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Plot Summary:
TV drama series set in a time of social and economic collapse where hyper-inflation has lead to food shortages and mass riots. A desperate husband and father, Norman Mortimer (David Neal), takes his family to a large house in the country where he reinforces the cellar in order to store food and keep his family safe. But as the situation worsens, the Mortimers arouse the suspicions of the starving locals and their sanctuary comes under threat as the news of their food store spreads.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 37
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: UK
Duration: 30 min
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Pugwall (1989)
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Pugwall is an Australian children's television series. It revolves around the title character Peter Unwin George Wall, PUGWALL, and his friends as they form a band called the Orange Organics.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 233
Genere: Family, Music
Country: Australia
Duration: 25 min
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The Fairy King of Ar (1998)
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When Kyle (Jameson Baltes) and Evie (Brittney Bowman) Preston start exploring the grounds of their late grandmother's house they discover an old, abandoned mine shaft and soon find that the old lady's stories about fairies trapped underground were true. Imprisoned many years ago by two battling giants, the fairies now risk being lost forever unless Kyle and Evie can find a way to help them. The task becomes even more urgent when the children's father (Corbin Bernsen) is taken ill, and they need the fairies to cure him with their magic.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 523
Genere: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: UK
Duration: 93 min
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The Usual Children (1997)
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The night before Christmas, dad has to stop his two excited children from fighting. But Scoop hates his sister Hela and wishes her dead. Everything they say and do comes true in an unreal parallel world. Hela decides to become a Ghost and haunt Scoop even more. Scoops world without rules soon starts to fall apart and he soon finds he needs both rules and his sister.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 33
Genere: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: UK
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: touching, offbeat, feel good, humorous, serious
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The Voronins (2009)
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The main characters of the series are an ordinary family. The family consists of the following: Kostya (a sports journalist), his wife Vera (a housewife) and their children: Masha and the twins Philip and Kirill. Right on the same landing, where the apartment of the young Voronin family is located, Kostya’s parents live: Galina Ivanovna (housewife, Kostya and Lyonya’s mother, Vera’s mother-in-law), Nikolai Petrovich (Kostya’s and Lyonya’s father, Vera’s father-in-law) and Lyonya (the major of the police) - Kostya's older brother.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 627
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Family
Country: Russia
Duration: 24 min
Plot tags: sitcom, feel good, humorous, entertaining, realistic, situational comedy
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The Little Patriot (1995)
Plot Summary:
Join in one boy's heroic adventure as he fights in the struggle for freedom on the American frontier. James Todd is a young boy growing up in the hostile American wilderness-a rugged and dangerous land also inhabited by the American Indians. His peaceful life is shattered when the treacherous British troops suddenly storm through the countryside in an attempt to crush the American Revolution. During the battle for freedom, James is ruthlessly captured and held prisoner in the enemy fort by the brutal Major Smythe. But his bravery seems without limits as an unlikely and legendary alliance is forged with the neighboring Indians in a bold and fearless rescue effort. It is a rugged and wondrous adventure which culminates as the fortress is infiltrated and James narrowly escapes to lead the spirited fight against the British Red Coats.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 126
Genere: Family, Adventure
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: independent film
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A Houseful of Animals (2010)
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With a woof-woof here and a baaa-baaa there and a quack-quack, oink-oink everywhere, there's always some furry or feathered creature demanding attention from the Hansens. It's partly because Dr. Philipp Hansen is a veterinarian who's just opened a practice in the big old villa he's moved into with his family. But it's mostly because of ten-year-old daughter Greta, who never saw an animal she didn't want to adopt.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 57
Genere: Family
Country: Germany
Duration:
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Caddie Woodlawn (1989)
Plot Summary:
The exciting adventures of an 11-year-old tomboy growing up in the Wisconsin frontier of the 1860s. Based on the children's book.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 107
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 104 min
Plot tags: tension, suspense
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The New Lassie (1989)
Plot Summary:
