Best Movies for 5 Year Old Boys

There are lots of great movies and films for 5 year olds. Obviously the best films and DVDs for the 5 year old boy that you know will depend on his likes and dislike but there are a wide range of movies below for some ideas. Disney Pixar have some top movies for this age group and there are some classic Disney films that parents will love to watch with their 5 year old children. There are also some great DVDs based on books. Read on for lots of great suggestions of the best movies for 5 year old boys.

Disney Pixar Films

Some of the best movies for 5 year old boys are by Disney Pixar. Pixar make great family films that are not only great for 5 year old boys but the rest of the family too. If you haven't seen the Toy Story trilogy this is a must. The Cars movie is another good choice for boys who like cars. Other suggestions include Up, Monsters Inc and A Bugs Life. 

More Animated Films

Kung Fu Panda is a recent movie that is popular with children of this age. It tells the story of an overweight Panda who wants to become a Kung Fu figher but is destined to follow into the restaurant business like his father and grandfather. Robots tells the story of Rodney who goes to the big city to follow his dream of becoming an inventor. Finally Shrek has four films and tells the story of Shrek and Princess Fiona - with the moral that beauty isn't everything! 

Classic Films

There are lots of classic movies which have stood the test of time and that five year old boys will love. Some ideas are included below. Chitty, chitty bang bang, The Wizard of Oz, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Mary Poppins and Robin Hood are all DVDs that will fire the imagination and all the family will enjoy. 

More Classic Disney Films

Many of the films above are classic Disney films and here are a few more Disney movies which have stood the test of time. Dumbo, The Sword in the Stone, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Peter Pan.

Films Based on Books

Many great films for kids are based on books and here are a few more which are perfect for 5 year old boys. Movies which show an adaptation of Roald Dahls books are perfect for kids. Charlie and the chocolate factory and James and the Giant Peach are two hot favourites. Charlotte's Webb is an adaption of the classic book by E B White.