Animation, Comedy, Kids
Animal Crackers

The generally formulaic story here veers in odd directions at times, like a slightly dazed monkey on a unicycle.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids
Trolls World Tour

This glittery sequel ultimately teaches a valuable lesson about loving and accepting people who are different.

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Four Kids and It

Four Kids and It is a tale of children who meet a magical, wish-granting creature. But the story goes deeper …

Action/Adventure, Drama, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Artemis Fowl

Eoin Colfer, the author of the Artemis Fowl book series, described the novels as “Die Hard with fairies.”

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Sonic the Hedgehog

This big-screen take on Sega’s anthropomorphized cobalt cannonballer is mostly cute and cuddly.

Documentary
Dolphin Reef

Dolphin Reef ably weaves together made-up fish tales to give us a very nice understanding of how a coral reef …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Sword in the Stone

Although The Sword in the Stone certainly delves into the world of magic and sorcery, it’s meant to be light …

Drama, Romance
Little Women (2019)

Director Greta Gerwig’s version of this classic faithfully gives fans more of what they adore from the beloved March sisters.

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Kids
Dolittle

This is the sort of pic that kids will forgive and enjoy, and adults will cruise through and pretty quickly …

Musical
Cats

If you’re approaching this Broadway classic for the first time, well, this might not be the cinematic catnip you’re expecting.

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.