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Films for the Family

Sun 24 Jul — Tue 31 Dec 2024

Join us every Saturday & Sunday morning and on weekdays during the school holidays for some of our favourite family classics. For cinema lovers of all ages.

On Saturdays the films are followed by free fun and creative activities for children.

The screenings are Pay What You Can, which means you’re free to pay as much or as little as you can afford.

We have an allocation of subsidised free tickets for each screening- please email info@thegardencinema.co.uk to enquire about booking a free ticket.

By paying for a ticket, you will enable us to keep offering Pay What You Can screenings to those who are struggling with the cost of living.

Suggested Prices:

I struggle to meet my basic needs: £0
I just about cover my basic needs: £3
I can cover my basic needs: £6
I comfortably meet my basic needs: £9
I have expendable income and financial security: £12

We sell bags of popcorn for £1. We kindly remind you that external snacks can not be brought into the cinema.

Have a childhood favourite you’d like screened at The Garden Cinema? You can propose a film in the Members’ Area, after logging into your members’ account.

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Upcoming Screenings

Paddington PG

An accident-prone bear from deepest Peru arrives in London searching for a home, but finds himself lost and lonely at Paddington… Read More

Paul King, UK, 2014, 91m.

Sat 9 Dec

Sun 10 Dec

Arthur Christmas U

How does Santa deliver so many presents in a single night? The answer's revealed in this CG-animated fantasy that gives an… Read More

Sarah Smith, UK, USA, 2011, 97m.

Sat 16 Dec

Sun 17 Dec

The Muppet Christmas Carol U

The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer… Read More

Brian Henson, USA, 1992, 86m.

Sat 23 Dec

Sun 24 Dec

How the Grinch Stole Christmas PG

In this live-action adaptation of the beloved children's tale by Dr. Seuss, the reclusive green Grinch (Jim Carrey) decides to ruin… Read More

Ron Howard, USA, 2000, 110m.

Thu 28 Dec

Fri 29 Dec

Klaus PG

The son of a hardworking Norwegian postmaster, Jesper is too lazy to follow in his father’s footsteps. Nevertheless, he is sent… Read More

Sergio Pablos, USA, Spain, 2019, 97m.

Sat 30 Dec

Sun 31 Dec

Past Screenings

Happy Feet U

Into the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song. A young penguin called Mumble is unable… Read More

George Miller, USA, 2006, 108m.

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Madeline U

The great books about the little orphan girl who lives in boarding school in Paris come to life in this terrific… Read More

Daisy Von Scherler Mayer, France, USA, 1998, 88m.

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The Borrowers U

Peter Hewitt directs this children's adventure based on the novels by Mary Norton. The Clock family are "Borrowers", four-inch-tall people who… Read More

Peter Hewitt, USA, UK, 1997, 90m.

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Over the Hedge U

After RJ the raccoon (Bruce Willis) accidentally destroys a pile of food belonging to a bear named Vincent, he is tasked… Read More

Tim Johnson, Karey Kirkpatrick, USA, 2006, 90m.

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Coco PG

In Disney Pixar’s extraordinary adventure, Miguel, a young boy in Mexico dreams of becoming a great musician. Desperate to prove his… Read More

Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina, USA, 2017, 109m.

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Hocus Pocus- 30th anniversay screening PG

Take some 90s Halloween magic, add a dash of talking cat, and a large helping of Bette Midler, leave to simmer… Read More

Kenny Ortega, USA, 1993, 97m.

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The Wizard of Oz U

One of the most enduringly enjoyable family musicals, The Wizard of Oz has enthralled generations of filmgoers. It remains the perfect cinema treat… Read More

Victor Fleming, USA, 1939, 102m.

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The Iron Giant PG

Bringing to life the much-loved story by British poet Ted Hughes, The Iron Giant takes place in a quiet American town in… Read More

Brad Bird, USA, 1999, 86m.

