Whether it be cryptically adult humor, pop culture references, relatable experiences, or mature emotions, certain movies are a treat for viewers of all ages. Someone recently asked, “What’s considered a ‘kid’s movie’ but is still very enjoyable to watch as an adult?” We collected the 23 best answers:
The Incredibles (2004)
“Rewatching it as an adult makes you realize how brilliant it truly is.”
“I regularly reference the scene where Mr. Incredible helps the customer navigate the bureaucracy. Also, as a middle aged dad, I empathize with the parents a lot more.”
Ratatouille (2007)
“When Ego first tastes the ratatouille — POW! What a wallop of emotion.”
“His speech afterward hits really hard as an adult. I never got it as a kid. Now I do.”
Wall-E (2008)
“The first half has engrossing storytelling that’s all entirely visual. No dialogue at all. It’s an absolute masterpiece. Anyone of any age can enjoy it, and it’s totally timeless.”
“My wife loves this movie; she loves anything by Pixar, actually. She is 42 years old…”
The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)
“After gleefully watching it, I remember wishing I could watch it again right away.”
“The funny thing was it had no script and no clear planning, and yet they pulled it off with mega humor. Rewatched as an adult. Holds up, but I didn’t catch half the jokes as a kid.”
The Lego Movie (2014)
“I didn’t see this for the first time until I was already in my 20s and found it hilarious. The part where he reads, ‘spend time with those who are special in your life,’ and it cuts to him watching TV with a potted plant, had me in hysterics as a guy who has way more plants than friends.”
Inside Out (2015)
“We weren’t properly warned that this was like a therapy session. Kids won’t cry, but you will.”
“The last minutes of Bing Bong in ‘Inside Out’ are amazing. That is something for adults to watch, for sure, but enjoyable isn’t quite the right word. It gets under your skin, though.”
How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
“My grandmother made it clear that she did NOT want to watch this movie but was too stubborn to leave. By the end, she was smiling, laughing, and clapping her hands. A great memory.”
“I love watching Vikings bond with their pet dragons while questioning my own life choices.”
Up (2009)
“11 minutes into Up, my macho dad was ugly-sobbing like a little girl. To be fair, so was I.”
“I’ve never seen another movie where you get so invested in a character that their death in the prologue can mess you up like Ellie’s does. And then Carl flips through the Adventure Book….”
Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
“It gets better every time. I love that despite Michael Caine being completely surrounded by puppets, he still took his acting to the next level. And Curry just pretended he WAS a muppet.”
“Dead Tom’s always been dead. That’s why he’s called Dead Tom.”
Addams Family Values (1993)
“Both this and the first one were great movies. The fact that the Addams were completely fine with Debbie attempting to use and kill Fester but did not like her decorations was only made better by them completely sympathizing with her incredibly psychotic backstory.”
Shrek (2001)
“I forced my dad to take me. He was reluctant after years of bad kids’ movies. He actually thanked me afterwards, as he thought it was such a great film, and he liked the adult humor.”
“The only time I’ve ever seen my dad in tears of laughter. It’s one of my favorite memories.”
The Iron Giant (1999)
“I was in university when it came out, and I could not get over how good it was.”
“As an adult, you see yourself in The Giant and Dean, even Annie. You see the potential hopes and dreams you had and how they’ve been dashed by the realities of growing up.”
A Goofy Movie (1995)
“It’s the greatest father-son story of all time. You can enjoy either perspective or both.”
“I’ve grown up! I have my own life now! I know that! I just wanted to be a part of it. I ducked into the kitchen to wipe my eyes at that part while watching it with my kids. Just a gut punch.”
Treasure Planet (2002)
“Gorgeous visuals, great character design, fantastic score. Such an amazing movie with a unique concept, and it’s still hard to believe that this movie was Disney’s biggest flop.”
“I’ve seen it more than I can count. Literally my favorite movie of all time.”
Rango (2011)
“The toad hanging off a wagon whilst reloading/firing at mole people on bats is peak cinema.”
“I recently rewatched this. I love when Rango lands on the windshield of a red convertible, which is a throwback to Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, but Johnny Depp is voicing Rango.”
Soul (2020)
“That movie made me ugly cry. I have never related to another fictional character as much as I have [Soul’s protagonist] Joe Gardener. That movie had a heart… AND a soul.”
“Pixar movies took a bit of a dive for a bit, but Soul is a recent one I really liked.”
Megamind (2010)
“I was so surprised at how good that movie was. The marketing was all just so Dreamworks-y, and the posters had every character making extreme Dreamworks faces; I was ready for it to be like a superhero-themed shark tale. It was so good, though!”
Cars 2 (2011)
“It’s a masterpiece. People just hate that it’s so off-brand from the first Cars movie.”
“I love the Cars movies until I start to think too much about how they survive and function.”
“When you place it in the context of the other three, it adds something completely unique.”
Robots (2005)
“With Ewan McGregor and Robin Williams. I missed it so much as a kid, and I love it just as much, if not more, now. ‘I like a woman with a little junk in her trunk.’ She pulls out literal junk.”
“To this day, I still quote the ‘back of my hand’ line. Williams’ improv was so funny.”
Zootopia (2016)
“Love the joke: My math might be wrong, but bunnies are good at multiplying.”
“The ultimate one! My son was obsessed for six months, and I didn’t even mind watching it multiple times a day. The scene with sloths running the MVD is pure gold!”
ParaNorman (2012)
“It is great! Such an original story and surprising character twists that didn’t feel forced.”
“I randomly watched it with my daughter two Halloweens ago, and now it’s a Halloween must-watch in our family, for adults and children alike. It’s got everything.”
Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)
“Yeah! The whole trilogy is a masterpiece, and honestly, a must-watch for all ages.”
“Especially the second one, which literally has genocide; I saw it in the theater and cried like a baby. I’m almost 26. I still cry when I watch it! It hits hard on multiple levels.”
Hook (1991)
“Watching Hook as an adult is a totally different experience because, in many ways, I’d argue, it’s FOR adults. It’s about the importance of reconnecting with your inner child and how that can allow you to really connect with your own children. And even just to have a more fulfilling life.”
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