The Hobbit: The Desolation Of...
Martin Freeman is back as Bilbo Baggins, and his trek across Middle‑Earth is building towards a massive showdown. 2013, 161 mins.

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Martin Freeman is back as Bilbo Baggins, and his trek across Middle‑Earth is building towards a massive showdown. 2013, 161 mins.
Kitty Galore follows a cat superspy bent on world domination, forcing cats
When Migo the Yeti spots a real human, his life goes sideways and he's forced out of his snowy community after nobody buys his tale. Starring Channing Tatum. (2018) (96 mins)
A lovable pooch lives through several different lives, each time trying to suss out what being man's best mate really means. Features Dennis Quaid. 2017, 97 minutes.
A shipwreck leaves a clever robot named Roz stuck on a deserted island, and she has to learn the ropes of survival with a little help from the local wildlife. (2024) (102 mins)
Victor Fleming's Oscar‑winning 1939 classic follows a young girl who gets whisked from her Kansas home into the fantastical land of Oz, starring Judy Garland, Ray Bolger and Bert Lahr. Runs 101 minut…
Middle-earth's fate is on the line as Peter Jackson’s final instalment wraps up his saga, with Martin Freeman back in the mix. (2014, 139 mins)
Kitty Galore follows a cat superspy bent on world domination, forcing cats
A cheeky mouse gets taken in by a family played by Geena Davis and Hugh Laurie, with Michael J Fox doing the voice work. It’s a light‑hearted family romp from 1999 that runs just over an hour and twe…
Stuart Little is back for more action, joining forces with Snowbell the cat to rescue his prized chick. Hugh Laurie and Geena Davis turn up in this 2002 family adventure that clocks in at just under …
A lovesick shop clerk chases after a fallen star, only to run into sky‑captain Robert De Niro and a nasty witch played by Michelle Pfeiffer. It’s a fantasy romp full of bright, fast‑paced visuals. (2…
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A shipwreck leaves a clever robot named Roz stuck on a deserted island, and she has to learn the ropes of survival with a little help from the local wildlife. (2024) (102 mins)
Harold’s magic crayon can turn anything he draws into reality, but now he’s stepped out of his book and into the real world, and there’s plenty he still has to learn. (2024) 90 mins
A bunch of animal crooks go in for a standard con, only to get roped into a train robbery. (2025) (87 mins)
A young girl drops her sketchbook into a bizarre pond and, just like that, her drawings pop out into the real world, running amok and causing all sorts of chaos.
When their spy parents get captured, a brother and sister set out to rescue them and block the villain Alan Cumming is playing. It’s a high‑octane romp starring Antonio Banderas, directed by Robert
Harold’s magic crayon can turn anything he draws into reality, but now he’s stepped out of his book and into the real world, and there’s plenty he still has to learn. (2024) 90 mins
When a strange radio transmission lands in their hands, Josh Hutcherson and his stepdad Dwayne Johnson launch across the Pacific for a surprisingly magical adventure. Packed with striking visuals. (2…
In Middle‑earth, a hesitant hobbit heads off on a risky trek to a dragon’s lair. It’s directed by Peter Jackson. (2012, 163 mins)
A cheeky mouse gets taken in by a family played by Geena Davis and Hugh Laurie, with Michael J Fox doing the voice work. It’s a light‑hearted family romp from 1999 that runs just over an hour and twe…
The blue Smurfs wind up in New York after Gargamel chases them from their village. It’s a family‑friendly film packed with bright, fast‑moving visuals. (2011, 99 min)
A young Peruvian bear wanders into London hoping to find a home, and ends up being taken in by a well‑meaning family. The 2015 film is a faithful, feel‑good adaptation of Michael Bond’s beloved books…
In Middle‑earth, a hesitant hobbit heads off on a risky trek to a dragon’s lair. It’s directed by Peter Jackson. (2012, 163 mins)
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A breezy family romp with Antonio Banderas as a spy dad and Steve Buscemi turning up as a kooky scientist, helping the kid secret agents on a wild island caper. Plenty of colourful action. (2002, 97 …
The kid spies dive into a parallel world to take on the Toymaker, played by Sylvester Stallone.
