Family Films About Dreams

Description: A timeless classic where Dorothy's dream transports her to the magical land of Oz, teaching about friendship, courage, and the power of home.

Fact: Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers were originally silver in the book.

Description: A boy discovers a magical book that leads him into the dreamlike world of Fantasia, where he must save it from destruction, teaching about the power of imagination.

Fact: The film's iconic theme song was composed by Giorgio Moroder and sung by Limahl.

Description: This stop-motion animated film tells the story of Coraline, who discovers a parallel world behind a secret door, exploring themes of identity and the importance of family.

Fact: The film was the first ever to be shot entirely in stereoscopic 3D.

Description: Although more surreal and aimed at older audiences, this film explores the blurred lines between dreams and reality, offering a unique perspective on creativity and imagination.

Fact: Michel Gondry, the director, built many of the dream sequences' sets himself.

Description: Walter Mitty, a daydreamer, embarks on a real-life adventure, blurring the lines between his daydreams and reality, inspiring viewers to live out their dreams.

Fact: The film was shot in real locations around the world, including Iceland and Greenland.

Description: A fun family comedy where a hotel handyman's bedtime stories for his niece and nephew magically come to life, blending reality with dreams in a whimsical way.

Fact: Adam Sandler improvised many of the bedtime stories told in the film.

Description: Tim Burton's adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic tale where Alice falls down a rabbit hole into a fantastical dream world, teaching lessons about growing up and self-discovery.

Fact: The film uses a mix of live-action and CGI to bring the dreamlike world to life.

Description: While not strictly a family film, "Inception" explores the concept of dreams within dreams, making it a fascinating watch for older children and adults. It's about a professional thief who uses experimental technology to infiltrate the subconscious mind to implant an idea into a target's mind.

Fact: The film's dream logic was so complex that Christopher Nolan had to create a 'dream dictionary' for the cast and crew to keep track of the rules.

Description: While not directly about dreams, this Pixar film delves into the mind, exploring emotions and memories, which often manifest in dream-like sequences.

Fact: The film was developed with the help of psychologists to accurately depict emotions and memory.

Description: This animated film follows a young princess who discovers she can enter her dreams to solve real-world problems, teaching the value of imagination and problem-solving.

Fact: The film was inspired by classic fairy tales but adds a modern twist with its dream-based narrative.