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Plot Summary:
Part live-action, part animated story about a boy who, after an awful amusement park accident, gets a brain transplant, which allows him to see cartoon characters in real life.
IMDB Rating: 2.8
IMDB Votes: 773
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
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Jurassic School (2017)
Plot Summary:
Nerdy middle schooler Tommy is forced take care of a baby dinosaur after his cloned science fair project hatches early. He quickly begins to think of the creature not only as a pet, but also as a friend. But when the dino escapes on the day of the fair, Tommy must figure out a way to get the creature back before greedy grown-ups get to the dinosaur first.
IMDB Rating: 3.1
IMDB Votes: 409
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags:
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Tobi (1978)
Plot Summary:
A story about a little boy who grows a pair of wings on his back, giving him the appearance of an angel. The boy draws the attention of his community including doctors, scientists and schoolmates. The wings are surgically removed but eventually they grow back.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 266
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Country: Spain
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags:
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The Incredible Genie (1999)
Plot Summary:
Simon is a brainy but bashful 13-year-old who could use a best friend. But when he finally finds one, it turns out to be a 4000-year-old genie whose wish-granting skills need a serious tune-up! Before you can say "Hocus pocus", Simon and his magic-challenged buddy unleash an outrageous onslaught of wildly off-target wishes - attracting the attentions of a government scientist with an evil plan. Now Simon is about to learn that when the chips are down, friendship is the most powerful magic of all!.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 151
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, Romania
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: psychotronic, independent film
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Sox: A Family's Best Friend (2013)
Plot Summary:
A new family is having difficulty adjusting, when an adorable dog comes into their life. Once his special powers are discovered, the local dog catcher and the (F.B.D.I) Federal Bureau of Dog Investigation will stop at nothing to get him.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 102
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags:
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The Phoenix and the Magic Carpet (1995)
Plot Summary:
Stuck in their late Grandfather's country cottage with no TV, Anthea, Robert and Chris are resigned to a boring week until they find a mouldy old carpet and a strange golden egg. But when the egg accidentally falls into the bonfire, it hatches into the mythical firebird, the Gloden Phoenix. So begins an amazing journey and the adventure of a lifetime, as the Phoenix takes them to a land of enchantment, magic and fantasy - via a magic flying carpet. Written by L.H. Wong.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 150
Genere: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: UK
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: independent film
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The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit (1998)
Plot Summary:
Gomez is a middle-aged man who dreams of buying a gorgeous white suit in a nearby store, but doesn't have enough cash. He finds 4 more people of same size, who each give $20 and get to wear the suit for an hour each in return. But the suit is not just a suit - it makes wishes of the one wearing it come true.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 712
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 77 min
Plot tags: offbeat, feel good, humorous, semi serious
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Angel in Training (1999)
Plot Summary:
Thirteen-year-old Desi has two big problems: her cartoonist father is being duped by a sexy, money-hungry agent, and she needs to find a date for a friend's birthday party. An apprentice angel is sent to Earth to help Desi deal with the situation.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 212
Genere: Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags:
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Munchie (1992)
Plot Summary:
The ever hungry and funny Munchie is back in this sequel to "Munchies".
IMDB Rating: 3.5
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: independent film
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Charley and the Angel (1973)
Plot Summary:
Charley is a workaholic family man that finds out from an angel that his "number's up" and he will be dying soon so he tries to change his ways and be a better husband and father with the time he has left.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 630
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: sentimental, touching, offbeat, feel good, humorous, semi serious
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Vampire Dog (2012)
Plot Summary:
VAMPIRE DOG is a feature length family film about finding courage and discovering that you belong. Ace, a 12-year-old boy is new in middle school. His grandfather from Transylvania passes away at the ripe age of 99, and sends him his dog, Fang, to look after. Ace soon discovers that Fang is a vampire dog. Professor Warhol, a mad scientist and her bumbling assistant Frank, try to capture Fang to steal his DNA, in order to look young. They are constantly in pursuit of Fang but Fang uses his superpowers to stay one step ahead of them. During their adventure Ace shows Fang how to behave like a normal dog and embrace his vampire powers. Fang helps Ace open up and come alive again through his music. Ace and Fang discover with the help of each other, when they face their fears, they can do anything.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Canada
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: not serious, humorous, light, feel good, unusual plot structure, vampire comedy
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The Dirt Bike Kid (1985)
Plot Summary:
When his mother sends Jack off with money to buy groceries, he comes home with a magic supercharged dirt bike instead. His mother is furious, but when Jack uses the magic bike to save the local hot dog stand from the clutches of corrupt big business, he becomes the town hero. Written by Concorde - New Horizons (with permission).
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: epic, independent film, feel good, humorous, semi serious, cult film
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Freaky Friday (1995)
Plot Summary:
TV remake of 1976 movie Freaky Friday.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: nostalgic
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Karlsson on the Roof (1974)
Plot Summary:
Svante is a young boy who lives with his family in a Stockholm apartment. One day he meets Karlsson, a chubby little man in the prime of his life, who can fly using a propeller on his back and who lives in his little house on the roof.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Sweden
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: touching, humorous, stylized
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The Swap (2016)
Plot Summary:
Based on the book by Megan Shull, The Swap follows the adventures of a Rhythmic Gymnast named Ellie with a Make-it-or-Break-it Competition, and the younger brother named Jack in a Hockey Family, who's vying for a varsity spot on his school team. But when a Simple Text causes the two to Swap Bodies, their paths take an Unexpected Cross.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: funny, humorous, captivating, entertaining, absurd, fun
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Mel (1998)
Plot Summary:
Set in the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, the legend of Swanson Lake is kept by one man, Bill (Ernest Borgnine). And he's not about to surrender it! When Bill's grandsons come for a summer visit, they stumble into a big-time adventure with a giant turtle named Mel. When Bill's neighbor Bailey (Jack Scalia) tries to kidnap Mel in order to feature him in a proposed theme park, the grandsons plot to hide Mel from the neighbor. Then the fun begins, and Mel becomes an unlikely hero!.
