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We're excited to introduce ten new films now available on Into Film+ Premium, our enhanced streaming platform for state schools in England, supported by the Department for Education. Additional titles have also been added recently, so we encourage you to explore the full catalogue to discover all the new films available for streaming.
The power of the imagination and manifesting what you truly desire are at the heart of Disney's Wish and live-action and animation hybrid Harold and the Purple Crayon. Fresh spin-offs and origin stories expand the universes within the franchises of Toy Story, The Lord of the Rings and Mad Max, offering lessons in storytelling and world building. The comedic murder mystery See How They Run and noir superhero action drama The Batman are masterclasses in genre-blending and intrigue. One Life and The Zone of Interest explore thought-provoking true stories relating to the Holocaust. And a new Bob Dylan biopic uncovers how the guitar-playing teenager went on to become one of the greatest musicians of all time.
Wish
This quintessential Disney fairy-tale animation is a loving tribute to the studio's 100 years, harkening back to the Disney classics of old with its vibrant and immersive style. In the magical Kingdom of Rosas, a sparklingly clever girl called Asha discovers that the king, who is a sorcerer with the power to grant wishes, is keeping his citizens' most precious hopes and dreams under lock and key. When she makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic star, Asha must take on the responsibility of saving her kingdom for the good of her fellow countrymen.
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Pure imagination is limitless, and art can be a fun way to explore this. But what if drawings could come to life? Harold lives in a cartoon world with his magical purple crayon, and whatever he draws instantly materialises into being. As he grows more creative in his drawings, Harold decides that he wants to visit the real world and draws a door that allows him to enter it with his friends. A kind woman called Terri and her son Mel help them navigate these new surroundings, but Harold still has his purple crayon, and its extraordinary powers catch the attention of a man with wicked ambitions.
Lightyear
Every hero deserves an inspiring origin story, showing how we all can grow to do amazing things. From the beloved franchise Toy Story (also available on Into Film+) now comes the story of the fictional astronaut that inspired toy Buzz Lightyear. The young space ranger and his team have been marooned on an inhospitable planet 4.2 million light years from earth. After being trapped for years, it is now up to Buzz, accompanied by a group of skilled recruits and his robot cat Sox, to venture into infinity and beyond and find a way back home.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
This fantasy animation expands on the legends and characters of J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, taking place 183 years before the events of The Lord of the Rings (also available on Into Film+). The tale centres around Helm Hammerhand, the sovereign ruler of Rohan, kingdom of Men, and his brave daughter Héra. When the vengeful Lord Wulf and his vicious army of Dunlendings attack their kingdom, the House of Hammerhand must do what they can to protect the mighty fortress of Helm's Deep. The anime format and the focus on a female heroine bring fresh perspectives to a much-loved fantasy world.
See How They Run
With the glamourous world of British theatre providing a sordid backdrop full of charismatic and eccentric characters, this comedic murder mystery is an entertaining portal into a bygone era with an emphasis on the history of the London theatre scene. In the post-war era of 1950s London, the entertainment industry is booming. However, the plans for a movie version of a hit new play are suddenly derailed when an important member of the crew is murdered in the West End. Looking to crack the case are the world-weary Inspector Stoppard and the enthusiastic, but inexperienced Constable Stalker, who both suddenly finding themselves thrust into a puzzling and remarkable whodunnit.
One Life
This historical drama is based on the true story of an ordinary British man who arranged the Kindertransport. In his old age, Nicholas ‘Nicky' Winton looks back on his life. Fifty years earlier, on the eve of the Second World War, he and a small team of volunteers worked tirelessly to evacuate as many children as possible from Czech refugee camps to the United Kingdom. But Nicky is still haunted by those lives he could not save. However, by revisiting the past, he finally comes face-to-face with the precious gift of a future that his actions brought about.
