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About This Quiz
From "Home Alone" (1990) to "Stuart Little" (1999), the 1990s gave us some of the best kids' films that still hold up, and some of the biggest flops that barely made it out of the theaters alive. If you were a '90s kid, you know that going to the movies was the best part of your summer. You could escape the blistering heat (especially with that heatwave in 1995), eat popcorn and see some of your favorite characters on screen. That's when the summer blockbuster movie really shined, and there were plenty of great ones in this decade.
Let's face it, we were one of the luckiest generations when it came to film, because the 1990s gave us "Independence Day" (1996), "The Sandlot" (1993) and "A Bug's Life" (1998). If you loved movies when you were a kid (or as an adult), you probably have made your way across nearly all of the '90s kids' films (whether they were hits or flops), but can you identify them from a single image? Take this quiz to see if you can tell the difference between "Richie Rich" (1994) and "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" (1992) or "My Girl" (1991).
"Home Alone"
If you come from a big family, you know that the premise of "Home Alone" (1991) is not totally unbelievable. The thing that actually is unbelievable is the house and the Christmas trip to Europe with the whole family. Maybe they got a discount?
"Matilda"
"The Good Son"
"Hook"
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"Hook"
"Free Willy"
"The Lion King"
Heartthrob Jonathan Taylor Thomas voiced the leading role of Simba in "The Lion King" (1994). This movie brought a new sense of culture and stunning visuals to the Walt Disney production studio's portfolio.
"Beauty and the Beast"
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"Jumanji"
"Matilda"
Danny DeVito took the story that Roald Dahl created and made it into something pretty great. The special effects weren't the greatest, but for their time, they made an impact on the targeted age group.
"Free Willy"
"The Parent Trap"
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"Toy Story"
Who would have thought that a story about toys could be so engaging and creative? The visual effects in this movie have stood the test of time, and the budget that went into creating it paid off in the long run.
"The Lion King"
"Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey"
"The Sandlot"
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"Mrs. Doubtfire"
"Hook"
What happens when Peter Pan grows up and gets a job? He forgets everything there is to forget about the magic of being a child. That is what this movie is all about. Luckily, Peter Pan was Robin Williams, who had a tendency to remember what it's like to be a fun-loving child.
"Space Jam"
"Richie Rich"
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"Free Willy"
"The Parent Trap"
"Mrs. Doubtfire"
"Jumanji"
"Jumanji" (1995) is all about the dark side of playing board games. When children ask "What would happen if this was real," the answer is Jumanji ... of course. The special effects for this film were ahead of their time.
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"Space Jam"
"Free Willy"
If you aren't sure whether "Free Willy" (1993) is an animal rights movie or a feature length advertisement for Sea World, consider the fact that everyone you knew in the '90s took a trip to Sea World after this movie was released.
"Toy Story"
"The Mighty Ducks"
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"Matilda"
"The Sandlot"
"Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey"
There is nothing more important than the relationship between a boy and his dog (or a girl and her cat). This movie shows the drastic lengths an animal will go to be with their forever person.
"The Parent Trap"
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"Angels in the Outfield"
"The Sandlot"
Not only is this movie quotable, but it took the '90s coming of age voice to the next level. While not much really happens, we are put into the shoes of the boys who just want to get their baseball back, and things get intense.
"Rookie of the Year"
"Mrs. Doubtfire"
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"Hook"
"Free Willy"
"The Mighty Ducks"
"The Parent Trap"
We often forget that Lindsay Lohan was a great actor in her prime. Not only could she take on two roles in one movie, her two characters could talk to each other. This remake from the 1961 film blew audiences away.
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"Mrs. Doubtfire"
"Mrs. Doubtfire" (1993) is a movie about a man who is so desperate to see his children that he dresses up as an old woman and pretends to be a nanny. This was, of course, before internet background checks were super easy.
"Hook"
"Free Willy"
"The Mighty Ducks"
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"The Lion King"
"Jumanji"
"The Mighty Ducks"
"Space Jam"
"Space Jam" (1996) was a money grab with the cash cow that was Michael Jordan. Not only did this athlete help lead the Chicago Bulls to six championships in the decade, we also got to learn that he was a terrible actor with this incredibly terrible movie.
