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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)
Plot Summary:
When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to, quite literally, "leap" backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. However, she soon realises that changing the past isn't as simple as it seems, and eventually, will have to rely on her new powers to shape the future of herself and her friends
Duration: 98 min
IMDB Rating: 7.7/10
IMDB Votes: 70000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Plot tags: time travel, high school, friendship, supernatural ability, teenage girl, school, classmate, changing the past or future, time loop, coming of age, teenage love, friends, love, shyness, frustration, stopped time, imaginary, teenage life, tragedy, vengeance, transformation, imagination, storytelling, fantasy world, twists and turns
Akeelah and the Bee (2006)
Plot Summary:
Eleven year-old Akeelah Anderson's life is not easy: her father is dead, her mom ignores her, her brother runs with the local gangbangers. She's smart, but her environment threatens to strangle her aspirations. Responding to a threat by her school's principal, Akeelah participates in a spelling bee to avoid detention for her many absences. Much to her surprise and embarrassment, she wins. Her principal asks her to seek coaching from an English professor named Dr. Larabee for the more prestigious regional bee. As the possibility of making it all the way to the Scripps National Spelling Bee looms, Akeelah could provide her community with someone to rally around and be proud of -- but only if she can overcome her insecurities and her distracting home life. She also must get past Dr. Larabee's demons, and a field of more experienced and privileged fellow spellers
Duration: 112 min
IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
IMDB Votes: 21000
Genere: Drama, Family
Country: USA
Plot tags: african american, mentor, self esteem, coming of age, child prodigy, hopes, teacher, prodigy, teachers and students, elementary school, black, prejudice, culture clash, unlikely friendships, family relations, rivalry, education, human spirit, human nature, self discovery, single parent, contests and competitions, dedicated educator, segregation, competition
The Ultimate Gift (2006)
Plot Summary:
When his wealthy grandfather finally dies, Jason Stevens fully expects to benefit when it comes to the reading of the will. But instead of a sizable inheritance, Jason receives a test, a series of tasks he must complete before he can get any money
Duration: 118 min
IMDB Rating: 7.3/10
IMDB Votes: 20000
Genere: Drama, Family, Romance
Country: USA
Plot tags: self discovery, terminal illness, inheritance, christian, lawyer, ranch, life is a bitch, cancer, youth, introspection, friendship, life philosophy, life turned upside down, wealth, christmas, grandparent grandchild relationship, parents and children, redemption, faith, teaching the ways of the world, family relations, life, religious, love, travel
Eight Below (2006)
Plot Summary:
In the Antarctic, after an expedition with Dr. Davis McClaren, the sled dog trainer Jerry Shepherd has to leave the polar base with his colleagues due to the proximity of a heavy snow storm. He ties his dogs to be rescued after, but the mission is called-off and the dogs are left alone at their own fortune. For six months, Jerry tries to find a sponsor for a rescue mission
Duration: 120 min
IMDB Rating: 7.3/10
IMDB Votes: 67000
Genere: Adventure, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Plot tags: survival, dog, wilderness, expedition, rescue, dog sled, pets, snow, husky dog, animal, winter, storytelling, heartwarming, research, nature, cold, hopes, treasure hunt, ice, wilderness survival, canine, storm, death of dog, new year, travel
Cars (2006)
Plot Summary:
Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. On route across the country to the big Piston Cup Championship in California to compete against two seasoned pros, McQueen gets to know the town's offbeat characters
Duration: 117 min
IMDB Rating: 7.2/10
IMDB Votes: 456000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sport
Country: USA
Plot tags: car, friendship, car race, road trip, small town, happy ending, social relations, mentor, auto racing, on the road, racing, unlikely friendships, competition, desert, small town life, desire for fame, journey, rivalry, chase, contest, reporter, anthropomorphism, friends, teamwork, society
Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006)
Plot Summary:
Diego, Manny and Sid return in this sequel to the hit animated movie Ice Age. This time around, the deep freeze is over, and the ice-covered earth is starting to melt, which will destroy the trio's cherished valley. The impending disaster prompts them to reunite and warn all the other beasts about the desperate situation
Duration: 91 min
IMDB Rating: 6.8/10
IMDB Votes: 292000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Country: USA, UK
Plot tags: global warming, creature, dinosaur, iceberg, friendship, talking animal, ice age, animal, mammoth, survival, teamwork, snow, kids and family, furry, cold, migration, journey, winter, cat, love, ice, tragedy, fantasy world, prehistoric animal, laziness
