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Family Screenings

Bring the whole family down for these special screenings!

$7.50 tickets for 12 and under!
Series runs Returns April 7

Sunday, April 7, 1:30 PM

a smiling man in a large top hat

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Enter a world of pure imagination with the confectionary classic starring the late great Gene Wilder. Full of familiar songs and delectable visuals, this film remains a family favourite for a reason.
  • D: Mel Stuart
  • USA
  • 1971
  • 98 min
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Sunday, April 21, 1:30 PM

an animated orange furry creature

The Lorax

Celebrate Earth Day with Hot Docs and the Ontario Science Centre! Inspire climate action in your young ones with this film based on the Dr. Seuss classic that has inspired generations to speak for the trees.

  • D: Chris Renaud
  • USA
  • 2012
  • 86 min
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Saturday, May 18, 1:00 PM

an anime character in the water underneath a bubble

Ponyo

From maestro Hayao Miyazaki of Studio Ghibli, this dazzling animated film features a symphony of colour and whimsical character design which should not be missed on the big screen. 

The English dubbed version of the film will be presented.

  • D: Hayao Miyazaki
  • Japan
  • 2008
  • 103 min
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Sunday, June 16, 1:00 PM

a little girl and an extra-terrestrial

E.T. the Extra Terrestrial with ROM

For space lovers and extra-terrestrial enthusiasts young and old, join Hot Docs and the ROM for a special screening of Steven Spielberg’s heartfelt family masterpiece. 

Presented in partnership with ROM.

  • D: Steven Spielberg
  • USA
  • 1982
  • 115 min
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Saturday, July 13, 1:00 PM

a young witch riding a broom with a black cat

Kiki's Delivery Service

Overflowing with charm, humour and the familiar woes of growing up, spend a summer afternoon reliving this Studio Ghibli classic from two-time Oscar winner, Hayao Miyazaki. 

The English dubbed version of the film will be presented.

  • D: Hayao Miyazaki
  • Japan
  • 1989
  • 102 min
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Sunday, August 11, 1:00 PM

a young girl running after a woodland spirit

My Neighbour Totoro

In one of Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki’s most beloved classics, adorable sisters Satsuki and Mei move to the Japanese countryside and discover a neighbourhood of playful woodland spirits. 

The English dubbed version of the film will be presented. 

  • D: Hayao Miyazaki
  • Japan
  • 1988
  • 98 min
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