The New Lassie is an American children and family oriented drama series which aired in first-run syndication from September 8, 1989 to February 15, 1992. The series stars Will Estes as Will McCullough, Lassie's new master. Real life husband and wife Christopher and Dee Wallace-Stone co-starred as Will's parents. The New Lassie is essentially a sequel to the 1954 series, and was the latest in the line of works featuring the Lassie character, which debuted in the 1943 film Lassie Come Home, followed by several more movies and the aforementioned television series, which ran from 1954 to 1973.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 525
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
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Danger Bay (1983)
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Danger Bay is a Canadian television series, produced in Vancouver, with first-run episodes broadcast on CBC Television and the Disney Channel starting October 7, 1985. One hundred and twenty three installments were filmed, ending in 1989, but the series, perceived as wholesome and exciting fare for older children and adolescents, continued to be seen through the 1990s in numerous countries around the world. The plots of the episodes followed the exploits of the Roberts family, led by marine veterinarian Grant "Doc" Roberts, and his two children, Nicole and Jonah. The 30-minute episodes featured the Vancouver Aquarium in nearly every installment. Most episodes focused on environmental issues such as pollution, wildlife endangerment and forest preservation. The series was also broadcast in Gibraltar Bulgaria, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Iceland, Cuba, Trinidad & Tobago, Finland.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 518
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: Canada
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, semi serious
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Bodger and Badger (1989)
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Bodger and Badger is a BBC children's comedy programme which was first broadcast in 1989. It starred Andy Cunningham as Simon Bodger, who had a badly behaved companion, a talking badger with a love for mashed potatoes.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 451
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: UK
Duration: 15 min
Plot tags: slapstick comedy
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The Flying Liftboy (2000)
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A boy about 12 years old gets detention from his teacher because he got hit with a skateboard. His mother is furious with the teacher and takes her son from school to work. He finds work as a liftboy, but on the first day of his job he sees his teacher and the police at the warehouse were he works. He then presses the forbidden green button. The adventure then begins.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 73
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: Netherlands
Duration:
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Patrik Pacard (1984)
Plot Summary:
Series about a boy who meets scientists involved in the discovery of a chemical which makes it possible to grow everything everywhere. He becomes entangled in the operations of secret services who try to steal the formula.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 214
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: West Germany
Duration: 300 min
Plot tags: humorous, fun
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Midnight Is a Place (1977)
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This series is about two children who are the wards of a cantankerously un-loving uncle. That uncle owns a rug factory that has the typically brutal working conditions of the time that both poor adult and child labourers have to survive. Life is hardly perfect, but things take a turn for the worst when the Uncle, maddened by the fear of bill and tax collectors, sets fire to his own home to prevent its seizure and dies in the process. This leaves the children with no home or guardian. Now the two must struggle to survive on the streets of London, where they learn that there difficult ways of making a living and help is where they least expect it.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 39
Genere: Drama, Adventure, Family
Country: UK
Duration: 30 min
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Land of the Lost (1991)
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Land of the Lost is a half-hour Saturday-morning children's series that debuted on ABC in the fall of 1991. Re-runs were later picked up by Nickelodeon. Tiger Toys received the license to produce a toyline based on the series, which included regular and "talking" action figures, several dinosaurs and playsets, an electronic Crystal Sword, as well as an electronic LCD game and a board game. The Porter family, Tom, Kevin, and Annie get sucked into a prehistoric alternative world while taking a family vacation. The Porters build a tree house, hook up with a few locals, Tasha - orphaned, an extra smart dinosaur, Stink - a monkey man, and Christa - another human who has lived in the Land of the Lost since she was a little girl. The Porters must deal with living with dinosaurs and avoiding the evil advanced Sleestaks.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 994
Genere: Adventure, Family, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 23 min
Plot tags: retro
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Fuzzbucket (1986)
Plot Summary:
In the vein of "Harvey", an invisible creature befriends a 12 year old boy. Of course, no one else can see him nor believes in him.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 412
Genere: Adventure, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 46 min
Plot tags: anthology, touching, offbeat, feel good, humorous, semi serious
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Mystic (2020)
Plot Summary:
