Film Series
BAMkids Movie Matinees
Classic family films for cinephiles big and small
Members of BAM’s film programming team curate a range of imaginative independent and classic movies perfect for film-going families. From friendly extraterrestrials to young dinosaurs, these stories trace the adventures and achievements that could only happen with the help of friends. With bold style and artistic vision, they are certain to inspire young minds and delight the whole family.
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Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-winning classic follows a lonely suburban kid’s friendship with a goggle-eyed, inquisitive alien abandoned on Earth.
Loveable knucklehead Wallace and his silent genius dog Gromit find themselves at odds with a massive bunny in this Academy Award-winning claymation classic.
A behind-the-scenes look at the struggles and triumphs in the career of Misty Copeland, the first African-American woman to be named principal dancer of the prestigious American Ballet Theatre.
Littlefoot, a brontosaurus child, leads a group of orphaned young dinosaurs on an epic journey toward safety in this beloved prehistoric fable.
Kermit and friends try to get to the bottom of a dastardly diamond heist—and clear Miss Piggy’s name—in this irresistible family comedy full of jokes and musical numbers.
Salma Hayek and Liam Neeson voice this cinematic adventure mixing Kahlil Gibran’s elegant poetry with stunning animated sequences by different filmmakers and animators from around the world.
The Ticket Assistance Program (TAP) provides free BAMkids tickets to families (up to 4 people) who are enrolled in Free or Reduced-Price School Meals. Tickets are not guaranteed and are subject to availability.
Spider-Man is a middle school kid from Brooklyn in this delightful spin on the classic tale.
A young girl copes with grief in this uplifting, heartfelt children’s ghost story.
The true story of a young girl from Uganda whose world changes when she discovers chess.
Dickens’ classic Christmas tale is at its most lovable when filled with music and Muppets.
A young girl embarks on a surreal journey in Miyazaki’s breathtaking animated film.
A misunderstood bear and a plucky mouse find adventure and an unexpected friendship.
Charlie Chaplin’s hilarious send-up of the modern industrialized world.
Jim Henson transports audiences to a wondrous fantasy world in this tale of adventure.