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Subgenre Sampler

 
Robot DreamsRobot Dreams (2023)Recommended
A lonely dog uses a mail–order electronics kit to build himself a friend. Together; Dog and Robot embark on adventures (and misadventures)…
DVD $29.95
Where Is Anne Frank?Where Is Anne Frank? (2022)
A new film from the director of adult animated tales “Waltz With Bashir” and “The Congress” that follows the journey of Kitty, the imaginary…
DVD $29.95
SoulSoul (2020)Recommended
Cosmic adventure from Pixar Animation Studios, directed by Pete Docter (INSIDE OUT). Jamie Foxx voices a middle–school music teacher whose…
Blu-Ray $29.95
AladdinAladdin (2019)
Spirited, if a tad unnecessary, live action update of he classic 1992 animation of the same name, where a magic lamp is fought over by the…
Blu-Ray $59.95
Astro KidAstro Kid (Terra Willy: Unexplored Planet) (2019)
Delightful French sci–fi animation about a ten–year old boy who discovers an unexplored planet after getting separated from his parents…
DVD $29.95
Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten RomansHorrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans (2019)
Live action historical farce based on the book and TV series of the same name, about a teenager in the Roman era who is forced to join the Roman Army…
DVD $29.95
Lion King, TheLion King, The (2019)
Lavish big–budget remake of the 90's favourite, a coming–of–age tale of a young lion prince following the murder of his father.…
Blu-Ray $59.95
PinocchioPinocchio (2019)
A new, live–action imagining of the iconic fairytale that focuses on the authentic roots of the Carlo Collodi story. Shot in stunning Italian…
DVD $29.95
Spread Your WingsSpread Your Wings (Donne-moi des ailes) (2019)
A gorgeous boys' own eco–adventure from France, based on the true story of a visionary scientist and his 14–year–old son who bond…
DVD $24.95
WendyWendy (2019)Recommended
A visionary reimagining of the Peter Pan story from director Benh Zeitlin, with two children from different worlds fighting to hold onto their…
DVD $29.95
Asterix: The Secret of the Magic PotionAsterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion (2018)
Another delightful Roman–era adventure adapted from the beloved French comic books. Asterix and Obelix embark on a quest across Gaul to find a…
DVD $24.95
MiraiMirai (2018)
Gorgeous anime from director Mamoru Hosoda (SUMMER WARS, WOLF CHILDREN) where a 4–year–old boy discovers he can travel through time to…
DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Penguin HighwayPenguin Highway (2018)
Delightful anime about a fourth–grader trying to unravel the mystery of penguins suddenly appearing in his village, which may be connected to a…
Blu-Ray $29.95
StrikeStrike (2018)
Stop–motion animation about Mungo the mole, who dreams of becoming a footballer in a town called Diggington, where everyone works at the local…
DVD $29.95
FireworksFireworks (Fireworks: Should We See It from the Side or The Bottom?) (2017)
Beautifully romantic Japanese anime set during a school summer vacation, based on Shunji Iwai’s 1993 TV series, “Fireworks”. Refreshingly…
DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Kiwi ChristmasKiwi Christmas (2017)
Fed up with the materialism of Christmas, Santa runs away to New Zealand for a summer holiday. When two Kiwi kids figure out who he is, they have to…
DVD $29.95 $19.95
Mary and the Witch's FlowerMary and the Witch's Flower (2017)
Beautiful Japanese animation telling the coming–of–age story of a boisterous girl whose summer holiday with her great aunt leads her to…
DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
MoanaMoana (2016)Recommended
An epic CGI Disney adventure about a Polynesian girl who sets sail on a daring ocean voyage to find a home for her people. Features Kiwi voice…
DVD $24.95
Red Turtle, TheRed Turtle, The (2016)Recommended
The first non–Japanese film to be produced by Studio Ghibli follows a nameless shipwrecked man who meets a giant red turtle on a deserted…
DVD $34.95
CinderellaCinderella (2015)Recommended
Dir. Kenneth Branagh re–imagines the classic tale of young Ella who finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her daughters, and…
Blu-Ray $29.95, $39.95
Inside OutInside Out (2015)Aro Favourite
Pixar's beautifully realised and inventive fantasy follows a young girl who is uprooted from her mid–western life and moved to San Francisco,…
DVD $19.95 $14.95 | Blu-Ray $19.95 $14.95
Last, The: Naruto The MovieLast, The: Naruto The Movie (2014)
The conclusion of the epic hit story!
