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Children's/Family Movies of 1996

101 Dalmatians

There are more puppies than you can shake a rolled up ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Mrs. Santa Claus

Angela Lansbury shows off her gifts as a singer and dancer in this holiday-themed ade-for-TV \musical. Near the turn of the century, Stanta Claus (Charles Durning) is busy getting ready for his annual toy delivery -- in fact, he's so busy he ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo

This compellation video features many of the little red Muppet's silliest moments on ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

After the critical and commercial success of The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King, the Walt Disney Pictures animation studio embarked on their most serious ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

That Darn Cat

The original Disney feature film, That Darn Cat, was a feel-good hit in 1965, thanks largely to stars such as Hayley Mills, Roddy McDowall, and William Demarest. This 1996 ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Jingle All the Way

The true meaning of Christmas -- desperate last-minute shopping -- is the subject of this holiday-themed comedy. Howard Langston (Arnold ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Balto

Balto is an animated trifle, based loosely on a true story ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

James and the Giant Peach

A young boy's discovery of a gigantic peach triggers an eventful journey across the sea in this strikingly designed and surprisingly twisted animated adventure. A live-action framing device ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Muppet Treasure Island

Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale of a young orphan who becomes ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Dunston Checks In

A nervous hotel manager has all sorts of monkey business to deal with (actually orangutan business, but you get the idea) in ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

All Dogs Go to Heaven 2

In this tuneful animated sequel, that angelic ol' dog Charlie Barkin returns ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Unlike the more familiar animated Pinocchio by Disney, there are no song interludes here, and characters added to the story by Disney ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Captains Courageous

Rudyard Kipling's classic novel is re-told in this made-for-television adaptation. Robert Urich stars as ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Fly Away Home

Inspired by a true story, Fly Away Home is a family drama about Amy Alden (Anna ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Matilda

Based on the book Matilda, by British children's author Roald Dahl, this ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

Former Monty Python members Terry Jones, Eric Idle, John ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco

Two dogs and a cat, separated from their human family, must find ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Flipper

In this adventure drama for the family, based on the popular TV series of the mid-'60s, Sandy Ricks (Elijah Wood) is ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Alaska

Widower Jake Barnes (Dirk Benedict) moves with his daughter and son ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Shiloh

Based on the Newberry Award-winning novel by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, this heartwarming tale of a boy and his dog reaches for ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

First Kid

Some say that to be the leader of a country is one of the loneliest jobs in the world. But being the child of a world leader can ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Harriet the Spy

The first feature film from the Nickelodeon cable channel, Harriet the Spy is an updated version of Louise Fitzhugh's best-selling 1964 children's novel. ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

The Treasure Seekers

Adapted from the historical novel by Edith Nesbit, this family-oriented comedy-drama concerns ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Tom and Huck

This Disney live-action film is a very loose adaptation of Mark Twain's two novels about boyhood friends in Hannibal, MO, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

D3: The Mighty Ducks

Everybody's favorite underdog youth hockey team hits the ice for a third adventure in D3: The Mighty ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Little Bigfoot

With perhaps a slight nod towards Harry and the Hendersons, this family-oriented drama centers on a ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Wish Upon a Star

An academically inclined young woman learns to be careful ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Sesame Street: Elmocize

When Monty stops by Elmo's Exercise Camp to do a report, he ends up joining Elmo, Rosita, and Tarah in the fitness fun. Kids will bend, twist, hop, and jump into shape ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Space Jam

Warner Bros. attempted to revitalize its animation division with this family adventure that blended live action and animation in the style of Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), reportedly coming in with a price tag ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

The Land Before Time IV: The Journey Through the Mists

In this lively animated feature, Littlefoot and his cute cadre of prehistoric pals embark on another colorful adventure that is aimed at younger children. This time, the ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Kazaam

Being a lone young boy in the 'hood" is dangerous and unpleasant. This is what Max (Francis Capra) experiences when he fools a gang of ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Two-Bits & Pepper

In a dual role, Joe Piscopo plays a pair of bungling crooks who kidnap a pair of attractive teen girls and hold them hostage. Fortunately for the gals their two talking equine pets, the pony ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Alice in Wonderland

Lewis Carroll's most famous work is brought to the screen yet again in this animated fantasy. While following ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Snow White

This animated presentation tells of a young princess who is taken in by seven dwarfs after she escapes ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Clubhouse Detectives

When snoopy Billy Rackman accidentally witnesses a murder, he tells his mother all about it. She doesn't believe him so Billy turns to his pals at the Blue Heaven Clubhouse to solve the crime and ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Looking for Trouble

In this light-hearted adventure a lonely young girl befriends a runaway baby elephant and a magician. They ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

My Uncle: The Alien

When the President's socially conscious daughter is abducted while working to rescue a children's ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

The Secret Agent Club

In this family-oriented action comedy, the klutzy demeanor of a large but unassuming toy seller ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Josh Kirby...Time Warrior!: Trapped on Toyworld

In this youthful adventure, the title time traveller and his pals end ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Arthur [Animated TV Series]

