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May 11, 2022 · Pixar movies, and a surprising amount of other kids' films, have opened with grueling and emotionally exhausting death sequences, and none are more effective than these.
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- 'Up' (2009) — Ellie Fredricksen. It doesn't matter where you stand on Pixar's Up, whether you think it's one of the studio's greatest outings of overly cartoonish fluff: Anyone and everyone can agree that the first act is one of the best in the history of animated cinema.
- 'The Lion King' (1994) — Mufasa. When talking about character deaths in children's cinema, the conversation is guaranteed to veer into the iconic '90s Disney classic The Lion King, and the way young Simba's father Mufasa is killed by his brother, Scar.
- 'My Girl' (1991) — Thomas J. Sennett. One of the most iconic coming-of-age movies of the '90s, My Girl is the story of a girl on the verge of adolescence who's obsessed with death, and her friendship with a boy who's allergic to everything.
- 'How to Train Your Dragon 2' (2014) — Stoick the Vast. The How to Train Your Dragon trilogy is undoubtedly one of DreamWorks Animation's strongest franchises, full of entertaining stories and riveting characters.
Oct 27, 2019 · 21 Devastating Moments in Kids' Movies That We're Still Traumatized Over. No matter how many children's movies made us giggle or screech with joy, it's the sad and scary moments that have...
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Jan 17, 2024 · Kids' Movies That Are Obsessed With Death. If you ask us, it's never too early for a kid to learn that everyone they know and love will die someday. Their best friend, their favorite dog, and even their grandma will all face the same fate, and there's nothing anyone can do about it.
- Fred Weasley - Harry Potter And The Deadly Hallows Part 2. A lot of characters die in the last two installments of this series, and Fred Weasley's death is one of the most heartbreaking ones.
- Artax - The NeverEnding Story. When Atreyu goes to seek advice from Morla the Ancient One, he has to go through the Swamp of Sadness. However, he doesn't realize until too late that his horse, Artax, has a hard time getting out of the Swamp.
- Bambi's Mother - Bambi. Bambi and his mother had a very close relationship until one winter, while looking for grass to eat, Bambi's mother senses danger.
- Dobbie - Harry Potter And The Deadly Hallows Part 1. Anyone who's watched this movie would agree that Dobbie's is one of the most brutal deaths in Harry Potter.
Aug 19, 2021 · Very few movie scenes are more soul-crushing than the shocking demise of Bambi’s mother. Here are 13 of the saddest moments from children’s movies.
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Each of the movies on my top 10 list touch on loss, death, and/or grief, and can be a great way to start a conversation with a child about their feelings. Although the movies on this list are generally appropriate for all audiences, some children may not be ready for certain thematic elements.
