshoppers. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
The Secret of NIMH II: Timmy to the Rescue
In this direct-to-video sequel ... Secret of NIMH II: Timmy to the Rescue includes Eric Idle, Harvey Korman, Doris Roberts, and William H. Macy. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Paulie
In the Babe tradition ... all-bird cast (dressed in human clothing) brought a "Special Award" for producer Ken Murray during the 1948 Oscar ceremony. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
The Parent Trap
The husband-and-wife team of ... Bostwick), the father of triplets, and that same year, the twins also returned in Parent Trap Hawaiian Honeymoon (1989). [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang
Based on noted Montreal ... Fraught with childhood fantasies and fears, the film encourages children to feel strong in the threatening world of adults. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island
Fievel the Mouse returns ... and he comes to realize that they have the same right to live freely in America as anyone else. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
An All Dogs Christmas Carol
The characters from the ... -- and the other dogs too -- Charlie and Itchy step in to save the spirit of the season. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Babe: Pig in the City
The 1995 Academy award-winning ... for in honest goodness as he teaches audiences yet again that "an unprejudiced heart can mend a broken world." [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Mulan
Inspired by a familiar ... was the first Disney feature from the company's 200,000-square-foot Orlando facility (now known as Walt Disney Feature Animation Florida). [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Buster and Chauncey's Silent Night
This tuneful animated children's ... Austrian mice as they try to save an orphan from evil thieves and provide her with a Christmas miracle. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Billboard Dad
Two girls play Cupid ... he's once again content, and he tries to break up the lovebirds for the sake of his client's career. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
A Very Unlucky Leprechaun
In this comic fantasy ... whose name turns out to be ironic. A Very Unlucky Leprechaun was the first feature from director Brian Kelly. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World
For this animated direct-to-video ... to sabotage Pocahontas' plan. New songs by Marty Panzer and Larry Grossman include the closing-credits tune, Between Two Worlds. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Jack Frost
Michael Keaton stars in ... are snowball fights and sled chases, and Jack finally realizes the great times he was missing with his son. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Quest For Camelot
For this feature-length foray ... and was developing his own animated project for Warner Bros. when he was asked to direct Quest for Camelot. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Air Bud: Golden Receiver
In this family canine ... basketball-shooting Buddy, a popular half-time attraction prior to the first film, achieved a lifetime total of some 22,000 baskets. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
I'll Be Home for Christmas
Teen heartthrob and Home ... if you guessed hitchhike, freeload, con, fly, crawl, race and bully an array of colorful characters, you guessed correctly. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Soccer Dog: The Movie
In this family comedy, ... dog with a remarkable talent for playing soccer shows up and helps to bring father and new son together. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Dennis the Menace Strikes Again
In this direct-to-video sequel ... Menace Strikes Again also features Betty White as Mrs. Wilson, and Dwier Brown and Jaqueline Steiger as Dennis's parents. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Last Great Ride
In this adventure story ... Murano (Jason Hervey) wants to lay claim to the house -- and the money he's convinced is hidden inside. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
My Magic Dog
An invisible pooch comes ... of his fortune. That the boy is the only one who sees the dog only adds to the fun. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Madeline
Daisy von Sherler Mayer ... von Scherler Mayer's earlier Party Girl (1995) was the first feature film seen in its entirety on the Internet. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain
This is the fourth ... and the combination of Dave, Rocky, Colt, Tum Tum, and Amanda makes life difficult for Medusa and her warriors. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock
In this animated adventure, ... Dinosaur of legend, travelling incognito. Kenneth Mars, Nancy Cartwright, and Miriam Flynn also lend their voices to this film. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Breakout
Robert Carradine stars in ... two of his buddies pool their skills in the martial arts to put the bad guys where they belong. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Tarzan and the Lost City
Carl Schenkel directed this ... her to confront snakes and other jungle perils. The film's inane dialogue is heard amid magnificent South African locations. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Kayla
This Canadian movie about ... made to have local authorities kill Kayla. Peter Behrens' screenplay is based on the novel by Elizabeth Van Steenwik. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Big and Hairy
Newly arrived in the ... Daly from his own novel, the made-for-cable Big & Hairy originally aired November 30, 1998, on the Showtime network. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
It's musical fun with ... children's series. Guests include Jimmy Buffett, Gloria Estefan, The Fugees, En Vogue, Rosie O'Donnell and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Star Kid
Withdrawn, skinny seventh-grader Spencer ... he must defeat the outer-space arachnid Broodwarrior (Brian Simpson). Filmed under the working title The Warrior of Waverly Street. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
The Rugrats Movie
Based on the popular ... and The Rocky Horror Picture Show's Tim Curry, as well as Saturday Night Live's Andrea Martin and David Spade. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
T-Rex: Back to the Cretaceous
Brett Leonard directed this ... also sees a flying Pteranodon, an Ornithomimus and other creatures -- which all become extinct in the meteoric conclusion. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Barney's Great Adventure
