DVDs by theme

Looking for a film, but not sure what to watch?

Try our ideas below for picking a DVD by theme, from action and adventure to comedy capers. We've got lots of films to choose from at our libraries.

You can borrow up to six DVDs for a week for a small hire charge, and reserve them online for collection at any library – see our library fees and charges.

'Valentine's Day'

Be my Valentine

Enjoy 'Valentine's Day' and other romantic dramas and comedies.

Book into film

From classics to bestsellers, including adaptations of 'Pride and prejudice' by Jane Austen and 'Angels and demons' by Dan Brown.

Chick flicks

Enjoy a rom-com or romantic drama, such as '27 dresses', 'Bridget Jones's diary' and Carrie's adventures in 'Sex and the City'.

'Angels and demons'

Classic movies

Go back in time with great classics such as 'African Queen', 'Brighton Rock' and 'The silence of the lambs'.

Comedy

Have a laugh with comedies such as '17 again', 'Pink Panther' and 'There's something about Mary'.

Family favourites

Sit down with your family and enjoy films for all ages, from 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' to 'Night at the museum'.

'17 again' starring Zac Efron

Fright night

Horror films with killers and supernatural monsters, including '28 weeks later' and 'Halloween H2O'.

'The Simpsons movie'

Funny bone

Stand-up comedians, sketch shows and comedy films, from Frankie Howerd to Little Britain.

Futurescapes

Explore the universe in these exciting sci-fi and action films from 'Alien' to 'Avatar'.

Ladies night

Romance, drama and comedy from the 'Calendar girls' to 'The terminal'.

'Bicycle thieves'

One for the lads

Action, adventure, crime and comedy from 'American pie' to 'The Simpsons movie'.

TV shows

Your favourite shows, including Downton Abbey, Gavin and Stacey, House and Mad Men.

View the world

Explore world cinema with films from Europe, Russia, China, Japan, South Africa and more.