Kid-friendly movies to watch at the cinema these school holidays

Kid-friendly movies to watch at the cinema these school holidays.
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Big-screen holiday fun: Five kid-friendly movies to watch at the cinema

Winter school holidays are officially here! Here are five movies you need to take your kids to watch at the cinema…

Kid-friendly movies to watch at the cinema these school holidays

Kid-friendly movies to watch at the cinema these school holidays.
Image via Ster Kinekor

It’s that time of year again when kids officially go on winter school holidays …and parents scratch their heads for ways to entertain them.

But if three long weeks of at-home activities are just not cutting it, you can always take your children to the cinema.

FIVE MOVIES TO WATCH DURING THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Minions: The Rise of Gru

Releasing on 1 July, the Minions sequel tells the untold story of the 12-year-old Gru’s dream to become the world’s greatest supervillain.

Turning Red

Currently in cinemas, this feel-good film follows a 13-year-old girl named Mei Lee who turns into a giant red panda whenever she gets too excited.

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Lightyear

A Toy Story spin-off, this movie tells the story of Buzz Lightyear and his adventures to infinity and beyond.

Marmaduke

Marmaduke – a boisterous big puppy – makes his animated big-screen debut in this family film.

This movie follows one legendary dog trainer believes he can help Marmaduke become the first Great Dane in history to win the Westminster Champion’s trophy.

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Encanto

This Oscar-nominated film follows a young Colombian girl who has to face the frustration of being the only member of her family without magical powers.