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"Free Willy"
"Richie Rich"
"Richie Rich" (1994) came along during the slow decline of Macaulay Culkin's career. While we know him as the child star of the 1990s, most don't remember that he was in this movie ... but we do remember the McDonald's at his house.
"The Mighty Ducks"
"Home Alone"
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"Miracle"
"The Mighty Ducks"
There's nothing like Emilio Estevez trying to explain to a group of outcasts that a duck is a strong animal ... except for when he starts quacking at his high strung lawyer boss when he quits to coach peewee hockey.
"Little Giants"
"Richie Rich"
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"The Pagemaster"
"The Witches"
"Casper"
"Casper" (1995) starred Christina Ricci and Devon Sawa. This power couple really broke some barriers in the film world when the boy ghost falls in love with the living girl and they go to a dance together ... because no one really dies in children's movies.
"Richie Rich"
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"The Witches"
In the movie "The Witches" (1990), we learn a lot about how to spot an actual witch. They have long toes and hate wearing pointed shoes, for example. Every child who saw the witches take on their true form had nightmares for the remainder of the decade.
"Casper"
"FernGully"
"My Girl"
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"The Pagemaster"
"Mulan"
"Mulan" (1998) has one defining feature that all Disney movies prior to it did not have: it was the first Disney movie to have a male character with nipples (*gasp!*). This movie was all about girl power, which helped define the 1990s.
"A Goofy Movie"
"My Girl"
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"A Goofy Movie"
"The Mighty Ducks"
"My Girl"
"The Little Rascals" (1994)
If you watch this movie now, you will see some of the most adorable child actors that the 1990s produced. Of course, most of them only landed roles in this movie. These talented little ones were excellent singers and hilarious little actors.
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"Little Giants"
The '90s kids' sports film formula came through strong and clear in "Little Giants" (1994), in which two brothers coach opposing teams to show that girls can play football, and kids with allergies can win.
"FernGully"
"Casper"
"The Sandlot"
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"Casper"
"My Girl"
The 1990s brought us a lot of movies that were set in the 1960s, and "My Girl" (1991) may be the saddest coming of age film that has ever landed on the silver screen. Who could forget Thomas J's allergy and what it meant to the plot?
"Little Giants"
"The Pagemaster"
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"Babe"
"A Goofy Movie"
"Beethoven"
"Beethoven" (1992) made every child want to get a St. Bernard and name it after a dead composer. However, all adults who saw that movie probably watched in terror as the dog's drool took over the entire house.
"The Witches"
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"Rookie of the Year"
"My Girl"
"Now and Then"
"Babe"
When a pig realizes he's about to become dinner, he has to show off the fact that he is useful around the farm ... well, more useful than he'd be as bacon, anyway. That is why Babe starts herding sheep. It makes sense if you're a child.
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"Babe"
"Aladdin"
"Aladdin" (1992) is about a young princess who wants to marry for love rather than money and a young peasant who steals food to live. There's a whole song about it, but the most memorable character is the genie, voiced by Robin Williams.
"Rookie of the Year"
"Air Bud"
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"The Nightmare Before Christmas"
While this movie was well ahead of its time in the visual effects department, some people don't find it to be the best musical ever. However, its dark plot attracts goths and people who shop at Hot Topic.
"Angels in the Outfield"
"Babe"
"101 Dalmatians"
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"Rookie of the Year"
Anyone who has thrown a baseball knows that Henry doesn't have good pitching form, yet he can throw a fast ball from the bleachers to the catcher ... making him the perfect player for the 1990s Chicago Cubs.
"Air Bud"
"Jingle All the Way"
"The Indian in the Cupboard"
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"Babe"
"3 Ninjas"
"Jingle All the Way"
"Heavyweights"
There is nothing more frightening to parents than sending your kids to camp. This is especially true if you are sending them to a camp that is run by Ben Stiller. Raise your hand if you wanted nothing more than to jump on The Blob.