DVD $24.95 | Blu-Ray $24.95
Nicholas on HolidayNicholas on Holiday (2014)Recommended
Delightful Gallic family comedy based on the popular series of Little Nicholas children's books. This time our titular hero gets caught up in a…
DVD $24.95
Ronja, The Robber's Daughter (TV Series)Ronja, The Robber's Daughter (TV Series) (2014-2015)
Goyo Miyazaki, son of Hayao, directs this Ghibli animated TV series based on the novel by Astrid Lindgren (Creator of Pippi Longstockings). A ten…
DVD $49.95 | Blu-Ray $59.95
When Marnie Was ThereWhen Marnie Was There (2014)Recommended
Beautifully rendered – but possibly final – Studio Ghibli animated feature focuses on the unlikely friendship between a tomboy and a…
DVD $34.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Minuscule: Valley of the Lost AntsMinuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants (2013)
Wonderfully original animation details the fight for the contents of an abandoned picnic basket – including a box of prized sugar cubes –…
Blu-Ray $24.95
Toy Story of Terror!Toy Story of Terror! (2013)
This all–new Pixar short finds the Toy Story crew taking an ill–advised detour to a creepy roadside motel. Perfect for…
Blu-Ray $24.95
Wind Rises, TheWind Rises, The (2013)Aro Favourite
Hayao Miyazaki's glorious swansong is the poignant story of aviation engineer Jiro Horikoshi and his dreams of designing the perfect flying machine…
DVD $34.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Kiwi FlyerKiwi Flyer (2012)
Amiable family fun follows twelve–year old Ben as he sets out to win Nelson's annual trolley derby, but he's up against some stiff Aussie…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
A Monster in ParisA Monster in Paris (2011)Aro Favourite
A delightfully off–beat Francophile animation exudes class and nostalgia in its heartfelt tale of a friendship between a sassy singer, a…
DVD $29.95
From up on Poppy HillFrom up on Poppy Hill (2011)Recommended
Studio Ghibli's latest offering is an affecting, nostalgia–laden drama of teenage idealism and high school romance, set during the lead up to…
DVD $29.95
HugoHugo (2011)Recommended
A state–of–the–art fantasy and homage to the origins of film and one of its earlier innovators, George Méliès (Kingsley), whose…
DVD $20 $15
War of the Buttons, TheWar of the Buttons, The (2011)Recommended
A spirited adaptation of Louis Pergaud's classic novel, relocated to the 60s where two rival factions of children wage war in provincial…
DVD $29.95
Adventure Time (TV Series)Adventure Time (TV Series) (2010)Recommended
One of the more inspired Cartoon Network creations follows the wildly original, mind altering adventures of Finn, and his best friend Jake – a…
DVD $19.95, $24.95, $24.95, $24.95
ArriettyArrietty (The Secret World of Arrietty) (2010)Aro Favourite
Studio Ghibli's latest animated triumph respectfully borrows from the classic English children's tale of 'The Borrowers', about a family of tiny…
DVD $34.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Ben 10: Destroy All AliensBen 10: Destroy All Aliens (2010)
Cartoon Network's boy wonder becomes trapped in alien form in this feature length episode, the popular franchise's CGI debut.
DVD $24.95
Regular Show (TV Series)Regular Show (TV Series) (2010)
This sophisticated Cartoon Network curio is a thinly–veiled Gen–Y hipster satire that concerns two mischievous groundskeepers at a park…
DVD $24.95, $24.95, $29.95, $29.95
99 (Nine) (2009)Aro Favourite
Successfully expanded from an Oscar–nominated animated short, this quite extra–ordinary fable pits nine thumb–sized creations…
Blu-Ray $29.95
Ben 10: Alien SwarmBen 10: Alien Swarm (2009)
Second installment of the BEN 10 live action series follows Ben, a boy with super–hero powers granted by a magical wristwatch, go on a quest to…
DVD $29.95
Ben 10: Gwen Special Edition (TV Series)Ben 10: Gwen Special Edition (TV Series) (2009)
Spin–off of Ben 10 focused on Ben's cousin, sassy, smart–mouthed Gwen, with 6 different 'Gwen–centric' episodes on one disc.
