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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.
- 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.
- The Lion King (1994), Rated G. In addition to its famed circle of life message, The Lion Kingbrilliantly captures the pain of loss and the steps that one must take to again find wholeness after the death of a loved one.
- The Fox and the Hound (1981), Rated G. The Fox and the Houndis one of the few children’s movies to address loss – not in the form of death but in life.
- The Land Before Time (1988), Rated G. This movie is special in that it maps tragedy and loss in such a way that is remarkably specific to the mind of a child.
- Up (2009), Rated PG. Using small, gentle vignettes, the opening sequence of Uptells the story of a man, Carl, and a woman who meet as children, fall in love, and marry.
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.
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Jul 10, 2024 · Disney and Pixar in particular have a way of making movies that tell kids about death, often featuring dead parents and scenes that make you cry in a cathartic fashion. Death in children's media can help people process loss and get kids and adults to be more open about their emotions.
