8 Surprisingly Wise Lessons From Kids In Film

"Young" and "naive" are often descriptions of children in film. But sometimes it takes a child's fresh take on the world to change an adult's perspective.



Here are eight gems from our favorite young characters that can be appreciated at any age:



Matilda, "Matilda" (1996)







Hushpuppy, "Beasts Of The Southern Wild" (2012)







Chrissy, "Now And Then" (1995)







Benny, "The Sandlot" (1993)







Ray, "Jerry Maguire" (1996)







Kevin, "Home Alone 2: Lost In New York" (1992)







Elliott, "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" (1982)







Christopher Jr., "The Pursuit Of Happyness" (2006)