Jason Isaacs steps into the shoes of Hook for this 2003 take on the Peter Pan story, while Rachel Hurd‑Wood plays Wendy, who finds herself in Neverland with the Lost Boys. The movie runs 109 minutes.
A young Peruvian bear wanders into London hoping to find a home, and ends up being taken in by a well‑meaning family. The 2015 film is a faithful, feel‑good adaptation of Michael Bond’s beloved books…
Paddington returns for another adventure. He thinks he’s found the perfect gift for Aunt Lucy, but when it’s stolen he gets framed. The Browns—Sally Hawkins, Hugh Bonneville and the rest of the famil…
Eddie Murphy ends up caring for a rowdy pack of kids, and chaos follows at every turn. It’s a high‑energy family comedy featuring Steve Zahn and Anjelica Huston, clocking in at 89 minutes from 2003.
Middle-earth's fate is on the line as Peter Jackson’s final instalment wraps up his saga, with Martin Freeman back in the mix. (2014, 139 mins)
The blue Smurfs wind up in New York after Gargamel chases them from their village. It’s a family‑friendly film packed with bright, fast‑moving visuals. (2011, 99 min)
Gargamel grabs Smurfette, hoping to use her to turn his cheeky Smurf‑lookalikes into genuine Smurfs. There are flashing images. (2013, 100 min)
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were‑Rabbit (2005, 85 min) – a huge rabbit is tearing through the crops in Tottington, putting the village veg contest in jeopardy. Wallace and his trusty dog Gromi…
Eddie Murphy ends up caring for a rowdy pack of kids, and chaos follows at every turn. It’s a high‑energy family comedy featuring Steve Zahn and Anjelica Huston, clocking in at 89 minutes from 2003.
Paddington returns for another adventure. He thinks he’s found the perfect gift for Aunt Lucy, but when it’s stolen he gets framed. The Browns—Sally Hawkins, Hugh Bonneville and the rest of the famil…
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Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were‑Rabbit (2005, 85 min) – a huge rabbit is tearing through the crops in Tottington, putting the village veg contest in jeopardy. Wallace and his trusty dog Gromi…
Lee Evans and Nathan Lane play two well‑meaning brothers trying to refurbish a pricey property, only to have a cunning mouse constantly ruin their plans. Christopher Walken pops up in this 1997 comed…
Jerry Seinfeld lends his voice to a bee who bolts from the hive, bumps into human florist Renée Zellweger and the two try to stop people nicking the bees’ honey. It’s a laugh
A young Peruvian bear wanders into London hoping to find a home, and ends up being taken in by a well‑meaning family. The 2015 film is a faithful, feel‑good adaptation of Michael Bond’s beloved books…
Paddington returns for another adventure. He thinks he’s found the perfect gift for Aunt Lucy, but when it’s stolen he gets framed. The Browns—Sally Hawkins, Hugh Bonneville and the rest of the famil…
Paddington returns to his home country with the Browns to see Aunt Lucy, only to discover she has vanished. He ends up hunting through the Peruvian jungle with a quirky boat captain and his daughter.…
A lovesick shop clerk chases after a fallen star, only to run into sky‑captain Robert De Niro and a nasty witch played by Michelle Pfeiffer. It’s a fantasy romp full of bright, fast‑paced visuals. (2…
Papa Smurf is grabbed by the wicked wizards Razamel and Gargamel, so Smurfette pulls the whole lot into the real world to bring him back. (2025, 89 mins)
Robin Williams is a grown‑up Peter Pan who heads back to Neverland after Captain Hook snatches his kids. Expect plenty of bright, fast‑cut action. (1991, 135 min)
A cartoon film about a kid who suspects his baby brother is actually a cut‑throat executive out to wreck his picture‑perfect family life. (2017) (94 mins)
When little Oscar (Will Smith) pretends to kill a shark, the whole great‑white crowd goes berserk. It's a family‑friendly cartoon, though it does have flashing images. (2004, 87 min)