A Glean movie guide
Ultimate Adventures for 10-Year-Olds
Action, laughs, and legendary heroes.
Epic space battles, treasure hunts, and heroes perfect for pre-teens.
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The movie list
- 01
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
A visually stunning superhero journey with a relatable young lead and high-energy style.
Struggling to find his place in the world while juggling school and family, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales is unexpectedly bitten by a radioactive spider and develops unfathomable powers just like the one and only Spider-Man. While wrestling with the implications of his new abilities, Miles discovers a super collider created by the madman Wilson "Kingpin" Fisk, causing others from across the Spider-Verse to be inadvertently transported to his dimension.
- 02
The Goonies
A classic treasure hunt that perfectly captures the spirit of childhood friendship and exploration.
Young teen Mikey Walsh and his friends set off on a quest to find Pirate One-Eyed Willie's treasure in hopes of saving their homes from demolition. However, on their quest to find the treasure, they run into a family of recently escaped criminals, determined to capture the kids and reach the treasure first.
- 03
How to Train Your Dragon
An epic tale of bravery featuring thrilling flight sequences and a strong emotional core.
As the son of a Viking leader on the cusp of manhood, shy Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III faces a rite of passage: he must kill a dragon to prove his warrior mettle. But after downing a feared dragon, he realizes that he no longer wants to destroy it, and instead befriends the beast – which he names Toothless – much to the chagrin of his warrior father.
- 04
The Mitchells vs. the Machines
A fast-paced, hilarious road trip where a quirky family must save the world from a robot uprising.
A quirky, dysfunctional family's road trip is upended when they find themselves in the middle of the robot apocalypse and suddenly become humanity's unlikeliest last hope.
- 05
Back to the Future
A high-stakes time-travel adventure that remains a foundational and endlessly entertaining family favorite.
Eighties teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent back in time to 1955, inadvertently disrupting his parents' first meeting and attracting his mother's romantic interest. Marty must repair the damage to history by rekindling his parents' romance and - with the help of his eccentric inventor friend Doc Brown - return to 1985.
- 06
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
A modern, action-packed comedy that cleverly brings video game mechanics to life in a jungle setting.
Four teenagers in detention discover an old video game console with a game they’ve never heard of. When they decide to play, they are immediately sucked into the jungle world of Jumanji in the bodies of their avatars. They’ll have to complete the adventure of their lives filled with fun, thrills and danger or be stuck in the game forever!
- 07
The LEGO Movie
A wildly creative and funny quest that celebrates imagination and the power of individuality.
An ordinary Lego mini-figure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil Lego tyrant from conquering the universe.
- 08
Star Wars: A New Hope
The ultimate space opera featuring iconic heroes, imaginative worlds, and a classic battle for the galaxy.
Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.
- 09
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
An immersive entry into a magical world where friendship and mystery collide at a wizarding school.
Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he learns to harness his newfound powers with the help of the school's kindly headmaster, Harry uncovers the truth about his parents' deaths—and about the villain who's to blame.
- 10
Sonic the Hedgehog
A high-speed, humorous adventure perfect for fans of the legendary video game character.
Powered with incredible speed, Sonic The Hedgehog embraces his new home on Earth. That is, until Sonic sparks the attention of super-uncool evil genius Dr. Robotnik. Now it’s super-villain vs. super-sonic in an all-out race across the globe to stop Robotnik from using Sonic’s unique power for world domination.
- 11
Big Hero 6
A heartwarming blend of high-tech superhero action and the bond between a boy and his robot friend.
A special bond develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.
- 12
The Sandlot
A nostalgic and funny look at summer, sports, and the legendary trouble friends get into together.
During a summer of friendship and adventure, one boy becomes a part of the gang, nine boys become a team and their leader becomes a legend by confronting the terrifying mystery beyond the right field wall.