28 Films Featuring Diverse Characters Facing Bullying
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Diary of a Wimpy KidMovie · 2010 · 92m · Comedy, FamilyGreg Heffley anticipates a bright future, but his first hurdle is navigating the trials of middle school. It's a daunting prospect, given his classmates include awkward peers, tormenting bullies who enjoy humiliation, and a questionable piece of food.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3 - 2
Wreck-It RalphMovie · 2012 · 101m · Family, Animation, ComedyWreck-It Ralph is the 9-foot-tall, 643-pound villain from the arcade game Fix-It Felix Jr., where he demolishes buildings that the hero, Felix, repairs. Yearning to be seen as a hero, not just a villain, Ralph escapes his game and ends up in Hero's Duty, a first-person shooter where he assists the hero in fighting alien invaders. He then finds himself in Sugar Rush, a candy-themed kart racing game. There, Ralph meets Vanellope von Schweetz, who discovers her game is in danger from a threat that could impact the whole arcade – a threat Ralph may have caused.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.4 - 3
Scouts Guide to the Zombie ApocalypseMovie · 2015 · 93m · Comedy, HorrorThree childhood friends who are scouts team up with a tough cocktail waitress to become an unlikely group of heroes. When their quiet town is overrun by zombies, they must fight to survive and use their scouting abilities to save humanity from the undead.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.6 - 4
AKA Jane RoeMovie · 2020 · 81mThis film explores the life of Norma McCorvey, known as "Jane Roe," the woman at the center of the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case that legalized abortion across the United States. The documentary reveals the secrets McCorvey kept private for decades.IMDb 6.9TMDB 4.6 - 5
Descendants 3Movie · 2019 · 106m · Family, TV Movie, AdventureThe children of Disney's most notorious villains head back to the Isle of the Lost. Their mission: to find and persuade a new group of villainous kids to attend Auradon Prep with them.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.7 - 6
LucaMovie · 2021 · 95m · Animation, Comedy, FantasyDuring a memorable summer on the Italian Riviera, Luca and his best friend Alberto face a daunting challenge. Their carefree days are overshadowed by a significant secret: they are actually sea monsters from another world who live beneath the waves.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.8 - 7
Ralph Breaks the InternetMovie · 2018 · 112m · Family, Animation, ComedyIn a video game world, villain Ralph and glitching game character Vanellope von Schweetz must journey into the World Wide Web to find a replacement part for Vanellope’s game, Sugar Rush. Facing challenges beyond their experience, Ralph and Vanellope seek assistance from the internet's users – the netizens – including Yesss, the influential head algorithm behind the popular trend-setting site BuzzzTube.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.2 - 8
FerdinandMovie · 2017 · 108m · Animation, Family, AdventureFerdinand, a gentle bull, would rather enjoy the scent of flowers under his cork tree than engage in roughhousing with other bulls. As he matures, his calm nature persists, but one day, five men arrive to select the "biggest, fastest, roughest" bull for bullfights in Madrid, and Ferdinand is mistakenly chosen. Based on the classic 1936 children's book by Munro Leaf.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.2 - 9
Monster HouseMovie · 2006 · 91m · Animation, Comedy, FamilyKids are used to being scared by things under their beds, but what if a whole house is trying to scare them? Three teenagers investigate a rundown house next door and uncover its terrifying history.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7 - 10
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick RulesMovie · 2011 · 99m · Family, ComedySeventh-grader Greg Heffley believes he's successfully navigated middle school and overcome his unfortunate tendency to contaminate food. But his older brother Rodrick is determined to undermine him. An attempt by their mother to encourage bonding provides Rodrick with the perfect chance. While Rodrick acts as Greg's constant tormentor, he genuinely believes his pranks are preparing his little brother for the challenges ahead.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7 - 11
Turning RedMovie · 2022 · 100m · Animation, Family, ComedyMei, a typical thirteen-year-old navigating the challenges of adolescence, faces a unique problem: intense excitement causes her to transform into a giant red panda.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.3 - 12
Trading PlacesMovie · 1983 · 116m · ComedyDuring Prohibition, Atlantic City becomes a haven for lawlessness where politics and organized crime are deeply intertwined. Nucky Thompson, a powerful figure serving as treasurer of the New Jersey town, expertly controls both the legitimate and illegal sides of its operations. A skilled politician and gangster, Nucky thrives in a world defined by corruption and power plays, consistently maintaining his dominance over the city.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.2 - 13
TamaraMovie · 2005 · 98m · Horror, ThrillerAfter her death, Tamara returns as a strikingly beautiful woman with a plan for retribution. Once a target of ridicule and bullying, she uses her newfound allure to exact revenge on those who wronged her in life.IMDb 5.1TMDB 5.3 - 14
Lilo & StitchMovie · 2002 · 85m · Animation, Family, ComedyStitch, a genetic experiment from another planet who has escaped, causes trouble on the Hawaiian Islands. He finds an unexpected home with Lilo, a spirited young girl, and learns the meaning of loyalty, friendship, and ʻohana – the Hawaiian concept of family.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.6 - 15
