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The Karate Kid was such a sensation in its day that Pat Morita was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance as Mr. Miyagi. But this is no mere relic of the '80s. The film presents an iconic battle of good versus evil in the guise of a teenage misfit who learns karate and then must prove himself against an elite school of ruthless, snarling teens and their sadistic coach. It's incredibly inspiring, in that way that only '80s sports movies can be, with their training montages and dramatic finishes. And if you want to feel inspired by more '80s classics, try these 30 Movie Quotes Every '80s Kid Knows by Heart.

Nick Park and Peter Lord, the gents behind the hugely popular Wallace and Gromit cartoons took their stop-motion animation talents to American shores in 2000 for this unexpected triumph about a farm full of chickens who plan a jailbreak after the farm owners decide to get into the chicken pot pie business. Mel Gibson voices the brash outsider rooster who teaches the other chickens to fly, alongside the voice talents of Miranda Richardson, Timothy Spall, Imelda Staunton, and presumably some other Brits who were also in the Harry Potter franchise.

Rick Moranis plays a bumbling scientist and inattentive family man conducting fruitless experiments in the attic. One day he falls backwards into discovering a working shrink ray—only he doesn't know it works, and it accidentally shrinks his two kids and the next-door neighbors' kids. It's surprisingly easy to get invested in the kids' plight—especially once the genuinely cool practical effects for giant ants and massive blades of grass enter in—while Moranis and the rest of the adults (including a pre-Buffy Kristine Sutherland) are somewhat more madcap. A great throwback to good old-fashioned family entertainment.

One fun fact about the classic Disney adventure Bedknobs and Broomsticks is that its similarities to Mary Poppins (including casting actor David Tomlinson) are not accidental. When Disney was having trouble obtaining the rights to Mary Poppins, they put this movie into production instead, and when Mary got back on track, Bedknobs was shelved for many years. Thank goodness it finally emerged, as it gave Angela Lansbury one of her most delightful film roles, as a reclusive but delightful witch who takes in some English children during the Blitz for a live-action/animated adventure

That shot of the titular orca jumping clear over both the wall and his tween-boy liberator was an iconic shot in the early '90s, but strangely the film itself has faded over the years. Which is too bad, because it's a sweet and honestly influential film about the cruelty of keeping giant sea creatures like this in captivity. It's also the only heartwarming family movie you're likely to see that co-stars Michael Madsen, Michael Ironside, and Lori Petty.

Before he was winning Oscars for films like Gravity and Roma, director Alfonso Cuarón made his American film debut with this story of a young girl whose father is presumed dead in World War I, so she's shut away in an American boarding school to be a servant. Based on the novel by the author of The Secret Garden, this is a film full of imagination, courage, and friendship—and also, thanks to Cuarón, some stunningly beautiful filmmaking. It's been an under-the-radar fave for decades; if you haven't seen it, you really should.

Numerous follow-up films took the Muppets on adventures to New York City and through great works of literature, but there is nothing like watching the original. The Muppet Movie is an origin story for those quirky, cuddly showbiz puppets, with Kermit following his heart's desire to the end of his rainbow—which, in this case, is Hollywood. Watching all the Muppets we know and love come together one by one is like watching a puzzle get assembled, albeit a puzzle bedecked with late-'70s celebrity cameos. And for a longer trip down memory lane, here are 30 Movie Quotes Every '70s Kid Knows by Heart.

Director Steven Spielberg's adaptation of the Peter Pan tale—which cast the late Robin Williams as a grown-up Peter who'd forgotten all about his time in Neverland, and an imperious Dustin Hoffman as the fearsome Captain Hook—had its share of detractors when it premiered in 1991. But a generation who grew up watching it on VHS and cable remember it more fondly. Williams is a natural at blending childlike enthusiasm with adult gravity, while Hoffman is meticulous as Hook's facade steadily crumbles. Also, Hook gives us Rufio, a character who's half-bratty teen and half-dreamy anarchistDirector Steven Spielberg's adaptation of the Peter Pan tale—which cast the late Robin Williams as a grown-up Peter who'd forgotten all about his time in Neverland, and an imperious Dustin Hoffman as the fearsome Captain Hook—had its share of detractors when it premiered in 1991. But a generation who grew up watching it on VHS and cable remember it more fondly. Williams is a natural at blending childlike enthusiasm with adult gravity, while Hoffman is meticulous as Hook's facade steadily crumbles. Also, Hook gives us Rufio, a character who's half-bratty teen and half-dreamy anarchist

If you're worried that your loyalties will be torn between the 1961 Parent Trap that starred Hayley Mills as reunited twins who scheme to get their parents back together, or the 1998 remake that starred Lindsay Lohan, you're in luck—Disney+ is streaming both versions! It's no surprise that both films were so successful: This is a classic wish-fulfillment tale for any kid who's either longed for a sibling or wished they could use their juvenile ingenuity and tricksiness to get the family they've always wanted. And if the '90s version has you feeling some nostalgia for the decade, revisit these 30 Movie Quotes Every '90s Kid Knows by Heart.

Julie Andrews won the 1965 Best Actress Oscar for her performance as a magical nanny who floats down on her umbrella and promptly turns around the lives of the Banks family, included their buttoned-up patriarch. Among the live-action Disney films (this one incorporates some animation, but it's limited to one sequence), Mary Poppins sits right at the top of the heap with its charming tunes and heartwarming story. And when you're done watching the movie, try these 9 Fun Indoor Activities for Kids During Quarantine.