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Movies with whimsical vibe

Miracle on 34th Street

361. Miracle on 34th Street

Fantasy Drama Family Christmas Family Family Drama
6.6

19941h 54min

United States

Director: Les Mayfield

Overview

Six-year-old Susan Walker has doubts about childhood's most enduring miracle—Santa Claus. Her mother told her the secret about Santa a long time ago, but, after meeting a special department store Santa who's convinced he's the real thing, Susan is given the most precious gift of all—something to believe in.

Themes

Belief under scrutiny, Commercial redemption, Family bonds and faith, Media driven faith, Legal legitimacy of myth, Corporate rivalry

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The Little Rascals

362. The Little Rascals

Romance Comedy Family Romantic Comedy Parody
6.3

19941h 22min

United States

Director: Penelope Spheeris

Overview

When nine-year-old Alfalfa falls for Darla, his "He-Man-Woman-Hating" friends attempt to sabotage their relationship.

Themes

Peer pressure dynamics, Gender-role expectations, Romance vs group norms, Sabotage and loyalty, Resource competition, Rebuilding and resilience

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Hocus Pocus

363. Hocus Pocus

Fantasy Comedy Family Holiday Family Supernatural Fantasy
6.9

19931h 36min

United States

Director: Kenny Ortega

Overview

After 300 years of slumber, three sister witches are accidentally resurrected in Salem on Halloween night, and it is up to three kids and their newfound feline friend to put an end to the witches' reign of terror once and for all.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Sibling relationship, Trick or treating, Desire for youth, Magic and control, Adolescent courage

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The Muppet Christmas Carol

364. The Muppet Christmas Carol

Music Comedy Family Fantasy Drama
7.8

19921h 26min

United States

Director: Brian Henson

Overview

A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during night-time visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

Themes

Miser vs charity, Childhood memories shaping present, Holiday spirit vs miser, Past and future visions, Victorian era social norms, Puppet motif and puppetry

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Aladdin

365. Aladdin

Animation Family Adventure Fantasy Romance
8.0

19921h 32min

United States

Director: John Musker

Overview

In the boorish city of Agrabah, kind-hearted street urchin Aladdin and Princess Jasmine fall in love, although she can only marry a prince. He and power-hungry Grand Vizier Jafar vie for a magic lamp that can fulfill their wishes.

Themes

Class inequality, Deception and manipulation, Social climbing, Power and responsibility, Wishes and autonomy, Freedom versus control

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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

366. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Comedy Family Adventure Christmas Family City Adventure
6.9

19922h

United States

Director: Chris Columbus

Overview

Instead of flying to Florida with his folks, Kevin ends up alone in New York, where he gets a hotel room with his dad's credit card—despite problems from a clerk and meddling bellboy. But when Kevin runs into his old nemeses, the Wet Bandits, he's determined to foil their plans to rob a toy store on Christmas Eve.

Themes

Family relationships, Holiday constraints on independence, Urban peril and child agency, Improvised defense tactics, Charity vs self-reliance, Trust and vulnerability

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Hook

367. Hook

Adventure Fantasy Comedy Family Adventure Epic
6.8

19912h 22min

United States

Director: Steven Spielberg

Overview

The boy who wasn't supposed to grow up—Peter Pan—does just that, becoming a soulless corporate lawyer whose workaholism could cost him his wife and kids. During his trip to see Granny Wendy in London, the vengeful Capt. Hook kidnaps Peter's kids and forces Peter to return to Neverland.

Themes

Work life imbalance, Parental responsibility under strain, Mentor through play, Memory shaping identity, Imagination versus conformity, Trust under manipulation

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