The Nativity Story (2006)
Plot Summary:
Mary and Joseph make the hard journey to Bethlehem for a blessed event in this retelling of the Nativity story. This meticulously researched and visually lush adaptation of the biblical tale follows the pair on their arduous path to their arrival in a small village, where they find shelter in a quiet manger and Jesus is born
Duration: 101 min
IMDB Rating: 6.8/10
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: USA, UK, Germany
Plot tags: christianity, jesus, christmas, angel, pregnancy, religion, bible, christian, children, religions or cults, miraculous event, priest, faith, oppression, hopes, holiday, ancient history, childbirth, prophecy, adaptation, nativity, family relations, a vision, humanity, society
Over the Hedge (2006)
Plot Summary:
A scheming raccoon fools a mismatched family of forest creatures into helping him repay a debt of food, by invading the new suburban sprawl that popped up while they were hibernating – and learns a lesson about family himself
Duration: 83 min
IMDB Rating: 6.7/10
IMDB Votes: 187000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Country: USA, Canada
Plot tags: friendship, raccoon, talking animal, squirrel, animal that acts human, human, stealing food, fish out of water, turtle, heroic mission, food, furry, forest, animal, rescue, animal life, environmentalism, house, animal protagonist, exterminator, rottweiler, ultimatum, garden, dog, bear
Monster House (2006)
Plot Summary:
Monsters under the bed are scary enough, but what happens when an entire house is out to get you? Three teens aim to find out when they go up against a decrepit neighboring home and unlock its frightening secrets
Duration: 91 min
IMDB Rating: 6.6/10
IMDB Votes: 135000
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Family, Mystery
Country: USA, Canada
Plot tags: halloween, haunted house, suburbs, monster, supernatural, children, old dark house, ghost, neighbor, human versus monster, friendship, holiday, child, house, three friends, babysitter, haunted, mysticism, giant monster, spying, best friend, childhood, spirit, chase, good versus evil
Robin-B-Hood (2006)
Plot Summary:
For never-do-well compulsive gambler Fong, there's only one thing more fearsome than debtors at his doorstep - having to coax a crying baby. But what if the baby becomes his golden goose to fend off his debtors? Can he overcome his phobia of diapers, milk bottles, and cloying lullabies?
Duration: 136 min
IMDB Rating: 6.6/10
IMDB Votes: 16000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Family, Thriller
Country: Hong Kong
Plot tags: babies and infants, martial arts, kidnapping, gangster, nothing goes right, debt, rivalry, partner, ransom, cons and scams, chase, gang, organized crime, heist, fight, kung fu, fight scenes, gambling, love and romance, disorder, dishonesty, thief, karate, police officer, heroes
Flushed Away (2006)
Plot Summary:
London high-society mouse, Roddy is flushed down the toilet by Sid, a common sewer rat. Hang on for a madcap adventure deep in the sewer bowels of Ratropolis, where Roddy meets the resourceful Rita, the rodent-hating Toad and his faithful thugs, Spike and Whitey
Duration: 85 min
IMDB Rating: 6.6/10
IMDB Votes: 136000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
Country: UK, USA
Plot tags: boat, talking animal, rat, rivalry, lifestyle change, partner, disorder, fish out of water, escape, lifestyle, mouse, friendship, stop motion, getting home, british, animal, furry, love, new year, football, winter, water, holiday, fall in love, in love
Night at the Museum (2006)
Plot Summary:
Chaos reigns at the natural history museum when night watchman Larry Daley accidentally stirs up an ancient curse, awakening Attila the Hun, an army of gladiators, a Tyrannosaurus rex and other exhibits. Larry tries desperately to keep the museum under control, but he's fighting a losing battle until President Teddy Roosevelt comes to the rescue
Duration: 108 min
IMDB Rating: 6.5/10
IMDB Votes: 370000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, UK
Plot tags: magical, dinosaur, tour guide, museum, escapades, ancient, new job, security guard, transformation, objects come to life, statue comes to life, supernatural, artifact, ex husband, pharaoh, monkey, ice hockey, disorder, magic, curses spells and rituals, chaos, father son relationship, medieval, supernatural power, tombs and skeletons
Curious George (2006)
Plot Summary:
When The Man in the Yellow Hat befriends Curious George in the jungle, they set off on a non-stop, fun-filled journey through the wonders of the big city toward the warmth of true friendship
Duration: 87 min
IMDB Rating: 6.5/10
IMDB Votes: 18000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Country: USA, Germany
Plot tags: monkey, curiosity, expedition, race against time, mischievous children, nothing goes right, rescue, escapades, disorder, love, adoption, jungle, book, new year, business, winter, balloon, animal protagonist, ape, literary, friends, nosy, prison, crocodile, ship
Happy Feet (2006)
Plot Summary:
Into the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song, a penguin is born who cannot sing. But he can tap dance something fierce!
