Documentary
Elephant

Elephant is a film that you shouldn’t forget.

Animation, Comedy, Kids
The Aristocats

Disney’s The Aristocats has some light charm and fun, furry nods to the life-changing attributes of family.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Kids
Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution

For some, Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution will feel extraordinarily nostalgic. Others (read: non-fan parents) will likely be thinking … Meh.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids
Playmobil: The Movie

For some families, Playmobil: The Movie will teeter right on the edge of what’s appropriate for their kids.

Comedy, Kids
Playing With Fire

Playing With Fire is actually funnier—and even a bit deeper—than it appears to be in its trailers.

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Kids
Lady and the Tramp (2019)

Releasing directly to Disney+, this classic tale is a sweet retelling of Lady’s adventures with her pal Tramp.

Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Noelle

Noelle is packed with messages about the importance of being kind. But it’s also all about Santa.

Documentary, Musical
Jesus Is King

This abstract, Gospel-choir worship experience packs an emotional punch that surprised me by how deeply it moved me.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Abominable

Beneath its standard-issue, kid-flick elements, this pic examines something more serious: the impact of grief on a child.

Drama, Sports
Overcomer

When you find your identity in the One who created you, it changes your perspective on everything.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids
Toy Story 4

Toy Story 4 is funny, dramatic, kid-friendly and tear-up-in-the-end sweet.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids
The Secret Life of Pets 2

For the most part, kids and adults alike will find their hearts tickled and tugged at by this bouncy sequel.

Action/Adventure, Drama, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Aladdin (2019)

This version of Aladdin isn’t “A Whole New World.” But that’s a good thing.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids
UglyDolls

Like the pink, purpose-driven hero at its core, this movie’s heart is warm, fuzzy and endearing.

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Documentary, Kids
Penguins

Another Disneynature win, win.