The fifth is “Moana” (2016). No prince. No kiss. Just a girl, the ocean, and her mission. It’s an anthem of independence, courage, and respect for nature. And the song “How Far I’ll Go” will become the soundtrack to childhood.
Sixth is “Zootopia” (2016). Disguised as a hilarious comedy, it’s a film about tolerance, stereotypes, and self-confidence. A child laughs at a rabbit policeman. An adult reflects on the prejudices in society.
Seventh is “Mary Poppins” (1964). A timeless classic. Because this isn’t magic for the sake of magic. This is about the restoration of family through play, music, and wonder. And “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” is still the best word in the world.
Eighth is “How to Train Your Dragon” (2010). A story about how fear turns into friendship. About how the most dangerous enemy is often the most devoted friend. And flying on a dragon is a metaphor for freedom that you want to watch again and again.
The ninth is Toy Story (1995). The first in the series is the most sincere. It says, “You are needed. Even when you’re replaced.” It’s not about toys. It’s about the fear of being forgotten.
The tenth is The Little Prince (2015). A French animation based on the book by Saint-Exupéry. This film is not for children. It’s for adults who have forgotten how to be children. But a child will see it as a fairy tale. And both will be right.
These films don’t “fill time.” They leave a mark. And when your child grows up, they won’t remember how many cartoons you watched. They’ll remember who was sitting next to them when they first saw WALL-E.
