Best Kids Movies in Spring 2016

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By: Serina Hajje, ellalist

The kids are off school. You’ve ticked off lots of parks, museums and days out and you’re feeling a little exhausted. So how about treating the kids to a trip to the movies? They’ll love it and you’ll get a couple of hours of sitting back and taking the weight off your feet. Find out the must-see movies showing in the cinemas over the spring school holidays.

Kubo and the Two Strings


Clever, kindhearted Kubo ekes out a humble living, telling fantastical stories to the people of his seaside town. But his relatively quiet existence is shattered when he accidentally summons a mythical spirit from his past which storms down from the heavens to enforce an age-old vendetta.
Release Date: 18 August
Running Time: 1 Hour 42 Minutes
Rating: PG

 

Pete’s Dragon


A reimagining of Disney’s cherished family film, “Pete’s Dragon” is the adventure of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliott, who just so happens to be a dragon.
Release Date: 15 September
Running Time: 1 Hour 43 Minutes
Rating: PG

 

The Secret Life of Pets


Taking place in a Manhattan apartment building, Max’s life as a favourite pet is turned upside down, when his owner brings home a sloppy mongrel named Duke.
Release Date: 8 September
Running Time: 1 Hour 31 Minutes
Rating: G

 

Storks


Storks deliver babies…or at least they used to. Now they deliver packages for a global internet giant. But when Junior accidentally activates the Baby Making Machine, it sparks off a wild and revealing journey…
Release Date: 22 September
Running Time: 1 Hour 27 Minutes
Rating: G

 

Matilda


Hoyts will have a special screening of Roald Dahl’s classic tale. Matilda follows the adventures of a sweet, clever girl with mean parents and an unexpected, magical talent.
Release Date: 2 October
Running Time: 1 Hour 38 Minutes
Rating: PG

 

 

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