She was one of the most important child actors of the 1990 's , and had big roles in films such as Hocus Pocus ( 1993 ) , Now and Then ( 1995 ) , and Alaska ( 1996 ) . She was a child actor in the 1990s , starring in movies such as All I Want for Christmas ( 1991 ) , Patriot Games ( 1992 ) , Hocus Pocus ( 1993 ) , Now and Then ( 1995 ) , and Alaska ( 1996 ) .