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"The Toy"
"Dennis the Menace"
"Jingle All the Way"
There is something to be said about how parents act when they are trying to buy a toy for their children, and that something is: these parents are crazy. If you miss out on the toy for the holiday, you can just buy it like two months later ... just sayin'.
"Air Bud"
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"Rookie of the Year"
"3 Ninjas"
With the success of all movies with plots revolving around children protecting their homes, "3 Ninjas" (1992) came around to show us that we just needed to learn some funny fighting movies and we could save the world ... or at least our bedrooms.
"The Indian in the Cupboard"
"Harriet the Spy"
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"Toy Story"
"Beauty and the Beast"
"The Secret Garden"
"The Santa Clause"
If you want to confuse children about homonyms, make a movie about Santa Claus and call it "The Santa Clause" ... because it's easy to explain what a clause is to young kids.
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"My Girl"
"Beethoven"
"Rookie of the Year"
"Blank Check"
When a bad guy hits a kid's car, he hands him a signed check and tells him to give it to his parents. Sure, a child will do that. Why not write it out for a million dollars instead? What happens next? You'll have to watch (or rewatch) the movie to find out.
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"Babe"
"A Nightmare Before Chrismtas"
"Dennis the Menace"
Every '90s kid who watched the cartoon and read the comics of "Dennis the Menace" from the 1980s knows that the actor who played him in the live action film didn't look very much like him at all. However, the movie was funny, so we didn't care.
"Camp Nowhere"
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"Anastasia"
"Pocahontas"
While everyone can agree that "Pocahontas" (1995) had some stunning visuals, we can also pretty much agree that it wasn't historically accurate ... except for the racist song about "killing savages."
"Beauty and the Beast"
"Harriet the Spy"
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"Hocus Pocus"
This movie is clearly a warning to teens. If you are too proud to admit you're a virgin, you will probably end up lighting a candle and terrorizing the whole town with ancient witches who eat children.
"The Nightmare Before Christmas"
"Beauty and the Beast"
"The Indian in the Cupboard"
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"Hocus Pocus"
"Man of the House"
Of course, this movie isn't just about bonding. There have to be some shady characters after the lot, and the kid's antics will need to save the day ... it is the 1990s, after all.
"The Santa Clause"
"Beauty and the Beast"
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"Dennis the Menace"
"FernGully"
"Angels in the Outfield"
If your dad told you he'd come and visit when your terrible baseball team won, what would you do? Well, pray of course. This movie is all about how your dad is totally cool, even if he is pretty terrible.
"My Girl"
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"Monkey Trouble"
Having a pet monkey is great, until you realize that it is a helper monkey ... the kind of helper monkey that's a pickpocket. This '90s kids' film has the oddest plot and weirdest ending possible.
"3 Ninjas"
"The Santa Clause"
"The Secret Garden"
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"The Little Princess"
"Dunston Checks In"
"Anastasia"
While most people think that "Anastasia" (1997) is a Disney film, it was actually produced by Fox and the Fox animation studios. Surprising to most audiences, it ended up being a great film, even if it wasn't totally historically accurate.
"Harriet the Spy"
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"Antz"
"A Bug's Life"
While many ants just do what they're told, Filk likes to invent things. However, when one of his inventions destroys the offerings to a bully grasshopper, Filk has to figure out a way to save his colony from complete destruction.
"Babe"
"101 Dalmatians"
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"We're back! A Dinosaur's Story"
Dinosaur movies are great, but when those dinosaur movies are set in modern times, you get a lot of fun along with the chaos. So when four dino friends take a trip to New York City, a '90s plot unravels.
"A Bug's Life"
"The Indian in the Cupboard"
"Dunston Checks In"
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"The Mighty Ducks"
"Camp Nowhere"
When a young kid decides to make his own summer camp with cool kid stuff, he seems to be getting away with it. However, when all of the other kids in the neighborhood find out, things get a little weird.
"Falling Rocks"
"Casper"
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