DVD $19.95
Bran Nue DaeBran Nue Dae (Brand New Day) (2009)
Lively comedy adapted from the stage musical that follows a teenage Aborigine who runs away from Catholic boarding school in the mid…
DVD $20 $15
Iron Man Armored Adventures (TV Series)Iron Man Armored Adventures (TV Series) (2009)
Animated series that re–invents Tony Stark (aka Iron Man) as a teenager who dons a state–of–the–art armour suit that gives…
DVD $19.95, $19.95, $19.95, $19.95
Jonas (TV Series)Jonas (TV Series) (2009)
Endearing update of THE MONKEES has the superstar bro's in a band playing, well....bro's in a band. Kevin's the mature one, Joe wants a solo career,…
DVD $34.95
Professor Layton and the Eternal DivaProfessor Layton and the Eternal Diva (2009)
Originating from an immensely popular Nintendo DS puzzle game, this kiddie mystery–adventure centred on the deducing skills of the titular hero…
DVD $29.95
Race To Witch MountainRace To Witch Mountain (2009)
A flashy but bland reboot of the 1975 Disney film ESCAPE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN that sees Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson play a cab driver who inadvertently…
Blu-Ray $39.95
Spectacular!Spectacular! (2009)
Hardly spectacular but decent showbiz musical based around a high school 'show choir' who recruit a reluctant wannabe rocker to help them win a…
DVD $29.95 $19.95
5 Centimetres Per Second5 Centimetres Per Second (Five Centimetres Per Second) (2008)Recommended
Sublimely romantic animated feature divided into three separate episodes tracing the emotional journey of a teenage boy through to manhood, and the…
DVD $24.95
Adventures of Paddington Bear, The (TV Series)Adventures of Paddington Bear, The (TV Series) (2008)
Charming animated revival of the beloved British bear. Also available on VHS: an animated, Hanna–Barbera adaptation of the…
DVD $19.95, $19.95, $19.95, $24.95
Ben 10: Alien Force (TV Series) Ben 10: Alien Force (TV Series) (2008)
The return of Cartoon Network's adventure animation series 'Ben 10' taking place 5 years on from the original series. A now more mature…
DVD $19.95
BoltBolt (2008)Recommended
Dog–gone charming furball flick about a pampered puppy called Bolt (voiced by Travolta) who stars in his own superhero show and believes his…
Blu-Ray $39.95 $24.95
PonyoPonyo (Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea) (2008)Aro Favourite
Utterly irresistible, Miyazaki’s latest animated triumph is one for all ages (even toddlers!); a Little Mermaid–inspired adventure of a…
DVD $34.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Tales of the RiverbankTales of the Riverbank (2008)Recommended
Based on the classic UK tv series, this tells the story of Hammy Hamster, Roderick Rat and GP the Guinea Pig, who, in the wake of a big storm, embark…
DVD $24.95 $19.95
Wallace and Gromit - A Matter of Loaf and DeathWallace and Gromit - A Matter of Loaf and Death (2008)
BAFTA–winning animation from the unstoppable clay characters of cheese–loving Wallace and his trusty dog Gromit. This time round the…
DVD $15 $11.25
World According to Miley Cyrus, The World According to Miley Cyrus, The (2008)
Unauthorised documentary tracking the super fast rise of button–nosed performer and tween idol Miley Cyrus and her overnight success in the…
DVD $19.95
Ben 10: Secret of the OmnitrixBen 10: Secret of the Omnitrix (2007)
Splashy feature film outing for Ben 10 sees the eponymous boy hero in a race against time to stop the all–powerful omnitrix from…
DVD $19.95, $24.95
Bridge to TerabithiaBridge to Terabithia (2007)Recommended
Faithful adaptation of a much–loved young–adult novel, which tells the story of two 10–year–olds creating a fantasy world to…
DVD $15 $11.25
Chop Socky Chooks (TV Series) Chop Socky Chooks (TV Series) (2007)
Outlandish martial arts animation featuring three kung–fu trained chickens ready to defend the citizens of Wasabi World (a giant shopping mall)…
DVD $19.95, $19.95
Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends (TV Series)Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends (TV Series) (2007)
Conceptually quirky kid's show from the bright minds at Cartoon Network, based in a world where imaginary friends materialise into living beings,…
DVD $24.95, $24.95, $24.95
Magic Roundabout (TV Series)Magic Roundabout (TV Series) (2007)
This modern version of the classic children's television series features familiar characters with a CGI glean: Dougal the dog, Ermintrude the singing…
DVD $19.95, $19.95, $24.95
Razzle DazzleRazzle Dazzle (2007)Recommended
Family–friendly Australian mockumentary goes behind the scenes of kids’ dance competitions, spinning the BEST IN SHOW concept to reasonably…
DVD $29.95 $19.95
Ben 10: Race Against Time Ben 10: Race Against Time (2006)
Live–action version of the kid's animation phenomenon about a boy wonder with a magic wristwatch who must protect the earth from a space…
DVD $19.95, $24.95
Camp Lazlo (TV Series)Camp Lazlo (TV Series) (2006)
Boistererous hijinx from the Cartoon Network stable, revolving around an energetic Brazilian monkey, wreaking havoc among a rule–abiding group…
DVD $24.95
Growing Up Creepie: Creepie Creatures (TV Series)Growing Up Creepie: Creepie Creatures (TV Series) (2006)
Delectably gothic animation about a kooky schoolgirl raised by a family of bugs. Quirky and entertaining series that also manages to teach kids about…
DVD $19.95
Little Princess (TV Series)Little Princess (TV Series) (2006)
The charming adventures of a little princess, grounded in the everyday trials and tribulations of growing up young. Six episodes per volume.
