Drama, Musical, Romance
Juliet & Romeo

Juliet & Romeo is the latest musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s tragic play. And it has all the same content …

Action/Adventure, Comedy
Fight or Flight

So is Fight or Flight a family movie? Um, no. Not at all. It’s a complete bloodbath – for both …

the legend of ochi
Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Legend of Ochi

Despite some issues, ‘The Legend of Ochi’ is a throwback adventure that tells a moody-but-hopeful story about the mending of …

Comedy, Drama, Romance
The Wedding Banquet

Sexual and vocal crudities mar The Wedding Banquet, a gay rom-com with a contemporary idea of love that leaves more …

Comedy, Drama, Music
The Ballad of Wallis Island

The Ballad of Wallis Island hits a few discordant notes. But stick around for the whole song, and you’ll find …

warfare
Action/Adventure, Drama, Horror, War
Warfare

‘Warfare’ is as good as its name, as realistic and searing a depiction of modern urban battle as you’ll likely …

another simple favor
Comedy, Drama, Mystery/Suspense
Another Simple Favor

A barrage of crass and suggestive content scuttles the intriguing mystery at the core of ‘Another Simple Favor.’

Animation, Drama, Romance
The Rose of Versailles

Every rose has its thorn, and ‘The Rose of Versailles,’ a story centered around the French Revolution, is no exception.

Action/Adventure, Comedy
Monty Python and the Holy Grail

‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ is 50. But its goofy gags and supercilious snark are just as irreverently funny …

Drama
The Mission

It’s not for everyone. But if you can navigate its violence and documentary-style tribal nudity, The Mission is a fallen …

Action/Adventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Havoc

All in all, Netflix’s aptly titled Havoc is complete havoc for any families that might’ve considered watching.

Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller
Death of a Unicorn

Ah, unicorns, those beloved fantasy friends. Yeah, well, not here. In ‘Death of a Unicorn,’ foolish humans learn why you …

the penguin lessons
Comedy, Drama
The Penguin Lessons

In ‘The Penguin Lessons,’ a curmudgeonly teacher’s perspective on life shifts after rescuing a penguin and forming an unexpected friendship.

Drama
The Friend

Perhaps adults watching could discuss The Friend’s themes. But I’d also argue that you don’t necessarily need to watch this …

Comedy, Drama
Sacramento

A drive to Sacramento brings emotional catharsis in this aptly-named movie. But some crude language and sexual references make it …