Duration: 108 min
IMDB Rating: 6.4/10
IMDB Votes: 197000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Music, Musical, Romance
Country: USA, Australia
Plot tags: penguins, social misfits, looking for love, snow, fish, environmental, exile, environment, goofy hero, danger, life risking, dancing, journey, winter, artists and showbiz, against the rules, ice, love, global warming, dating, loneliness, christmas, cold, chase, furry
Charlotte's Web (2006)
Plot Summary:
Wilbur the pig is scared of the end of the season, because he knows that come that time, he will end up on the dinner table. He hatches a plan with Charlotte, a spider that lives in his pen, to ensure that this will never happen
Duration: 97 min
IMDB Rating: 6.3/10
IMDB Votes: 46000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, Germany, Australia
Plot tags: friendship, pig, animal, rescue, spider, adaptation, unlikely friendships, heartwarming, child, heroes, friends, love, christmas, talking animal, batman, college, blonde, insect, pets, spring, inspiration, vegan, furry, uncle, animal lover
Open Season (2006)
Plot Summary:
Boog, a domesticated 900lb. Grizzly bear finds himself stranded in the woods 3 days before Open Season. Forced to rely on Elliot, a fast-talking mule deer, the two form an unlikely friendship and must quickly rally other forest animals if they are to form a rag-tag army against the hunters
Duration: 86 min
IMDB Rating: 6.1/10
IMDB Votes: 104000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Country: USA, Canada, France
Plot tags: friendship, hunting, animal life, wilderness, heroes, disorder, friends, unlikely partners, rescue, buddies, danger, talking animal, adaptation, justice, bear, partner, chase, furry, buddy, fish out of water, love, army, forest, stoner, migration
Brother Bear 2 (2006)
Plot Summary:
Kenai finds his childhood human friend Nita and the two embark on a journey to burn the amulet he gave to her before he was a bear, much to Koda's dismay
Duration: 74 min
IMDB Rating: 6.1/10
IMDB Votes: 20000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Country: USA, Australia
Plot tags: human becomes animal, bear, beast, friendship, adventurer, furry, turned into an animal, forest, village, rescue, animal life, talking animal, village life, good versus evil, love, princess, winter, teenage girl, disney princess, aborigine, buddy, wedding, rivalry, quest, raccoon
Bambi II (2006)
Plot Summary:
Return to the forest and join Bambi as he reunites with his father, The Great Prince, who must now raise the young fawn on his own. But in the adventure of a lifetime, the proud parent discovers there is much he can learn from his spirited young son
Duration: 75 min
IMDB Rating: 6.1/10
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Country: USA, Australia
Plot tags: friendship, parents and children, teaching the ways of the world, self discovery, deer, raccoon, friends, family relations, relationship problems, animal, woods, wilderness, talking animal, furry, forest, love, new year, winter, owl, hare, vegan, prince, bully, coming of age, anthropomorphic animal
Arthur and the Invisibles (2006)
Plot Summary:
Arthur is a spirited ten-year old whose parents are away looking for work, whose eccentric grandfather has been missing for several years, and who lives with his grandmother in a country house that, in two days, will be repossessed, torn down, and turned into a block of flats unless Arthur's grandfather returns to sign some papers and pay off the family debt. Arthur discovers that the key to success lies in his own descent into the land of the Minimoys, creatures no larger than a tooth, whom his grandfather helped relocate to their garden. Somewhere among them is hidden a pile of rubies, too. Can Arthur be of stout heart and save the day? Romance beckons as well, and a villain lurks
Duration: 94 min
IMDB Rating: 6.0/10
IMDB Votes: 40000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: France, USA, UK
Plot tags: fantasy world, fairy, young heroes, friendship, good versus evil, family relations, destiny, heroes, disappearance, youth, friends, rescue, escapades, heroic mission, imaginary kingdom, imaginary, princess, magical creature, myth, save the day, treasure, magic, insect, imagination, storytelling
