Family Films About Inventors

Description: Marty McFly travels back in time in a DeLorean time machine invented by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, leading to a series of time-travel adventures that explore the consequences of altering the past.

Fact: The film was the highest-grossing film of

Description: Basil of Baker Street, a mouse detective, uses his inventive gadgets to solve crimes, offering a fun twist on the classic detective story with a focus on ingenuity.

Fact: The film was inspired by the Basil of Baker Street series by Eve Titus. It was Disney's first animated film to be released on video while it was still being shown in theaters.

Description: Wayne Szalinski, an eccentric inventor, accidentally shrinks his children and their friends to the size of insects. The film captures the adventure and ingenuity required to navigate the world from a new perspective.

Fact: The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. The original script had the kids shrunk to the size of a grain of salt.

Description: This film follows Professor Philip Brainard as he accidentally creates a substance that defies gravity, leading to a series of comedic and heartwarming events. It's a great example of how an inventor's work can affect their personal life and community.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 1961 film "The Absent-Minded Professor." The special effects for Flubber were created by Industrial Light & Magic.

Description: Set in the Cold War era, this animated film tells the story of a young boy who befriends a giant robot with a heart, exploring themes of friendship, identity, and the ethics of invention.

Fact: The film was a box office disappointment but has since become a cult classic. It features voice acting by Vin Diesel as the Iron Giant.

Description: Rodney Copperbottom, an aspiring inventor, travels to Robot City to meet his idol, Bigweld, and ends up fighting for the rights of all robots to upgrade themselves.

Fact: The film features a cameo by Mel Brooks as Bigweld. The design of the robots was inspired by the works of artist William Joyce.

Description: Lewis, an orphaned inventor, travels through time to meet his future family, learning about the importance of perseverance and the value of family in the process.

Fact: The film features a cameo by Tom Selleck as Cornelius Robinson. It was one of the first Disney films to be released under the Walt Disney Animation Studios banner.

Description: Set in 1930s Paris, this film follows Hugo Cabret, an orphan who lives in a train station, as he unravels the mystery of an automaton and its connection to the early days of cinema.

Fact: The film won five Academy Awards, including Best Visual Effects. It was Martin Scorsese's first family film and a tribute to the history of cinema.

Description: After a personal tragedy, Hiro Hamada teams up with his brother's robot Baymax to form a superhero team, showcasing the power of technology and the heart behind inventions.

Fact: The film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Baymax was designed to be a huggable, comforting presence, reflecting the film's themes of care and support.

Description: While not a traditional family film, this documentary about Elizabeth Holmes and her company Theranos provides a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked ambition in the world of invention.

Fact: The film uses a mix of interviews, reenactments, and animation to tell its story. It was directed by Alex Gibney, known for his documentaries on controversial figures.