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Ernest and Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia U

Ernest and Celestine return in this delightful and joyous follow-up to their first Academy Award®-nominated adventure, which introduced a bear and… Read More

Julien Chheng, Hean-Christophe Roger, France, 2022, 80m.

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Isle of Dogs PG

In a not-too-distant dystopian future, an outbreak of ‘dog flu’ has caused havoc in Japan, leading to all dogs being quarantined… Read More

Wes Anderson, USA, 2018, 101m.

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Babe U

Babe, a pig raised by sheepdogs on a rural English farm, learns to herd sheep with a little help from Farmer… Read More

Chris Noonan, Austrailia, USA, UK, 1995, 91m.

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Babe Screening with Miniature Pigs U

The screening on Saturday 23 September will be followed by the chance to meet two miniature pigs (Bambi and Kingsley) from… Read More

Chris Noonan, Australia, USA, UK, 1995, 150m.

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Finding Dory U

Forgetful blue tang Dory is living happily in the reef with Marlin and Nemo. When Dory suddenly remembers that she has… Read More

Andrew Stanton, USA, 2016, 97m.

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The Red Balloon U

This film was proposed by our member Mandy Russell. Albert Lamorisse’s exquisite The Red Balloon remains one of the most beloved children's… Read More

Albert Lamorisse, France , 1956, 34m.

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Monsieur Hulot's Holiday U

Monsieur Hulot, Jacques Tati’s endearing clown, takes a holiday at a seaside resort, where his presence provokes one catastrophe after another.… Read More

Jacques Tati, France, 1953, 83m.

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Surf's Up PG

Don't miss this major ocean picture. This clever and funny animated 'mockumentary' follows a young penguin who dreams of becoming a… Read More

Chris Buck, Ash Brannon, USA, 2007, 82m.

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The Illusionist PG

Made by Belleville Rendez-Vous director Sylvain Chomet from a script by the late legendary French comedian Jacques Tati. Tatischeff is an old-fashioned illusionist,… Read More

Sylvain Chomet, France, 2010, 90m.

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Robin Hood U

Disney's brilliant retelling of the folklore legend of Sherwood Forest sees a fox in the leading role of Robin Hood, the… Read More

Wolfgang Reitherman, USA, 1973, 83m.

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Space Jam U

This wacky comedy is an exciting mix of live action and animation in the style of Who Framed Roger Rabbit? The Looney… Read More

Joe Pytka, USA, 1996, 88m.

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Up U

A 78-year-old curmudgeonly balloon salesman, is not your average hero. When he ties thousands of balloons to his house and flies… Read More

Pete Docter, USA, 2009, 98m.

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April And The Extraordinary World PG

Drawing from the style of animation gems Belleville Rendez-vous and Song of the Sea, comes this French animated wonder. It's 1941, but… Read More

Christian Desmares, France, 2015, 102m.

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Finding Nemo U

The aquatic world is captured in all its colourful glory in this lovable Disney Pixar animation about loyalty, family and adventure.… Read More

Lee Unkrich, Andrew Stanton, USA, 2003, 96m.

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The Breadwinner 12A

Based on the best-selling novel by Deborah Ellis, ‘The Breadwinner’ is an Oscar nominated animation celebrating the universality of family bonds… Read More

Nora Twomey, Canada, 2017, 89m.

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Fantastic Mr. Fox PG

Wes Anderson's delightfully funny feast for the eyes is family fun at its finest. Mr. Fox, who is cunning but sometimes… Read More

Wes Anderson, USA, 2009, 87m.

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Annie - family screening U

Director John Houston's musical extravaganza is an adaptation of the Broadway smash hit, Annie. Annie is a spirited young girl living… Read More

John Huston, USA, 1982, 126m.

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The Dark Crystal PG

In this immersive and fantastical adventure from the creators of the Muppets, a mystical planet has fallen under the barbaric rule… Read More

Frank Oz, Jim Henson, USA, 1982, 89m.

