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Mikayla's Movie and TV Show Picks
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items Movies and TV Shows I've watched and loved.
Sections
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Children's/Middle Grade Movies
Children's/Middle Grade TV Shows
Teen/YA Movies
Teen/YA TV Shows
New Adult/Adult Movies
New Adult/Adult TV Shows
Children's/Middle Grade Movies
"Nanny McPhee" is a heartwarming family comedy directed by Kirk Jones. The story follows a widowed father, played by Colin Firth, who is struggling to manage his seven unruly children. In comes Nanny McPhee, portrayed by Emma Thompson, a mysterious a...
The Nanny McPhee
"Lilo and Stitch" is a heartwarming animated film about a young Hawaiian girl named Lilo who adopts an unusual pet she names Stitch. Stitch is actually a genetic experiment from outer space who crash-lands on Earth. Despite his initial destructive te...
Lilo & Stitch
Ice Age is an animated film that follows a group of prehistoric animals who band together to return a human baby to its tribe. Ice Age is a heartwarming and hilarious movie that appeals to both children and adults. The characters are lovable, the ani...
Ice Age
"Monsters Inc." is an animated film produced by Pixar Animation Studios. The movie follows the story of two monsters, Sulley and Mike, who work at the energy-producing factory Monsters, Inc. They generate power by making children scream, but their li...
Monsters, Inc.
"Home Alone" is a classic holiday comedy film directed by Chris Columbus. It follows the story of Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who is accidentally left behind when his family goes on vacation to Paris for Christmas. Kevin must protect his hom...
Home Alone
Shrek is an animated comedy film that follows the journey of an ogre named Shrek who sets out to rescue Princess Fiona from a dragon in order to get his swamp back from the villainous Lord Farquaad. Shrek is a delightful and humorous film that subver...
Shrek
"Baby Geniuses" is a comedy film about a group of talking toddlers who are part of a secret research experiment. These babies possess advanced intelligence and are able to communicate with each other in their own language. When a media mogul tries to...
Baby Geniuses
"How to Train Your Dragon" is an animated film about a young Viking named Hiccup who aspires to hunt dragons, a tradition in his village. However, when he befriends a dragon named Toothless, he learns that dragons are not the enemy but misunderstood ...
How to Train Your Dragon
Finding Dory is a heartwarming animated film that follows the journey of Dory, a friendly and forgetful blue tang fish, as she sets out to find her long-lost parents. Along the way, she is joined by familiar friends Nemo and Marlin, encountering vari...
Finding Dory
Mulan is a humorous and action filled Disney princess turned warrior film. Mulan is one of my top 3 Disney princesses for her show of strength, loyalty, kindness, spirit, and humor. Of course the film would not be the same without the animal sidekick...
Mulan
Brave is a humorous and action packed film all about destiny and family. Merida is one of my top 3 Disney princesses for her strength, loyalty, humor, and her determination to write her own destiny. The film brings attention to the importance of fami...
Brave
A spectacular and beautiful movie that teaches all ages about nature and the interconnections within the world around us.
The Wild Robot
A humorous movie that gives insights into what our beloved pets might get into while we are gone away from home.
The Secret Life of Pets
A classic tale turned into a movie with many versions over time. This one and the original are both my favorites. Jim Carrey shines as the grinch in the original film and this version showcases the power of art in film.
The Grinch (2018)
A classic movie where toys come to life when we are not around and a heartwarming story about friendship and the connections and memories connected to toys that made up our childhood.
Toy Story
Love food and movies about food, friendship, and finding your place in the world well then check out this film. This film is a beautiful one about friendship, food, and believing in yourself.
Ratatouille
Looking for a humourous Easter themed movie? Then check out Hop as it is filled with humor, action, family themes and of course features beloved Easter animals the Easter bunny, bunnies, and more. The movie also features… you guessed it candy and eve...
Hop
The power of storytelling, humor, imagination, and family combine to make this film a wonderful one.
Bedtime Stories
A film that shows how hardwork, determination and a little mix up with a voodoo doctor can create connections and a story like no other.
Disney's The Princess and The Frog
This film shows the importance of friendship and family while also showcasing the struggles of getting older, school, and perhaps a big family secret that causes one to turn into a giant adorable red panda.
Turning Red
Adorable, lovely, honest, and informative about how we need to take care of the world we live in for it takes care of us. Also Wall-E is an adorable, loving, and funny main character that will leave you laughing, smiling, and wishing you could be his...
Wall-E
Children's/Middle Grade TV Shows
An favorite cartoon in my household as a child and even till this day.
Scooby-Doo Where Are You?
An show where humor is within every scene almost and will be sure to make you laugh.
iCarly
An absolute classic series for any 90s kids growing up.
Rugrats: The Complete Series
A tv show for kids about fairy tales, magic, and has dragons as main characters need I say more.
Dragon Tales
One of the best nature learning shows for kids!
Zoboomafoo
Bluey, a show made for kids but people of any age can enjoy this funny, heart warming series.
Bluey
A series that teaches about kindness, helping others, and that being a princess isn't always easy.
Sofia the First: Disney Junior TV Series
Teen/YA Movies
The 2006 romantic comedy "She's The Man" directed by Andy Fickman is a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's play "Twelfth Night." The film stars Amanda Bynes as Viola Hastings, a high school girl who poses as her twin brother Sebastian to play on the b...
