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Rainy Day Film for Pre Schooler

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ShareyBobbins · 02/05/2024 20:41

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

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Snugglemonkey · 02/05/2024 21:23

ShareyBobbins · 02/05/2024 20:58

Sadly we don't have I player. We've seen some of the Julia Donaldson ones too. They are good.

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I Player is free. There are loads of ways to download it. What medium are you watching on?

sexnotgenders · 02/05/2024 21:21

MrsH51 · 02/05/2024 20:53

We love Moana here!

Hands down the best thing about having my own kids is the excuse to stick Moana on!!!

Snugglemonkey · 02/05/2024 21:20

How to train your dragon. Plus all the sequels off shoots etc. All were adored.

The Smurfs

Boss baby

Minions and all despicable me films

Hotel transylvania and sequels

Astro boy

Daddy day care

Lyle lyle crocodile

The croods

Stuart little

Secret life of pets

Sing

Dino trux

ButtonMoonBlanketSky · 02/05/2024 21:19

Monsters Inc.
Alvin and the chipmunks

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 02/05/2024 21:14

Disney's Fantasia. Both my two LOVED it at that age and beyond...

whyamiawakestillitssolate · 02/05/2024 21:13

the incredibles, shrek, monsters inc (trying to think of more “boyish” ones. I love Peter rabbit and mine has always liked the night at the museum films but that might be more for 6+ ish.

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ShareyBobbins · 02/05/2024 21:11

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

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PurpleNebula84 · 02/05/2024 21:11

Migration is available to purchase or rent on Prime

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ShareyBobbins · 02/05/2024 21:09

sciencemama · 02/05/2024 21:09

Trolls
Toy Story
Up

Up? Look I'm cried out from Bluey lol!

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ShareyBobbins · 02/05/2024 21:09

Avariceagain · 02/05/2024 21:07

I came on the reccomend the Julia Donaldson ones but I see you don't have iplayer. Not sure if they are on prime or netflix?

Paw patrol movie is awful imo but I've never met a 4 year old who doesn't love it!

My four year old is scared of dogs😂

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Avariceagain · 02/05/2024 21:09

Also maybe finding nemo or finding dory? Mine also loved Peter Rabbit

sciencemama · 02/05/2024 21:09

Trolls
Toy Story
Up

hjrl · 02/05/2024 21:07

Sing and sing 2 here. Mine adore them and every other child that has visited will happily join in. Really good.

Avariceagain · 02/05/2024 21:07

I came on the reccomend the Julia Donaldson ones but I see you don't have iplayer. Not sure if they are on prime or netflix?

Paw patrol movie is awful imo but I've never met a 4 year old who doesn't love it!

SocksAndTheCity · 02/05/2024 21:06

Babe or Finding Nemo 😊

TwoTimesShoeShop · 02/05/2024 21:06

Lion king

Librarybooker · 02/05/2024 21:04

Snow White, Paddington, My Neighbour Totoro

idreamoftoddlersleepytime · 02/05/2024 21:03

Mighty pups movie on paramount via prime

Frozentoo · 02/05/2024 21:02

And yes cars 2 and 3 if you've not seen. 3 much better than 2, and we've watched them A LOT!!

Frozentoo · 02/05/2024 21:01

I would go for Planes / Planes fire and rescue - both great!
Peter rabbit went down well when mine were younger and caught both watching it again the other day - even though now both older!
Trolls is fun but may be a bit hyper?
Secret life of Pets?
Octonauts films
Animal-based options always good if trying to please boys and girls I reckon?

SmallFY · 02/05/2024 21:00

The Tinkerbell movies are lovely.

SummerInSun · 02/05/2024 20:59

If he likes Cars, then definitely Cars 2 and Cars 3, and the two Planes Movies. Also Finding Nemo is a total classic.

ProjectKettle · 02/05/2024 20:59

Keroppi · 02/05/2024 20:55

What about the Julia Donaldson films on iplayer? Gruffalo, Highway Rat etc
Shaun the Sheep Farmageddon is funny
Here Comes the Fire Engine/Tractor/Digger are about 20 mins and on YouTube

Came to say the same about the Julia Donaldson adaptations. Each one is around 30mins long i think but if you watch on iplayer, you could run two together very easily. DD1 has been at home with D&V and these have been a lifesaver whilst I've been trying to get breastfeeding established with a 3week old newborn in the mix!

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ShareyBobbins · 02/05/2024 20:58

Keroppi · 02/05/2024 20:55

What about the Julia Donaldson films on iplayer? Gruffalo, Highway Rat etc
Shaun the Sheep Farmageddon is funny
Here Comes the Fire Engine/Tractor/Digger are about 20 mins and on YouTube

Sadly we don't have I player. We've seen some of the Julia Donaldson ones too. They are good.

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Partyatno10 · 02/05/2024 20:57

Toy story or sing

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