Based on the children's books by Marc Brown, this ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

When is Christmas too much of a good thing? When Elmo gets his wish and suddenly every single day is Christmas! ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Jungle Boy

David Fox and Lea Moreno star in this family adventure about a boy named Manling, who after ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Cedarmont Kids: Sunday School Songs

This video is a live-action sing-along containing 15 classic ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Forgotten Toys

Based on the children's book The Night After Christmas by James Stevenson, Forgotten Toys is the tale of Teddy and Annie, two toys left out for the garbage man after their owners receive new toys for ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet

Big Bird teaches Baby Bear the alphabet with song, dance, and 26 times the laughter. A great ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Handel's Last Chance

After their music has endured centuries, it's hard to believe that some classical composers were not as successful in their own lifetimes. In this edition of the composer series from HBO, George Friderick Handel travels to Dublin to ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Liszt's Rhapsody

In this edition of the award-winning composer series from HBO, Franz Liszt, portrayed wonderfully by Geordie Johnson, is one of Europe's finest pianists, rich and famous beyond ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Rossini's Ghost

Many of the world's greatest musical compositions would never have been written if their composers had given up after numerous failures and criticisms. Rossini's Ghost is the ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Sesame Street: Elmo's Sing-Along Guessing Game

Join Elmo, Ernie, Big Bird, Kermit and the rest of the muppets for ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Strauss: The King of Three-Quarter Time

The waltz was all the rage in 1860s Europe, and composer Johann Strauss Jr. was the known as the "King ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Veggie Tales: Dave and the Giant Pickle - A Lesson in Self-Esteem

In a lesson about self-esteem and learning that God can help little creatures do big things, ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Baby's First Impressions: Shapes

First in the ten-volume Baby's First Impressions series, this video teaches young children about the different types of shapes. Toddlers get ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Baby's First Impressions: Colors

Second in the ten-volume Baby's First Impressions series, this video teaches young children about the variety of colors present in the world. Each color, introduced by an ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Baby's First Impressions: Letters

Third in the ten-volume Baby's First Impressions series, this video teaches young children about the different ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Testament: The Bible in Animation - Ruth

This innovative series of videos tells some of the best-known and best loved stories from the Old Testament, using the latest techniques in computer animation and puppet technology. The story of ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Families of the World: Families of India

[ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Enchanted Tales: Tom Thumb Meets Thumbelina

She slept in a flower; he rode a snail. Together, they make up fabulous adventures in the Enchanted Tale: Tom Thumb meets Thumbelina. In their small world, ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask 2

From 20th Century Fox comes this entry in the series of Goosebump stories. Hosted by R.L. Stine, the programs are based on his series of horror novels for young readers. Released in 1996, Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask 2 ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Josh Kirby...Time Warrior!: Journey to the Magic Cavern

[ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Brer Rabbit's Christmas Carol

The renowned characters of Joel Chandler Harris find their way into Charles Dickens' best-loved story in this animated holiday fable. In Brer Rabbit's ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Adventures in Odyssey: Once Upon an Avalanche

In the episode "Once Upon an Avalanche," Dylan gets stranded and lost in Avalanche Canyon with Jessie and Carter after they lose control of ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Adventures in Odyssey: Someone to Watch Over Me

When a glitch in the Imagination Station sends Dylan to a time and place he never intended to go, he finds himself involved in a serious adventure. Can he cope with enemy pursuit, unlock the mystery of where in time he's been sent, ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss [TV Series]

[ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Black Beauty

From GoodTimes Home Video comes this animated retelling of the beloved story Black Beauty. After a happy life, the titular horse finds himself being torn apart from his best friend when his ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Heidi

Introduce the timeless tale of Heidi to a whole new generation of viewers with this animated take on the classic tale from filmmaker Toshiyuki Hiruma Takashi. Life ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Hercules

Ever since the dawn of cinema, filmmakers have been trying to capture the myth and magic of the mighty Hercules. Now with this animated ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Victor Hugo's classic story of a misshapen creature who learns to believe in himself amidst tumultuous circumstances receives yet another screen ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Sleeping Beauty

This animated version of the beloved fairy tale Sleeping Beauty follows the original storyline. Evil fairy Odelia curses princess Felicity, but Felicity's life is saved by her fairy godmother. Felicity ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

The Magic of Martial Arts

Intended for elementary school age boys and girls, The ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels

Two kinds of engines keep Sir Topham Hatt's railway running as according to plan -- ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Swiss Family Robinson

In this animated take on the timeless family adventure, the Robinsons wash ashore of a remote ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Pocahontas

In this animated retelling of one of history's greatest romances, a beautiful American Indian princess saves the life of a European settler, and the pair enter into a lifelong love-affair that transcends race or borders. ~ Jason ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Quack Pack [Animated TV Series]

[ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Earth Minus Zero

Joey and Cindy Heller's parents have been shrunken to the size of ants by a powerful ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

A Little Princess

[ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Timeless Tales: The Hunchback of Notre Dame contains a family friendly ... [ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]

Scholastic: Corduroy

[ Children's/Family movie - 1996 ]


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