Faithsmind,
I was thinking that if your kids enjoyed “Oliver,” they might really like the story of “David Copperfield” by Charles Dickens. There’s a really great version that was on Masterpiece Theater that stars Maggie Smith and a young Daniel Radcliffe before he went on and starred in the Harry Potter movies.
Some more adventures movies that I thought of:
**Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog
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From
moviefone.com:
While sailing off the shore of British Columbia, John McCormick (Bruce Davison), his son, Angus (Jesse Bradford), and the boy’s Labrador retriever, Yellow, encounter severe weather. When Angus and Jesse are knocked overboard, John struggles to rescue them, but to no avail. After washing up on the coast of a remote wilderness region, Angus and his dog do their best to survive, contending with both the elements and dangerous wildlife as the boy’s parents embark on a quest to find them.
Iron Will
From
moviefone.com:
His father’s demise leaves young Will Stoneman (Mackenzie Astin) and his mother struggling to save their farm from financial ruin. When options run out, Will registers for a marathon dogsled race, which touts a prize of $10,000, but is barred by race benefactor J.W. Harper (David Ogden Stiers), who believes Will is too young. However, a reporter (Kevin Spacey) with dubious motivations advocates on Will’s behalf. Soon enough, Will is back in the race, hoping to save his father’s legacy.
**Seabiscuit (2003 remake with Toby McGuire)
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From moviefone:
In the midst of the Great Depression, a businessman (Jeff Bridges) coping with the tragic death of his son, a jockey with a history of brutal injuries (Tobey Maguire) and a down-and-out horse trainer (Chris Cooper) team up to help Seabiscuit, a temperamental, undersized racehorse. At first the horse struggles to win, but eventually Seabiscuit becomes one of the most successful thoroughbreds of all time, and inspires a nation at a time when it needs it most.
Hidalgo–based on the life story of Frank Hopkins
From
moviefone.com:
Rugged cowboy Frank Hopkins (Viggo Mortensen) is an expert horseman who performs in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. When affluent Sheik Riyadh (Omar Sharif), piqued by tales of Hopkins’ talent, challenges Hopkins to prove himself in a treacherous long-distance horse race called the Ocean of Fire, Hopkins is forced to oblige. In the Middle East with his American mustang, he must race against thoroughbred horses ridden by the best riders in the world with his reputation – and his life – at stake.
Eight Below–based on a true story
From
moviefone.com:
The frozen wasteland of Antarctica serves as the background for a tale about the bonds of friendship and loyalty. Three members of a scientific expedition, Jerry Shepard (Paul Walker), his friend Cooper (Jason Biggs) and an American geologist (Bruce Greenwood), must leave their beloved sled dogs behind after a devastating accident and increasingly perilous weather conditions. Alone, the dogs struggle to survive the harsh Antarctic winter.
Then there are the old classics, too:
**Born Free
Living Free
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The Lassie series of movies, with a young Elizabeth Taylor and also a young Roddy McDowell:
Lassie
Lassie Come Home
Edifying adventures that an adult would enjoy, too? I feel liked we’ve watched all the usual Disney movies and Sand Lot stories, and am looking for some new adventure films.
that is my all-time favorite. not the 3rd one tho, that one’s just not so very good. but the first and evren 2nd are great
and I’ve never even heard of Fantastic Mr. Fox. Looking forward to some of these! We actually put on the old Robin Hood with Kevin Costner last night. I forgot about a couple of scenes and then saw the movie was rated PG 13 
but was able to fast-fw through the witch. The bits of violence don’t bother me as much as the other stuff ( we have a comic book version of the bible which is just as violent, honestly
)