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What’s in it for you and your child? Gold set in 1948 tells the historic story of the Hockey team that won the first Olympic medal for India as a free nation on the 12th of August 1948. The same date this year commemorates the 70th anniversary of this historic feat. The story of Gold highlights India's emergence from the shadow of the British Empire as it meets the British hockey team on the field, this time as a nation in its own right. Gold is an inspirational story of a team that fought ​against ​ all odds to bring their nation hope, pride and respect. Why you and your child should watch the movies? Sports movies can be inspiring and uplifting which teaches some of life’s most important lessons. It generates immense energy and power and forms positives attitudes which are very necessary for real life. A good sports film is not only about losing or winning on the field, but it also speaks about the deep meaning associated with the sports itself. Sports films appreciate the struggle of the participants by showcasing losers as temporary pain to achieve greater rewards in the future. Sports films understand human emotions which results in a positive attitude in the way we think and live in society. The characters that depict the issues in the sports films transcend the human realities of racism, gender, policies that are very prominent in this fast-moving societies of today.

Moral: Aggression,bravery,competition,confidence,discipline,faith,hope,passion,struggle,successDuration: 2h 33mLanguage: Hindi

Gold

What’s in it for you and your child?During a nightly Porsche ride with his doting rascal Xan, white South African farmer Peter finds and adopts an orphaned cheetah cub, dubbed Duma (just Swahili for cheetah). It becomes the boy's inseparable playmate, even taking it to bed. Peter made clear from the start that the cheetah should be returned to the wild before its full adulthood. But the father is stricken down with a disease just before the cheetah could be returned. Xan's mother sells the farm and moves in with a city aunt. The cheetah escapes, but finds Xan at school, where the new boy is bullied. He decides to run away to the mountains with Duma. On the way they face countless perils, which courage, Xan's intelligence and Duma's instinct overcome.

Moral: Animals are a gift from above for they truly define the words unconditional love.Duration: 1h 40minLanguage: English

Duma (2005)

What’s in it for you and your child?When two pre-teens named Hallie and Annie meet through their summer camp, their two lives are rattled when they realize that they are identical twins. With parents, British mother aka famous dress designer Elizabeth and American father, a wine maker named Nick, living in two different sides of the universe, the girls decide to make an identity swap in hopes of spending time with their other parent. The girls later choose to aware their guardians of the swap while at a hotel in San Francisco, which late reunites the divorced pair and sends them back into remarriage with each other.

Moral: It is important to put the family and its values first.Duration: 2h 8minLanguage: English

The Parent Trap (1998)

What’s in it for you and your child?Kit and Dottie are two sisters who participate in the Women's Baseball Association on Rockford Peaches.&nbsp;They find themselves beginning a new adventure as they find their way to success and try to prevent their rivalry in sport from coming between each other. From this movie children can learn a lot of jealousy and how to keep it at bay.

Moral: jealousyDuration: 2h 8mLanguage: English

A league of their own

What’s in it for you and your child?Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey depicts the adventure of three pets. When their owners leave them at home for a holiday they think that they are abandoned and go to California in a quest to find their family again. This movie is a hilarious and astonishing pastime to watch with children as well as adults of all ages.

Moral: trust, loveDuration: 1h 24 minutesLanguage: English

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

What’s in it for you and your child?Two young girls, 10-year-old Satsuki and her 4-year-old sister Mei, move into a house in the country with their father to be closer to their hospitalized mother. Satsuki and Mei discover that the nearby forest is inhabited by magical creatures called Totoros (pronounced toe-toe-ro). They soon befriend these Totoros, and have several magical adventures.

Moral: Day-to-day life can be an adventureDuration:1h 26minLanguage: English

My Neighbor Totoro (1988)

What’s in it for you and your child?Akeelah Anderson has many problems in her life but she is a smart little girl. She participates in a spelling bee competition to avoid detention and wins! From there, begins a long road of Akeelah overcoming all the hurdles sent her way. She teaches children to keep their heads high and have strength.

