The Canon

The most influential movies of my childhood

65 picks · Ranked list

1

Dumbo1941

2

One Hundred and One Dalmatians1961

3

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer1964

4

The Party1968

5

Star Wars1977

6

The Empire Strikes Back1980

7

Return of the Jedi1983

8

Ferris Bueller's Day Off1986

9

The Princess Bride1987

10

Spaceballs1987

11

Rudy1993

12

The Little Rascals1994

13

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective1994

14

The Mask1994

15

Baby's Day Out1994

16

The Lion King1994

17

Toy Story1995

18

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie1995

19

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery1997

20

The Prince of Egypt1998

21

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace1999

22

How the Grinch Stole Christmas2000

23

Chicken Run2000

24

The Emperor's New Groove2000