Movies for Kids (and their Families)

Discounted group tickets are available for these films. Contact Julia Rosen at jrosen@burnsfilmcenter.org

My Neighbor Totoro

My Neighbor Totoro


Pure delight from the animation virtuoso Hayao Miyazaki. This is the magical story of two sisters who move to the country, find a protector in the form of a forest spirit who resembles an enormous bunny rabbit, and take an enchanted journey on the multilegged Catbus.

Hayao Miyazaki. 1988. 86 m. G. Japan, in English.

Sat, September 4  12:00
Sun, September 5  12:00
Mon, September 6  12:00  

The Valley of Gwangi

The Valley of Gwangi


After cowboys at a Wild West show discover a new attraction—a tiny prehistoric horse—in the Mexican desert, they’re off to see what else they can find. Imagine their excitement when they encounter living dinosaurs. Imagine the dinosaurs’ objections. Thrilling pursuits and intense battles ensue, with spectacular Harryhausen effects.

James O'Connolly. 1969. 96 m. G. US. Warner Bros.

Sat, September 11  12:00
Sun, September 12  12:00  

Jason and the Argonauts

Jason and the Argonauts


As if the storyline for Jason’s epic quest for the Golden Fleece weren’t exciting enough on its own, Harryhausen embellished it with a series of fantastic stop-motion mythic monsters for the hero to conquer. And conquer he does. Who needs Luke Skywalker and his lightsaber when you’ve got Jason and his sword?

Don Chaffey. 1963. 104 m. G. UK/US. Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Sat, September 18  12:00
Sun, September 19  12:00
Sat, September 25  12:00
Sun, September 26  12:00  

The 7th Voyage of Sinbad

The 7th Voyage of Sinbad


In this fast-paced fantasy Sinbad confronts perils including an evil sorcerer, a ferocious cyclops, a giant roc, a dragon, and the fact that his girlfriend has been miniaturized by a magic spell. With Harryhausen’s special effects—especially the climactic flight with a skeleton—it’s fantastically exciting.

Nathan Juran. 1958. 88 m. G. US. Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Sat, October 2  12:00
Sun, October 3  12:00
Sat, October 9  12:00
Sun, October 10  12:00
Mon, October 11  12:00  

Mysterious Island

Mysterious Island


Harryhausen’s stop-motion animation mastery makes this rousing story (based on the sequel to 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea) unforgettable. The action takes place on an unknown island where castaways must contend with a host of fantastic giant animals—and then there’s the rumbling volcano.

Cy Endfield. 1961. 101 m. NR. US/UK. Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Sat, October 16  12:00
Sun, October 17  12:00
Sat, October 23  12:00
Sun, October 24  12:00  

Clash of the Titans

Clash of the Titans


In his last major feature film, Harryhausen presents a horde of monsters that outdoes the powerhouse cast (including the likes of Maggie Smith and Laurence Olivier). Full of drama and passion, this is the real deal, the classic tale of the valiant Perseus, not to be confused with the Sam Worthington remake.

Desmond Davis. 1981. 118 m. PG. US. Warner Bros.

Sat, October 30  12:00
Sun, October 31  12:00