Ready Player OneMovie · 2018 · 140m · Adventure, Action, Science FictionAfter the death of the video game system's creator, a virtual competition is launched to determine the winner of his estate.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.6 - 16
ZootopiaMovie · 2016 · 109m · Animation, Adventure, FamilyOfficer Judy Hopps, the first rabbit on the Zootopia police force, is eager to prove herself. She gets her opportunity when she's assigned to a case and must team up with con artist fox Nick Wilde to solve it.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.8 - 17
My Hero Academia: Heroes RisingMovie · 2019 · 104m · Animation, Action, FantasyClass 1-A travels to Nabu Island for a training exercise, expecting a relaxing break. However, their peace is shattered when they are attacked by a villain with a mysterious and powerful Quirk. The villain's abilities bear an unsettling resemblance to those of Shigaraki, suggesting his involvement in the attack. With All Might retired and the islanders in danger, Deku and his classmates must step up as the next generation of heroes and become Nabu Island's only defense.IMDb 7.8TMDB 8.1 - 18
The Proud Family MovieMovie · 2005 · 95m · Comedy, Family, AnimationPenny and her family accept an all-expenses-paid vacation that turns sinister when a mad scientist captures them. He holds them captive, demanding that Oscar reveal one of his secret Proud Snacks formulas before allowing them to leave.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.8 - 19
Paul Blart: Mall CopMovie · 2009 · 91m · Action, Adventure, ComedyA group of criminals seize control of a shopping mall, and a quiet security guard must step up to stop them.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.4 - 20
Edward ScissorhandsMovie · 1990 · 105m · Fantasy, Drama, RomanceIn a quiet suburb, a normal life is disrupted by the arrival of Edward, a peculiar visitor. He's an unfinished science experiment, stranded in the middle of his creation. The townspeople struggle to understand their new neighbor and the secrets he holds, prompting them to question their beliefs about science, society, and what it means to be alive. Edward's presence forces the community to consider the impact of scientific advancements and the balance between progress and protecting what's valuable. This drama-comedy explores the unforeseen consequences of ambitious scientific endeavors.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.7 - 21
DescendantsMovie · 2015 · 112m · Family, Adventure, FantasyIn a peaceful kingdom, the teenage son of King Adam and Queen Belle offers a chance at redemption for the rebellious children of Disney villains: Carlos (Cruella De Vil), Mal (Maleficent), Evie (the Evil Queen), and Jay (Jafar).IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.1 - 22
Descendants 2Movie · 2017 · 111m · Family, Fantasy, TV MovieFeeling overwhelmed by expectations of royalty, Mal returns to the Isle of the Lost. There, her rival Uma, the daughter of Ursula, has seized power as the island's new queen.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.3 - 23
Party CentralMovie · 2014 · 6m · Family, Comedy, AnimationMike and Sulley return to Monsters University for a weekend with their fraternity brothers from Oozma Kappa. The group is planning their first party, but attendance is low. Fortunately, Mike and Sulley devise a plan to make "Party Central" the best party the university has ever seen.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 24
MulanMovie · 1998 · 88m · Animation, Family, AdventureDuring wartime China, a determined young woman risks everything to protect her family. To prevent her father from facing danger on the front lines, she secretly enlists in the army in his place. This unexpected path transforms her into a national heroine. Driven by courage and resilience, she challenges societal norms and discovers hidden strength amidst the turmoil of war. The story explores themes of love, sacrifice, and bravery, revealing the depths of human nature during conflict and the lengths people will go to for those they cherish.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.9 - 25
MollyMovie · 1999 · 102mMolly McKay is a deeply autistic twenty-something who has spent her life in a care facility since her parents died in a car accident. When the facility closes due to budget cuts, Molly is placed under the care of her older brother, Buck McKay, an advertising executive who has never married. Buck insists she try a new experimental medical treatment, which has unforeseen and significant consequences.IMDb 5.7TMDB 4.1 - 26
Jojo RabbitMovie · 2019 · 108m · Comedy, War, DramaIn World War II Germany, young Jojo's life is upended when he discovers his mother is sheltering a Jewish girl. Guided by his imaginative, comical portrayal of Adolf Hitler, Jojo starts to doubt what he's been taught and struggles to reconcile the propaganda he's absorbed with his own sense of right and wrong.IMDb 7.9TMDB 8.0 - 27
EncantoMovie · 2021 · 102m · Animation, Comedy, FamilyThe story follows the Madrigals, an extraordinary family living in a magical house within a vibrant, enchanted community called the Encanto, nestled in the Colombian mountains. The Encanto’s magic has granted special gifts to every member of the family, except Mirabel. When she discovers the magic sustaining the Encanto is fading, Mirabel, the only Madrigal without a gift, believes she may be the only one who can save her family's magical home.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.6 - 28
LouMovie · 2017 · 6m · Family, Fantasy, AnimationA Pixar short film tells the story of a lost-and-found box and the mysterious creature that lives inside it.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.5