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Treasure Planet U

Based on the Robert Louis Stevenson classic, Treasure Island, this animated Disney film follows a treasure-hunting teen on his adventures -… Read More

Ron Clements, John Musker, USA, 2002, 96m.

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Matilda PG

Based on the beloved book from Roald Dahl, this film adaptation directed by Danny DeVito tells the story of Matilda, a… Read More

Danny DeVito, USA, 1996, 98m.

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The Sword in the Stone U

The legend of King Arthur gets the Disney treatment in this lively animated adventure. Young Arthur (known as Wart) is a… Read More

Wolfgang Reitherman, USA, 1963, 79m.

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Ratatouille PG

Remy and Linguini both want to get a start in the restaurant business, but they have problems. Linguini is clumsy and… Read More

Brad Bird, USA, 2007, 106m.

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WALL-E U

Winner of the BAFTA and Oscar for Best animated film, WALL-E is one of the most entertaining and lovable movies for… Read More

Andrew Stanton, USA, 2008, 103m.

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The NeverEnding Story U

A magical journey about the power of a young boy's imagination to save a dying fantasy land, The NeverEnding Story remains… Read More

Wolfgang Petersen, Germany, USA, 1984, 92m.

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Alice in Wonderland (1951) U

What you might think of as foolish behaviour in real life - following the instructions on a cake that says 'Eat… Read More

Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, USA, 1951, 75m.

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Chicken Run U

Aardman’s first full-length theatrical feature film was produced with DreamWorks Animation and Pathé and directed by Peter Lord and Nick Park.… Read More

Nick Park, Peter Lord, UK/USA/France, 2000, 84m.

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Kubo and the Two Strings PG

Kubo is a young boy living in a small, seaside village in ancient Japan who enjoys telling stories to the local… Read More

Travis Knight, USA, 2016, 102m.

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James and the Giant Peach U

The strange world of Roald Dahl's book is perfectly rendered using the painstaking craft of stop-motion animation. Young orphan James (whose… Read More

Henry Selick, UK, USA, 1996, 79m.

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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory U

The story of Charlie Bucket, a little boy with no money and a good heart, who dreams wistfully of being able… Read More

Mel Stuart, USA, 1971, 100m.

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Brave PG

We're hosting extra Pay What You Can Family Screenings during the Easter Holidays. Disney Pixar brings you the magical, mythical world… Read More

Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman, UK, 2012, 100m.

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Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit U

It's time for the annual Giant Vegetable Fete, and it's vitally important that the extra large carrots are protected - so… Read More

Nick Park, Steve Box, UK, 2005, 85m.

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Clermont-Ferrand: Animated Shorts for the Family PG

Let your little ones discover cinema through short films. The Clermont-Ferrand International Film Festival is one of the largest short film… Read More

Screened in partnership with Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival

Various, International, 2022, 90m.

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Labyrinth U

As the old saying goes, be careful what you wish for, because it might just come true. Ask Labyrinth's Sarah -… Read More

Jim Henson, USA, 1986, 102m.

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The Amazing Maurice PG

Maurice is a streetwise ginger cat who comes up with a money-making scam by befriending a group of self-taught talking rats.… Read More

Toby Genkel, Florian Westermann, UK, 2022, 93m.

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The Secret of Kells PG

In the remote Irish woods, Cellach (Brendan Gleeson) prepares a fortress for an impending attack by a Viking war party. Unbeknown… Read More

Tomm Moore, Nora Twomey, Belgium/France/Ireland, 2009, 75m.

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The Muppet Movie U

Pay what you can pricing applies to all Family weekend screenings. The first of the big-screen outings for the Muppets tells… Read More

James Frawley, USA , 1979, 91m.

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Mulan U

Pay what you can pricing applies to all Films for the Family screenings. Brimming with daring adventure, hilarious characters and inspiring… Read More

Tony Bancroft, Barry Cook, USA, 1998, 92m.

