Drama
The Impossible

In 2004 a raging tsunami slashed across nine countries killing 230,000 people. The Bennetts were in their resort hotel’s pool …

An African husband and wife stand at the front door to their home.
Drama, Horror, Mystery/Suspense
His House

Tension-filled questions make His House a remarkable, and truly haunting, ghost story—one that winds up in a strangely affirming place.

A man and a woman sit next to each other at a bar.
Comedy, Romance
Holidate

It’s almost as if this film’s the creators were trying to prove that Holidate isn’t a romcom by making it …

We see a group picture of well-dressed witches.
Action/Adventure, Mystery/Suspense, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Witches

The Witches’ twisted blend of pagan spirituality and its creepy premise make this a movie many families may well avoid.

Bill Murray and Rashida Jones ride in a convertible in On the Rocks.
Comedy, Drama
On the Rocks

For adults navigating their own important, sometimes prickly relationships, On the Rocks is filled with teachable moments.

Borat (Sasha Baron Cohen) gives a thumb's up while driving.
Comedy, Satire
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm

Sasha Baron Cohen’s latest Borat film is more a collection of abhorrent and asinine cringiness than acerbic comedy.

A man and a woman in love go for a walk.
Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Romance
Rebecca

If you’ve seen the Netflix trailer for Rebecca and thought that this looks like a straight-up horror film, you might …

Courthouse scene featuring Abby Hoffman.
Biography/History, Drama
The Trial of the Chicago 7

Our verdict, in this case, is to use all due caution.

A teen guy and girl lean in to kiss.
Drama, Music, Romance
Clouds

For families that choose to engage this bittersweet story, Clouds comes with a whale of a silver lining.

A young man and woman touch faces in an affectionate embrace.
Drama, Romance
2 Hearts

Minor missteps mar 2 Hearts’ otherwise heartfelt themes about not taking even a single day for granted.

Comedy
Hubie Halloween

Getting to the chocolatey heart of this holiday pic is more gross-out trick than sweet treat.

Biography/History, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, War
A Call to Spy

When it comes to the real work of spycraft, the women here make Bond look like the shallow fiction he …

Actress Julianne Moore as Gloria Steinem at a women's rights rally.
Biography/History, Drama
The Glorias

The Glorias rejects complex character building and storytelling in favor of a fairly rote sermon featuring fairly wooden icons.

Image of preborn child in the womb.
Documentary
See Life 2020

“Once you see the baby, you can no longer see the lie as the truth.”

Drama
On the Basis of Sex

This sympathetic cinematic portrait of Ruth Bader Ginsburg prods viewers to ponder important questions about equality.