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How to Train Your Dragon (PG)

Family Film Club

,Cinema 2
A black dragon is touched on the nose by a young man with brown hair

Re-live the joyous friendship and jaw-dropping flight sequences in this fantastic live action version of the popular story.

Based on the 2010 animated film version of the books from Cressida Cowell, the action follows a Viking boy, Hiccup, and his defiance in the face of convention when he befriends a Night Fury dragon named Toothless.

The pair form an unlikely duo - given that Vikings and dragons have long been at war - but when a common enemy threatens both their species, Hiccup and Toothless must rally their families and friends to learn and unite. 

Staying true to the heart of its source material – with lovable characters, beautiful set pieces and breath-taking action – this new visual treat is unmissable on the big screen.

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This film has been BBFC classified a PG – 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 guidelines.

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. Babes in arms of 18 months and under can be brought in on adults’ laps, but children over 18 months need a seat purchased for them. 

Film information
  • Release year   2025
  • Country of origin   USA
  • Director   Dean DeBlois
  • Runtime   1hr 45mins
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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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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! Book early to avoid disappointment. 

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! 

Café Games/Books: from 10.30am we’ll set out a selection of books, games and colouring for families to read/play with and they’ll be available after the screening as well.

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.

Your experience: The film screening will allow movement/noise from young film fans, but please be mindful of other audience’s experience (and please switch off phones!) 

If your little one needs a break from the screening, please note we do have a selection of books, games and toys in the cinema foyer for you to use.

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.

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Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 1 is located within the main Barbican building on Level -2. Head to Level G and walk towards the Lakeside Terrace where you’ll find stairs and lifts to take you down to the venue floor.   

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
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