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.
Luca (Blu-ray) (2021)
7.4/10
Starring: Jacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer, Maya Rudolph, Jim Gaffigan
A young boy experiences an unforgettable seaside summer on the Italian Riviera filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these... Read more
Antboy (2013)
5.2/10
Starring: Nicolas Bro, Marcuz Jess Petersen
12-year-old Pelle is bitten by an ant and develops superpowers. Aided by comic book nerd Wilhelm, Pelle creates a secret identity as superhero Antboy.... Read more
Anne Of Green Gables (1985)
8.4/10
Director: Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Starring: Megan Follows, Colleen Dewhurst, Richard Farnsworth
Canadian actress Megan Follows, Tony Award winner Colleen Dewhurst and Richard Farnsworth are featured in this award-winning epic that follows the pro... Read more
Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)
7.1/10
Director: Robert Stevenson
Starring: Angela Lansbury, David Tomlinson, Roddy McDowall
An elaborate Disney musical fantasy about an amateur witch who helps the British cause during WWII. Oscar winning special effects and delightful anima... Read more
Fairy Tale: A True Story (1997)
4.4/10
Director: Charles Sturridge
Starring: Harvey Keitel, Peter O'Toole, Florence Hoath
In 1917 two English girls photographed fairies in their garden, and in doing so prompted the world to ask . . . do fairies exist? This charming, encha... Read more
Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale (1987)
7.1/10
Director: Murray Ball
Starring: Peter Rowley, John Clarke
The full-length, animated feature film of New Zealand's most popular cartoon strip based on characters created by Murray Ball. This is 'The Dog's Tale... Read more
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995)
4.9/10
Director: Dwight Little
Starring: Jason James Richter, Jon Tenney, Michael Madsen
This time an oil tanker runs aground and traps Willy in a small inlet with thousands of gallons of crude inching their way towards him. Lucky for him... Read more
Free Willy 3: The Rescue (1997)
4.7/10
Director: Sam Pillsbury
Starring: Jason James Richter, August Schellenberg
Not just another installment - here it's whaling, the livelihood of ten-year-old Max's (Vincent Berry) dad. Some stunning whale photography and introd... Read more
Pollyanna (1960)
7.4/10
Director: David Swift
Starring: Hayley Mills, Jane Wyman, Richard Egan, Karl Malden
Walt Disney's version of this classic childhood book is grand entertainment for the whole family. Hayley Mills is the energetic and optimistic young o... Read more
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie (1998)
8.1/10
Director: Bill Kowalchuk
Starring: John Goodman, Eric Idle, Whoopi Goldberg, Bob Newhart, Debbie Reynolds
The all-new adventures of Rudolph, 'The most famous reindeer of all', comes vividly to life in this major feature length animated offering. Features t... Read more