A group of horse-mad teenagers who are regulars at their local stables on the fictional NZ peninsula of Kauri Point. Worrying incidents surrounding a new industrial development prove the catalyst for a series of events that means the group have to risk everything in order to save their horses.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 254
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, thrilling
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Jonny Briggs (1985)
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Jonny Briggs is a Children's BBC television programme first broadcast in 1985. It revolves around the exploits of a young boy, the eponymous hero, his pet dog, Razzle, and his eccentric family members: Mam and Dad, older sister Rita and older brothers Albert and Humph. Another older sister is mentioned but never seen. The stories often centre on Jonny's school life, where he and his best friend Pam are constantly in battle with the dreadful twins Ginny and Josie. Previously some of the Jonny Briggs books by Joan Eadington were read on Jackanory. In the books Jonny has two more older sisters - Pat and Sandra. Cast members included Richard Holian as Jonny, Leslie Schofield, and Sue Devaney. Based on a series of popular children's books by Joan Eadington, the programme is set in Middlesbrough, and was filmed in Bradford. The theme tune "The Acrobat" composed by J A Greenwood in 1936 is considered synonymous with the series. The piece of music chosen for the programme was recorded by renowned trombonist Colin Buchanan.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 196
Genere: Family
Country: UK
Duration: 20 min
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Sir Francis Drake (1961)
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Sir Francis Drake was a British adventure television series starring Terence Morgan as Sir Francis Drake, commander of the sailing ship the Golden Hind. As well as battles at sea, sword fights, the series also deals with intrigue at Elizabeth's court, often caused by Spaniard, Mendoza.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 145
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: UK
Duration: 25 min
Plot tags: baroque
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The Phoenix and the Carpet (1997)
Plot Summary:
Four young children hope for anything to happen and, when they become owners of the Phoenix, their adventure begins.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 143
Genere: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: UK
Duration: 28 min
Plot tags:
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The Adventures of Pollyanna (1982)
Plot Summary:
Pollyanna comes to stay with her aunt, Polly Harrington, the most powerful woman in the town of Harrington. Aunt Polly wants her to concentrate on her studies but Pollyanna would rather make friends with the orphan kids. One day, a woman named Widow Jenn comes to town and Pollyanna, along with other citizens, try to spy on her because of a rumor going around.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 35
Genere: Adventure, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: anthology
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Skippy (1968)
Plot Summary:
Skippy the Bush Kangaroo is an Australian television series created by John McCallum, produced from 1966–1968, telling the adventures of a young boy and his intelligent pet kangaroo, and the various visitors to the fictional Waratah National Park in Duffys Forest, near Sydney, New South Wales. Ninety-one 30-minute episodes were made over the three seasons of production. At the time of first screening, Australian television was still in black and white, however, the show was filmed in colour on 16 mm film to increase its international marketability, especially in the United States and Canada, where it aired in syndication between 1969 and 1972. The Nine Network readily repeated the series several times after Australian television switched to colour transmission in 1975. The series was dubbed into Spanish in Mexico, where it is known as Skippy el canguro, and has been distributed to most Spanish-speaking countries, including Cuba and Spain, where it became very popular. The series crossed the Iron Curtain and was aired in Czechoslovakia and Soviet Union in the 1970s and 1980s, and is still being broadcast in Iran.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Adventure, Drama, Family
Country: Australia
Duration: 25 min
Plot tags: sitcom, children's program, offbeat, feel good, semi serious
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Treasure Island (1966)
Plot Summary:
As a young boy finds an old map of a treasure island in the mid 1700s, he joins a sailing crew on an adventure to find the treasure island. He does not realize however that bloodthirsty pirates are amongst the crew, desperately wanting to claim the treasure for themselves and are secretly planning a mutiny... Beautifully created adaption of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel 'Treasure Island', created for German/French television in 1966.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 561
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: France, West Germany
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags:
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Black Beauty (2015)
Plot Summary:
A modern retelling of Anna Sewell’s classic novel, Black Beauty explores the heartfelt story of 15 year-old Audry who makes the discovery of a lifetime whilst volunteering at a city animal shelter. Rescued from an abusive owner and recovering from a traumatic past, Black Beauty possesses a most unique quality of character, endearing itself to Audry and her Grandpa who adopt the horse in order to give it a second chance and perhaps even help revitalize their own family situation. Aided by dedicated trainer James and tested by the many challenges of equine life, Black Beauty has his work cut out for him as he embarks on a remarkable journey of discovery and friendship.
