"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)