Anti-bullying

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.

In this epic fantasy film, teenage Meg builds her confidence and self-determination on a quest across space and time to find her father with her younger brother and three magical witches. Bullied in school for her parents' bold ideas in astrophysics that led to her father's disappearance, Meg learns how to let go of negative voices with the help of her eccentric friends.

Cert

Age group5–11

Duration91 mins

The Ant Bully(2006)

Smart and funny animated story in which a bullied young boy is shrunk to the size of an ant.

Lucas deals with being bullied by the kids in his new neighbourhood by taking it out on those smaller than him - the ants! When he is magically shrunk to their size he has a lot to learn about making good friendships, working as part of a team and standing up to bullies instead of continuing the cycle.

Cert

Age group7–14

Duration98 mins

Matilda(1996)

Adaptation of the popular Roald Dahl book about a girl with sunny self-reliance and special powers who attends a school with a bullying headmistress.

Book-loving Matilda is bullied by her parents who refuse to understand her, and is under the reign of terror of overbearing headteacher Miss Trunchbull at school. By believing in herself, refusing to give in, cultivating her powers and reaching out to an appropriate adult Matilda is able to turn the situation to her advantage.

Cert

Age group5–11

Duration74 mins

Eleanor's Secret(2009)

Lovely-looking animation with a story that really encourages children to read for fun.

Nathan is making slow progress when it comes to reading, and is the butt of his sister’s jokes because of it. Eleanor’s Secret reveals the damage that bullying can do to young people’s self-esteem and ability to achieve, but also shows that bullying behaviour can be reversed.

Cert

Age group7–11

Duration81 mins

Khumba(2013)

Entertaining South African animation about a half-striped zebra who learns that difference can be a strength.

When Khumba’s different appearance is seen as a bad sign by the zebra community, he strikes out on his own to prove himself. Khumba offers an accessible way to debate the behaviour of characters who have been affected by bullying and how they have responded to it- whether they have put a stop to it through their actions or perpetuated it.

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.

Jess is lonely with no-one to share his creative interests, until he meets sparky Leslie who has just moved in next door. Leslie is fearless, and inspires Jess not only to pursue his passions but also to unite and stand up to the bullies.

CertUnclassified

Age group7–14

Duration94 mins

Felix(2013)

An uplifting South African film about a 13-year-old talented musician who must earn a place in his new school’s jazz concert.

Felix is a talented musician from the township who wins a scholarship to the local private school. However not all of the students from his new school feel that Felix fits in, and not just because of his style of playing. Felix experiences social bullying around class and race at school, but also finds support in new friends.

Cert

Age group7+

Duration110 mins

Kes(1969)

Enchanting film from famed British social realist director Ken Loach, about a young lad with an unhappy life, who befriends and tames a kestrel hawk.

Bullied at home by his brother and at school by his domineering teacher and fellow classmates, Billy finds and takes care of a baby kestrel, forming a special bond with the bird and attracting the attention of a sympathetic teacher. Kes raises debate about how and when to stand up to bullying behaviour and reach out to an appropriate adult.

Into Film Youth Made Shorts: Wellbeing (Primary)

CertUnclassified

Age group5–11

Duration59 mins

Into Film Youth Made Shorts: Wellbeing (Primary)(2015)

A selection of short films made by young people from all over the UK on the theme of wellbeing.

Youthmade shorts covering a range of issues affecting young people, including responses to the issue of bullying and how to deal with it

Cert

Age group5–11

Duration87 mins

UglyDolls(2019)

A group of imperfect dolls leave a town called Uglyville in the hope of finding a home with a child.

Based on the best-selling plus toys of the same name, this accessible and colourful animation cleverly weaves themes of self-esteem, learning to love your flaws and accepting other's differences into a fun and energetic narrative.

Cert

Age group7–14

Duration113 mins

Wonder(2017)

A young boy born with facial differences begins attending school for the first time.

Young actor Jacob Tremblay gives an astonishingly sensitive performance as a young boy who looks different from other children navigating the difficult world of school and learning about friendship, kindness and confidence in himself and in others.