10 Films You Loved As A Kid, But View In A New Light As An Adult

Finding Nemo is a colorful and fun movie for kids, following a widowed father's journey to rescue his missing son. Kids connect with Nemo's adventurous spirit, while adults see Marlin as the true hero. His quest gains emotional depth as an adult, knowing Nemo is all he has left after a traumatic event. The ending is not just happy but also a relief for Marlin.

Poltergeist is a good horror film for younger viewers, not too scary. It's about a family haunted by the supernatural, and you can connect with either the kids or the parents. The movie taps into common childhood fears like ghosts and clowns, but surprisingly, it might be scarier for adults. Diane and Steve fight to save their kids and themselves. The characters drive the story, making you feel their actions will determine if they make it out alive.

Big stars Tom Hanks in a hilarious role as a boy who becomes an adult overnight. The film has subtle jokes for grown-ups and goes beyond the fun to explore themes of rediscovering youth's simplicity and kindness. As we watch from an adult's perspective, Josh's mother gains importance, reflecting the emotions parents feel when their children grow up.

Kids love Jurassic Park for its lifelike dinosaurs, a dream come true. But adults see it more as a nightmare, with the whole theme park posing a massive threat. The movie shows adults feeling powerless to protect the kids, especially when faced with huge dangers like a T. rex. Adults also relate more to the tense relationships between the characters.

Daniel, after a bitter divorce, disguises himself as Mrs. Doubtfire to be close to his kids. As an adult, the premise seems invasive and creepy, especially as Miranda is deceived into allowing a forbidden man into her home. The film discusses divorce, but only adults fully grasp how it impacts Miranda and Daniel, not just the children.

Adults can feel the stress and desperation in Nani's job search in Lilo and Stitch, a struggle children might not fully grasp. Lilo and Stitch's innocent mischief unintentionally sabotages Nani's efforts, making her frustrations, especially about her lost parents, more complex than what kids might perceive.

Director Chris Columbus uses clever camera angles in Home Alone to show things from a kid's point of view. The basement furnace and Old Man Marley seem scarier, but grown-ups understand that leaving a child alone is the real concern. While Kevin sees it as a chance to have fun, adults empathize with his parents. Harry and Marv's injuries are less funny when looked at through a practical, grown-up lens. It's a wonder they survived.