IMDB Rating: 3.9
IMDB Votes: 278
Genere: Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: independent film, humorous, semi serious
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A Talking Cat!?! (2013)
Plot Summary:
A mysterious talking cat uses its powers of communication to enrich the lives of two different families, and bring them together.
IMDB Rating: 2.1
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: humorous, light, feel good, captivating, cult classic, semi serious, cult film
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Munchie Strikes Back (1994)
Plot Summary:
The magical Munchie is back, and if he gets in any more trouble it's off to the dullest constellation in the galaxy. Staying out of trouble has never been easy for Munchie, but this time he gives it his best shot. He is sent to earth and finds himself in the company of the McClelland family. As he proves himself, he becomes mixed up in the family's many problems. Munchie does his best to fulfill his duty on Earth, but not without getting involved in a little mischief. Written by Concorde - New Horizons.
IMDB Rating: 3.3
IMDB Votes: 366
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: spooky, independent film
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Beanstalk (1994)
Plot Summary:
A young boy finds a crate of green beans. When they're planted, they grow a beanstalk to the clouds, where a castle of giants are habited.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 409
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 78 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, mysterious, exciting, humorous, semi serious
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Aliens Ate My Homework (2018)
Plot Summary:
When a tiny intergalactic starship crashes into the bedroom of middle-schooler Rod Allbright, he is enlisted by the extraterrestrial Galactic Patrol, a group of out-of-this-world lawmen, and must race to save the world from Total Planetary Disaster with his cousin Elspeth.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: funny, light, feel good, captivating, entertaining, futuristic
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Balloon Farm (1999)
Plot Summary:
As soon as Harvey S. Potter descends upon a drought-stricken farmland, he begins to grow a mysterious but beautiful crop of balloons. Mystified by the new resident's abilities, the people of the town are mesmerized by Potter, who immediately becomes the best thing to happen to the dejected area in a long time. The happiness doesn't last long, however, when talk begins to surface about Potter's true identity.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 382
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: sentimental, uplifting, touching, feel good, semi serious
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My Ghost Dog (1997)
Plot Summary:
Dog's ghost returns to help boy win a custody battle, fight bullies and find his loving but shy step-dad a nice girlfriend.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 259
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: independent film, exciting, sentimental, touching, feel good, humorous, semi serious
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Passport to Paris (1999)
Plot Summary:
Sent to Paris to visit their grandfather, the twins fall in love with France, not to mention two French boys.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Family, Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: feel good, touching, humorous, semi serious, realistic, sweet, teen, independent film
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Trading Mom (1994)
Plot Summary:
The Martin kids learn of a magic spell that will take them to the 'mommy market' so they can get a more user friendly model. After giving a few other moms a try, they want their own back. But that is not so easy.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: epic, mysterious, offbeat, feel good, humorous, semi serious
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A Halloween Puppy (2012)
Plot Summary:
A boy accidentally turns his mom's boyfriend into a dog.
IMDB Rating: 2.7
IMDB Votes: 231
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, light, captivating, touching, offbeat, semi serious
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Zapped (2014)
Plot Summary:
Zoey is a talented dancer whose organized life is rudely disrupted when she moves in with her new step-dad and three step-brothers, until she discovers a dog-training app that can get boys to obey her every command. But she soon learns that it isn't the cure-all she had hoped for.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, captivating, teen, light, feel good, funny, offbeat, teen comedy, fun
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A Mom for Christmas (1990)
Plot Summary:
The story revolves around 11-year-old Jessica (Juliet Sorcey), whose mother died when she was three years old. Her father Jim (Doug Sheehan) is a workaholic with little time for his daughter. Just before the Christmas holiday season, Jessica wins a free wish from a wishing well. Her wish for a mother for Christmas is granted by Philomena (Doris Roberts) and Amy (Newton-John), a department store mannequin, is brought to life to be a mom for Jessica.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: romantic, touching, offbeat, humorous, semi serious
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My Brother the Pig (1999)
Plot Summary:
If you act like an animal, you just may become one!.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: independent film, humorous, semi serious
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Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer (2011)
Plot Summary:
Third-grader Judy Moody sets out to have the most thrilling summer of her life.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, realistic, not serious, 3d animation, independent film
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A Fairly Odd Christmas (2012)
Plot Summary:
After Timmy Turner causes Santa amnesia he must become the new Santa in order to save Christmas.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 68 min
Plot tags: christmas special, feel good, humorous, captivating, light, semi serious
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Son of the Mask (2005)
Plot Summary:
Tim Avery, an aspiring cartoonist, finds himself in a predicament when his dog stumbles upon the mask of Loki. Then after conceiving an infant son "born of the mask", he discovers just how looney child raising can be.
IMDB Rating: 2.3
IMDB Votes: 59000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, Germany
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: humorous, slapstick comedy, absurd, light, slapstick, feel good, semi serious, psychotronic, independent film, sexy