DVD $19.95
Maddigan's Quest (TV Series)Maddigan's Quest (TV Series) (2006)
Nicely–produced local series for children – adapted from Margaret Mahy's bestseller – set in a post–technological future…
DVD $25 $18.75
Tales From EarthseaTales From Earthsea (Gedo senki) (2006)
The animated feature debut from Goro Miyazaki, son of Hayao, based on Ursula K Le Guin's popular 'Earthsea' novels, this is a commendable addition to…
DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Avatar - The Last Airbender (TV Series)Avatar - The Last Airbender (TV Series) (2005)
Anime–influenced cartoon series from the Nickelodeon stable set in a timeless quasi–prehistoric world, which begins with the discovery of…
DVD $20 $10
Ben 10 (TV Series)Ben 10 (TV Series) (2005)
Imaginative 'boys own' Cartoon Network adventure series inspired by Japanese anime. The story of Ben Tennyson, a typical kid who becomes very…
DVD $19.95, $19.95, $19.95, $19.95
Corpse BrideCorpse Bride (Tim Burton's Corpse Bride) (2005)Recommended
An animated tour–de–force from dir. Burton which fuses spindley puppetry and subtle CGI for its mythic tale of a sallow young bridegroom…
DVD $15 $11.25
Dr. Dog (TV Series)Dr. Dog (TV Series) (2005)
Zippy animated series based on the celebrated book by author Babette Cole about a well–meaning pooch with a medical degree. Kinda kooky fun for…
DVD $19.95
MirrorMaskMirrorMask (2005)Recommended
Inventive fantasy drama in which a teenage girl – born into a circus family – is traumatised by her mother's sudden illness and retreats…
DVD $29.95 $20
Howl's Moving CastleHowl's Moving Castle (2004)Aro Favourite
Yet another miraculous animated odyssey from Hayao Miyazaki, who finds a perfect vehicle in the English fantasy novel by Diana Wynne Jones, about a…
DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Nutcracker and the Mouse King, TheNutcracker and the Mouse King, The (2004)
Quaint animated adaptation E.T.A Hoffman’s timeless fairytale about a young Prince and the nutcracker he becomes trapped inside by a magic spell.…
DVD $14.95
Peep And The Big Wide World (TV Series) Peep And The Big Wide World (TV Series) (2004)
Delightful preschooler animation featuring a newly hatched chick named Peep and his pals Chirp the Robin and Quack the Duck who explore the urban…
DVD $19.95
Astro Boy (TV Series)Astro Boy (TV Series) (2003)
An updated English–language version of the cult 60s TV Series, reprising the jet–powered robot lad and his adventures. Volume 1…
DVD $19.95, $19.95
Looney Tunes - Back in ActionLooney Tunes - Back in Action (2003)
Veteran toons Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck are successfully dusted off for the 21st century big–screen, interacting with live actors in a frantic…
VHS $19.95
Miffy (TV Series)Miffy (TV Series) (2003)
The iconic, Dutch–designed rabbit makes her animation debut (with friends) in this adorable series of pithy animations, based on Dick Bruna's…
DVD $19.95, $19.95, $29.95
Whale RiderWhale Rider (2003)Aro Favourite
A stirring, widely–acclaimed adaptation of Witi Ihimaera’s novel about a young girl’s struggle to win the approval of her patriarchal…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
Cat Returns, TheCat Returns, The (Neko no Ongaeshi) (2002)
A young girl helps a cat, with surprising consequences – including an offer of marriage to the son of Cat King. Typically warm and emotionally…
DVD $29.95
Naruto (TV Series)Naruto (TV Series) (2002-2007)
Compelling Ninja anime series in the vein of DRAGON BALL Z, following a young orphan by the name of Naruto striving to become the next Hokage of his…
DVD $19.95, $19.95, $24.95, $24.95
Spirited AwaySpirited Away (2002)Aro Favourite
Animation visionary Hayao Miyazaki gets to fully unlock his boundless imagination through the otherworldly adventures of an innocent young girl that…
DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Worst Witch, The (TV Series)Worst Witch, The (TV Series) (2002)
British TV Series chronicling the misadventures of Miss Cackle and her Academy for witches.
