E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
A lonely boy hides a stranded alien and helps him get home. Spielberg's timeless story of friendship.
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🧭 Adventure
Quests, treasure maps and daring escapes for families who like their movie night with a bit of action.
Quests, treasure maps and daring escapes for families who like their movie night with a bit of action.
Our adventure picks
How to Train Your Dragon
A Viking teenager befriends the dragon he is supposed to kill. Thrilling flying scenes and a lovely friendship.
Moana
A chief's daughter sails across the ocean with a boastful demigod to save her island. Big songs and big waves.
Back to the Future
A teenager accidentally time-travels to 1955 and must get his parents together. Clever, funny and endlessly rewatchable.
Swallows and Amazons
Four siblings camp on a Lake District island in the 1930s and stumble into a spy plot. Old-fashioned outdoor adventure.
Paddington in Peru
The Browns travel to Peru to visit Aunt Lucy and end up on a jungle treasure hunt. Paddington goes full adventure film.
| Film | Year | BBFC | IMDb |
|---|---|---|---|
| E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial | 1982 | U | 7.9 |
| How to Train Your Dragon | 2010 | PG | 8.1 |
| Moana | 2016 | PG | 7.6 |
| Back to the Future | 1985 | PG | 8.5 |
| Swallows and Amazons | 2016 | PG | 6.2 |
| Paddington in Peru | 2024 | PG | 6.6 |
Listings checked 24 September 2026. Films and services change often, so check your cinema or streaming service before you settle in, and always check the BBFC rating suits everyone watching. Trailer, “Where to watch” and Prime Video buttons open a search on YouTube, JustWatch or Amazon UK.
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Animation
Bright, funny and full of heart: animated films are the easiest win for a mixed-age movie night.
See the films😂Family comedy
Films that get the grown-ups laughing as much as the kids. Perfect for a Friday night in.
See the films🦄Fantasy
Magic, dragons and other worlds. Grab a blanket and get lost in something completely different.
See the films🎤Musicals
Sing-along favourites. Turn the volume up and hand out the hairbrush microphones.
See the films🎃Spooky (but kid-safe)
A little bit spooky, never too scary. Ideal for Halloween movie nights with younger children.
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Got questions?
What are the best adventure films for a family movie night?
Our picks: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), How to Train Your Dragon (2010), Moana (2016), Back to the Future (1985). Each has a short description and quick links to the trailer and where to watch.
Are these films suitable for my children?
They are chosen with families in mind, but please check the official BBFC rating and advice before watching with children.
Where can I watch them?
Tap “Where to watch” on any film to see which UK services stream, rent or sell it today.