It’s inevitable…sometimes showing a movie in class is just what you need. You’ve got disrupted schedules, days before a holiday, behavior reward days, substitute plans, you name it! In addition, showing a movie can have instructional value! If you choose a movie that’s based on a book, students can practice their literary skills as they watch.
In this post I’ve collected over 50 movies that are based on a BOOK, rated G, and appropriate for your classroom.
But wait! You can make them EVEN more valuable by adding one of my movie guides!
These guides are designed for students to complete while watching. They add so much instructional value to your lesson and allow you to stay on track with your curriculum. See an example of my *most popular* movie guide for The One and Only Ivan here! Then click here to see over 50 others!
50+ G-Rated Movies Based on Books!
Where the Red Fern Grows (1974): A young boy in the Ozarks raises and trains two hunting dogs, forming a strong bond with them.
Misty of Chincoteague (1961): Two siblings work to buy and tame a wild pony from Assateague Island.
Ramona and Beezus (2010): Based on Beverly Cleary’s books, this story follows the adventures of imaginative Ramona and her older sister Beezus.
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library (2020): A group of kids compete in a puzzle-filled game inside an eccentric billionaire’s high-tech library.
A Little Princess (1995): A girl at a boarding school stays hopeful and kind despite being mistreated after losing contact with her father.
The Tale of Despereaux (2008): A brave little mouse sets out to save a human princess in a kingdom where soup and sunshine have vanished.
Horton Hears a Who (2008): An elephant tries to protect a tiny world living on a speck of dust.
The Phantom Tollbooth (1970): A bored boy drives through a magical tollbooth and enters a strange world full of wordplay and math.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971): A poor boy wins a tour of a mysterious candy factory run by the eccentric Willy Wonka.
The Wizard of Oz (1939): Dorothy is swept away by a tornado to a magical land where she searches for a way home.
Mary Poppins (1964): A magical nanny brings adventure and joy to a London family.
The Sound of Music (1965): A governess brings music and joy to a strict naval officer's seven children in Austria.
The Rookie (2002): Based on a true story, a high school coach gets a second chance to play Major League Baseball.
Pippi Longstocking (1988): An independent and strong girl with red pigtails shakes up life in a small town.
Charlotte’s Web (2006): Based on the beloved children's book by E.B. White, this animated film follows the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte.
Babe (1995): A pig raised by sheepdogs learns to herd sheep and competes in a sheepdog contest.
Peter Pan (1953): Three children fly to Neverland with Peter Pan and face off against Captain Hook.
Robin Hood (1973): In this animated version, animals take on the roles of Robin Hood and his merry men as they outsmart the greedy Prince John.
The Sword in the Stone (1963): A young Arthur learns life lessons from the wizard Merlin before becoming king.
The Jungle Book (1967): Mowgli, a boy raised by animals, must decide whether to stay in the jungle or join human society.
Aladdin (1992): A street-smart boy finds a magic lamp and wins the heart of a princess with the help of a genie.
The Little Mermaid (1989): A curious mermaid dreams of life on land and makes a deal with a sea witch.
Beauty and the Beast (1991): A young woman finds friendship and love with a prince cursed to live as a beast.
Sleeping Beauty (1959): A princess cursed to sleep forever is saved by true love’s kiss.
Alice in Wonderland (1951): Alice falls into a whimsical world where nothing is quite what it seems.
Cinderella (1950): A kind girl mistreated by her stepfamily attends the royal ball with help from her fairy godmother.
101 Dalmatians (1961): Two dogs go on a mission to rescue their stolen puppies from the villainous Cruella de Vil.
Winnie the Pooh (1977): Pooh and his friends adventure in the Hundred Acre Wood.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996): A kind-hearted bell ringer stands up to injustice in medieval Paris.
Hercules (1997): A young hero-in-training discovers his true strength lies in love and sacrifice.
The Great Mouse Detective (1986): A clever mouse detective solves the mystery of a kidnapped toymaker.
Swiss Family Robinson (1960): A shipwrecked family learns to survive and build a new life on a deserted island.
Old Yeller (1957): A boy forms a deep bond with a brave dog on the Texas frontier.
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993): Two dogs and a cat travel across the wilderness to find their owners.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954): A group of men aboard the Nautilus explore the ocean’s mysteries with Captain Nemo.
Treasure Island (1950 and Muppets version 1996): A boy sets sail with pirates in search of buried treasure, with either classic or Muppet companions.
The Incredible Journey (1963): Three loyal pets make a long journey through the Canadian wilderness to reunite with their family.
Chicken Little (2005): A small chicken tries to save his town after claiming the sky is falling.
The Princess Diaries (2001): A shy teenager discovers she is the heir to a European throne.
The Peanuts Movie (2015): Charlie Brown tries to impress his friends while Snoopy imagines daring adventures.
Curious George (2006): A curious monkey travels to the big city and causes playful chaos.
Balto (1995): A half-wolf sled dog braves the Alaskan wilderness to deliver life-saving medicine.
The Rescuers (1977): Two mice set off on a mission to rescue a kidnapped orphan girl.
The Black Stallion (1979): After a shipwreck, a boy and a wild horse form a close bond on a deserted island.
Pollyanna (1960): A cheerful girl changes the lives of a small town with her positive outlook.
Heidi (1937): An orphan girl brings warmth to her grandfather’s mountain home and the people around her.
Black Beauty (1994): A horse tells the story of his life and the many owners he has known.
The Yearling (1946): A boy in post-Civil War Florida raises an orphaned fawn and learns about growing up.
Jack and the Beanstalk (various versions): A boy climbs a giant beanstalk to a magical land in search of fortune.
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008): During the Great Depression, a clever girl uses her reporter skills to solve a mystery.
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