A charming young Irish guitarist and a sheltered young cellist have a chance encounter one magical night above New York's Washington Square, leaving in their wake an infant, August Rush, orphaned by circumstance. Now performing on the streets of New York and cared for by a mysterious stranger, August uses his remarkable musical talent to seek the parents from whom he was separated at birth. How's the phrase go ‘one man's junk is another's gold'..... No? Well the point is "August Rush", a whimsic find out more...

Donat is perfectly cast as the lovable teacher, in this classic British drama, reminiscing about his career and personal life over the decades, his rise from lowly Latin master to headmaster of a public school and the joys and tragedies which moulded his transformation. The film won a staggering seven Academy Awards. Hugely enjoyable. find out more...

If the word "poignant" sends you running for the hills rather than the Kleenex, you'll probably want to avoid this. But if you want a good clean family weepie, this'll probably do nicely. Twelve year old Grace is involved in a horrific accident whilst riding her horse, in which she loses her leg while the beast loses its mind. So caustic career mom Kristen Scott Thomas ships the unhappy pair out of ugly Manhattan and heads for the beautiful Montana ranch of Robert Redford, apparently a master of find out more...