Climate change is tough to discuss with young children, but these kid-friendly movies are an excellent way to start the conversation. Documentaries like "A Beautiful Planet" and "To the Arctic" offer elementary-aged kids a vivid window into the forces that shape the planet and give them a deeper appreciation of Mother Earth. Animated treats such as "Ice Age: The Meltdown" and "Happy Feet" are a healthy and effective way to introduce young kids to the concept of global warming. Kids of all ages can learn something and get inspired to make a change from these terrific flicks for Earth Day.
– "Happy Feet"
Kids will love the charming, animated penguins in this ultra-cute and funny flick.
Recommended for ages 5 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
(Warner Bros., 2006)
– "Police Patrol"
This computer-animated film from Norway has a strong pro-environment message.
Recommended for ages 5 and older
Quality: 3 out of 5
(Phase 4 Films, 2013)
– "A Beautiful Planet"
This documentary offers a stunning look at Earth – and man's sobering impact on it.
Recommended for ages 6 and older
Quality: 5 out of 5
(Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, 2016)
– "Arctic Tale"
This cute, kid-friendly film serves up an inconvenient truth.
Recommended for ages 6 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
(National Geographic, 2007)
– "Ice Age: The Meltdown"
This funny, sincere sequel has appealing, memorable characters.
Recommended for ages 6 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
(Twentieth Century Fox, 2006)
– "To the Arctic"
Educational documentary narrated by Meryl Streep explores life in the frozen wild.
Recommended for ages 6 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
(Warner Bros., 2012)
– "Adventure Planet"
Pro-earth animated tale has strong messages and some peril.
Recommended for ages 8 and older
Quality: 3 out of 5
(Kantana Group, 2014)
– "Before the Flood"
Leonardo DiCaprio travels the world examining climate change and ultimately finds hope.
Recommended for ages 10 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
(National Geographic, 2016)
– "Time to Choose"
Visually beautiful documentary examines the environmental impact of deforestation and fossil fuels.
Recommended for ages 10 and older
Quality: 3 out of 5
(Abramorama, 2016)
– "Tomorrow"
Upbeat documentary explores ways to combat climate change and save the world.
Recommended for ages 10 and older
Quality: 3 out of 5
(Mars Films, 2017)
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