Movies About Grandparents And Grandchildren

From Steven Spielberg, starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough
Rated PG-13

Jurassic Park is a 1993 science fiction adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg. The film tells the story of a wealthy entrepreneur, John Hammond, and his attempt to create a theme park of cloned dinosaurs. After a disastrous preview of the park, Hammond's plans are ruined when a security breakdown leads to the release of the dinosaurs. The park's guests, including a disgruntled paleontologist and a paleobotanist, now must battle to survive and escape the giant prehistoric creatures that roam the island. With the help of Hammond's grandchildren, they must find their way off the island before it's too late.

From Rob Reiner, starring Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright, Chris Sarandon
Rated PG

The Princess Bride is a classic fantasy-romance-comedy film directed by Rob Reiner and released in 1987. The film follows the story of Westley, a farmhand who falls in love with Buttercup, a beautiful princess from a nearby kingdom. When Buttercup is abducted by the evil Prince Humperdink, Westley sets off on a quest to rescue her and reunite with his beloved. Along the way, he faces a number of obstacles, including battling a giant, a ruthless swordsman, and a six-fingered man. He also receives help from a number of memorable characters including Inigo Montoya, a Spanish swordsman who seeks revenge against the six-fingered man who killed his father, and Miracle Max, an old wizard who helps bring Westley back to life. The film is filled with adventure, humor, romance, and memorable quotes, making it a classic that has endured for more than 30 years.

From Mel Stuart, starring Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum, Roy Kinnear
Rated G

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is a 1971 musical fantasy film directed by Mel Stuart and based on Roald Dahl's 1964 novel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. In the film, eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) holds a competition to select five children to tour his factory and win a lifetime supply of chocolate. The five lucky winners are Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum), Mike Teavee (Paris Themmen), Violet Beauregarde (Denise Nickerson), Veruca Salt (Julie Dawn Cole), and Augustus Gloop (Michael Bollner). During their tour of the factory, the children are tested by various challenges, such as a boat ride in the Chocolate River, a discussion with the Oompa-Loompas (the factory's diminutive workers), and a visit to the great Inventing Room. Each of the winners succumbs to temptation in one way or another, except for Charlie, who is ultimately rewarded with the factory and gets to continue making chocolate.

From William Wyler, starring Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, James Garner, Miriam Hopkins
Rated Not Rated

The Children’s Hour is a 1961 American drama film directed by William Wyler and starring Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, and James Garner. It tells the story of two women who run a private school and are accused by one of their students of having a romantic relationship. Although the accusation is false, it starts a chain of events that have a devastating impact on their lives and the lives of those around them. The film explores themes of homophobia, internalized shame, and the power of malicious rumors. It is based on Lillian Hellman's 1934 play of the same name, which was also adapted in a 1936 film directed by Stanniard Benedict.

From Niki Caro, starring Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton, Cliff Curtis
Rated PG-13

Whale Rider is a 2002 New Zealand drama film directed by Niki Caro. It stars Keisha Castle-Hughes as Kahu Paikea Apirana, a 12-year-old Māori girl who strives to prove her worthiness to lead her tribe. Despite her grandfather's opposition and the tribal tradition that leadership can only be passed down to a male heir, Kahu believes she is destined to become the next chief. Her journey to claim her destiny is a heart-warming story of courage, determination, and resilience. Along the way, she also discovers the secrets of her tribe's past and finds strength in her connection to her ancestors and culture.

From Garry Marshall, starring Julie Andrews, Anne Hathaway, Hector Elizondo, Heather Matarazzo
Rated G

From Kevin Smith, starring Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, Raquel Castro, Betty Aberlin
Rated PG-13

From Directors: Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini, starring Scarlett Johansson, Laura Linney, Paul Giamatti, Donna Murphy
Rated PG-13