Cyrano movie
Drama, Musical, Romance
Cyrano

Sweet and sad, this musical take on a classic tale works well, but it’s surprisingly sensual in places.

The Tiger Rising movie
Drama, Kids
The Tiger Rising

This children’s book about friendship—and a tiger—translates from the page to the screen without too many issues for families.

Moonshot movie
Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Moonshot

This romcom/sci-fi mashup streaming on HBO Max features two teens who find love where they least expect it on a …

Apollo 10 1:2 movie
Action/Adventure, Animation, Biography/History, Drama
Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood

This rotoscoped flick explores the aspects of growing up during the Space Race—the good and the bad.

Better Nate Than Ever movie
Comedy, Kids, Musical
Better Nate Than Ever

Nate wants nothing more than to be a Broadway star. But this Disney+ musical breaks more than a leg.

The Wolf and the Lion
Drama
The Wolf and the Lion

Don’t let the PG rating fool you. This film, while cute and cuddly in some ways, contains some claws you …

Cheaper by the Dozen movie
Comedy
Cheaper by the Dozen

Cheaper by the Dozen is sweet, sentimental and, often, pretty funny. It’s a bit messy in spots, but it still …

Spiderman and MJ fly through the air in Spider-Man No Way Home
Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Spider-Man: No Way Home

If your family can make it past the sticky bits, there are some very interesting lessons here.

Marry Me movie
Comedy, Music, Romance
Marry Me

Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson team up for a romcom that’s surprisingly sweet in some ways and really disappointing in …

Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
After Yang

This contemplative tale explores death, loss and humanity through the literal lens of an android.

Crime, Mystery/Suspense
The Weekend Away

Though this movie’s title may sound like that of a romance or a comedy, The Weekend Away is actually a …

Sing 2
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy
Sing 2

Sing 2 delivers another feel-good story about determination and friendship … and some minor issues parents will want to know …

two people looking into each other's eyes in West Side Story movie
Drama, Musical
West Side Story

Steven Spielberg’s take on West Side Story is surprisingly traditional, but definitely not squeaky clean.

Tall Girl 2 movie
Comedy, Drama
Tall Girl 2

Tall Girl 2 continues to explore the important subjects of teen self-esteem and self-acceptance.

The Sky Is Everywhere
Drama, Romance
The Sky Is Everywhere

This is a lemon-merengue-pie sort of movie: substantial; surprisingly sweet; and occasionally, regrettably, sour.