DVD $59.95
Pokemon 2000Pokemon 2000 (2001)
Feature–length delve through the world of those cute, sometimes lethal Japanese balls of coloured fuzz. Ash Ketchum must save the world from…
Blu-Ray $39.95
Samurai JackSamurai Jack (2001)
The first three episodes (as a 'pilot movie') of the animated TV series concerning a silent and angular warrior who defends a quasi–ancient…
DVD $19.95
Samurai Jack (TV Series)Samurai Jack (TV Series) (2001)
Cartoon Network's zen warrior in series mode, broadening the pilot's movie–length setup of a young samurai thrust into the future by evil…
DVD $19.95, $24.95, $24.95, $24.95
Pokemon - The First MoviePokemon - The First Movie (2000)
First feature from the billion–dollar Japanese furry franchise, containing more intrigues in the cryptic–to–adults world of…
Blu-Ray $39.95
Powerpuff Girls, The (TV Series)Powerpuff Girls, The (TV Series) (2000)
Spunky super–sisters Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup trade school lessons for fighting crime in this savvy, sugar–coated superhero series…
DVD $19.95, $24.95, $24.95, $24.95
Courage the Cowardly Dog (TV Series)Courage the Cowardly Dog (TV Series) (1999-2002)
Cartoon Network series centering on the exploits of 'Courage', a small fuchsia dog who despite his name is afraid of the most mundane things, but…
DVD $24.95, $24.95
Dragonball Z (TV Series)Dragonball Z (TV Series) (1999)
A violent Japanese children’s animation that features standoffs between various good and evil characters. Rather repetitive after a while, though…
DVD $59.95, $59.95, $59.95, $59.95
My Neighbours the YamadasMy Neighbours the Yamadas (Houhokekyo tonari no Yamada-kun) (1999)
With an original eye and ear for the burdensome triviality and difficulties of everyday life, this Japanese animation concerns a set of suburbanite…
Blu-Ray $39.95 $20
Pablo the Little Red Fox (TV Series)Pablo the Little Red Fox (TV Series) (1999)
Mischievous Pablo relocates from the country to the city, where new challenges – humans, namely – face him and his friends.
DVD $19.95
Tweenies, The (TV Series)Tweenies, The (TV Series) (1999)
A BBC children's show for ages 3–5, with four quasi–muppet creatures (Fizz, Jake, Milo and Bella) directing the songs, dances,…
VHS $29.95, $29.95
Castle, TheCastle, The (1997)Aro Favourite
Uniquely Antipodean comedy about a blissfully naïve family that become forced to take on the council Goliath who wish to convert their beloved…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Cow and Chicken (TV Series)Cow and Chicken (TV Series) (1997-2001)
Relentlessly mad–cap Cartoon Network creation that's clearly inspired by "Ren and Stimpy", featuring a cow and his poultry 'sibling' who live…
DVD $24.95, $24.95
Johnny Bravo (TV Series)Johnny Bravo (TV Series) (1997)
Elvis–emulating, Fonz–imitaing man–child Johnny Bravo postures his way through this nonsensical Cartoon Network romp, preoccupied…
DVD $24.95, $24.95
That Darn CatThat Darn Cat (1997)
Teenage sleuth Christina Ricci and pet detective Doug E. Doug investigate a mysterious kidnapping with the help of her cute puss–puss. Fun…
DVD $14.95
Beast Wars (TV Series)Beast Wars (TV Series) (1996)
CGI–animated TV–series set in a semi–futuristic world where various ‘beasts’ battle it out. Although the imagery is often…
DVD $49.95, $59.95
Dexter's Laboratory (TV Series)Dexter's Laboratory (TV Series) (1996)
Inventive animation from the world of boy genius Dexter, saving the world after his high–tech gadgets are stolen by arch–enemy Mandark.