Moral: strength, struggle&nbsp;Duration: 1h 52mLanguage: English

Akeelah and the Bee

What's in it for you and your child?Here, Carl the old man and Russel the young boy make a little awkward but an interesting pair. The kind of conversation between them is so relatable to your child and his grand pa. It talks about a lasting relationship and overcoming life's struggles. The movie does talk about Death and Loss but at the same time it takes about life, dreams and hopes too. There is a fast paced silent montage of life events of one of the main character’s lives, which is touching and inspiring too. Like life is going to throw some tantrums at us but gradually we find ways to handle it. And in the end, life is beautiful in its own ways. Russel, a young “Wilderness Explorer” who visits Carl in his effort to earn his final merit badge for assisting elderly, becomes an instant inspiration for your child. Note: This movie is equally interesting for kids and elders. We suggest you take time and spend some time with your children watching this adventurous ride. To have grandparents will be more fun.

Moral: bravery, friendship, love, responsibilityLanguage: EnglishDuration: 1h 36m

What’s in it for you and your child?Rohit Mehra is given superpowers by an alien friend called Jadoo. Rohit is called to Singapore by Dr. Siddhant Arya to build a powerful computer. Unfortunately an accident kills Rohit. His wife Nisha is unable to bear this news and passes away, leaving behind a son called Krishna. Krishna is raised by his grandmother and as he grows up his super abilities come to life. This is an entertaining story where Krishna goes on an adventure to discover the truth and falls in love.

Moral: love, honestyDuration: 3h 5mLanguage: Hindi

Krrish

What’s in it for you and your child?Wreck-It Ralph longs to be as beloved as his game's perfect Good Guy, Fix-It Felix. Problem is, nobody loves a Bad Guy. But they do love heroes... so when a modern, first-person shooter game arrives featuring tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun, Ralph sees it as his ticket to heroism and happiness. He sneaks into the game with a simple plan -- win a medal -- but soon wrecks everything, and accidentally unleashes a deadly enemy that threatens every game in the arcade. Ralph's only hope? Vanellope von Schweetz, a young troublemaking "glitch" from a candy-coated cart racing game who might just be the one to teach Ralph what it means to be a Good Guy. But will he realize he is good enough to become a hero before it's "Game Over" for the entire arcade?

Moral: Don’t Judge anyone, All are equal.Duration: 1h 41minLanguage: English

Wreck-it Ralph (2012)

What’s in it for you and your child?While Andy is away at summer camp Woody has been toynapped by Al McWiggin, a greedy collector and proprietor of "Al's Toy Barn"! In this all-out rescue mission, Buzz and his friends Mr. Potato Head, Slinky Dog, Rex and Hamm springs into action to rescue Woody from winding up as a museum piece. They must find a way to save him before he gets sold in Japan forever and they'll never see him again!

Moral: Love and SacrificeDuration: 1h 32minLanguage: English

Toy Story 2 (1999)

What’s in it for you and your child? Eddie Edwards, an underdog ski-jumper, tackles various challenges in order to become the first participant to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski-jumping. Why you and your child should watch the movies? Sports movies can be inspiring and uplifting which teaches some of life’s most important lessons. It generates immense energy and power and forms positives attitudes which are very necessary for real life. A good sports film is not only about losing or winning on the field, but it also speaks about the deep meaning associated with the sports itself. Sports films appreciate the struggle of the participants by showcasing losers as temporary pain to achieve greater rewards in the future. Sports films understand human emotions which results in a positive attitude in the way we think and live in society. The characters that depict the issues in the sports films transcend the human realities of racism, gender, policies that are very prominent in this fast-moving societies of today.

Moral: Appreciation,confidence,fame,motivation,passion,sacrifice,self love,self worth,success,uniquenessDuration: 1h 46mLanguage: English

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