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Scene stealing child actors
Little Miss Sunshine [2006]Little Miss Sunshine [2006]
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Abigail Breslin pitches it very nicely in this warm-hearted family road trip
The St Trinians Collection (4 Disc Box Set)The St Trinians Collection (4 Disc Box Set) by Joyce Grenfall
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Classic comedies that adults and children will still enjoy today.
My Life As A Dog [1985]My Life As A Dog [1985]
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Sensitive, restrained performance about a lonely child, sent away because his mother is unwell.
Bugsy Malone [1976]Bugsy Malone [1976]
Lots of fun. An inspired musical brilliantly played by the entire cast.
Taxi Driver [1976]Taxi Driver [1976]
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Another Jodie Foster classic.
Life Is Beautiful [1999]Life Is Beautiful [1999]
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Moving Holocaust drama - bittersweet
Stand By Me [1987]Stand By Me [1987]
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Keenly observed coming of age drama about a group of 12 year old boys.
The Piano (Special Edition) [1993]The Piano (Special Edition) [1993]
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Paquin won a well-deserved Oscar for this performance.
What's Eating Gilbert Grape [1993] (Johnny Depp, Leonardo Di Caprio, Juliette Lewis)What's Eating Gilbert Grape [1993] (Johnny Depp, Leonardo Di Caprio, Juliette Lewis)
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Leonardo di Caprio's best ever performance.
E.T. - The Extra Terrestrial [Special Edition]E.T. - The Extra Terrestrial [Special Edition]
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Beautifully pitched with amazing child performances saving this film from total sentimentality
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone [2001]Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone [2001]
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Although Daniel Radcliffe got better with experience, Rupert Grint is a revelation.
Thunderpants [2002]Thunderpants [2002]
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Fabulous fable, with Rupert Grint and Bruce Cook.
Chocolat [2001]Chocolat [2001]
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Enchanting film, with strong child actors.
Leon [1995]Leon [1995]
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Natalie Portman in a disturbing role, but a superb film.
American Beauty [2000]American Beauty [2000]
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An extraordinary film, well worth having.
The Railway ChildrenThe Railway Children
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Classic weepy.
Billy Elliot [2000]Billy Elliot [2000]
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Uplifting, witty story of the journies a young boy and his father make when he chooses to train as a ballet dancer.
Oliver! [1968]Oliver! [1968]
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Both Mark Lester and Jack Wild turn in performances that have stood the test of time.
Me And You And Everyone We KnowMe And You And Everyone We Know
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Art house film lifted out of the ordinary by the children's performances
This Is England (2 Disc Edition) [2006]This Is England (2 Disc Edition) [2006]
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Thomas Turgoose shows great range in this 1980s rites of passage film
Jindabyne [2007]Jindabyne [2007]
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Perfectly pitched child performances augment this story of grief and loss, set in Australia
The Squid And The Whale [2005]The Squid And The Whale [2005]
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How divorcing parents hurt their kids with the extraordinary Laura Linney