Top 30 Family Movies Highly Rated Released in 1942

The story of a young deer growing up in the forest. More about Bambi / IMDB / YouTube

At the turn of the century in a Welsh mining village, the Morgans, he stern, she gentle, raise coal-mining sons and hope their youngest will find a better life. More about How Green Was My Valley / IMDB / YouTube

The life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer, and singer George M. Cohan. Get info on Yankee Doodle Dandy / IMDB / YouTube

A boy raised by wild animals tries to adapt to human village life. Details on The Jungle Book / IMDB / YouTube

Donald Duck, in a battleship made of ice, goes to war against his three nephews, who fight back from their ice fort. Info on Donald's Snow Fight / IMDB / YouTube

The story takes place in the old streets of Porto and by the banks of the Douro River. A gang of very young kids has just accepted a new member, Carlitos, a shy boy who has played it tough by stealing a doll in a shop. Carlitos soon has a crush on Terezinha, the only girl in the group. The trouble is that Eduardo, the gang boss, is also in love with the pretty girl.. Read about Aniki Bóbó / IMDB / YouTube

Three fun-loving, morally upright brothers from Pimento University save their fiancée from their fiendish archenemy, Dan Backslide, in this spoof of the Rover Boys. Find out about The Dover Boys at Pimento University or The Rivals of Roquefort Hall / IMDB / YouTube

Yet another variation on the Three Little Pigs theme, this time told as WW2 anti-German propaganda (the US had just entered the war), with the wolf as a thinly-disguised Hitler. Read about Blitz Wolf / IMDB / YouTube

Goofy demonstrates how to play baseball. He plays all positions for both teams, and demonstrates many different types of pitches. See more about How to Play Baseball / IMDB / YouTube

Goofy's demonstration of fishing is fouled up by his clumsy casting and fly fishing, and problems with his boat. Info on How to Fish / IMDB / YouTube

This classic of Portuguese cinema depicts the friendships and rivalries of the inhabitants of a square in downtown Lisbon, where exists a spirit of familiarity between neighbors. Get info on The Courtyard of the Ballads / IMDB / YouTube

In his attempt to demonstrate swimming, Goofy first has trouble undressing in the small locker room but then manages to showcase diving and swimming techniques. More about How to Swim / IMDB / YouTube

A narrator explains the history of the Olympic Games while Goofy demonstrates events. Learn about The Olympic Champ / IMDB / YouTube

Bugs' home in a hollow tree is marred when the magician, Ala Bahma, plasters his show posters all over it. Bugs goes to the show to heckle. See more about Case of the Missing Hare / IMDB / YouTube

Elmer Fudd and his dogs are hunting for Bugs Bunny in the woods. As Fudd is about to shoot Bugs, he receives a telegram telling him that his uncle is leaving him three million dollars on the condition he doesn't harm any animals. Check out The Wabbit Who Came to Supper / IMDB / YouTube

Superman versus a thawed-out Tyrannosaurus. Check out Superman: The Arctic Giant / IMDB / YouTube

Superman battles train robbers seeking to steal a billion dollars worth of gold. Learn about Superman: Billion Dollar Limited / IMDB / YouTube

Babbit and Catstello, take-offs on Bud Abbott and Lou Costello try to catch the little Tweety bird, using everything from stilts to dynamite. Trouble is, the tiny bird has a vicious streak in him. Details on A Tale of Two Kitties / IMDB / YouTube

When police interfere with a reckless scientist's experiment, it creates a deadly meteor shower only Superman can stop. Read about Superman: The Magnetic Telescope / IMDB / YouTube

Superman versus extortionists with a super-powerful rocket car. Read about Superman: The Bulleteers / IMDB / YouTube

Superman versus a fanatical extortionist with an earthquake machine. Info on Superman: Electric Earthquake / IMDB / YouTube

The gang gives Mickey a surprise party that turns into a jam session with everyone playing instruments while Goofy has problems baking a cake. Learn about Mickey's Birthday Party / IMDB / YouTube

Superman must face the threat of an erupting volcano. Check out Superman: Volcano / IMDB / YouTube

When the circus' animals escape and threaten disaster, Superman must take action. See more about Superman: Terror on the Midway / IMDB / YouTube

Superman vs. Japanese spies hijacking a new super-bomber. Find out about Superman: Japoteurs / IMDB / YouTube

This time Elmer Fudd goes after Bugs using hypnotism, only the plan backfires. Explore The Hare-Brained Hypnotist / IMDB / YouTube

Hitler, Mussolini, and Hirohito are portrayed as ducks taking over a barnyard. Read about The Ducktators / IMDB / YouTube

A crook dressed as Superman commits a series of robberies. The real Superman must work fast to counter the bad publicity. Check out Superman: Showdown / IMDB / YouTube

Superman versus saboteurs at the Metropolis Munitions Plant. Look into Superman: Destruction Inc. / IMDB / YouTube

While Clark Kent is in wartime Japan, Superman becomes a saboteur. Get info on Superman: Eleventh Hour / IMDB / YouTube