The Zone of Interest
Also based on true events that happened during the Holocaust, this film follows the idyllic home life of German SS officer Rudolf Höss, whose large house and beautiful garden are tended by his entitled and proud wife Hedwig and enjoyed by their seemingly oblivious children. Just beyond their walls, however, lies the camp where unimaginable horrors are taking place overseen by Höss. Rather than showing events inside the camp, the film focuses on the chilling contrast between the family's everyday routines and the violence they choose to ignore, encouraging audiences to reflect on complicity and morality.
A Complete Unknown
As young people are often reminded, we all have to start somewhere, and Bob Dylan, considered one of the greatest songwriters of all time, started as a completely unknown 19-year-old musician trying to get gigs in New York City in the 1960s. This biopic depicts the pivotal early days of his rising stardom, as his poetic genius captures the folk revival movement in America. He struggles with fame, relationships, and the expectations of others, including people trying to tell him how to define himself. So when Dylan picks up an electric guitar, it causes shockwaves. Accompanied by an evocative soundtrack, this intimate portrait celebrates the importances of self-expression.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
In this adrenaline-fueled prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road (also available on Into Film+) we discover the tumultuous origin story of the iconic character Imperator Furiosa, warrior, protector, renegade. Before her fight for survival in the post-apocalyptic Wasteland, a young Furiosa grew up in the peaceful Green Place of Many Mothers. But she is torn away from her family and catapulted into a world of savagery, as two ruthless tyrants wage war for dominance. She will devote her life to finding a way home, overcoming many challenges that shape her into a strong-willed and moral leader, not to mention a terrific desert motorist. This breath-taking film is a celebration of positive feminist action heroes, using dystopia to examine primordial truths.
The Batman
In this darker, more grounded take on the iconic superhero, Bruce Wayne is in his second year of fighting crime in Gotham City. When a sadistic killer known as the Riddler begins targeting corrupt officials, Batman must unravel a web of clues that expose the city's deep-rooted corruptionand challenge his own family's legacy. With help from allies like Catwoman and Lieutenant James Gordon, Batman navigates a gritty urban landscape filled with danger and moral ambiguity. A film that blends detective noir with psychological drama, exploring what it truly means to be a hero in a broken world.
Please note: Film is a powerful tool for learning, helping to develop critical thinking, empathy, and an understanding of different perspectives. Our films have been selected with consideration to age-appropriateness, safeguarding, the curriculum and statutory and non-statutory guidance to schools. Some of our films and resources include sensitive content which is highlighted in the guidance that Into Film provides with each film. Educators should carefully watch or read all elements of any content and must ensure they are following their own school's policies and guidelines prior to using films and resources in the classroom or in after-school clubs. The final decision to use any film or resource sits with teachers, who should decide what is appropriate for their students using their professional judgement and their knowledge of their students, their school context and their community. Teachers must follow their school's safeguarding protocol if a student is distressed or makes a disclosure as a result of the use of any film or other content.
How Do I Get Started?
To access Into Film+, all you'll need is an Into Film Account - it's completely free, and only takes a moment to set up. Into Film+ is free to use for all UK state schools that hold a valid Public Video Screening (PVS) Licence from Filmbankmedia.
Filmbankmedia PVS Licences are paid for on behalf of schools by all local authorities in England and by some local authorities in both Wales and Scotland. Into Film NI cover the license cost for some schools in Northern Ireland. For further information on licensing in your locality please see our FAQs.
If you're a state school in England that's funded by the Department for Education, you will automatically have access to Into Film+ Premium, which offers an extended catalogue of 700+ titles. Find out more about Into Film+ Premium in our FAQs.
If you don't have a PVS Licence, or aren't already covered, then a licence can easily be obtained from Filmbankmedia.
Filmbankmedia
Filmbankmedia licenses and distributes film and TV entertainment to many groups and is the licensing authority we work with to ensure schools, libraries and youth groups have the permissions to screen films from our catalogue.
* Screenings for an entertainment or extra-curricular purpose require a PVS (Public Video Screening) Licence from Filmbankmedia. State-funded schools in England are covered by the PVS Licence.
The core Into Film programme is free for UK state schools, colleges and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding, and through other key funders including Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen.
