Family Screenings

Enjoy the magic of the big screen with your loved ones, as we present a curated collection of films suitable for all ages.

 
 
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WALL•E at The Planetarium
Aug 13
WALL•E at The Planetarium

IN SPACE, NO-ONE CAN HEAR YOU CLEAN

Due to massive demand on Valentine’s Day earlier this year, we’re presenting another screening of the perennial Festival favourite WALL•E. This delightful sci-fi misadventure is both an epic voyage into humanity’s future, and a nod to silent comedy cinema. It’s perfect for a date night, or for the entire family.

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THE PRINCESS BRIDE at Arnos Vale Cemetery
Aug 26
THE PRINCESS BRIDE at Arnos Vale Cemetery

IT’S INCONCEIVABLE THAT SOMEONE COULDN’T ENJOY THIS TIMELESS COMEDY FOR ALL THE FAMILY

We’re returning to Arnos Vale Cemetery in August for our first ever open-air screenings at this historic venue! We’ll be bringing two classic 80s blockbusters for some feel-good escapist entertainment to round off the summer holidays. First up is the timeless fairy tale adventure The Princess Bride. Packed with romance, wit, and swashbuckling action, this beloved classic brings together Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, and an unforgettable cast of characters for a story full of daring rescues, true love, and plenty of laughs. With iconic lines, fantastical creatures, and a dash of whimsy, The Princess Bride is a magical ride from start to finish. It’s time to gather your crew and prepare for a classic that’s as charming as it is quotable.

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BATMAN (1989) at Arnos Vale Cemetery
Aug 26
BATMAN (1989) at Arnos Vale Cemetery

IT’S THE ULTIMATE HERO-VILLAIN SHOWDOWN IN THIS BROODING BATMAN BIG SCREEN SENSATION

We’re returning to Arnos Vale Cemetery in August for our first ever open-air screenings at this historic venue! We’ll be bringing two classic 80s blockbusters for some feel-good escapist entertainment to round off the summer holidays. Our second film is Tim Burton’s noir-tinged adaptation of Batman, which steered the franchise away from the campiness of the 60s show and back towards a darker interpretation of the Caped Crusader that set the benchmark for modern superhero films. Michael Keaton dons the cowl, but it’s Jack Nicholson threatening to steal the show as the Joker wreaking havoc on Gotham with a permanent smile on his face…

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UP at Clifton Observatory
Sep 6
UP at Clifton Observatory
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Sep 6
REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE at Clifton Observatory
LA LA LAND at Clifton Observatory
Sep 6
LA LA LAND at Clifton Observatory
APOLLO 11 at The Planetarium
Sep 11
APOLLO 11 at The Planetarium

A TRULY OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD DOCUMENTARY

Our September 2026 films at the Planetarium are focusing on Moon missions and the Space Race, and to launch this weekend of screenings, we’re thrilled to bring the Emmy-winning documentary Apollo 11 to the Planetarium. This stunning film was released to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing mission, and tells the story of the mission exclusively via breathtaking archival footage, including 70mm footage that had never previously been publicly released - it’s an extraordinary spectacle celebrating the pinnacle of human achievement for all the family.

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APOLLO 13 at The Planetarium
Sep 11
APOLLO 13 at The Planetarium

“HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM…”

Our weekend of Space Race and Moon Mission films at the Planetarium continue with the classic biopic, Apollo 13, based on the remarkable true story of the NASA moon landing attempt that became a harrowing rescue mission. Drawing on the real-life flight logs and with stellar performances from Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton and Kevin Bacon, Ron Howard’s nail-biting epic deserves to be seen on the Planetarium’s big screen!

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HIDDEN FIGURES at The Planetarium
Sep 12
HIDDEN FIGURES at The Planetarium

MEET THE WOMEN YOU DON’T KNOW BEHIND THE MISSION YOU DO

Our September series a the Planetarium focussing on the Space Race continues with the remarkable biopic Hidden Figures, which shines a light on female African-American scientists’ immeasurable contribution to the Space Race. This Oscar-nominated film turns 10 this year, and we’re looking forward to bringing it back to the Planetarium!

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THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Arnos Vale Cemetery
Oct 14
THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Arnos Vale Cemetery

THEY’RE CREEPY AND THEY’RE KOOKY, MYSTERIOUS AND SPOOKY, THEY’RE ALTOGETHER OOKY…

We’re returning to Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol’s very own necropolis, for the start of our Halloween Season 2026. Our first film for Halloween 2026 at this historic venue is the gloriously ghoulish The Addams Family, the family’s first feature film outing that is somehow turning 35 this year... Featuring a stellar ensemble cast – including Anjelica Huston and the late, great Raúl Juliá as Morticia and Gomez – this bona fide cult classic was voted Best Horror Film of 1991 by the Horror Hall of Fame. Yes, that’s right, this PG-rated family misadventure beat the likes of The Silence Of The Lambs­!

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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Arnos Vale Cemetery
Oct 14
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Arnos Vale Cemetery

“FEED ME, SEYMOUR!” - THE BELOVED MONSTER MOVIE MUSICAL CELEBRATES FOUR DECADES THIS HALLOWEEN

Our second film for Halloween 2026 at Arnos Vale is a 40th anniversary screening of the horticultural horrorshow Little Shop Of Horrors. This Oscar-nominated black comedy is based off the 1982 Alan Menken musical, and features Rick Moranis as the hapless florist who inadvertently creates a monster with a taste for human flesh and a mean baritone singing voice. A bona fide cult classic, whether you’re a first time viewer or a die-hard fan - there’s always room for a little more Audrey II in your life…!

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THE WITCHES at Arnos Vale Cemetery
Oct 15
THE WITCHES at Arnos Vale Cemetery

THIS FRIGHTENINGLY FANTASTICAL TALE IS AS GLEEFULLY MEAN-SPIRITED AS THE BELOVED ROALD DAHL SOURCE MATERIAL

Our second night at Arnos Vale for Halloween 2026 roars to life with a screening of The Witches. This 1990 adaptation of the hauntingly spooky Roald Dahl children’s novel was directed by none other than Nicolas Roeg - the man behind the nightmare fuel that was Don’t Look Now, no less! - and features Anjelica Huston at her most menacing as the Grand High Witch. Whether you were scarred as a child the first time round or have yet to experience this film’s dark fantasy delights, it’s a perfect watch for ghoulish children and ghoulish inner children alike!

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PLANET OF THE APES (2001) at The Planetarium
Nov 20
PLANET OF THE APES (2001) at The Planetarium

IN A WORLD WHERE THE TABLES HAVE TURNED, CAN OUR HERO MAKE A GREAT ESCAPE AGAINST THE GREATEST APE?

Our Q4 screenings at the Planetarium continue with another milestone anniversary of a film we’ve never shown, but whose director is a firm fan favourite. It’s a 25th anniversary screening of Tim Burton’s remake of Planet Of The Apes, a rollicking action-adventure blockbuster with Burton’s fingerprints all over it. With an all-star cast, incredible makeup FX and Danny Elfman’s Grammy-winning score, it paved the way for an ongoing 21st Century franchise and is still a popcorn movie with impact a quarter of a century on.

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