- The Wizard of Oz (1939)
- Alice in Wonderland (1951)
- The Phantom Tollbooth (1970)
- Coraline (2009)
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
- The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl (2005)
- The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)
- Inside Out (2015)
- The Princess and the Magical Kingdom (2019)
- The Princess and the Magical Kingdom (2019)
Dive into a curated selection of family films that explore alternate realities, offering both entertainment and thought-provoking themes. These movies provide a unique lens through which families can discuss concepts of choice, consequence, and the nature of reality itself, making for enriching viewing experiences that resonate with viewers of all ages.

The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Description: Dorothy's journey to Oz is a classic tale of an alternate reality filled with wonder, danger, and the quest to return home.
Fact: Judy Garland's dress was actually pink and blue, but it appeared silver on film.


Alice in Wonderland (1951)
Description: Disney's classic where Alice falls into a rabbit hole leading to a whimsical alternate reality filled with peculiar creatures and adventures.
Fact: The film was the 13th in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series.


The Phantom Tollbooth (1970)
Description: A boy named Milo travels through a magical tollbooth into a land where words and numbers come to life, exploring alternate realities of knowledge.
Fact: The film was adapted from Norton Juster's novel and features voice work by Mel Blanc.


Coraline (2009)
Description: Coraline discovers an alternate version of her life where everything seems perfect, but soon realizes the dark truth behind this parallel world.
Fact: The film uses stop-motion animation, with over 600 different puppets used for the characters.


The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
Description: Four siblings enter an alternate world through a wardrobe, encountering magical creatures and epic battles.
Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, the same location used for "The Lord of the Rings."


The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl (2005)
Description: Max's dreams come to life, creating an alternate reality where he must help Sharkboy and Lavagirl save their world.
Fact: The film was directed by Robert Rodriguez, who also co-wrote it with his son Racer Max.


The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)
Description: Arrietty, a tiny borrower, lives in an alternate reality beneath the floorboards of a human house, exploring themes of coexistence and understanding.
Fact: The film is based on Mary Norton's book "The Borrowers," with Studio Ghibli's signature touch.


Inside Out (2015)
Description: This Pixar gem delves into the mind of an 11-year-old girl, where her emotions literally control her actions, creating an alternate reality within her own head.
Fact: The film was inspired by director Pete Docter's own experiences with his daughter's growing up.


The Princess and the Magical Kingdom (2019)
Description: A young princess discovers a magical kingdom where she must navigate through alternate realities to save her family and her world.
Fact: This animated film was a collaboration between several international animation studios.


The Princess and the Magical Kingdom (2019)
Description: A young princess discovers a magical kingdom where she must navigate through alternate realities to save her family and her world.
Fact: This animated film was a collaboration between several international animation studios.
