Most households with children still living at home probably have a video library stocked to the gills with dozens of high-profile animated, fantasy, adventure, and young adult features. It’s also a good bet many of these productions have been viewed dozens of times each and perhaps have grown a tad too over-familiar. The following list includes some movies that might have flown underneath your radar and, in some cases, are better than their higher-profile competition. Hopefully you and yours will discover (or maybe rediscover) these off-the-beaten-path gems. All titles are available on assorted streaming services. ‘The Iron Giant’ (1999) Based on the 1968 novel of the same name by Ted Hughes, this was the first animated feature from writer/director Brad Bird (“Ratatouille” and the “Incredibles” flicks). Set in New England during the Cold War, it centers on Hogarth, a boy who befriends the title character (voiced by Vin Diesel). With …
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