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DVDs for your family

This selection of DVDs includes titles recommended by our editors for their quality and themes. Many of these titles are based on classic literature. Most titles are for older students, and we have listed the MPPA ratings for all our selections. Parents should be the ultimate arbiters of which selections are best for your family. If you want to buy the DVD, click on the image to order from Amazon.com.

 

A Beautiful Mind - DVD - - Rated: PG-13

 

 

 


Becket - DVD - - Rated: NR

Starring Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole this highly acclaimed film recounts the story of the Archbishop of Canterbury's heroic and unforgettable life.

 

 

 


Cats - DVD - - Rated:

Dancing, music, poetry, spectacle! The poetry of T.S. Eliot and the talents of Andrew Lloyd Webber make this a great choice for family entertainment.

 

 

 


A Charlie Brown Christmas - DVD - Charles Schultz - Rated: G

The Christmas show that started it all. Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, and the gang get ready for Christmas, but it's Linus who gets to tell us, "That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown."

 

 

 


The Count of Monte Cristo - DVD - - Rated: NR

Enjoy Dumas' adventure tale of betrayal and revenge.

 

 

 


Dead Poet's Society - DVD - - Rated: PG

Robin William stars in a movie that rally makes one think!

 

 

 


Death of a Salesman - DVD - Arthur Miller - Rated: PG

This acclaimed 1985 version of Arthur Miller's haunting play stars Dustin Hoffman and John Malkovich.

 

 

 


Doctor Zhivago - DVD - Boris Pasternak - Rated: PG-13

Boris Pasternak's sweeping view of Russia in the early 1900's comes alive in this important film from 1965.

 

 

 


Driving Miss Daisy - DVD - - Rated: PG

Winner of 4 Academy Awards, this 1989 movie starring Dan Aykroyd, Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman presents many important themes and great entertainment!

 

 

 


The Fellowship of the Ring - DVD - J.R.R. Tolkien - Rated: PG-13

This is the wide-screen edition of the first film in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

 

 

 


Finding Forrester - DVD - - Rated: PG-13

Sean Connery stars in this inspirational story about a writer and his mentor.

 

 

 


Fried Green Tomatoes - DVD - - Rated: PG-13

Fannie Flag's bestselling novel about friendship comes to the video screen!

 

 

 


Gone with the Wind - DVD - Margaret Mitchell - Rated: G

The classic tale of love and rebellion during the Civil War. If you've never seen it, now is the time! Meet Scarlet and Rhett and all the rest in this DVD version of the classic film.

 

 

 


Hamlet - DVD - William Shakespeare - Rated: NR

The DVD edition starring Laurence Olivier.

 

 

 


Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (DVD) - J.K. Rowling - Rated: PG

This is the wide-screen edition of the first film in the Harry Potter series.

 

 

 


Henry V - DVD - William Shakespeare - Rated: PG-13

 

 

 


How the Grinch Stole Christmas - DVD - Dr. Seuss - Rated: NR

The ever-so-creepy Boris Karloff narrates this retelling of the classic Dr. Seuss story of how Christmas disappeared.

 

 

 


James and the Giant Peach - DVD - - Rated: PG

What happens when Walt Disney meets classic author Roald Dahl? A fantastic trip of the imagination with James and the Giant Peach!

 

 

 


Jane Eyre - DVD - - Rated: NR

 

 

 


Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - DVD - - Rated: NR

This is Andrew Lloyd Webber at his best! Super staging, super music and an inspirational message that will assure you dreams can come true!

 

 

 


Lawrence of Arabia - DVD - - Rated: PG

Filmed in 1962, this remains the adventure to end all adventures! Watch the amazing story of T.E. Lawrence unfold!

 

 

 


Les Miserables - DVD - Victor Hugo - Rated: PG-13

Liam Neeson's performance as Jean Valjean in the 1998 production is stunning. The film also stars Claire Danes as Cosette. This is a great introduction to a great book!

 

 

 


The Miracle Worker - DVD - - Rated: NR

The 1962 version starring Patty Duke and Anne Bancroft remains the classic story of Helen Keller's remarkable life. Walt Disney's 2000 re-telling is also excellent!

 

 

 


Moby Dick - DVD - Herman Melville - Rated: PG

Herman Melville's Moby Dick may well be the legendary "great American novel." This 1998 video version stars acting greats Gregory Peck and Patrick Stewart.

 

 

 


Mr. Holland's Opus - DVD - - Rated: PG

A great entertainment about music and the power of teaching.

 

 

 


The Muppet Christmas Carol - DVD - - Rated: G

Michael Caine stars in this whimsical retelling of Charles Dickens' classic christmas story, with a full cast of muppets as supporting stars.

 

 

 


The Muppet Movie - Jim Henson - Rated: G

The original muppet movie stars Kermit the Frog and his merry band as they head off for stardom. Lots of fun, songs, and silliness.

 

 

 


The Natural - DVD - - Rated: PG

Robert Redford stars in this classic story of baseball and the power of hope!

 

 

 


The Outsiders - DVD - - Rated: PG

S.E. Hinton's novel filmed in 1983 starring the very young Rob Lowe, Matt Dillon and Tom Cruise!

 

 

 


A River Runs Through It - DVD - - Rated: PG

A very young Brad Pitt stars in this compelling story of American life built around a river and fly fishing.

 

 

 


Romeo & Juliet - DVD - William Shakespeare - Rated: PG

The 1968 production directed by Franco Zefirelli.

 

 

 


Shadowlands - DVD - - Rated: PG

This is the sad yet triumphant story of C.S. Lewis, author of "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe."

 

 

 


Simon Birch - DVD - - Rated: PG

Based on A Prayer for Owen Meany, this film captures the spirit and power of the inspirational and hysterical novel.

 

 

 


Stand and Deliver - DVD - - Rated: PG

A movie about AP Calculus? Believe it or not, this inspiration story about a teacher's power to motivate students is great entertainment!

 

 

 


The Princess Bride - DVD - - Rated: PG

A fantasy classic with humor and fun-as well as great lessons about choosing good over evil!

 

 

 


To Kill A Mockingbird - DVD - - Rated: NR

Starring Gregory Peck, this movie is makes Harper Lee's story of prejudice and courage in the 1960's.

 

 

 


The Wizard of Oz - DVD - - Rated: G

 

 

 


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