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Family Films

Films for kids have changed dramatically over the last 100 years, as seen in this family-friendly collection.

The early silhouette animations by Lotte Reiniger make the tales of Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Thumbelina come alive, offering a traditional and delightful take on the fairy stories. Nostalgic adults and children alike will take to the films from the Children’s Film Foundation, from the hair-raising adventures of Sky Bike to the spookier gothic tales of Out of the Darkness (not suitable for very young children) and Haunters of the Deep.

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Early ManEarly Man

Animation & Artists Moving Image201889 minsDirector: Nick Park

In Aardman’s latest animated adventure, Caveman Dug and his pet hog, Hognog, must unite their tribe if they're are to survive the threat of pompous tyrant Lord Nooth.

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Chicken RunChicken Run

Animation & Artists Moving Image200084 minsDirector: Peter Lord and Nick Park

Mel Gibson’s Rocky the rooster helps the chickens escape from fascistic farmers in Aardman Animations first foray into feature films.

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Shaun the Sheep MovieShaun the Sheep Movie

Animation & Artists Moving Image201485 minsDirector: Richard Starzak and Mark Burton

Aardman returns with another delightful animation for young and old, telling the story of Shaun’s adventures in the big city after Farmer is led astray.

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WonderstruckWonderstruck

Drama2017116 minsDirector: Todd Haynes

Julianne Moore stars in Todd Haynes' playful adaptation of Brian Selznick’s acclaimed young adult novel, which follows two children from different eras as they set out to find people from their pasts.

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PaddingtonPaddington

Children's201495 minsDirector: Paul King

Unexpectedly beautiful and bewitching return for the marmalade-loving bear with a sense of adventure.

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Paddington 2Paddington 2

Children's2017103 minsDirector: Paul King

Britain’s favourite bear returns for another adventure. Porridge rather than marmalade looks set to be Paddington's new staple after he's framed for a robbery, unless the Brown family can help solve the mystery.

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A Monster CallsA Monster Calls

2016108 minsDirector: J.A. Bayona

JA Bayona's visually inventive and deeply moving story about a boy who draws on his expansive imagination to come to terms with impending loss, adapted from Patrick Ness’ hugely popular book.

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The Eagle HuntressThe Eagle Huntress

Documentary201688 mins

Daisy Ridley narrates this inspiring documentary about a girl who causes a stir in her tribe in Mongolia by embracing the traditionally male role of Eagle Hunter.

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The BFGThe BFG

Children's2016117 minsDirector: Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg’s luminous Roald Dahl adaptation boasts an enchanting performance from Mark Rylance as the Big Friendly Giant who befriends a little girl (Ruby Barnhill).

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Moomins on the RivieraMoomins on the Riviera

Animation & Artists Moving Image201477 minsDirector: Xavier Picard

The Moomins sample the delights of high society with a Riviera holiday, bringing mayhem with them.

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ZarafaZarafa

Animation & Artists Moving Image201179 minsDirector: Rémi Bezançon and Jean-Christophe Lie

A gorgeously composed French animation following a boy and a giraffe's epic journey from Africa to 19th-century Paris.

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Song of the SeaSong of the Sea

Animation & Artists Moving Image201493 minsDirector: Tomm Moore

Tomm Moore’s Oscar-nominated animation follows the magical journey of Ben and his sister Saoirse, the last Seal-child.

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Back to the FutureBack to the Future

Comedy1985116 minsDirector: Robert Zemeckis

The beloved 1980s classic transports Marty McFly back to the 1950s, where he has to ensure his parents fall in love and get himself back to the future.

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Back to the Future Part IIBack to the Future Part II

Comedy1989108 minsDirector: Robert Zemeckis

Marty McFly and Doc return for the fast-paced sequel that flits between 2015, 1955 and an alternate 1985 where the dastardly Biff has become rich and powerful.

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Back to the Future Part IIIBack to the Future Part III

Comedy1990118 minsDirector: Robert Zemeckis

In the series’ final entry, Marty travels back to 1885 to rescue Doc but becomes similarly stuck in the Western era when the DeLorean runs out of gas.

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*Batteries Not Included*Batteries Not Included

Fantasy1987106 minsDirector: Matthew Robbins

Doomed tenement residents are saved by the ‘Fix-Its’, small alien spacecraft that repair their battered apartments, in this much-loved family sci-fi.

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Short CircuitShort Circuit

Comedy198699 minsDirector: John Badham

Johnny Five is alive! The sci-fi comedy about a military robot that gets struck by lightning and gains a personality.

