Heavy Metal

Heavy Metal 1981

6.49

The embodiment of ultimate evil, a glowing orb terrorizes a young girl with bizarre stories of dark fantasy, eroticism and horror.

1981

Yellow Submarine

Yellow Submarine 1968

7.14

The wicked Blue Meanies take over Pepperland, eliminating all color and music. As the only survivor, the Lord Admiral escapes in the yellow submarine and journeys to Liverpool to enlist the help of the Beatles.

1968

When the Wind Blows

When the Wind Blows 1986

7.41

With the help of government-issued pamphlets, an elderly British couple build a shelter and prepare for an impending nuclear attack, unaware that times and the nature of war have changed from their romantic memories of World War II.

1986

The Snowman

The Snowman 1982

7.49

A young boy makes a snowman one Christmas Eve, which comes to life at midnight and takes him on a magical adventure to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus.

1982

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 1979

6.60

This Emmy Award winner for Best Animated Special is based on the first book of C.S. Lewis' acclaimed series, "The Chronicles of Narnia." Four children pass through a mystic portal in a wardrobe and discover the magical kingdom of Narnia, a land of talking animals and mythical creatures. There, an evil witch's spell has cast the land into eternal winter. Fearing that an ancient prophecy is coming to fruition, and that the children are Narnia's rightful rulers, the White Witch tricks their youngest brother into betraying his family, enacting an ancient magic that she can use to halt the fulfillment of the prophecy. Now, only Aslan, noble lion and High King above all kings in Narnia, can help them defeat the witch, restore springtime to Narnia, and claim their rightful places on the throne.

1979

The Wind in the Willows

The Wind in the Willows 1995

7.10

Kenneth Grahame's literary classic about an enchanting world along the Riverbank has delighted readers for nearly a century. Now, this enduring beloved tale comes to life in this beautifully animated feature film from the producers of "The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends" and "The Snowman".

1995

The Bear

The Bear 1998

5.70

A polar bear breaks out of his enclosure to bring a little girl's teddy bear back to her. While she cares for him, the bear takes her on a magical journey. Based on Raymond Briggs' best selling storybook, this enchanting animated tale is from the makers of The Snowman.

1998

Damon the Mower

Damon the Mower 1972

5.46

Inspired by an Andrew Marvell poem, George Dunning sketched short phrases of animated movement on index cards, which were then stuck to a table top and filmed. Animation bared to the bone, and still extraordinary.

1972

The Flying Man

The Flying Man 1962

4.54

A man undresses and takes to flight, while another man and his dog witness him.

1962

Famous Fred

Famous Fred 1996

5.60

Based on the book by Posy Simmonds. Mischievous kitten Fred grows up to be feline singing superstar, but a case of cat flu threatens to cut short his musical career.

1996

Granpa

Granpa 1989

4.70

Granpa tells stories to his granddaughter Emily, who imagines them as crayon drawings in motion.

1989

Ivor the Invisible

Ivor the Invisible 2001

7.00

Written by Raymond Briggs, this beautifully animated film tells the story of ten-year-old John. After being woken up early one morning. John finds a big invisible something sitting on his bed.

2001

The Wardrobe

The Wardrobe 1958

1

Cartoon: a man takes off his shoes and climbs into a wardrobe, Another man appears, tries to communicate, and finally steps into a wardrobe; noises; the first man climbs out wearing another pair of shoes, leaving the second man with the old pair.

1958

Moon Rock

Moon Rock 1970

1

A short film inspired by lateral thinking that sees an astronaut explore "the monsters of mass society and mass media."

1970

The Apple

The Apple 1963

5.00

A man's repeated attempts to retrieve an apple off a high tree branch all prove fruitless. What does he want the apple for? That would be telling.

1963

The Ladder

The Ladder 1967

1

The eternal human comedy in the free and lyrical manner of the author of "The Flying Man".

1967

Tidy Why

Tidy Why 1967

1

A BAFTA award nominated cartoon in aid of National anti-litter week.

1967