As we journey through life, there are certain treasures from our past that hold a special place in our hearts. Those cherished memories have the power to transport us back to a time when the world seemed brighter, simpler, and full of endless possibilities. And for many of us, that time is synonymous with the movies we watched during our childhood. Childhood movies entertained us and shaped our imaginations, values, and sense of wonder. Whether it was animated classics from Disney or heartwarming coming-of-age tales, these films left an indelible mark on our lives. In this article, we will explore Kearsley High School’s students’ favorite childhood movies and shows.
Junior, Shirley Briggs favorite childhood movies are The Outsiders and Annie.
“The Outsiders was my favorite movie because of the plot twist, and how kids got treated in different communities. It really showed me how different life is by the situation that you live in. It’s kind of the same with Annie the plot twist, how she escaped the orphanage and slowly felt like she belonged with the new family in her life,” stated Briggs
For senior, Levi Prey the movie Swan Princess has a special place close to his heart.
“The music in it is so fun and it has some really silly characters, and the art was pretty, but mostly the music and Swan Lake is one of my favorite stories and this movie is a retelling of that story,” explained Prey.
According to, sophomore, Peyton Hinman, Tangled is the most memorable childhood movie.
“It’s got banger animation, a great foray into 2010s computer animation, songs are bangers, Mandy Moore is freaking awesome, and Flynn smoldering is literally the sole image to describe why this generation is the way it is. Freaking baller,” expressed Hinman.
Continuing with the Disney princess topic, Junior, Jimmie Hart’s favorite childhood movie is Princess and the Frog.
“Princess and the Frog was just a fire movie and the music was just too crazy,” Hart voiced.
The next movie is a long-time favorite released in 1998, Paulie.
“One of my favorite childhood movies is Paulie since my grandmother showed me it as a child and it just grew on me,” Jordan Craig expressed fondly.
The next childhood favorite happens to be a show released in 2014.
“My favorite childhood show was Henry Danger. I loved Henry Danger because I loved the characters’ personalities and I love how chaotic it is. I started watching it because my older cousins were watching it and I thought it was funny,” happily stated freshman, Ella Faulkner.
From the iconic characters and captivating storylines to the life lessons they imparted, our childhood movies were so much more than just entertainment. They built us into the people we are today and for that, they hold a special place in our hearts. So, what childhood favorites hold a place in your heart?