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Mary Poppins U

Pay what you can pricing applies to the family matinee on Saturday 18 February. Join the "practically perfect" Mary Poppins (Julie… Read More

Robert Stevenson, USA, 1964, 139m.

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Fantasia U

Pay what you can pricing applies to all Family Film screenings. A magical journey through sound and vision, Disney's classic Fantasia consists… Read More

Various, USA, 1940, 120m.

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Kirikou and the Sorceress (French with eng subs) U

Pay what you can pricing applies to all Family Weekend screenings. A huge hit in France and joint winner (along with… Read More

Michel Ocelot, France/Belgium/Luxembourg, 1998, 70m.

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Ernest and Celestine (French with ENG SUBS) U

Pay what you can pricing applies to all Family screenings. This beautiful animation, made by the same people behind A Town… Read More

Stephane Aubier, France, 2012, 79m.

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Bugsy Malone U

Pay what you can pricing applies to the Family screening on Saturday 21 January. Alan Parker’s BAFTA-winning ganster musical Bugsy Malone might… Read More

Alan Parker, USA, 1976, 89m.

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Matilda the Musical (family) PG

Pay what you can pricing applies to all Family Film screenings. Matilda, an extraordinary girl armed with a sharp mind and… Read More

Matthew Warchus, UK/ USA, 2022, 117m.

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The Addams Family PG

Pay what you can pricing applies to all Family screenings. When long-lost Uncle Fester (Christopher Lloyd) reappears after 25 years in… Read More

Barry Sonnenfeld, USA, 1991, 99m.

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It's a Wonderful Life U

As a festive treat this Christmas, pay-what-you-can pricing applies to all our screenings of It's a Wonderful Life. Beset with personal… Read More

Frank Capra, USA, 1946, 130m.

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The Muppet Christmas Carol U

The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer… Read More

Brian Henson, USA, 1992, 86m.

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Home Alone PG

Pay what you can pricing applies to all Family screenings. This is a film about one of the scariest things that… Read More

Chris Columbus, USA, 1990, 103m.

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Meet Me in St. Louis U

As a festive treat this Christmas, pay-what-you-can pricing applies to all our screenings of Meet Me in St. Louis. The well-off… Read More

Vincente Minnelli, USA, 1944, 113m.

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The Nightmare Before Christmas PG

Pay what you can pricing applies to all Family Weekend screenings. Jack Skellington is the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, a… Read More

Henry Selick, USA, 1993, 74m.

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Song of the Sea PG

Pay what you can pricing applies to all Family Weekend screenings. After the disappearance of her mother when she was a… Read More

Tomm Moore, Ireland , 2014, 92m.

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Moana PG

Pay what you can pricing applies to all Family Weekend screenings. Moana is a courageous teenager who seeks to follow in… Read More

Ron Clements, John Musker, USA, 2016, 103m.

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Paddington PG

An accident-prone bear from deepest Peru arrives in London searching for a home, but finds himself lost and lonely at Paddington… Read More

Paul King, UK, 2014, 91m.

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The Goonies PG

Pay what you can pricing applies to all Family Weekend screenings. A gang of kids try to stop ruthless property developers… Read More

Richard Donner, USA, 1985, 114m.

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Queen of Katwe PG

Our family film strand returns with a screening to mark Black History Month. Pay what you can pricing applies to all… Read More

Mira Nair, USA, 2016, 124m.

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The Princess Bride PG

'The Princess Bride'is one of the most beloved films of all time, and has enchanted young and old alike for over… Read More

Rob Reiner , USA, 1987, 98m.

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The Red Turtle PG

This dialogue-less film follows the major life stages of a castaway on a deserted tropical island populated by turtles, crabs and… Read More

Michaël Dudok de Wit, Belgium, France, Japan, 2016, 81m.

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When Marnie Was There (eng subs) U

A modern classic from Studio Ghibli. Upon being sent to live with relatives in the countryside due to an illness, an… Read More

Hiromasa Yonebayashi, Japan, 2014, 103m.

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