Not all heroes need to be adults. When the world or the people you care for are in peril, kids can definitely come to the rescue. While young audiences look up to adult superheroes on the big and small screen, some young heroes get the job done. Many of these movies teach young audiences that they can rise to the challenge and put fear aside.

Heroes come in many forms, and they don’t necessarily have to have superpowers. Young heroes might even be everyday kids who go on a brave venture for hidden treasure or to save their town.

10 The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D (IMDb 3.6)

For any audience members who grew up during the era of Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network, there are fond memories regarding this movie. Sharkboy (Taylor Lautner) and Lavagirl (Taylor Dooley) were the hit superhero for kids. The main character Max (Cayden Boyd) creates an imaginary dream world called Planet Drool. Sharkboy and Lavagirl emerge from a tornado and need his help.

They must stop Mr.Electric (George Lopez) from ruing the planet. As the movie progresses, the story shifts to take place on Earth. Sharkboy, Lavagirl, Max, and Marissa (Sasha Pieterse) band together to save his parents and freeze Mr. Eelctric.

9 Thunderbirds (IMDb 4.3)

Thunderbirds will be a serious blast from the past that many forgot even existed. The 2004 action movie centered around the Tracy family. They operate technologically advanced machines called Thunderbirds in times of distress.

Every family has their young sibling who isn’t ready for the responsibility, and, when their arch-nemesis attacks and gets them trapped in Thunderbird 5, it’s up to Alan (Brady Corbet), Fermat (Soren Fulton), and their friend Tin-Tin (Vanessa Hudgens). They use their various skills to maneuver around the island and foil the enemy’s plans. In the end, the kids prove worthy of their responsibilities and a spot on the team.

SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY

8 We Can Be Heroes (IMDb 4.7)

Netflix released a new movie by Robert Rodriguez, the director of the popular Spy Kids movies. This movie also involves some kid heroes who take on the role of saving Earth from an alien invasion. Their parents are part of a superhero program, but they get captured by the aliens.

See also  20 Crazy Details About Bob’s Burgers Even True Fans Missed

Seeing themselves as the only ones who can help, they use their unique powers to board the ship. They learn to work together as a team and learn that powers don’t always make a hero. In the end, they realize the real reason for the invasion and save their parents and Earth.

7 Spy Kids (IMDb 5.5)

Who doesn’t remember watching Spy Kids? The movie and franchise became a sensation among young audiences and a twist on heroes that hadn’t been seen before. In this world, the OSS is a secret organization of spies. The Cortez’s are suddenly called to a mission but are captured.

Their two children, Carmen (Alexa Vega) and Juni (Daryl Sabara) learn about the family’s real job. Juni and Carmen decide to become spies, use their family’s gadgets, and save their parents and other OSS agents from Fegan Floop. Fans often recall the creepy “Thumb-Thumbs” minions and the impressive microwave that makes McDonald’s.

6 Sky High (6.2)

Ninth graders are still kids, right? Sky High was a fan-favorite Disney movie about a dream every kid washed was real. Will Stronghold (Michael Angarano) is the son of the most legendary superheroes, but he didn’t get powers of his own, and his parents have no idea why that may be. Now a freshman, he and his best friend must continue their education at Sky High.

A special high school literally in the middle of the sky for kids of heroes and villains. One of his parent’s old enemies returns and gets the help of the mean crew at school to turn all heroes into babies. It’s up to Will, his friend Layla (Danielle Panabaker), Warren Peace (Steven Strait), and the sidekicks to save the school and heroes.

5 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (IMDb 6.9)

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is heralded as being one of the most compelling fantasy movies to come out of 2005. Four siblings find themselves in the magical world of Narnia hidden in a wardrobe, but Narnia is under threat as the White Witch (Tilda Swinton) has cursed Narnia to eternal winter 100 years ago.

See also  How A Chromebook Is Different To A Windows Laptop (And Which Is Best)

As the children discover more about Narnia and its troubles, they meet the true ruler Aslan (Liam Neeson). Along the way, the kids learn to be brave and adopt new skills to help Aslan take down the White Witch. They even become the Queen’s and King’s of the world they helped save.

4 The Monster Squad (IMDb 7.1)

This list wouldn’t be complete without one of the original gangs of young friends tho save the day. The Monster Squad was a 1987 movie that brought to life the Universal Monsters on screen. The Monster Squad is actually a club of pre-teen friends who idolize classic monster movies.

With the diary of Dr. Abraham Van Helsing (Jack Gwillim), they learn that, on one special night, a powerful amulet becomes vulnerable to destruction. The kids realize that they must find the amulet and send the monsters into limbo before it’s too late. Dracula and his monsters seek to find the amulet to plunge the world into darkness.

3 IT (IMDb 7.3)

For this list, this entry is referring to the 2017 reboot movie IT. But, the original still deserves high praises as a Stephen King classic. The dangerous acts the kids in this movie went through would be the stuff of nightmares—quite literally. Set in 1988, Bill (Jaeden Lieberher) makes his younger brother a paper boat to play with, but, when he goes outside, he never returns.

Still plagued by his disappearance, Bill looks for answers. He and his new group of outcast friends learn that the town is plagued by a mysterious entity called “It” or Pennywise. Pennywise feasts on children and makes their worst nightmares come true. The Losers Club learns to push away their fears and rely on friendship to stop Pennywise and send him back where he came from. For now.

2 Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone (IMDb 7.6)

Logically speaking, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), Hermione (Emma Watson), and Ron (Rupert Grint) are all still kids in the first installment of the franchise. Harry learns that he’s a wizard. Cue Hagrid (Robbie Coltrane) scene. Not only that, but that he has a strong connection to Lord Voldemort.

See also  The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane Updates: Is The Movie Happening?

As Harry and his friends enter their first year at Hogwarts, they uncover secrets that lead them to the Sorcerer’s Stone, an object that can create an immortality potion. When Harry discovers it, he learns the real culprit to be the Dark Arts professor. Taking off his turban, he reveals Voldemort to be living on the back of his head. In the end, Harry once again conquers the evil wizard and save the day.

1 The Goonies (1985): (IMDb 7.8)

The Goonies is an oldie, but a goodie. This movie isn’t about superheroes, magic, or the supernatural. It’s a treasure hunt adventure by a group of friends. Mikey (Sean Astin) and his friends’ families are facing foreclosure and will have to move out of town. When looking through the attic, they discover a doubloon and a treasure map.

Mikey convinces his fries that it’s real and to find the treasure to stay where they belong. They go on a comical yet adventurous journey against a crime family also looking for treasure. They go through a dangerous quest through underground tunnels, a dangerous bone piano, and booby traps, and, in the end, the Goonies manage to get a small treasure to stop the foreclosure.

NextHarry Potter: 10 Reasons Ron Would Have Been Better Off Without Harry And Hermione, According To Reddit

About The Author


Gabriela Silva
(478 Articles Published)

Gabriela Silva is a List writer for Screen Rant with experience in all things television, film and pop culture. A graduate of Fordham University with previous years experience interning for Cliché Magazine.

With her passion for movies, television and entertainment, she’s interviewed some great actors from Cress Williams of ‘Black Lightning’ to Tati Gabrielle from ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.’

Her love for entertainment reaches a broad range of interests from 90s thriller movies, guilty pleasure teen dramas, action-packed MCU movies to popular K-dramas. You’ll most likely find her binge-watching a new television show or movies on Netflix into the early morning.

More From Gabriela Silva