The perfect half term finale – come along to Family Film Club for this animated classic from Studio Ghibli on the big screen.
Sisters Satsuki and Mei move home with their father to rural Japan to be closer to their convalescing mother. On arriving to their new house, Mei (the youngest sister) encounters susuwatari (house sprites) and soon discovers even more magical creatures sharing their garden and the surrounding woods. After following a trail to an ancient camphor tree nearby, she meets the huge, enigmatic and wonderful spirit Totoro and an adventure with nature begins for her and her family.
This joyful and thoroughly charming story from Hayao Miyazaki and the team at Studio Ghibli, gently explores the connection between humans and nature, celebrating the harmony that can be reached between ancient environmental cycles and the humans who live alongside.
1988 Japan Dir Hayao Miyazaki 86 min
Please note: Over 18s can only come if they’re bringing a child, and children (under 18) can only come along if accompanied by an adult.
Booking is essential, so please book your tickets before attending.
The Family Film Club programme aims to screen films from a range of countries, styles and times, introducing a young audience to historical/archive content as well as the latest new releases.
This film has been rated a U – but assessing suitability of any film is the responsibility of parent/guardian. Please see www.bbfc.co.uk for more information on film ratings and content.
Ticket prices
£2.50 under 18s, £5 adults
(No group discounts or difference between adults/children)
NO UNACCOMPANIED ADULTS OR CHILDREN
No membership required.
Booking fees
£1.50 booking fee per online/phone transaction.
No fee when tickets are booked in person.
Booking fees are per transaction and not per ticket. If your booking contains several events the highest booking fee will apply. The booking fee may be reduced on certain events. Members do not pay booking fees.
Useful Information
Start times: Our Family Film Club screenings are shown without ads, so the film will start just after 11am. Please make sure to turn up on time so you don’t miss the start!
Catering Deal: Look out for our special catering offer exclusively for our FFC audience: a kid’s lemonade + popcorn for £5, order and pay at the Cinema cafe.
Loyalty Card: Don't forget, you can pick up your FFC Loyalty Card at the screening. Come along five times and get your sixth visit free!
Parent & Baby Screenings: If you’ve got an under 12 month year old, we also host our very popular Parent and Baby screenings on a Saturday morning too.
Please note: FFC screenings are designed for families to attend together so adults can only come if they’re bringing a child, and children can only come along if accompanied by an adult.
Book early to avoid disappointment.
Let our screens bring you closer
Cinema 2
Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue.
Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Access
Cinemas 2 & 3 are located at Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican Centre’s main Silk Street entrance. There are a couple of steep, dropped kerbs and an incline to negotiate between the two sites. Level access from Beech Street.
Mobility
Each auditorium has three permanent wheelchair spaces (two in the third row and one in the front row) and 153 fixed seats with capacity for a further three spaces in the front row. Access to each auditorium is up a ramp. There are also a number of seats with step-free access.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the cinema – please tell us when booking to ensure your seat has enough space. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the foyer staff during the performance.
Hearing facility
An infrared system for hard of hearing customers is provided in each auditorium; headsets or neck loops can be collected from foyer staff. The ticket desk counter is fitted with an induction loop.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
