The Wizard of Oz
This beloved classic follows Dorothy and her friends along the yellow brick road on a quest full of songs, friendship, and courage. The story is warm and full of wonder, though the Wicked Witch and her flying monkeys deliver genuine scares that sensitive younger children may find upsetting.
Best enjoyed by children around age 6 and up; many under-5s will love the songs and color but may need a lap to sit on during the witch scenes.
If you’d rather skip
The tornado sequence: the house is swept up, and Dorothy sees alarming figures flying past her window including a vision of Miss Gulch transforming into the witch.
The Wicked Witch of the East's striped legs are visible curling under the fallen house; shown close-up as they disappear.
The Wicked Witch first appears on screen in full: green skin, exaggerated nose and chin, and a threatening demeanor; her first several appearances with fire effects may startle young viewers.