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Marianne and Leonard: Words of Love
age 14+
Poignant, drug-heavy music doc celebrates the power of love.
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Earth: One Amazing Day
age 6+
Some animal peril in beautifully filmed nature documentary.
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Queen and Country
age 16+
Charming but mature post-WWII coming-of-age drama.
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Philomena
age 15+
Smart, wrenching, deeply moving drama fine for older teens.
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(Release Year: 2013)
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Burton and Taylor
age 15+
Moving biopic digs into past tabloid staples, drinking, sex.
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(Release Year: 2014)
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Room on the Broom
age 3+
Short and sweet adventure about a generous witch.
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Hamlet (2009)
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A thrilling version of the Bard's classic tragedy.
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(Release Year: 2010)
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Alice in Wonderland (1966)
age 14+
Classic BBC Alice story too artsy to interest most kids.
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(Release Year: 1966)
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The Diary of Anne Frank (2009)
age 11+
BBC's 5-part series shows a feisty, moody, realistic Anne.
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Ballet Shoes
age 8+
Sisters learn value of love, work, and sacrifice.
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(Release Year: 2007)
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My Boy Jack
age 13+
Daniel Radcliffe goes to war as Kipling's son.
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair
age 8+
BBC's heroic Narnia adventure marred by slow pace.
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(Release Year: 1990)
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Walking with Dinosaurs
age 9+
Top-notch education (and entertainment) for dino fans.
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(Release Year: 2000)
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Gideon's Daughter
age 16+
Well-acted, witty dad-daughter BBC drama.
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(Release Year: 2006)
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Pride and Prejudice (1980)
age 13+
A respectful -- though long -- dramatization.
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Sarafina!
age 15+
Sobering musical about apartheid includes brutal violence.
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(Release Year: 1992)
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe
age 8+
A classic tale of good vs. evil.
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(Release Year: 1988)
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