DVD $69.95
Earthworm Jim (TV Series)Earthworm Jim (TV Series) (1995-1996)
The groovy guardian of goodness, together with sidekick Peter Puppy, valiantly dig up the dirt on galactic evil–doers, in this often silly,…
DVD $49.95
Pom PokoPom Poko (1994)
A community of raccoon–like creatures called Tanuki battle to defend their forest community from encroaching human developers in another…
DVD $29.95, $34.95
Borrowers, The (TV Series)Borrowers, The (TV Series) (1993)Aro Favourite
First–class BBC serial about a family that live under the floorboards and 'borrow' everything they need from the 'giant' family who reside in…
DVD $20 $15
Into the WestInto the West (1993)Aro Favourite
A grand ol' Irish tale about two gypsy boys who 'steal' back a majestic white mare and take off into the wild green yonder. Magical,…
DVD $25 $18.75
Ocean WavesOcean Waves (1993)Recommended
A sweet, sentimental tale of unrequited teen romance as seen in flashback through the eyes of a man attending his high school reunion forms the basis…
DVD $29.95
Porco RossoPorco Rosso (Kurenai no buta) (1992)Recommended
A world weary pilot, with a pig's head, protects shipping on the Adriatic from air pirates in the wake of World War I. Although not one of his…
DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Are You Afraid of the Dark? (TV Series)Are You Afraid of the Dark? (TV Series) (1991)
13 episodes of the first season of this 90's Nickelodeon show following the escapades of the "Midnight Society", a group of teen horror aficionados.
DVD $29.95, $29.95
Only YesterdayOnly Yesterday (1991)Recommended
Studio Ghibli's most 'adult' offering is a moving, poignantly drawn rumination on childhood and regret, told through the eyes of a disenchanted…
DVD $34.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Ghostbusters 2Ghostbusters 2 (1989)
A cash–in for sure, but as much fun as the original, with the paranormal pests here thriving on all the "bad vibes" of grumpy Manhattanites.…
Blu-Ray $19.95
Kiki's Delivery ServiceKiki's Delivery Service (1989)Recommended
A magical animation from the masterful Japanese dir. Miyazaki, which delivers a contemporary fairytale with strong characters, rich visuals and a…
DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95, $39.95
Chronicles of Narnia - Collector's EditionChronicles of Narnia - Collector's Edition (The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspian, Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair) (1988-1990)
The complete set of BBC adaptations of CS Lewis' classic books.
DVD $59.95 $40
Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, The Witch and The WardrobeChronicles of Narnia - The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (1988)Recommended
Fine BBC production of the C.S. Lewis fantasy tale. This first part of the saga sees Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy travel through the wardrobe into…
DVD $20 $15
Grave of the FirefliesGrave of the Fireflies (Hotaru no Haka) (1988)Recommended
Modest 'classic' of Japanese anime that tells the story of two children caught up in the devastating fire–bombing of Kobe in WW2. Amid the…
Blu-Ray $39.95
My Neighbour TotoroMy Neighbour Totoro (Tonari no Totoro) (1988)Aro Favourite
Dir. Miyazaki’s first huge hit in Japan is a model family film: realistic characters responding to realistic crises in a realistic way, though…
DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
WillowWillow (1988)Recommended
Val Kilmer and Joanne Whalley–Kilmer employ swords against sorcery to protect a young baby from the powers of evil. A…
DVD $15 $11.25
Wonder Years, The (TV Series)Wonder Years, The (TV Series) (1988-1993)Recommended
One of the more endearing US TV series of the period, depicts the 'growing up' of its adolescent protagonists with humour and empathy. This disc…
DVD $24.95, $34.95, $34.95, $34.95
Footrot Flats - A Dog's TaleFootrot Flats - A Dog's Tale (1987)Aro Favourite
Murray Ball brings his indigenous comic strip to animated life – Dog, Wal, Jess, Horse and the villainous Murphys provide corka entertainment…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
