Many children -- especially boys -- have a desire to watch action movies. However, many action movies have too much violence and mature content for children. Knowing the most appropriate action movies for kids is important before you let them watch these exciting films.
Common Sense Media shared a list of the greatest action movies for kids. These movies are filled with impressive action, story, characters and comedy.
1. "The Incredibles"
What makes "The Incredibles" one of the best action movies for kids is its combination of great animation, family drama and superhero action. The members of this superhuman family have impressive superpowers, scary enemies and great interaction with each other.
2. "Spy Kids"
Kids are too young to watch the James Bond movies because those films have too much sex and sensuality. The best alternative spy movie for kids is "Spy Kids". This movie is about two young siblings who have to rely on their espionage skills in order to save the world.
3. "Superman: The Movie"
Christopher Reeve's first Superman movie remains as one of the most iconic superhero movies of all-time. It features a superhero who does what is right for no other reason besides his love for humanity which is a good lesson for kids today.
4. "The Goonies"
"'The Goonies' is a smooth mixture of the usual ingredients from Steven Spielberg action movies, made special because of the high-energy performances of the kids who have the adventures," movie critic Roger Ebert said about the movie. "'Goonies', like 'Gremlins', walks a thin line between the cheerful and the gruesome, and the very scenes the adults might object to are the ones the kids will like the best: Spielberg is congratulating them on their ability to take the heavy-duty stuff."
5. "Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl"
The first Jack Sparrow adventure based on the Pirates of the Caribbean Disney theme park ride is one of the greatest action movies for kids. Not only are kids going to love the fast-paced pirate action scenes, but they will also love the non-stop humor from the unforgettable Captain Jack Sparrow, uniquely played by superstar Johnny Depp.