Asterix and the Vikings (2006)
Plot Summary:
Asterix and Obelix have been given a tough mission: Transform the chief's lazy nephew Justforkix into a warrior. When the Vikings abduct him and bring him back to their homeland, Asterix and Obelix must travel to Norway to rescue Justforkix
Duration: 78 min
IMDB Rating: 6.0/10
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Country: France, Denmark
Plot tags: viking, ancient history, rescue, obsessive quest, curses spells and rituals, village, ambition, rivalry, resistance, disorder, goofy hero, medieval, dog, peplum, superhero, knight, ancient rome, warrior, ancient, potion, magical potion, magic, heroes, wizards and magicians, friends
Nacho Libre (2006)
Plot Summary:
Nacho Libre is loosely based on the story of Fray Tormenta ("Friar Storm"), aka Rev. Sergio Gutierrez Benitez, a real-life Mexican Catholic priest who had a 23-year career as a masked luchador. He competed in order to support the orphanage he directed. The producers are Jack Black, David Klawans, Julia Pistor, and Mike White
Duration: 92 min
IMDB Rating: 5.9/10
IMDB Votes: 93000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Sport
Country: USA
Plot tags: wrestling, follow your dream, nun, catholic, eccentricity, monk, monastery, fight scenes, ambition, contests and competitions, hopes, goofy hero, fall in love, orphanage, dumb, martial arts, sword fight, church, stoner, nerd, team, coming of age, temple, priest, orphan
The Ant Bully (2006)
Plot Summary:
Fed up with being targeted by the neighborhood bully, 10-year-old Lucas Nickle vents his frustrations on the anthill in his front yard ... until the insects shrink him to the size of a bug with a magic elixir. Convicted of "crimes against the colony," Lucas can only regain his freedom by living with the ants and learning their ways
Duration: 88 min
IMDB Rating: 5.8/10
IMDB Votes: 41000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, Canada
Plot tags: friendship, bully, vengeance, children, bullying, magic, transformation, adaptation, rescue, unlikely friendships, self discovery, animal life, siblings relations, fish out of water, jungle, ant, boss, insect, underground, redemption, culture clash, love, salvation, anthropomorphic animal, life lesson
RV (2006)
Plot Summary:
Climbing aboard their mammoth recreational vehicle for a cross-country road trip to the Colorado Rockies, the McNeive family – led by dysfunctional patriarch, Bob – prepares for the adventure of a lifetime. But spending two weeks together in one seriously small space has a way of cramping their style
Duration: 99 min
IMDB Rating: 5.6/10
IMDB Votes: 63000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Family
Country: UK, Germany, USA
Plot tags: road trip, camping, family vacation, workaholic, motor home, father daughter relationship, family relations, vacation, on the road, family values, happy ending, parents and children, siblings relations, father son relationship, fired from the job, raccoon, laptop, hitchhiker, dog, teenage girl, parenthood, teenager, travel, truck, youth
Barnyard (2006)
Plot Summary:
When the farmer's away, all the animals play, and sing, and dance. Eventually, though, someone has to step in and run things, a responsibility that ends up going to Otis, a carefree cow
Duration: 90 min
IMDB Rating: 5.6/10
IMDB Votes: 34000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA, Germany
Plot tags: animal, coyote, pig, father son relationship, anthropomorphic animal, chicken, friendship, best friend, leadership, countryside, rescue, odd couple, anti hero, cow, dog, loss of father, farmer, meme, chase, farm, monster, furry, life lesson, talking animal, peasant
High School Musical (2006)
Plot Summary:
Troy (Zac Efron), the popular captain of the basketball team, and Gabriella (Vanessa Anne Hudgens), the brainy and beautiful member of the academic club, break all the rules of East High society when they secretly audition for the leads in the school's musical. As they reach for the stars and follow their dreams, everyone learns about acceptance, teamwork, and being yourself. And it's all set to fun tunes and very cool dance moves!
