Rainy Day Film for Pre Schooler

ShareyBobbins · 2024-05-02T19:41:16+00:00

Before the hygge crew get on my backs, this film will be after muddy puddles tomorrow. I am having dental treatment and need a plan to entertain two pre schoolers. So I need a movie suitable for a pair of four year olds, somewhat sensitive. Posting for traffic. Best ideas please. Bonus points for 2d or slow paced. Tia

lunkitsmum · 02/05/2024 22:08

Despicable me/something with the minions in. Mine loved Madagascar at that age they also loved shrek.

PurpleNebula84 · 02/05/2024 21:58

Snugglemonkey · 02/05/2024 21:29

You need a TV licence to stream anything entertainment wise do you not?

We have one, but where I am from , noone does and it is not a big deal. I have always seen it as kind of voluntary and wondered why dh insists on one, because we don't watch live TV and we did not watch the BBC at all. Though now we have a toddler, so do.

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You only need a TV licence if watching live TV (streaming or through digital aerial) and watching anything on BBC iplayer... If you just watch Netflix, Prime, Disney+ etc you don't need one. You can even watch all the catch up/boxsets on ITV, 5 and Channel 4, as long as you don't watch them as live streaming.

Iscreamtea · 02/05/2024 21:46

ShareyBobbins · 02/05/2024 21:38

Ohh happy feet. Is it swishy camera angles or slower animations?

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Probably more swishy camera angles tbh but it has some very funny moments.

Bolt is a good one too.

ZipZapZoom · 02/05/2024 21:41

MotherJessAndKittens · 02/05/2024 21:39

Bolt, The Fox and the Hound, Luca, Moana all loved by my kids.

Oh gosh definitely not the fox and the hound! I'm still traumatised several decades later!

Happy feet is quite sweet but quite swishy.

MotherJessAndKittens · 02/05/2024 21:39

Bolt, The Fox and the Hound, Luca, Moana all loved by my kids.

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ShareyBobbins · 02/05/2024 21:38

Iscreamtea · 02/05/2024 21:35

Favourites from when mine were little were Madagascar, all the Cars universe ones Inc Planes movies, Frozen, Happy Feet, Moana is a good one too.

Ohh happy feet. Is it swishy camera angles or slower animations?

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Snugglemonkey · 02/05/2024 21:38

ShareyBobbins · 02/05/2024 21:32

No streaming using a service like Netflix, Disney, all four is fine but any live tv or BBC is not. We don't pay a TV licence for various reasons so we don't watch live TV or get any BBC perks.

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We so don't need one then. Dh is a pest. We can absolutely do without Hey Dugee!

TheGrimSqueakersFlea · 02/05/2024 21:35

Ice age or moana

@LadyMonicaBaddingham I'm in my 40s and still have nightmares about fantasia

Iscreamtea · 02/05/2024 21:35

Favourites from when mine were little were Madagascar, all the Cars universe ones Inc Planes movies, Frozen, Happy Feet, Moana is a good one too.

IfWishesWereKisses · 02/05/2024 21:33

Depending on the maturity of them my son loved The Lorax & Meet tthe Robinsons at that age

ZipZapZoom · 02/05/2024 21:33

Chaosx3x · 02/05/2024 21:27

Hang on, you’re having dental treatment and then hosting a play date? Why?!

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Not going to lie but I'm amazed it took this long for someone else to question the bonkers nature of the situation. Surely the other parent should be hosting?

DS is 4 and loves Ice age and Madagascar and Moana is a firm favourite here. Some of the Julia Donaldson adaptations are on prime I believe. We've definitely watched them on some streaming service recently.

Chaosx3x · 02/05/2024 21:33

ShareyBobbins · 02/05/2024 21:28

Bit nuts, basically.

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Fair do’s! Good luck 😉

H34th · 02/05/2024 21:33

Dr Seuss' Horton Hears Who or the Lorax?

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ShareyBobbins · 02/05/2024 21:32

Snugglemonkey · 02/05/2024 21:29

You need a TV licence to stream anything entertainment wise do you not?

We have one, but where I am from , noone does and it is not a big deal. I have always seen it as kind of voluntary and wondered why dh insists on one, because we don't watch live TV and we did not watch the BBC at all. Though now we have a toddler, so do.

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No streaming using a service like Netflix, Disney, all four is fine but any live tv or BBC is not. We don't pay a TV licence for various reasons so we don't watch live TV or get any BBC perks.

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Yellowhammer09 · 02/05/2024 21:30

Our pre-schoolers love to watch Robin Hood (Disney, 1973).

Snugglemonkey · 02/05/2024 21:29

H34th · 02/05/2024 21:24

@Snugglemonkey it's 'free' if you pay a tv licence.

You need a TV licence to stream anything entertainment wise do you not?

We have one, but where I am from , noone does and it is not a big deal. I have always seen it as kind of voluntary and wondered why dh insists on one, because we don't watch live TV and we did not watch the BBC at all. Though now we have a toddler, so do.

Namechange23589 · 02/05/2024 21:29

Flushed Away.
Absolutely fantastic (I think from the makers of Wallace and Gromit)

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ShareyBobbins · 02/05/2024 21:28

Chaosx3x · 02/05/2024 21:27

Hang on, you’re having dental treatment and then hosting a play date? Why?!

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Bit nuts, basically.

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Chaosx3x · 02/05/2024 21:27

Hang on, you’re having dental treatment and then hosting a play date? Why?!

entirely misses point of thread

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ShareyBobbins · 02/05/2024 21:27

H34th · 02/05/2024 21:23

Pooh Bear movies

Most popular movies are for six plus really. And if you have a sensitive child you do agree with the rating.

Thanks yes, we have seen all these 😅

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Youcannotbeseriousreally · 02/05/2024 21:26

ShareyBobbins · 02/05/2024 21:11

Anyone seen Madagascar? Is it too scary for a sensitive four year old?

No! These are all brilliant too!

Youcannotbeseriousreally · 02/05/2024 21:26

I absolutely love The Croods, I don’t know why it wasn’t more of a thing it’s genius!! We also really enjoyed the Sing movies

Festivemoose · 02/05/2024 21:24

Arrietty (Ghibli version of The Borrowers) is the perfect rainy day film. It’s beautiful and gentle, the pacing is just right and the music is dreamy and relaxing. My 4 year old loves it. It’s on Netflix.
There is a little bit of mild peril, but my DD is quite sensitive and she was okay with it.

H34th · 02/05/2024 21:24

@Snugglemonkey it's 'free' if you pay a tv licence.

H34th · 02/05/2024 21:23

Pooh Bear movies

Most popular movies are for six plus really. And if you have a sensitive child you do agree with the rating.