InnerspaceInnerspace (1987)Recommended
The premise of FANTSTIC VOYAGE is comically reworked with a vastly different plotline involving a miniaturized Dennis Quaid is inadvertently injected…
DVD $20 $15
Castle in the SkyCastle in the Sky (Laputa) (1986)Aro Favourite
A triumph of craft and narrative sophistication, this is an epic, supremely imaginative feature from master animator/storyteller Miyazaki that will…
DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Transformers - The MovieTransformers - The Movie (1986)
Accompanying the mid–80s craze for ‘Transformer’ toys – robots which could transform into cars, planes etc. – was this animated…
Blu-Ray $34.95
Anne of Green GablesAnne of Green Gables (1985)Recommended
Megan Follows is perfect as the orphan who overcame a turbulent adolescence to triumph as a young woman. Timeless children's television…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Chocky (TV Series)Chocky (TV Series) (1984)Recommended
One of the best sci–fi TV serials of the 1980s is set around a schoolboy who begins to develop supernormal talents. It seems an alien force has…
DVD $44.95 $20, $44.95
AnnieAnnie (1982)Recommended
Rumbunctious Broadway musical, set in the Depression–era, follows the young moptop's orphanage experiences, and fateful encounter with…
DVD $20 $15
Tripods, The (TV Series)Tripods, The (TV Series) (1982)Recommended
One of the BBC's most expensive serials was this imaginative, if uneven, handling of John Christopher's Tripods trilogy. In 2089, the Earth is ruled…
DVD $30 $22.50
Under the Mountain (TV Series)Under the Mountain (TV Series) (1982)Aro Favourite
Disquieting, dark–hued tele adaptation of Maurice Gee's beloved sci–fi fantasy, about a pair of twins with latent psychic powers,…
DVD $49.95 $35
Man from Snowy River , TheMan from Snowy River , The (1981)Recommended
Sterling entertainment in the old fashioned sense, this Western has both spectacle and a big–hearted story of a man who must prove himself to…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (1977)
The last of Ray Harryhausen's 'Sinbad' series and probably the weakest as hero sails to break a spell that has turned a prince into a baboon. Some…
DVD $39.95 | Blu-Ray $19.95, $49.95
What's New Mr. Magoo? (TV Series)What's New Mr. Magoo? (TV Series) (1977)
The myopic animated star returns in this follow–up series. Jim Backus (Gilligan's Island) stars as the lovable near–sighted goof,…
DVD $29.95
Wonder Woman, The New Adventures of (TV Series)Wonder Woman, The New Adventures of (TV Series) (1977-1979)
Charles Moulon’s 1940s comic strip updated to the feminist 70s, his superheroine fighting terrorist and subversive elements for undercover…
DVD $30 $22.50
Bugsy MaloneBugsy Malone (1976)Recommended
Alan Parker's directing debut was this startlingly original feature debut reinvents the gangster movie as a musical pastiche cast entirely with…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
Paddington Bear (TV Series)Paddington Bear (TV Series) (1975)
London's cuddly, overcoated bear made his television debut in 1975 as a stop–motion puppet (a la Postman Pat), much to the delight of children…
DVD $14.95, $14.95, $14.95, $19.95
Happy Days (TV Series)Happy Days (TV Series) (1974)Aro Favourite
Rockin’ and rollin’ time capsule nostalgia recaptures the simple, all–American life of the Cunninghams in the jukebox fifties, and their…
DVD $15 $11.25
Little House on the Prairie (TV Series)Little House on the Prairie (TV Series) (1974-1982)Recommended
Gently focused account of a settler family building their 'little house' on the plains of Minnesota in the 1870s. While not exactly gritty, this is…
DVD $39.95, $169.95
Golden Voyage of Sinbad, The (1973)
Arabian Nightish saga with Tom Baker (Dr Who) as Sinbad's adversary. The swordplay of a six–armed statue is but one of the Harryhausen FX…
DVD $39.95 | Blu-Ray $19.95, $49.95
Robin HoodRobin Hood (1973)
Uncle Walt's animated version of the oft–told tale, with American elements sprinkled among the swordfights and songs. Some nice suprises too.