Duration: 98 min
IMDB Rating: 5.5/10
IMDB Votes: 95000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Music, Musical, Romance
Country: USA
Plot tags: high school, music, teenage life, high school life, teenage love, basketball, teenager, friendship, happy ending, love and romance, couple relations, dancing, teen romance, school, teachers and students, parents and children, ambition, lifestyle, hopes, love, dance, family relations, sport team, college, lgbt
Aquamarine (2006)
Plot Summary:
Two teenage girls discover that mermaids really do exist after a violent storm washes one ashore. The mermaid, a sassy creature named Aquamarine, is determined to prove to her father that real love exists, and enlists the girls' help in winning the heart of a handsome lifeguard
Duration: 110 min
IMDB Rating: 5.4/10
IMDB Votes: 44000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Country: USA
Plot tags: mermaid, teenager, friendship, adolescence, fish out of water, teenage girl, teenage life, fall in love, youth, family relations, friends, lifeguard, true love, swimming, sexy teenager, rescue, small town, supernatural romance, disorder, contests and competitions, magic, couples, women, best friend, love and romance
Unaccompanied Minors (2006)
Plot Summary:
Five disparate kids snowed in at the airport on Christmas Eve learn some lessons about friendship when they launch a bid to get back to their families and outsmart a disgruntled airport official who wants to keep them grounded
Duration: 90 min
IMDB Rating: 5.3/10
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Romance
Country: USA
Plot tags: christmas, when the parents are away, children, disorder, fish out of water, multiple storylines, stupidity, christmas eve, snow, xmas, holiday, winter, unlikely friendships, happy ending, rescue, danger, dog, divorce, chase, child protagonist, new year, friendship, child, adolescence, mischievous children
The Wild (2006)
Plot Summary:
An adolescent lion is accidentally shipped from the New York Zoo to Africa. Now running free, his zoo pals must put aside their differences to help bring him back
Duration: 95 min
IMDB Rating: 5.2/10
IMDB Votes: 27000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Country: Canada, USA
Plot tags: jungle, zoo, talking animal, lion, animal, animal life, survival, rescue, fish out of water, adaptation, friendship, heroes, dangerous animal, escapades, danger, partner, heroic mission, disorder, snake, father son relationship, storytelling, love, twins, insect, olympics
Eragon (2006)
Plot Summary:
In his homeland of Alagaesia, a farm boy happens upon a dragon's egg -- a discovery that leads him on a predestined journey where he realized he's the one person who can defend his home against an evil king
Duration: 104 min
IMDB Rating: 5.1/10
IMDB Votes: 129000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, UK, Hungary
Plot tags: dragon, chosen one, imaginary kingdom, heroic mission, supernatural ability, imaginary, good versus evil, young heroes, fantasy world, legends and myths, danger, sword and sorcery, elf, supernatural, orphan, magic, wizard, heroes, medieval, mythical creature, battles, sorcery, mentor, destiny, evil king
Stormbreaker (2006)
Plot Summary:
Alex Rider thinks he is a normal school boy, until his uncle is killed. He discovers that his uncle was actually spy on a mission, when he was killed. Alex is recruited by Alan Blunt to continue the mission. He is sent to Cornwall to investigate a new computer system, which Darrius Sayle has created. He plans to give the new computer systems to every school in the country, but Mr. Blunt has other ideas and Alex must find out what it is
Duration: 93 min
IMDB Rating: 5.1/10
IMDB Votes: 25000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Family, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
Country: UK, USA, Germany
Plot tags: spy, espionage, chases and races, danger, martial arts, school, undercover, race against time, secret agent, heroic mission, child hero, working undercover, 007, child spy, assassin, destiny, child in peril, rivalry, teenager, virus, hitman, death, murder, secret service, chase