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Year: 1996
Ages it's appropriate for: 8 and up
Reasons they need to see it: Even though Matilda possesses actual magic, her adventures prove that with a little bit of courage, you can help to change something unjust even without magic. Matilda's character will show your children how to be a fierce friend who always stands up for what is right and what they believe in.
What to look out for: The Trunchbull still haunts the dreams of '90s kids everywhere — help your child to understand that The Chokey isn't real and that you can't send someone flying by their pigtails (not too far, at least).