Kensuke's Kingdom (PG)

★★★★ This magical British animation is very 80s – in a good way. With Cillian Murphy among its starry voice cast, this adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s children’s novel is thoughtful, tender and beguiling. ~ The Telegraph.

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Adapted by writer and children's laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce from Michael Morpurgo’s beloved and bestselling novel, Kensuke’s Kingdom features an outstanding voicecast including Sally Hawkins, Cillian Murphy and Ken Watanabe.

A young boy, shipwrecked on a remote island, discovers he's not alone when he encounters an old Japanese soldier who retreated there after World War II.

As dangerous invaders appear on the horizon, it becomes clear they must join forces to save their fragile island paradise.

This gripping hand-drawn animated tale with its message of working together to protect nature, has never felt more relevant. 

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★★★★★ This animated island castaway tale will be treasured for years by young and old alike. ~ Irish Independent.

★★★★ Although this is a British production funded by the BFI, the film's measured pacing and meticulous 2D animation are reminiscent of a Studio Ghibli masterpiece. The emotional core of the film doesn't quite hit that spot, but it's close. ~ Radio Times.

★★★★ Telling the story of a young boy who finds himself washed up on an island somewhere in the Indian Ocean, this is a beautifully realised family film. ~ The Scotsman.

★★★★ This animated film touches lightly on environmental themes, loss and history as the directors mix lovely hand-drawn 2D animation with mixed media created by the two main characters. ~ Irish Times.

★★★★ ~ Evening Standard.

★★★★ ~ The Times.

★★★★ ~ Total Film.