Movies That Promote Humility

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Humility can be a tough character strength to model, but it's essential to kids' growth and success. From classic favorites to more intense dramas, these films feature characters who learn that too much pride can lead to consequences. With the help of these movies, kids can learn to appreciate others' strengths, avoid bragging, and understand that there's always room to grow and improve. For even more picks, check out TV That Promotes Humility.

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Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas Poster Image

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Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas

age 4+

Heartwarming TV special is true to Seuss' classic book.

1966 NR (26 minutes)

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Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure

age 4+

Gorgeously animated fairy fantasy teaches friendship lesson.

2009 G (76 minutes)

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A Garden Cartoon Movie: The Greatest Thing Ever! Movie poster: animated cast around book

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A Garden Cartoon Movie: The Greatest Thing Ever!

age 5+

Faith-based animated film with peril, positive messages.

2025 NR (82 minutes)

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Cars

age 5+

Pixar comedy is full of four-wheeled fun.

2006 G (116 minutes)

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Cinderella (1997) Movie Poster Image

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Cinderella (1997)

age 5+

Musical take on classic fairy tale is an inclusion landmark.

1997 G (99 minutes)

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Kiki's Delivery Service

age 5+

A mystical, positive take on girl's coming of age.

1990 G (105 minutes)

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Lady and the Tramp Poster Image

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Lady and the Tramp

age 5+

Classic Disney dogs paw their way into hearts of all ages.

1955 G (76 minutes)

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Mulan

age 5+

Disneyfied but dignified tale of Chinese warrior.

1998 G (90 minutes)

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The Emperor's Newest Clothes

age 5+

Musical retelling has standout themes of honesty, humility.

2020 NR (27 minutes)

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Toy Story movie poster: Woody and Buzz fly above other toys in a child's bedroom

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Toy Story

age 5+

Pixar classic is one of the best kids' movies of all time.

1995 G (81 minutes)

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Aladdin

age 6+

A magic carpet ride of a movie from Disney.

1992 G (90 minutes)

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Beauty and the Beast Poster Image

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Beauty and the Beast

age 6+

Disney fave has great music, strong messages, some scares.

1991 G (90 minutes)

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David movie poster: David wields his slingshot, with other characters behind/around him

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David

age 6+

Moving animated Biblical musical has battle violence, peril.

2025 PG (115 minutes)

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Pinocchio

age 6+

Disney masterpiece is darker than you may remember.

1940 G (88 minutes)

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Santa's Apprentice

age 6+

Fresh take on familiar holiday themes; some bullying.

2010 G (80 minutes)

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Movie Poster: Snow White, back to back with the evil queen, holds a red apple

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

age 6+

Animated fairy tale classic is enchanting but also scary.

1937 G (84 minutes)

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The Emperor's New Groove

age 6+

Fun, goofy cartoon misrepresents Incan culture.

2000 G (78 minutes)

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The Iron Giant Poster Image

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The Iron Giant

age 6+

Touching robot-kid friendship tale has great messages.

1999 PG (86 minutes)

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The Lion King (1994) Poster Image: Simba above Rafiki, Timon, and Pumba

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The Lion King (1994)

age 6+

Musical king-of-the-beasts blockbuster is powerful, scary.

1994 G (89 minutes)

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The Music Man Movie Poster: A man in a band uniform and a woman in a white dress, arm in arm, on a theater poster.

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The Music Man

age 6+

Glorious production with gorgeous music, dancing.

1962 G (151 minutes)

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