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The Iron Giant + Introduction from Michael Leader (U*)

Family Film Club x Animation at War

,Cinema 2
the iron giant crouching over a young boy

This 1999 animation, directed by Brad Bird, will be introduced to young audiences by animation expert, Michael Leader. 

When young Hogarth sneaks out one night, he discovers a huge iron robot that has descended from the stars and the two form an unlikely friendship. But the military are hot on the heels of this iron giant and want to catch it for their own gain.

Loosely based on the The Iron Man by Ted Hughes and relocated to a small town in Maine during the Cold War, this heartfelt animation explores the relationship between humans and technology and how true connections can be formed, even in times of uncertainty. Screening as part of the Barbican’s Animation at War season, curated by Michael Leader, who we’re delighted will be on hand to introduce the film. 

Tagged with: Cinema Animation at War family film club

Age suggestion: 5+

Please note: This screening is for families to attend as a group. Adults (over 18s) can only enter auditorium if they are bringing a child. Children (under 18s) can only attend if accompanied by an adult.

Film information
  • Release year   1999
  • Country   USA
  • Director   Brad Bird
  • Runtime   1 hour 27 min

Ticket prices

* Excludes £1.50 booking fee

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.

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Family Film Club

Start your little one's cinematic journey with carefully curated screenings designed to spark imagination and delight young audiences. On Saturday mornings in our cinema.


 

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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.

Prams and buggies: we have limited space and are unable to accommodate prams and buggies in the auditorium at Family Film Club screenings. Prams and buggies must be left outside the auditorium (at owners’ own risk). 

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. We are able to accommodate ‘babes in arms’ at FFC screenings for children of 18 months and under. Any child over 18 months must have a seat purchased for them.

Book early to avoid disappointment. 

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.