Emotional Wellbeing

Cert

Age group5–11

Duration92 mins

Trolls(2016)

Princess Poppy and Branch set out on a dangerous mission to save their friends from the Troll-eating monsters who have taken them hostage.

Lead by the chirpy Princess Poppy, a group of trolls go on a mission to save their friends from always-moody Bergens. This colourful and music-filled adventure explores the ever-changing world of emotions and their importance.

Cert

Age group7–14

Duration109 mins

A Wrinkle in Time(2018)

Thirteen-year-old Meg must travel throughout the universe to find her father who has been missing for four years.

Bullied in school for the unusual disappearance of her father, Meg feels disconnected from others her age. When three magic beings appear and take her and her little brother to multiple dimensions, Meg starts to believe in herself and how to lead.

Cert

Age group7–16

Duration95 mins

Believe(2013)

Touching fictional tale about legendary Manchester United manager Sir Matt Busby helping a talented but wayward young footballer fulfil his dreams.

Struggling with exam pressure and still dealing with a terrible loss, young George’s self-esteem is at a low when he resorts to stealing to try and fund his way into a football competition. Revealing the circumstances behind his acts of desperation, this film also seeks redemption for its young and troubled hero.

Cert

Age group7–14

Duration98 mins

Big Hero 6(2014)

Action packed Disney animation with a lovable robot and a cool teenage scientist.

Talented Hiro is initially reluctant to hone his robotics skills at university, preferring instead to take part in shady backstreet botfights. Encouraged by his older brother to challenge himself and expand his skills, Hiro’s newfound ambitions are nearly shattered when tragedy strikes. With the support of his new lab mates, Hiro finds a way through his grief in action.

Cert

Age group7–14

Duration93 mins

Bridge To Terabithia(2007)

Charming family fantasy film following the adventures of two ten-year-old misfits, based on the popular novel.

Outsiders Leslie and Jess escape into a fantasy world of their imagination and encourage one another’s creativity, and hatch plans to conquer the bullies that are terrorising their school.

Cert

Age group7–14

Duration96 mins

Turning Red(2022)

A thirteen-year-old girl turns into a cute and giant red panda when she experiences strong emotions.

Capturing the turbulent journey that growing up can be, this adorable animation is an original look at the complicated emotions that can arise for young girls as they grow up.

Cert

Age group7–11

Duration101 mins

The Good Dinosaur(2015)

Prehistoric adventure about a lost young dinosaur who must have the courage to face his fears and find his way home.

Feeling inadequate as he can’t keep up with his siblings’ progress, Arlo finds the strength he needs to prove himself when he is accidentally separated from his family and makes new friends to help him find his way back home. Befriending and taking care of a young human called Spot makes Arlo realise that he can make his mark after all.

Cert

Age group7–11

Duration92 mins

Song of the Sea(2014)

A beautiful and touching animation based on an Irish folktale about a little girl who turns into a selkie.

When Ben and his little sister Saoirse are moved away from their island home onto the mainland with their grandma, they long to return home to their lonely father. To make the journey back however Ben must learn to be patient with his little sister Saoirse, whose muteness he cannot understand.

Cert

Age group7–14

Duration99 mins

Where The Wild Things Are(2009)

Spike Jonze's live action adaptation of Maurice Sendak's children's classic about a young boy who runs away from home and finds a family of monsters.

Expanding on the much-loved children’s illustrated book, this adaptation brings the monsters to vivid life and explores the motivations behind young Max’s rebellious behaviour and desire to run away to a kingdom where he is the centre of attention and feels more in control.