The Adventures of Tom Sawyer follows the escapades of a young boy in a fictional town along the Mississippi River. Tom, along with his friend Huckleberry Finn, embarks on various adventures filled with action, comedy, and drama. The story explores themes of friendship, freedom, and the challenges of growing up in the 19th century.
A writer recounts a childhood journey with his friends to find the body of a missing boy. Gordie and his friends set out to find the body of Ray Brower, a kid who recently went missing. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, including facing off against a gang led by Ace Merrill. The boys eventually find Ray's body and decide to report it anonymously. After the journey, the group takes different paths in life, with Chris becoming a lawyer but tragically getting killed while trying to break up a fight. Gordie finishes writing about his childhood and goes swimming with his son and friend.
In Salem, a teenage boy named Max awakens three evil witches who were executed in the 17th century. With the help of his sister and friends, Max must stop the witches from stealing the souls of children before sunrise.
Stanley Yelnats IV, a teenage boy, is falsely accused of stealing a pair of sneakers and is sent to Camp Green Lake, a juvenile detention center. At the camp, the inmates are forced to dig holes in the desert as a form of punishment. As Stanley adjusts to life at the camp, he uncovers a deeper mystery involving a family curse, a legendary treasure, and the true purpose behind the hole-digging. With the help of his newfound friends, Stanley sets out to solve the mystery and clear his name.
Four Rooms tells the story of four interlocking tales that take place in a fading hotel on New Year's Eve. The first tale involves a group of witches performing a ritual to reverse a spell. The second tale follows a bellhop who gets caught in a dangerous situation with a jealous husband. The third tale centers around a family leaving their misbehaving children alone in a hotel room. The fourth tale features an encounter with a group of Hollywood actors, leading to a bet and a gruesome outcome.
When a 12-year-old boy pulls Excalibur from a stone, he is thrust into a centuries-old battle between good and evil. With the help of Merlin, he must unite his friends and fellow knights to defeat the malevolent enchantress Morgana.
When an orphan boy named Pete finds a dragon in the woods, he forms a close bond with the magical creature. Together, they embark on an adventure to protect their friendship and ensure the dragon's safety. However, they must face challenges and dangers along the way.
In this enchanting film adaptation of J.M. Barrie's beloved play, young Wendy Darling finds herself whisked away to the magical world of Neverland. There, she joins Peter Pan and his friends as they engage in thrilling adventures, battle the evil Captain Hook, and discover the power of imagination and childhood innocence.
A bullied young boy named Owen befriends Abby, a young female vampire who lives in secrecy with her guardian. As their friendship deepens, Abby's guardian struggles to secure blood for her, leading to a series of violent events. Owen discovers Abby's true nature and becomes her protector and handler, as they embark on a journey to find a new life.
In Milk Money (1994), a young boy, Frank, recruits a prostitute, V, to play matchmaker for his single father who is still grieving the loss of his wife. Frank and his friends, Brad and Kevin, pool their money to hire V. As the plan unfolds, V becomes increasingly involved in the lives of Frank and his father, leading to unexpected friendships and lessons in love.
In a dystopian future, a deadly disease has infected the world, and a sexy superheroine named Ultraviolet (played by Milla Jovovich) fights to find a cure. She must navigate through dangerous encounters with a totalitarian dictatorship, powerful enemies, and her own light sensitivity. With her superhuman strength and stamina, Ultraviolet becomes a one-woman army determined to save humanity.
In the movie 'Eli', a young boy named Eli is suffering from a rare disease that requires him to live in a completely sterile environment. His parents take him to a secluded house for a cutting-edge medical treatment, but as Eli starts to experience supernatural phenomena, he realizes that something sinister is happening. As the secrets of the house unravel, Eli must confront the true nature of his illness and the dark forces at play.
Lord of the Flies is a 1963 movie adaptation of the classic novel by William Golding. After a plane crash, a group of British schoolboys find themselves stranded on a deserted island. At first, they attempt to establish order and create a civilization. However, as time goes on and their survival becomes more challenging, they descend into savagery, revealing the dark side of human nature.
Murmur of the Heart is a French comedy-drama film that tells the story of a 14-year-old boy named Laurent who goes through the challenges of puberty, love, and sexual initiation. Set in 1950s France, the film explores themes of mother-son relationships, incestuous desires, and the struggles of growing up.
1900 is an epic drama set in Italy, spanning several decades and exploring themes of class struggle, fascism, and the effects of war. It follows the lives of two boys, Alfredo and Olmo, who grow up together in a rural village. As they come of age, they find themselves on opposing sides of the social and political spectrum, with Alfredo aligning with the fascists and Olmo becoming a socialist. The film depicts their struggles and the impact of their choices on their friendship and the world around them.
A divorced man living in New York City discovers that he has a teenage son who has been raised by a tribe in the jungle. He brings the boy back to the city and attempts to reconnect with him while dealing with cultural clashes and the challenges of raising a teenager.
Oliver, an orphan boy in Victorian England, escapes from a workhouse and joins a group of pickpockets led by an elderly criminal named Fagin. As Oliver tries to navigate the criminal underworld and find a loving home, he encounters various obstacles, including an abusive boyfriend, a treacherous burglar, and a murderous mob.
Flight of the Navigator is an adventure comedy family sci-fi movie from 1986. The story follows a 12-year-old boy who gets abducted by an alien spacecraft and is returned to Earth 8 years later, but he hasn't aged a day. He embarks on a journey to unravel the mysteries of his disappearance and to find a way back home.
Hesher is a dark comedy-drama about a young boy named TJ who is dealing with the loss of his mother. He forms an unexpected friendship with Hesher, a heavy metal fan who moves into his house. Hesher helps TJ cope with his grief and navigate the challenges of his dysfunctional family.
The Devil's Backbone tells the story of a young boy named Carlos who arrives at an isolated orphanage during the Spanish Civil War. As he navigates the hostile environment, he discovers that the ghost of a former student haunts the institution. With secrets and political tensions escalating, Carlos must uncover the truth and confront the supernatural forces at play.