The 26 Best ’80s Kids Movies, Ranked
Some of the most magical kid's movies ever made were made in the '80s, so here are the best '80s kid movies of all time.
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Some of the most magical kid's movies ever made were made in the '80s, so here are the best '80s kid movies of all time.
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