Year: 1996
Ages it's appropriate for: 11 and up (rated PG-13)
Reasons they need to see it: This was one of my favorite movies as a kid — I loved Diane Lane's quirky maternal instincts, Brian Kerwin's funny dad antics, and most of all, Robin Williams's ability to convey the beautifully innocent heart of a child. Your kids are going to love spending time with Jack, a boy who may look a bit different, but just wants to have friends and be loved like everyone else.
What to look out for: The opening Halloween party scene features mainly adult costumes and some body shaming. It gets a bit upsetting when Jack gets sick in the middle of the movie, and that nightclub scene between Jack and a young Fran Drescher gets a little risqué, which is uncomfortable as a viewer because you know that Jack's actually 10 years old. To note: Bill Cosby has a role in this one.
Stream Jack on Disney+ here!
