Maritime Family Movies
Dates
Monday 14 April - Thursday 24 April | 11am screening
Friday 25 April Anzac Day | 1.30pm screening
Doors open 20 minutes prior to screening start time
Friday 18 April Good Friday | Museum closed
Friday 25 April Anzac Day | Museum open 1pm - 5pm
Included with General Admission.
No reserved seating, seats are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Bookings required for groups 10+ on 1300 134 081 or reception@museum.wa.gov.au
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Bring the whole family for a movie season these school holidays!
Ahoy, mateys! Set sail for a family movie season brimming with pirates, treasure, adventures, and ocean wonders. Dive into a treasure trove of cinematic gems, from timeless classics to modern favourites, as we journey through the archives to find the best swashbuckling, undersea, and maritime adventures.
Whether you're after high adventure, comedy gold, or musical moments, there's something for everyone in these family-friendly films.
Full program
Shark Tale (2004) G Animated, Adventure. 1 hr 30 mins.
Age recommendation: Ages 8+ Fast, fresh, funny action comedy set undersea.
When a son of a gangster shark boss is accidentally killed while on the hunt, his would-be prey and his vegetarian brother decide to use the incident to their own advantage. This hilarious tale of misadventure is brought to you by an all-star voice cast and an emphasis on undersea sight gags and characterisation.
Take a delightful family journey with these funky fish and friends. Starring Will Smith, Robert De Niro, Renee Zellweger, Angelina Jolie, Jack Black, Martin Scorsese, Ziggy Marley.
Muppet Treasure Island (1996) G Musical, Comedy. 1 hr 39 mins.
Age recommendation: Ages 6+ Hilarious high seas adventure with lots of pirate action.
The Muppets set sail in search of treasure, with Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver. With characteristic mad-cap comedy and animal adventures, the Muppets take on the legend of Robert Louis Stevenson's seafaring classic.
After telling the story of Flint’s last journey to young Jim Hawkins, Billy Bones has a heart attack and dies just as Jim and his friends are attacked by pirates. The gang escapes into the town where they hire out a boat and crew to find the hidden treasure, which was revealed by Bones before he died. On their voyage across the seas, they soon find out that not everyone on board can be trusted.
An all-star comedy cast brings the story to the screen, featuring Tim Curry, Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders, Kevin Bishop and the puppetry magic and mayhem of the Henson Muppet empire.
The Princess Bride (1987) PG Comedy, Drama. 1hr 37min
Age recommendation: Ages 9+ Witty, winsome fairy tale has violence, language
This genre defining classic of adventure storytelling, quotable jokes, and visual delights features a classic all-star ensemble cast including Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Wallace Shawn, Andre the Giant, Fred Savage, Peter Falk, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Billy Crystal, Carol Kane, Mel Smith, and Peter Cook.
A bedridden boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies, and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.
Winner of the 1988 Saturn Award (Academy of Science Fiction Fantasy & Horror Films USA) for Best Fantasy Film and Best Costumes. Nominated for the 2024 Family Film Award for Best Iconic Film. Winner of People's Choice Award at the 1988 Toronto International Film Festival.
Common Sense Media Parent's Guide
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003) PG Animated Adventure. 1hr 26min
Age recommendation: Ages 8+ Fun, if standard, animated adventure with battles, innuendo.
The sailor of legend is framed by the goddess Eris for the theft of the Book of Peace, and must travel to her realm at the end of the world to retrieve it and save the life of his childhood friend Prince Proteus.
This animated adventure by the DreamWorks studio is rollicking fun and features the spectacular, action-packed adventures of one of the great mythic maritime heroes. Featuring a voice-cast that includes Brad Pitt, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michelle Pfeiffer, Joseph Fiennes and more.
Finding Nemo (2003) G Family, Adventure. 1 hr 40 mins.
Age recommendation: Ages 5+ Sweet father-son tale has some very scary moments.
Directed by Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich. Starring Albert Brooks, Ellen Degeneres, Alexander Gould, Willem Dafoe, Brad Garrett and Allison Janney.
This Pixar classic follows the story of a clownfish, Marlin. After his son is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey to bring him home while enlisting in new friends he finds along the way.
Winner of the 2004 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, this all-time family classic is heart-warming and delightful.
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004) G Animated, Adventure. 1 hr 27mins.
Ages 6+ Movie spin-off is very similar to the edgy animated TV show.
SpongeBob takes leave from Bikini Bottom in order to track down, with Patrick, King Neptune's stolen crown.
There’s trouble brewing in Bikini Bottom. Someone has stolen King Neptune’s crown, and it looks like Mr. Krab, SpongeBob’s boss, is the culprit. Though he’s just been passed over for the promotion of his dreams, SpongeBob stands by his boss, as he and best pal Patrick set out on a treacherous mission to Shell City to reclaim the crown and save Mr. Krab’s life. With the usual zany and quirky style of the beloved show, the world of SpongeBob offers gentle comedy and undersea jokes that kids both young and old can delight in.
Starring the vocal talents of Tom Kenny, Jeffrey Tambor, Rodger Bumpass, Clancy Brown, Carolyn Lawrence, and well known stars such as Scarlett Johanssen, Alec Baldwin, and David Hasselhoff.
Peter Pan (2003) PG Adventure, Family 1 hr 53 mins
Age recommendation: Ages 9+ Charming live-action tale has intense peril, some violence.
Directed by P.J. Hogan. Starring Jason Isaacs, Jeremy Sumpter, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Olivia Williams, Lynn Redgrave and Richard Briers.
At home in stifling Edwardian London, Wendy Darling has been mesmerising her younger brothers every night with bedtime tales of swordplay, swashbuckling and the fearsome Captain Hook. But the children become the heroes of an even greater story, after Peter Pan flies into their nursery and then leads them on an adventure over moonlit rooftops through a galaxy of stars and to the lush jungles of Neverland.
Australian director P. J. Hogan (Muriel's Wedding, The Dressmaker) helms this reimagining of the J.M. Barrie classic children's novel Peter Pan, and crafts a hugely imaginative world with the children at the heart of the story. Nominated for a 2004 Critics Choice Award for Best Family Film. Starring Jason Isaacs, Jeremy Sumpter, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Olivia Williams, Lynn Redgrave, and Richard Briers.
The Little Mermaid (2023) PG Live-action, Musical. 2hr 15min
Age recommendation: Age 8+ Halle Bailey dazzles amid more intense live-action scenes.
A young mermaid makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water and impress a prince.
Nominated for a raft of awards, and directed by movie musicals legend Rob Marshall (Mary Poppins Returns, Chicago, Into The Woods), this magical reinvention of the Disney classic delivers a thrilling and spectacular new experience for viewers. The unforgettable songs will uplift and delight younger and older musical fans alike. Starring Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem and a host of other voice talents.
The Adventures of Tintin (2011) PG Adventure. 1 hr 47 mins.
Age recommendation: Ages 9+ Whirlwind animated adventure is a visual treat for tweens.
The Museum opens 1 - 5pm on Anzac Day
Intrepid reporter Tintin and Captain Haddock set off on a treasure hunt for a sunken ship commanded by Haddock's ancestor.
Director Steven Spielberg pays tribute to the much-loved classic comic books by Hergé. With its teen hero and a suspenseful plot full of high-seas intrigue, The Adventures of Tintin is an ideal animated adventure for young people. Starring Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Daniel Mays and more.