She's The Man
"A Cinderella Story" is a modern retelling of the classic fairy tale, set in a high school in the San Fernando Valley. Sam Montgomery (Hilary Duff) is a high school student who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. She meets a mysterious s...
A Cinderella Story
"Halloween Town" follows the story of Marnie Piper, a young girl who discovers she comes from a family of witches. On her 13th birthday, Marnie learns about Halloween Town, a place where supernatural beings live. She must help save Halloween Town fro...
Halloweentown
"Holes" is a 2003 film directed by Andrew Davis, based on the novel of the same name by Louis Sachar. The story follows a young boy named Stanley Yelnats, who is wrongfully accused of stealing and is sent to a juvenile detention camp in the desert. A...
Holes
"Small Soldiers" is a 1998 American science fiction film directed by Joe Dante. The movie follows a young boy who discovers that his action figures are actually highly intelligent military toys programmed to wage war on each other. "Small Soldiers" i...
Small Soldiers
Love Scooby Doo the cartoon series then i recommend checking out this live action movie of it. The movie is humorous, action packed, and will leave all ages laughing and wanting to be part of the Scooby gang.
Scooby-Doo
What happens when a set of twins swap places? Well, a bit of chaos, humor situations, and family filled moments that will leave the family laughing and smiling at this adorable family.
The Parent Trap (1998)
A classic film where young Mia's life changes forever when she learns she is a princess.
The Princess Diaries
Go on a humor and action packed adventure with a group of teens as they battle against another group of teens in a all night scavenger hunt.
Sleepover
Learn what happens when a mother and daughter duo swap bodies and must learn about each other and themselves before being able to swap back.
Freaky Friday (2003)
Cheer, teen romance, and drama combine in this interesting film in the Bring it on franchise.
Bring It On: All Or Nothing
Holiday figures join together to make a interesting, humorous, and heroic group as they fight against evil that threatens to destroy the dreams and holidays for kids.
Rise of the Guardians
Gremlins have 3 rules you must always follow: No bright light. Bright light hurts them, and sunlight can kill them. Don't get them wet. If they get wet, they pop out more mogwais. Never feed them after midnight, no matter how much they beg. Gizmo is ...
Gremlins 1&2
Teen/YA TV Shows
A show that features the themes of love, friendship, family, twists and turns.
The Summer I Turned Pretty
Mythical, folklore, and paranormal combines in this series where one always needs to be ready for anything.
Teen Wolf
A family of wizards, sibling banter, and a bit of chaos makes for a entertaining show.
Wizards of Waverly Place
Greek mythology, fantasy, magic, and more abound in this tv series based off a book series.
Percy Jackson and The Olympians
Musical show filled with great songs and lessons about friendship, life, and family.
Julie and the Phantoms
Mystery, ghosts, haunted places, and time traveling all combine to make this show a entertaining, magical, and binge worthy one.
Secrets of Sulphur Springs
Drama, romance, mystery, vampires, witches, and werewolves and much more.
The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Series
Great mystery, paranormal, horror tv show
Locke & Key (TV Series 2020–2022)
New Adult/Adult Movies
Sixteen Candles is a coming-of-age comedy film directed by John Hughes and starring Molly Ringwald. The story follows a teenage girl named Samantha who experiences a series of misadventures leading up to her sixteenth birthday. As she navigates throu...
Sixteen Candles
Twister is a thrilling action-packed film that follows a group of storm chasers on the brink of divorce who are trying to create an advanced weather alert system by putting themselves in the path of extremely violent tornadoes. As they race against t...
Twister
Ghostbusters is a supernatural comedy film where a group of parapsychologists starts a ghost-catching business in New York City. They must save the city from an ancient Sumerian god. Ghostbusters is a classic movie that seamlessly blends comedy and s...
Ghostbusters
"The Proposal" is a romantic comedy film about a high-powered book editor, Margaret Tate, who faces deportation to Canada. In a desperate attempt to stay in the United States, she convinces her assistant, Andrew Paxton, to marry her. The two must nav...
The Proposal
"The Bodyguard" is a romantic thriller film that follows the story of a former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, who is hired to protect a famous singer and actress, Rachel Marron, from an unknown stalker. As Frank begins to protec...
The Bodyguard
"Eight Below" is a 2006 American survival drama film that tells the story of a team of sled dogs left behind in Antarctica by their human companions due to a fierce storm. The film follows the dogs' struggle to survive in the harsh environment as wel...
Eight Below
Garfield is a humor filled movie that teaches about the interconnections of pets, animals, and what happens when a dog gets brought into a home that once was a cat only home. Just make sure you hide any nearby lasagna before watching unless you want ...
Garfield The Movie
Go on adventure within this movie franchise where things within the museum come to life at night including a giant T-Rex skeleton. This franchise is both educational, funny, and adventurous.
Night At The Museum Trilogy [DVD]
Jim Carrey shines and brings the laughter in this film.
The Mask
New Adult/Adult TV Shows
Funny and filled with lessons.
Reba (TV Series 2001–2007)
Great historical fiction romance series
Bridgerton
One of my favorites. A binge worthy series filled with lessons about family, friendship, life, and love.
One Tree Hill (TV Series 2003–2012)