Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
An orphan learns he is a wizard and starts his first year at Hogwarts. The magical start of the whole series.
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🦄 Fantasy
Magic, dragons and other worlds. Grab a blanket and get lost in something completely different.
Magic, dragons and other worlds. Grab a blanket and get lost in something completely different.
Our fantasy picks
The Wizard of Oz
Dorothy is swept by a tornado to Oz and follows the yellow brick road with three new friends. The original family fantasy.
Spirited Away
A girl trapped in a spirit world works in a bathhouse for gods to free her parents. Studio Ghibli's dreamlike masterpiece.
My Neighbor Totoro
Two sisters in the Japanese countryside befriend a huge, fluffy forest spirit. Calm, gentle and perfect for little ones.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Four evacuee children step through a wardrobe into a frozen land ruled by a witch. Epic battles and a talking lion.
Matilda
A brilliant girl with neglectful parents discovers she has telekinetic powers and takes on her tyrant headmistress.
| Film | Year | BBFC | IMDb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | 2001 | PG | 7.7 |
| The Wizard of Oz | 1939 | U | 8.1 |
| Spirited Away | 2001 | PG | 8.6 |
| My Neighbor Totoro | 1988 | U | 8.1 |
| The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | 2005 | PG | 6.9 |
| Matilda | 1996 | PG | 7.0 |
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🧭Adventure
Quests, treasure maps and daring escapes for families who like their movie night with a bit of action.
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 fantasy films for a family movie night?
Our picks: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001), The Wizard of Oz (1939), Spirited Away (2001), My Neighbor Totoro (1988). 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.