Movies That Inspire Compassion

Compassion is a character strength that's more essential than ever as kids navigate a world with its fair share of cyberbullying, intolerance, and negative role models. The films on this list show a different side, with characters who learn the importance of caring about others and behaving with affection, generosity, and concern. From gentle stories like The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and Cinderella to teen classics like Dead Poets Society and Edward Scissorhands, these excellent movies promote kindness and loving one another despite -- or even because of -- our differences. (See even more movies and TV shows that inspire compassion.)