DVD $15 $11.25
Tomorrow People, The (TV Series)Tomorrow People, The (TV Series) (1973)
Fitted out with stun–guns, digital watches and a talking biotronic computer called TIM, a group of highly–evolved youngsters also enjoy…
DVD $139.95
Panda Go PandaPanda Go Panda (1972)
An early proto–Studio Ghibli kids flick (made as a 2–part TV special) features Hayao Miyazaki as writer and character designer and…
DVD $15 $11.25
Railway Children, TheRailway Children, The (1972)Recommended
When their father is jailed for espionage, Jenny Agutter and her siblings are relocated to rural Yorkshire. Local adventures slowly turn into an…
DVD $20 $15
Catweazle (TV Series)Catweazle (TV Series) (1970-1971)Recommended
An eccentric, disheveled 11th century wizard teleports to the 1970s, spending much of his time in a state of utter bewilderment at the many…
DVD $35 $26.25
Brady Bunch, The (TV Series)Brady Bunch, The (TV Series) (1969)Aro Favourite
America’s archetypal model for domestic bliss concerns the merger of two single parents, six kids, and their perpetually perky housemaid Alice into…
DVD $29.95 $22.45
Tintin and the Prisoners of the SunTintin and the Prisoners of the Sun (1969)
Feature–length sequel to TINTIN AND THE CALCULUS AFFAIR, this installment sees Tintin, Professor Haddock et al journey through the Andes in…
DVD $40 $30
Oliver!Oliver! (1968)Aro Favourite
Perfect screen adaptation of the 1960 stage musical by British writer and composer Lionel Bart, based on Charles Dickens' timeless tale. For a…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
Thunderbirds (TV Series)Thunderbirds (TV Series) (1965- 1966)Aro Favourite
The complete series of Gerry Anderson's exemplary puppet suspense TV series that continues to enthrall new generations. Set around the…
DVD $89.95
Roger Ramjet (TV Series)Roger Ramjet (TV Series) (1964)
Entertaining, slightly wacko animated series, set around the super–strength Roger, who was voiced by LA radio personality Gary Owens, as he…
DVD $49.95
Jason and the ArgonautsJason and the Argonauts (1963)Aro Favourite
Masterpiece of fantasy based on Greek mythology features the best stop–motion animation work from Ray Harryhausen. The skeleton…
Blu-Ray $24.95
Stingray (TV Series)Stingray (TV Series) (1963)
One of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's first 'Supermarionation' series, set around W.A.S.P. and the submarine 'Stingray' as it battles the evil…
DVD $69.95
Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends (TV Series)Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends (TV Series) (1959)
The classic family cartoon series. Join the titular reindeer and chipmunk, plus Snidley, Horse, Nell, Dudley, Mr Peabody, Sherman and the rest for…
DVD $49.95
Seventh Voyage of SinbadSeventh Voyage of Sinbad (1958)
In his first and most engaging adventure, Sinbad convincingly duels the Cyclops, a dragon and a hyperactive skeleton without any computer assistance,…
DVD $39.95 | Blu-Ray $49.95
Famous Five, The: Five on a Treasure IslandFamous Five, The: Five on a Treasure Island (1957)
Ginger beer and picnics are put on hold as the five set out in search of hidden treasure, and in pursuit the requisite dastardly villains.…
DVD $20 $15
Lady and the TrampLady and the Tramp (1955)Recommended
This superlative animated Disney feature tells the evergreen story of a pampered cocker spaniel and her faithful friend Tramp, a jaunty,…
Blu-Ray $29.95
National VelvetNational Velvet (1944)Recommended
Ever–exciting family classic, with 12 year–old budding equestrian Elizabeth Taylor, taking her horse Velvet all the way to the Grand…
DVD $14.95
FantasiaFantasia (1940)Aro Favourite
Glorious Disney musical fantasy set to a rousing classical score. Highlights include Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer's apprentice and the hippos and…
DVD $29.95 $20
Thief of Bagdad, TheThief of Bagdad, The (1940)Aro Favourite
Sabu stars in this magical, intoxicating vision of the Arabian Nights, some twenty years before the genre was revived in SINBAD. Romance, tragedy,…
DVD $14.95 | Blu-Ray $19.95
Snow White and the Seven DwarfsSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1939)Recommended
Disney's first animated feature is a milestone in cinema history, with the artistic heights matched by characters, songs and storytelling. As fresh…
DVD $39.95
Wizard of Oz, TheWizard of Oz, The (1939)Aro Favourite
The world's best loved film down through and across the generations, and a key cultural icon. MGM pulled out all the stops to realise L. Frank…
DVD $19.95 $14.95

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