This is the large-screen ... "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star". Dances devised by Cirque du Soleil choreographer Debra Brown. Filmed in the countryside near Montreal. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
Aimed at younger children, ... Red Planet after aliens accidentally beam up the household's "Little Master" (a baby) instead of Hearing Aid (Fyvush Finkel). [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
This animated story for ... the holiday, though Forte the evil pipe organ tries to foil her good intentions for reasons of his own. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Teletubbies: Here Come the Teletubbies
Featuring the colorful, cherubic ... senses through colorful costumes, a baby's face in the sun, the playfulness of youth, and the computer-generated animal parade. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
The Littlest Angel's Easter
An animated tale for ... the understanding of others. They celebrate Easter together and experience the joy of the new beginning that it brings. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Treasure of Pirate's Point
This family-friendly adventure comedy ... two about friendship along the way. Treasure of Pirate's Point is also known as The Legend of Pirate's Point. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Richie Rich's Christmas Wish
John Murlowski directed this ... Levy as Professor Keanbean, Keene Curtis as Herbert Cadbury, and Martin Mull and Leslie Ann Warren as Richie's parents. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Arthur: Arthur's Computer Adventure
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Barney: Barney's Halloween Party
Parents can introduce children ... whole thing. Overall, Barney gets down with his fellow costumed guests and teaches viewers the value of old-fashioned fun. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Pokemon: The First Movie
Pokémon, the lovable little ... 1998, Pokemon the First Movie was accompanied for its 1999 U.S. release by a 22-minute short subject, Pikachu's Vacation. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Dear Santa
In this holiday-themed comedy ... in a bit of quality time for his children. Dear Santa stars D.L. Green, Debra Rich, and Harrison Myers. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
The Snow Queen
Tom and Ellie must ... the Snow Queen's sinister plot to rule the world. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Yogi the Easter Bear
The bruin who's "smarter ... work fast when they learn that Ranger Smith has made arrangements for them to join a circus in Siberia. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Kidsongs: I Can Do It
Part of the Kidsongs ... What I Can Do," "How Does Your Garden Grow," "Button up Your Overcoat!," "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy," and more. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Sesame Street: The Great Numbers Game
The ever-lively Elmo and ... and Little Miss Muffet. This video will help children learn to count and have fun at the same time. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs
Elmo is spending the ... "She'll Be Comin' Round the Mountain," and "This Little Pig Went to Market." Recommended for ages two to five. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
So Smart! Shapes
The second volume in ... wins awards, such as Parenting Magazine's Best Video of the Year and the Film Advisory Board's Award of Excellence. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Veggie Tales: The End of Silliness? - More Really Silly Songs!
Surely it's not really ... end. On-screen lyrics help viewers to sing along, especially with the last number, "The Yodeling Veterinarian of the Alps." [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Baby's First Impressions: Numbers
This video introduces young ... series has won 14 national awards, including those given out by Parents' Choice, USA Today, and The Family Channel. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Testament: The Bible in Animation - Elijah
In the Testament: The ... Queen Jezebel. Elijah is forced to flee into the desert where he encounters God in a very unforgettable way. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Testament: The Bible in Animation - Moses
In this 30 minute ... his people with the faith to stand up and follow him out of the grip of the Egyptian Pharaoh. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Testament: The Bible in Animation - Jonah
The timeless story of ... lesson about mercy. Videos in this series include "Creation and the Flood," "Ruth," "Joseph," "David and Saul" and more. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Testament: The Bible in Animation - Daniel
This film is part ... Daniel's story serves as an example of the power of faith and love in the face of overwhelming odds. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Barney: Sing and Dance with Barney
Barney celebrates his first ... We Will Go." The group travels to special places, such as a campsite, a farm, and a fairy-tale land. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Barney: Barney's Adventure Bus
Acting as bus driver, ... Range" and "Turkey in the Straw." The video is aimed at children between the ages of two and five. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Barney: It's Time for Counting
Barney and the kids ... nice way to introduce children to the power of reading and the imagination. Recommended for ages two to five. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Families of the World: Families of Sweden
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O' Christmas Tree
The animated holiday film ... gets his Christmas wish. This film features the voices of Tim Conway, Marie Osmond, and multiple-Emmy winner Ed Asner. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Thomas & Friends: Races, Rescues and Runaways
Alec Baldwin narrated this ... the Flood," "Put Upon Percy," "Horrid Lorry," "By George!," "Something's in the Air," "Oliver's Find," and "Accidents Will Happen." [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Featuring the voices of ... Christmas in a town that was getting too dreary. They tap into everyone's feelings by caroling throughout the town. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Christmas Story Keepers
From Family Home Entertainment ... is told, interspersed with the Storykeepers adventure as they struggle to avoid their oppressors and celebrate the Christmas holiday. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Disney's Sing Along Songs: Happy Haunting - Party at Disneyland!
