Children's & Family Theatre
Enjoy your journey down the yellow brick road and into the wondrous world of family films. Children's and family-oriented films are often suitable for all age groups, and cover a wide range of genre categories (comedy, adventure, fantasy, musicals, etc.).
There are several category choices with something to entertain the little ones or the whole darn family. For the younger ones click on 'Pre-School Entertainment' in green on the left. 'Disney Animation', 'Family Animation' and 'Classic Animation' can be accessed via the 'Animation' link further up the menu.
Pictured: 'The Wizard of Oz', one of the best-loved family films of all time.
Babes in Toyland (1997)
4.6/10
Director: Charles Grosvenor, Paul Sabella, Toby Bluth
Starring: James Belushi, Voices Of, Catherine Cavadini
Everyone's favourite nursery rhyme characters come magically and musically to life in this delightful animated adventure based on the holiday tale.. Read more
King Arthur's Disasters: Volume 4 (2005)
7.4/10
Director: Ed Bignell
Starring: Voices Of, Rik Mayall, Matt Lucas, Morwenna Banks, Phil Cornwell
Voiced by some outstanding Brit comedy talents including Rik Mayall as King Arthur and Little Britain's Matt Lucas as his doddery pal, Merlin, this an... Read more
Rainbow: Naughty Zippy (1991)
8/10
Starring: Geoffrey Hayes
Up above the streets and houses, Rainbow climbing high... Join Zippy, George, Bungle and Geoffrey in 5 hilarious episodes from the long-running UK chi... Read more
Dr Seuss: Horton Hears A Who! (1970)
7.2/10
Director: Chuck Jones
Starring: Narrated by, Hans Conried
Dr. Seuss' classic of a jungle elephant named Horton teaches us what it means to be a true friend. Hearing a faint cry for help from a floating speck... Read more
The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection: Volume 2 (1965)
Starring: Woody Woodpecker
Created by renowned cartoonist Walter Lantz, these original theatrical cartoons (1940 - 1972) have been digitally remastered and feature seven wacky a... Read more
The Adventures of Mark Twain (1984)
7.5/10
Director: Will Vinton
Starring: James Whitmore, Voice Of
Will Vinton (official owner of the copyrighted 'Claymation' term) directs this sweet and imaginative film that was the first feature-length of its kin... Read more
There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly (2002)
Starring: Cyndi Lauper, Mary Beth Hurt
...and More Stories That Sing. Three animated adaptations, these tune filled tales are jam-packed with lively music and toe-tapping fun, including the... Read more
Looney Tunes Super Stars: Pepe Le Pew (2012)
Starring: Pepe Le Pew
Love stinks in these 17 scent-sational cartoons from "ze locksmith of love", Pepe Le Pew. See the love-struck skunk falling hard for felines, canines... Read more
The Christmas Colt (2013)
3.4/10
A father and his kids take an unexpected detour, and discover the true meaning of Christmas in this warmhearted tale for the entire family. Matt and h... Read more
A Monster Calls (2016)
7.5/10
Director: Juan Antonio Bayona
Starring: Liam Neeson, Sigourney Weaver, Toby Kebbell, Felicity Jones
Conor (Lewis MacDougall) is dealing with far more than other boys his age. His beloved and devoted mother (Felicity Jones) is ill. He has little in co... Read more