Slumber Party: 10 Fun movies for your kids to watch at sleepovers

Lim Han 29 May 2017

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How To Train Your Dragon (2010)
Meet Hiccup, a Norse teenager from the land of Berk, where Vikings and dragons are at loggerheads with each other. That is, until Hiccup befriends a Night Fury dragon and domesticates it, and realises that dragons are not as bad as Vikings perceive them to be. Through the companionship with this dragon, he gets the hang of dragon-taming and revolutionises the entire way of life of the Berk society.
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The Jungle Book (2016)
Mowgli, a young adventurous boy, was raised by a pack of wolves in the jungle. Everything is fine and dandy until Shere Khan, a ferocious tiger threatens to kill Mowgli, who now has to escape for his life. Follow the boy on this epic journey where he meets benevolent animals who become close companions and escapes from the clutches of dangerous creatures. Ultimately, Mowgli must find his true identity and face up to his worst fears.
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Enchanted (2007)
Exiled by a monstrous witchy queen from the fairytale kingdom of Andalasaia, Princess Giselle ends up on the streets of modern day Manhattan, where nothing is like she’s experienced before. She meets Robert Philip, a divorce attorney, who rescues the damsel in distress and takes her into his home where his daughter, Morgan, stays as well. The three have a transient period of fun and bliss, until their world gets turned upside down by the entrance of Prince Edward and the evil Queen Narissa into Manhattan.
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The Croods (2013)
Set in a pre-historic era, The Croods depicts the way of life of an ordinary caveman family, the Croods. The Croods live in the safe shelter of their cave until Eep, the daughter of the household, breaks her father’s rules and leaves the cave. She encounters Guy, a more developed human being, who tells her something that will change her and her family’s life all together. Your kids will be embarking on an enthralling adventure with the Croods through magical rainforests and dangerous terrains.
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High School Musical (2006)
Troy Bolton is the star athlete of the basketball team and most popular guy at East High School. He thought he'd had his whole life set until he falls head over heels for Gabriella Montez, a gorgeous geeky girl who ends up enrolling in the same school as him. As the two make it through the auditions for the school’s upcoming musical, they’re faced with the unwanted struggle of juggling this and other commitments, like basketball practices and an academic decathlon.
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Brave (2012)
Brave tells the story of a Scottish princess, Merida, who is anything but the kind of royal princess her mother envisions her to be. Due to her courageous yet rebellious nature, Merida ends up going against a sacred marriage tradition which creates utter havoc in the kingdom. Angry and desperate, she seeks the help of an elderly witch who grants her her desired wish – except, not in the way she had imagined it at all. Now, she must set off on a quest to revoke the spell before it’s too late.
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The Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)
Adapted from the first novel of the snaking book series, Diary of Wimpy Kid depicts the life of pre-teen Greg Heffley who’s just enrolled into middle school. He’s set on becoming the most popular kid in school, however, his plans get wrecked as his companion, Rowley, doesn’t fit into the school kids’ definition of ‘cool’. As Greg struggles through the road of high school, replete with taunting from his brother and social hierarchy, he must learn to deal with consequences of his actions and find his identity amidst the jungle of middle school.
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Toy Story (1995)
An oldie but a goodie, Toy Story is simply a timeless movie for all ages. Get your kids sucked into an enigmatic world where toys have lives of their own, and act lifeless whenever their owner, Andy, is present. When Andy gets a new toy, Buzz Lightyear, his favourite toy, Woody, feels threatened by this new presence and ends up in a scuffle with Buzz, causing him to fall out the window. This sparks off a whole series of events, where Buzz and Woody must work together to escape the evil clutches of a haywire kid.
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The Big Friendly Giant (2016)
Sophie, a ten year old orphan, suffers from insomnia and resorts to stuffing her face with books in order to pass the time. Little does she know that this innocent habit would cause her life to change forever. One night, Sophia encounters a hulking giant and ends up being captured by him. As it turns out, this giant is not what she thought he was. Find out what adventures lie ahead of them and the progression of this unlikely friendship!
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Tangled (2010)
A re-told story of Rapunzel, Tangled puts its own spin on the classic narrative of the long-haired princess. While on the run from two enemies, the kingdom’s most wanted bandit, Flynn Rider, chances upon an old lanky tower and scales it to seek refuge. Little did he know that he would meet Rapunzel, a princess who was stolen from the royal kingdom by a greedy woman who yearned for the healing powers of her hair. They form an agreement and set off to help each other fulfill their wishes, as an exhilarating adventure and romance unfolds.

Send your kids and their friends on a whirlwind of an adventure as they immerse themselves in the fantastical worlds of these spectacular movies!

Nearly nothing gets kids more pumped up than sleepovers. Whether their friends are coming over to squeeze with them in their cosy room or they’re crashing at someone else’s place for the night, sleepovers entail a night of non-stop playtime and insane activities. From jamming to music and prank calling mutual friends, there’s just so much your kids can do at slumber parties.

But, let’s be real, a sleepover would be nothing if movies weren’t involved. After all, movie night – but with fun-loving friends? That’s a killer combo right there. So, for your kid’s next sleepover, we’ve prepped a whole list of fun movies to entertain the whole gang! And, not to worry, we’ve steered away from the horror and melodrama department and instead, charged full speed towards the comedy and fantasy genres. From animated movies to non-animated ones, these exciting films vow to make your kids’ next sleepover the best one yet.

Ready to knock your kid’s socks off with the movies you’ve prepped for them? Then head up to our gallery to get started!

Lim Han

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