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Kidsongs: Let's Put on a Show!
Aimed at children aged ... Association, the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Children's Television, and the ViRA Award for Best Live Action Children's Video. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Kidsongs: Country Sing-along
Part of the Kidsongs ... and country-song singing. Kids croon along with ten favorite hits, including "Achy Breaky Heart" and "On the Road Again." [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Kidsongs: Boppin with the Biggles
Part of the Kidsongs ... '50s diner. Singalong numbers include "La Bamba," "Loco-Motion," "Little Red Caboose," "Peppermint Twist," "Rock Around the Clock," and more. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings
Big Bird may not ... old classics, including "ABCDEFG," "I just adore four," and "What's Your Name." Snuffy joins him on a few tunes. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Kraa! The Sea Monster
There's an alien on ... up of four extremely precocious crimefighting kids with experience in ridding the world of aliens and other life-threatening creatures. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Families of the World: Families of Japan
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Baby's First Impressions: Seasons
From Small Fry Productions ... the corresponding holidays and this special interpretation shows the time of the seasons and the event that falls within. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Baby's First Impressions: Sounds
Part of the award-winning ... vivid colors. Endorsed by Parenting Magazine, this volume was voted as Best Video of the Year by Child Magazine. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Digging for Dinosaurs
The children's educational release ... fossils came to be, what specifically makes paleontology a science and how paleontologists use tools to excavate their findings. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Critter Gitters [TV Show]
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Greatest Heroes and Legends of the Bible: The Last Supper, Crucifixion and Resurrection
The last days of ... animated guides that are sure to enchant the little ones as they discover the foundation of the Christian religion. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Greatest Heroes and Legends of the Bible: The Story of Moses
The animated The Story ... the most important events, including his reception of the ten commandments. Charlton Heston provides an introduction to the story. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Greatest Heroes and Legends of the Bible: Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors
This entry in the ... title in the series, this program begins with an introduction from Charlton Heston. These tapes are aimed at children. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Greatest Heroes and Legends of the Bible: The Nativity
The animated video The ... men who visit the child on the day of his birth. Charlton Heston provides an introduction to the story. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Greatest Heroes and Legends of the Bible: The Miracles of Jesus
The animated video The ... stories involving Jesus performing astounding acts that argue for his Divinity. Charlton Heston provides an introduction to the story. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Greatest Heroes and Legends of the Bible: Jonah and the Whale
This entry in the ... title in the series, this program begins with an introduction from Charlton Heston. These tapes are aimed at children. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Kidsongs: Billy's Birthday
This addition to the ... in Biggleland," "Pat-a-Cake, Pat-a-Cake," "The Limbo," and "Happy Birthday To You." This VHS comes includes a lyric booklet. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Kidsongs: Meet the Biggles
This addition to the ... Billy plays the electric guitar, while the friendly Muffin Man makes sure he has enough muffins to feed everyone. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
The Ghost Of Dicken's Past
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Pokemon: Season 01
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Teletubbies: Again Again!
What the heck is ... Home Entertainment, Teletubbies: Again Again! finds the peculiar characters playing with a scooter, a custard machine, and much more. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Scoop and Doozie [TV Series]
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Goosebumps: The Ghost Next Door
Goosebumps: The Ghost Next ... be a spirit from the afterlife. The Goosebumps series was created for older children by horror novelist R.L. Stine. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Flight Squad [Animated TV Series]
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Flight Squad: Skynapped!
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Sesame Street: Guess That Shape and Color
Shapes are everywhere, and ... encourage youngsters to seek out more healthful foods, this release is designed to have both mental and physical benefits. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Prisoners of the Dark Zone
In this fantasy tale ... into the past, it's up to the other two to rescue him and prevent the future from going astray. [ best children's/family films - 1998 ]
Camelot: The Legend
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