A collection of three short claymation films starring Wallace, a cheese-loving inventor, and Gromit, his dog. In a Grand Day Out, Wallace invents a rocket and he and Gromit travel to the moon, which is indeed made of cheese; in The Wrong Trousers, Wallace rents a room to a sinister penguin; and in A Close Shave, Wallace and Gromit unwittingly become mixed up in a sheep rustling racket. The stories are very funny and inventive on a level appropriate for young children, but are just as fun for parents and older kids.
The Wallace & Gromit short films are made by the same studio who made Chicken Run. Voice cast includes Peter Sallis and Anne Reid.
Running Time: 85 minutes. Released 2001. Rated G.
The Last Unicorn
Based on the haunting book by Peter S. Beagle, The Last Unicorn tells the story of a unicorn who learns that all the world's unicorns--except her--have been captured and driven into exile. She leaves her enchanted forest to find them and meets up with Schmendrick, a magician unable to work true magic. How the unicorn saves her people and how Schmendrick comes to understand his true power makes for a sophisticated movie adults will enjoy just as much as kids.
Voice cast includes Mia Farrow, Alan Arkin, and Christopher Lee, with music by America.
Running Time: 98 minutes. Released 1982. Rated G.
Balto
Balto is a sled dog, but the other sled dogs don't trust him because he's part wolf. But when a diphtheria outbreak threatens the children of his Alaskan village, Balto is determined to help the sled dog teams race to deliver medicine that will save the children's lives. Balto is a fast-paced adventure; there are two sequels to the movie.
Voice cast includes Kevin Bacon, Bridget Fonda, and Phil Collins.