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Sesame Street
Tv Show

Sesame Street (1969)

8.1
TV_Y

Sesame Street is an educational TV show set in an inner-city neighborhood. Through a combination of live-action, puppetry, and animation, the show teaches children valuable lessons about reading, counting, and personal development. With a diverse cast of characters, including the iconic Big Bird and the lovable monsters, Sesame Street promotes multiculturalism and offers educational content with fun and entertainment.

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The Eight
Tv Show

The Eight (2005)

7.5

HaShminiya is a television series that was broadcast on the Israeli channel Arutz HaYeladim in HOT. Although the show was designated for children and teenagers, it was also popular with adults.

CBeebies Bedtime Stories
Tv Show

CBeebies Bedtime Stories (2006)

7.8

Join a host of different celebrities for a different story read each night just before bedtime.

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The Butterfly Effect
Movie

The Butterfly Effect(2004)

7.6
tomato34%
R
113Minutes

Evan Treborn, who suffers from blackouts, discovers a way to remember these lost memories and alter his life by reading his journal. As he travels back in time and makes changes, he faces consequences that affect his present life. Evan's main goal is to save his childhood sweetheart from being molested by her father and tormented by her brother. However, he soon realizes that his attempts to alter the past only lead to unforeseen consequences. Eventually, he decides to scare his childhood sweetheart away and destroy all his memories to save her life. The film ends with Evan and his childhood sweetheart crossing paths after he successfully saves her life.

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The NeverEnding Story
Movie

The NeverEnding Story(1984)

7.3
tomato84%
PG
102Minutes
The Electric Company
Tv Show

The Electric Company (1977)

8.1
TV_G

The Electric Company is a comedy TV show that aired from 1971 to 1977. It features a mix of live-action sketches, animations, and songs to teach children the basics of reading and literacy. The show is known for its unique blend of comedy and education, making it a popular choice for children and their families.

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The Book of Eli
Movie

The Book of Eli(2010)

6.8
tomato47%
R
118Minutes

In a post-apocalyptic America, a drifter named Eli fights his way across the country while protecting a sacred book that holds the secrets to humanity's salvation. Along his journey, he encounters a power-hungry man named Carnegie who seeks to control the book's power. Eli befriends a young woman named Solara and together they face numerous challenges and dangers. Eventually, they find sanctuary in a group of survivors on Alcatraz. Despite facing betrayal and death, Eli's mission to preserve the book and deliver its message is fulfilled.

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In the Night Garden
Tv Show

In the Night Garden (2009)

6.7
TV_Y

In the Night Garden takes children on a magical journey through a dream-like garden, filled with colorful characters and imaginative adventures. This surreal and educational show captivates young viewers with its enchanting storytelling and unique blend of puppetry and animation. Join the ragdoll Igglepiggle, the Tombliboos, the Pontipines, and all their friends as they explore the wonders of the Night Garden.

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Chobits
Tv Show

Chobits (2003)

7.3
TV_14

Chobits is a story about Hideki, a college student who finds a humanoid computer (known as a Persocom) in the trash. The Persocom, named Chi, appears to be unlike any other Persocom. Hideki soon discovers that Chi is a Chobit, a type of Persocom rumored to have human-like emotions and free will.

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Captain Fantastic
Movie

Captain Fantastic(2016)

7.8
tomato82%
R
118Minutes

In the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, challenging his idea of what it means to be a parent. Ben Cash, his wife Leslie and their six children live in the Washington wilderness. Ben and Leslie are former anarchist activists disillusioned with capitalism and American life, and chose to instill survivalist skills, left-wing politics, and philosophy in their children - educating them to think critically, training them to be self-reliant, physically fit and athletic, guiding them without technology, demonstrating the beauty of coexisting with nature and celebrating 'Noam Chomsky Day' instead of Christmas. Leslie is hospitalized for bipolar disorder and eventually dies by suicide. Ben learns that Leslie's father Jack plans to hold a traditional funeral and burial, even though Leslie wished to be cremated. They argue over the phone and Jack threatens to have Ben arrested if he attends the funeral. He initially decides not to go and prevents his children from doing so, but then changes his mind, leading his children on a road trip into life outside the wilderness. The family briefly stays at his sister Harper's house. She and her husband try to convince Ben that his children should attend school to receive a traditional education; Ben argues that his children are better educated than Harper's own children. Ben arrives at Leslie's funeral with his children and reads her will, which instructs her family to cremate her and flush her ashes down the toilet. In response, Jack has Ben forcibly removed. Ben's children also start doubting their father and his parenting skills. His son Rellian accuses Ben of failing to treat Leslie's mental health. His son Bodevan accuses his father of failing to equip them for the real world by setting them up for a rude awakening when they grow up and shows him college acceptance letters from Ivy League schools for which Leslie had helped him apply. Rellian wants to live with his grandparents, who want to take custody of them. When Vespyr tries to climb into a window to 'free' Rellian from his grandparents, she falls from the roof and narrowly avoids breaking her neck. Ben, shocked and guilty, allows Jack to take his children. Although they have bonded with their grandparents, the children decide to follow Ben again when he departs. The children honour Leslie's wish and convince Ben to help them, exhuming her corpse, burning it in a self-made pyre and flushing her ashes down an airport toilet. Bodevan then leaves the family to travel through Namibia, while the rest settle on a farm. The final scene is the family around the kitchen table with their father, waiting for the school bus to arrive.

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Ghostwriter
Tv Show

Ghostwriter (1995)

7.8
TV_Y
Reading Rainbow
Tv Show

Reading Rainbow (2006)

8.4
TV_Y

Reading Rainbow is an educational TV show that promotes literacy and a love for reading among children. Each episode features a different book and explores its themes and lessons. Host LeVar Burton takes young viewers on imaginative journeys through storytelling, introducing them to diverse cultures, interesting places, and fascinating people.

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Between the Lions
Tv Show

Between the Lions (2011)

7.2
TV_Y
My Life as a Dog
Movie

My Life as a Dog(1985)

7.6
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102Minutes
Like Stars on Earth
Movie

Like Stars on Earth(2007)

8.3
tomato93%
PG
162Minutes

An eight-year-old boy named Ishaan is labeled as a trouble-maker due to his poor academic performance. However, a compassionate art teacher named Nikumbh discovers that Ishaan has dyslexia and helps him learn in a way that suits his unique abilities. With Nikumbh's guidance, Ishaan's artistic talent is recognized, and he begins to excel academically. Ishaan's transformation brings joy and gratitude to his parents, and he forms a close bond with his teacher. The story highlights the importance of understanding and embracing differences.

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Discover a wide range of movies and TV series that highlight the profound impact of reading. From heartwarming tales of book clubs to thrilling stories centered around libraries, immerse yourself in a world where words come alive. Explore the power of reading and its ability to shape characters, ignite imaginations, and transform lives. Find your next captivating watch and indulge in the joy of storytelling.

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