Autumn has arrived, and with it comes the desire to stay under the warm blankets on a lazy Sunday and immerse oneself in nostalgia. The discerning person, however, desires a certain kind of nostalgia, a suddenly remembered experience, not one that is seen every day. Children's movies are a great source of nostalgia. However, Disney, the most well-known producer of children's movies, tends to be omni-present in today's world. Get ready to remember those lighthearted movies you might have forgotten with this list of great non-Disney children's films.
1. "The Land Before Time" (1988)
This movie is sure to bring back a rush of memories, and it might even move you to tears. Littlefoot, a long-neck dinosaur, finds friends along the way to a lush valley where the promise of reuniting with family awaits.
2. "The Prince of Egypt" (1998)
The soundtrack in this movie is good enough to listen to by itself. This movie tells the epic tale of Moses, a character from the Bible, and his quest to free his people after he learns that he was born as a Jewish slave.
3. "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimmaron" (2002)
This movie is everything a horse-obsessed pre-teen could ever want. Wild horses roaming over vast landscapes, drama, and even a little romance. The movie follows the life of Spirit, a mustang, who goes on many adventures over the course of the film.
4. "Cats Don't Dance" (1997)
"Cats Don't Dance" is about Danny, a cat who wants to be a Hollywood star. Set in the 1930's, this animated film focuses on Danny's adventures, and Darla, a human who wants nothing to do with animals.
5. "Anastasia" (1997)
Many people believe that "Anastasia" is a Disney movie, but it isn't. While it does have a princess in it, this beautifully animated movie was actually produced by 20th Century Fox. It is not very historically accurate, but it is based on the true story of the Romanovs.
6. "The Iron Giant" (1999)
Get ready for emotions if you choose this movie from the list. Hogarth, a young boy, discovers a huge crash-landed robot near his hometown. It is full of good lessons, friendship, and just the right amount of heartbreak.
Altogether, these movies should make for an excellent stay-in-bed marathon. Huddle up and grab your popcorn to watch these nostalgic children's movies.
