Family Films About Other Dimensions

Description: Dorothy's journey from Kansas to the magical land of Oz, where she encounters witches, wizards, and talking animals, is a classic tale of traveling through dimensions, both literal and metaphorical.

Fact: It was one of the first films to be shown in color, with the transition from black-and-white Kansas to the vibrant Technicolor Oz.

Description: Disney's classic adaptation of Lewis Carroll's tales, where Alice falls down a rabbit hole into a fantastical world inhabited by peculiar and anthropomorphic creatures, representing a journey through different dimensions of logic and reality.

Fact: The film was the 13th in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series and was one of the first to use the Xerox process for animation.

Description: Milo, a bored boy, discovers a magical tollbooth that transports him to the Kingdom of Wisdom, where he must rescue two princesses and restore harmony to the land. This film explores different realms of knowledge and imagination.

Fact: The movie was based on Norton Juster's novel, and it was one of the earliest animated films to use a blend of animation styles.

Description: Bastian, a lonely boy, finds himself in the magical world of Fantasia, where he must help a young warrior save the land from destruction. This film explores the concept of stories creating their own dimensions.

Fact: The film was a major success in Europe and was one of the first films to use extensive special effects for its fantasy sequences.

Description: This Pixar film explores the world of monsters, where they generate energy from children's screams. It introduces the concept of doors leading to different dimensions, each door representing a child's bedroom in the human world.

Fact: The film was the first to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature after the category was introduced.

Description: This stop-motion animated film follows Coraline, who discovers a parallel world behind a secret door in her new home, where her "Other Mother" and "Other Father" appear to be perfect versions of her real parents. However, this other world hides dark secrets, teaching Coraline about the value of her real family.

Fact: The film was the first ever to be shot entirely in stereoscopic 3D. Also, it was adapted from Neil Gaiman's novel of the same name.

Description: Four siblings enter the magical land of Narnia through a wardrobe, discovering a world filled with mythical creatures and a battle between good and evil. This film vividly portrays the transition between our world and another dimension.

Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, using many of the same locations as "The Lord of the Rings" films.

Description: While not explicitly about other dimensions, this Pixar film explores the inner world of emotions, which can be seen as a different dimension of human experience. It delves into the mind of a young girl, Riley, where her five core emotions work together to help her navigate life's challenges.

Fact: The film was inspired by director Pete Docter's own experiences with his daughter's growing up. It won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

Description: Although primarily about tiny people living under the floorboards, the film introduces the concept of a hidden world, which can be considered another dimension. Arrietty, a young Borrower, encounters a human boy, leading to adventures in her miniature world.

Fact: It was Studio Ghibli's first film to be adapted from a non-Japanese novel, "The Borrowers" by Mary Norton.

Description: This animated film features a princess who must travel through various magical dimensions to save her kingdom from an evil sorcerer. It's a tale of courage, friendship, and the power of love.

Fact: The film was one of the first animated features to use CGI extensively for its magical sequences.