Family Picks

A 90-minute animated comedy-adventure (PG) about the Minions bumbling their way through Hollywood and having to band together to fix the mayhem they cause. It's light, fast and built for laughs, making it an easy outing for kids who love the Minions, with plenty of gags for parents too. Best suited to younger and mid-range kids who enjoy broad slapstick.

This live-action PG telling of Moana follows a teenage heroine who sails beyond her island's reef with the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) to restore her people's fortunes. It's a bright, big-hearted adventure with real emotional warmth, and works well for slightly older kids who can sit through a 115-minute journey alongside their parents. A good pick for families with children who enjoy a proper quest.

An animated PG rescue adventure (just 88 minutes) where the pups land on a dinosaur island and race to save it from an erupting volcano. It's gentle, easy to follow and ideal for the youngest cinema-goers who love the pups. Screenings are limited this week at a single cinema, so grab it while you can if your little ones are fans.