The ‘It' in question is some hitherto mythical sand fairy that five children reminiscent of an Enid Blyton tale discover on a beach. The cantankerous wee beastie grants the children a wish a day that lasts till sunset, but they soon find that a badly thought through wish can just be a very nicely wrapped disaster. An old fashioned, peculiarly British children's adventure, that's not without charm. find out more...

Indiana, 1940; nine-year-old Ralphie dreams of his ideal Christmas gift, a genuine Red Ryder 200-shot Carbine Action Air Rifle. But when his gruff dad and doting mom regularly respond with "You'll Shoot Your Eye Out!" Ralphie mounts a full-scale hint-dropping, Santa begging campaign. A screwball festive comedy delightfully adapted from Jean Shepherd's book. find out more...

Bailey is living the good life on the Michigan farm of his boy, Ethan and Ethan's wife Hannah. He even has a new playmate: Ethan and Hannah's baby granddaughter, CJ. The problem is that CJ's mom, Gloria, decides to take CJ away. As Bailey's soul prepares to leave this life for a new one, he makes a promise find out more...

As a puppy, Bella finds her way into the arms of Lucas, a young man who gives her a good home. When Bella becomes separated from Lucas, she soon finds herself on an epic 400-mile journey to reunite with her beloved owner. Along the way, the lost but spirited dog touches the lives of an orphaned mountain lion, a down-on-his-luck veteran and some friendly strangers who happen to cross her path.

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A look at one year in the life of four babies from around the world, from Mongolia to Namibia to San Francisco to Tokyo.

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One of the great treats from 80s American cinema. Twelve year old Josh reckons he's getting a bad deal from life, and wishes he was big. For once in his life his wish comes true, and Josh finds himself in the body of a thirty year old man with a job and a girlfriend to cope with. Tom Hanks gives his funniest performance to date. Hilarious and perfectly balanced, the films strength is the skill with which it follows Hanks coming to grips with his grown body and all it affords. A timeless idea, be find out more...

Bolt is a dog and not just any old dog, he's the star of an American TV series, though he's been conned, as the fantasy nature of his role has been hidden from him and Bolt is firm in his belief that he's a Super Hero with appropriate powers. So, when his human TV companion, Penny, is kidnapped by a TV villain, Bolt leaps through a window to the rescue, though the unfortunate result is being shipped from Hollywood to New York in a cardboard box! Shorn of his Super Hero powers Bolt needs help and find out more...

Wilbur the pig is scared of the end of the season, because he knows that come that time, he will end up on the dinner table, but when he makes friends with the gifted spider Charlotte, a plan is formed to save young Wilbur from the chop. 'Charlotte's Web' is an enjoyable and sweet natured adaptation of the classic children's book. find out more...

When her father unexpectedly passes away, young Ella finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her daughters. 

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For generations (since a non-described apocalypse) the people of the city of Ember have flourished in an amazing indoor world of glittering lights, uncertain of their past and unquestioning of the future. It takes two young teens to decipher the notes left behind by 'The Builders', start to piece together the ancient mystery of the city's existence and reach the forbidden world of the outside. But time is not on their side, Ember's once powerful generator is failing, the great lamps are starting find out more...