Top 26 Family Movies Releases from 1979

Kermit and his newfound friends trek across America to find success in Hollywood, but a frog legs merchant is after Kermit. Details on The Muppet Movie / IMDB / YouTube

After being shipwrecked with a magnificent horse off the coast of Africa in the 1940s, a boy bonds with the stallion, and trains him to race after their rescue. Details on The Black Stallion / IMDB / YouTube

The Groundhog tells the story of how, for once, Jack Frost became human, and helped a knight win his lady love. Info on Jack Frost / IMDB / YouTube

Bugs Bunny reflects on his past cartoon exploits. Learn about The Bugs Bunny/Road-Runner Movie / IMDB / YouTube

A young humanoid alien who gets stranded on earth hooks up with a grizzled old sheriff in a western town and tries to help him solve a tough case, but the sheriff doesn't want any help from a kid. Info on The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid / IMDB / YouTube

The adventures of two idiotic outlaw wannabees, Amos and Theodore. Check out The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again / IMDB / YouTube

Filmed on location in Israel at authentic biblical sites, this inspirational drama and commercial success retells the life of Christ. See more about The Jesus Film / IMDB / YouTube

Four kids travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia and learn of their destiny to free it with the guidance of a lion messiah. More about The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe / IMDB / YouTube

This is the second film about the detective Feluda (Soumitra Chatterjee) set in the holy city of Benares, where he (along with his cousin, Topshe and friend, Lalmohan Ganguly) goes for a holiday. But the theft of a priceless deity of Lord Ganesh (the Elephant God) from a local household forces him to start investigation. Feluda comes in direct confrontation with Magan. See more about Joi Baba Felunath: The Elephant God / IMDB / YouTube

Madicken is a Swedish girl from the upper level family, growing up during the time of first world war which did not include Sweden. She lives happily with her family, experiencing the world and making brave and crazy things. Read about You're Out of Your Mind, Maggie / IMDB / YouTube

In an American town, an old bitter miser is given a ghostly chance at redemption on Christmas Eve. Details on An American Christmas Carol / IMDB / YouTube

When Scooby tries to make it big in Hollywood with little success, the rest of the gang try to convince him to return to his normal Saturday morning cartoon. Look into Scooby Goes Hollywood / IMDB / YouTube

This children's fantasy tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who discovers a complex underwater world where young children are held prisoner by an evil shark and an eel. Learn about The Water Babies / IMDB / YouTube

An astronaut and his android double travel back to the time of King Arthur. Info on Unidentified Flying Oddball / IMDB / YouTube

Tells the fable from Chinese mythology about the young warrior Nezha who takes on a group of evil dragons. Explore Prince Nezha's Triumph Against Dragon King / IMDB / YouTube

A new preacher in town joins forces with an unlikely group of crimefighters: six dedicated church ladies who are ready, but not necessarily equipped--to help. Info on The North Avenue Irregulars / IMDB / YouTube

An evil magician seeks to gain power by obtaining a magic rose. A peasant boy and a Prince join forces to stop him. See more about Arabian Adventure / IMDB / YouTube

In this beloved holiday classic, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the Muppets join the singer for a heart-warming Christmas celebration, with traditional carols as well as lesser-known holiday songs. Look into John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together / IMDB / YouTube

Spider-Man swings to the rescue when a nuclear bomb created by three college students falls into criminal hands. Explore Spider-Man Strikes Back / IMDB / YouTube

A young man invents a robot dog that has super strength, x-ray vision and can detect crimes being committed. A greedy businessman tries to steal the invention from him. Look into C.H.O.M.P.S. / IMDB / YouTube

The old King (Vladimír Mensík) is not satisfied with his four children. It is high time for the Princesses to get married and for the Prince to assume the reign. Once the King sets out to the fowling and he entrusts the kingdom to the Prince Velen (Juraj Durdiak). His sisters want him to provide them with the bridegrooms. A beautiful girl Evening Star (Libuse Safránko. Explore The Prince and the Evening Star / IMDB / YouTube

Charlie Brown, Marcie and Snoopy compete in the Junior Olympics' decathlon event. Learn about You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown / IMDB / YouTube

The family who went back to nature by homesteading in Colorado's Rocky Mountains is threatened by possible federal opposition to their mining claims on the land they moved to. Look into Adventures of the Wilderness Family 3 / IMDB / YouTube

Upset by rumors that Halloween may end, Dracula calls his mild-mannered monsters together and delivers an ultimatum - either regain their frightening image, or leave his Transylvania castle forever. Info on The Halloween That Almost Wasn't / IMDB / YouTube

The Flintstones and Rubbles win a trip on Make a Deal or Don't to Count Rockula's castle in Rocksylvania where they have an unpleasant meeting with the Count and his servant Frankenstone. Get info on The Flintstones Meet Rockula and Frankenstone / IMDB / YouTube

Bugs Bunny and the others Looney Tunes stars show their own version of A Christmas Carol. In addition, Wile E. is still chasing Road Runner and Taz impersonates Santa Claus. Info on Bugs Bunny's Looney Christmas Tales / IMDB / YouTube