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Flight of the NavigatorFlight of the Navigator

Science Fiction198690 minsDirector: Randal Kleiser

1980s family sci-fi at its best, following a boy’s relationship with a talking spaceship that has filled his brain with intergalactic star charts.

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Nanny McPheeNanny McPhee

Comedy200598 minsDirector: Kirk Jones

Emma Thompson leads an all-star cast as the governess who uses magic to tame a widower’s seven unruly children.

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Captain StirrickCaptain Stirrick

Children's198295 minsDirector: Colin Finbow

Pickpockets, mad puppets, and murder – all from the 1840 press accounts of a real case that lead to the gallows – conceived as a musical by the Children’s Film Unit.

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DoombeachDoombeach

Thriller198976 minsDirector: Colin Finbow

A truant schoolboy sabotages the secretive power station he believes killed his friend. With Glenda Jackson.

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Flash GordonFlash Gordon

Fantasy1980112 minsDirector: Mike Hodges

Sam J. Jones stars as the quintessential comic strip hero, out to save the Earth from Ming the Merciless, in Mike Hodges’ visually ravishing sci-fi.

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Runaway RailwayRunaway Railway

Children's197055 minsDirector: Jan Darnley-Smith

A pre-Porridge Ronnie Barker plays a dim-witted train robber up to no good in this steam-era comedy adventure for kids

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The Belstone FoxThe Belstone Fox

Drama1973103 minsDirector: James Hill

Based on David Rook’s 1970 novel, The Belstone Fox tells the heartwarming and funny story of Tag, a fox saved from the woods and raised by huntsman Asher.

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Tarka the OtterTarka the Otter

Drama197892 minsDirector: David Cobham

The classic family film, based on Henry Williamson’s beloved book, follows the titular animal’s wild adventures as narrated by Peter Ustinov.

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Friend or FoeFriend or Foe

Children's198170 minsDirector: John Krish

Two evacuee boys from London sent to live on a farm face a tough decision when a German plane is shot down.

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Animal FarmAnimal Farm

Animation & Artists Moving Image195472 minsDirector: Joy Batchelor and John Halas

Sixty years young, this British cartoon of George Orwell’s political ‘fairy story’ is still the most abiding adaptation of this powerful, cautionary tale for all ages.

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The Amazing Mr. BlundenThe Amazing Mr. Blunden

Fantasy197284 minsDirector: Lionel Jeffries

Entertaining family ghost movie directed by Lionel Jeffries, based on the novel The Ghosts by Antonia Barber.

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Skid KidsSkid Kids

Action and Adventure195349 minsDirector: Don Chaffey

Young 'Swanky' Clarke, leader of the Burton Bullets Cycle Speedway Club, foils bicycle thieves on the streets of 1950s Bermondsey.

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Supersonic SaucerSupersonic Saucer

Children's195651 minsDirector: Guy Fergusson

A baby from Venus saves the day with his superpowers in this charming sci-fi tale produced by the Children's Film Foundation.

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Child's PlayChild's Play

Comedy195468 minsDirector: Margaret Thomson

Splitting the atom is as easy as ABC in this family-friendly adventure.

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Tom's RideTom's Ride

Children's194411 minsDirector: Darrel Catling

Temptation on two wheels: should young Tom use the money he's found to buy himself a bike? Or should he do the right thing?

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Mr. Drake's DuckMr. Drake's Duck

Comedy195181 minsDirector: Val Guest

The Drakes' dream of making an old Sussex farm successful comes to a halt after one of their ducks lays a radioactive egg

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ScroogeScrooge

Fantasy195187 minsDirector: Brian Desmond Hurst

Alastair Sim’s best known performance, as Dickens’ notorious curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge.

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Peril for the GuyPeril for the Guy

Children's195656 minsDirector: James Hill

In the run up to November the 5th, kids collecting coins for their living Guy foil a dastardly plot to steal an amazing new oil detection machine.

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Cup FeverCup Fever

Children's196561 minsDirector: David Bracknell

Youth football team Barton Utd triumph against the odds in a Children's Film Foundation classic

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Anoop and the ElephantAnoop and the Elephant

Children's197252 minsDirector: David Eady

Fun-packed comedy for kids, in which a boy befriends a baby elephant – then teams up with his friends to stop it being sold

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Pop PiratesPop Pirates

Action and Adventure198458 minsDirector: Jack Grossman

Home taping almost kills music as a schoolboy band's dreams of talent show glory may be scuppered by video piracy.

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