IMDB Rating: 3.6
IMDB Votes: 328
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: light, sincere, feel good, captivating
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My Brother and Me (1994)
Plot Summary:
My Brother and Me is a sitcom on Nickelodeon that premiered on October 15, 1994, and ran until February 2, 1995. The show is about a family living in the West Side of Charlotte, North Carolina, who experience the highs and lows of everyday life. Jennifer and Roger Parker have two sons, Alfie and Dee Dee. Alfie is the cool elder brother and Dee Dee is the younger brother, who always follows Alfie around. The family also has a smarter, older daughter named Melanie. Another main character of the show is Alfie's best friend Milton 'Goo' Berry.
IMDB Rating: 8.2
IMDB Votes: 964
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: sitcom, touching, offbeat, humorous, semi serious
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Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show (1997)
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Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show is an American syndicated science fiction sitcom based on the 1989 film, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. It expands upon the original film's concept of a shrinking experiment gone wrong to include a myriad of experiments gone awry. It debuted in first-run syndication on September 1, 1997 and ran for three consecutive seasons, concluding with the 66th episode on May 20, 2000. Peter Scolari took over the role as Wayne Szalinski, the wacky inventor in the original film, played by Rick Moranis. Each episode incorporates new technologies and digital effects to feature the family in various new adventures. The series was filmed in Calgary, Alberta, with its main studios located in Currie Barracks, a decommissioned Canadian Forces dormitory.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: children's program, sitcom, offbeat, humorous, not serious
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The Evermoor Chronicles (2014)
Plot Summary:
A young girl and her blended family move to the small cottage town of Evermoor. All is well until sinister things start to happen, magic tapestries, an enchanted typewriter. Only a few of the strange things found in the town of Evermoor.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 848
Genere: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: enigmatic, serious, suspenseful, humorous, captivating, light, nostalgic
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Adventures of the Black Stallion (1990)
Plot Summary:
The Adventures of The Black Stallion is a television series that was loosely based on the movies The Black Stallion and The Black Stallion Returns, which starred Mickey Rooney and Richard Ian Cox, as a trainer and a teenaged horse racer. The series originally ran on The Family Channel from September 15, 1990 to May 16, 1993, before cancellation. It has since been shown in re-runs throughout the world. Most of the episodes are set around Canada. During the second and third season, the show moves away from the farm, and has many episodes set in New Zealand, Paris and the United States. The Adventures of The Black Stallion was a Canada/France/New Zealand co-production and was filmed on location in British Columbia, Canada, as well as France and New Zealand.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 427
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: Canada, France, New Zealand
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: sentimental, atmospheric, serious
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Flipper (1964)
Plot Summary:
Flipper, from Ivan Tors Films in association with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television, is an American television program first broadcast on NBC from September 19, 1964, until April 15, 1967. Flipper, a bottlenose dolphin, is the companion animal of Porter Ricks, Chief Warden at fictional Coral Key Park and Marine Preserve in southern Florida, and his two young sons, Sandy and Bud. The show has been dubbed an "aquatic Lassie", and a considerable amount of juvenile merchandise inspired by the show was produced during its first-run.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: feel good, realistic, captivating, light, semi serious, sitcom, serious
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The Baby-Sitters Club (2020)
Plot Summary:
In this contemporary take on the beloved book series, five best friends launch a baby-sitting business that's big on fun and adventure.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration:
Plot tags: humorous, light, feel good, unusual plot structure, captivating, children's program, contemplative, teen comedy
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The Silver Chair (1990)
Plot Summary:
Eustace, along with a new companion named Jill Pole, is brought back to Narnia. The pair are told by Aslan they must search for King Caspian's missing son, Prince Rillian.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Fantasy, Family, Adventure
Country: UK
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, exciting, humorous, stylized, semi serious