diary of a wimpy kid the last straw
Animation, Comedy, Kids
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw

Disney+’s ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw’ has some issues, sure. But it earns merit badges for its …

Biography/History, Christian, Documentary, Drama
Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas

‘Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas’ looks back at the reason Christmas exists in the first place—the birth of our …

Biography/History, Christian, Drama
Sarah’s Oil

‘Sarah’s Oil’ is a nice, very watchable movie with some lovely messages. But it comes with more impurities than you’d …

Comedy, Kids
Grow

When a little girl tries to grow the biggest pumpkin in a pumpkin-mad town, the result is a sweet little …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
In Your Dreams

‘In Your Dreams’ features the Sandman, and though it offers nice messages, they’re dampened by its god-like depiction of the …

soul on fire
Biography/History, Drama
Soul on Fire

John O’Leary makes some poor choices in ‘Soul on Fire.’ But it reminds us that we can learn and grow …

Animation, Christian, Kids
Light of the World

This creative, 2D animated take on the Gospel comes with a few theological quibbles. But ‘Light of the World’ is …

bride of frankenstein
Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Bride of Frankenstein

This monster sequel is known as one of the best of the Universal Horror Classics. But there still might be …

Animation, Comedy, Kids
The Twits

‘The Twits’ is a mixed bag. You might want your kids to internalize the movie’s positive messages—but skip the exploding …

gabby's dollhouse the movie
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie

While Gabby’s Dollhouse tells a tale about learning how to play again, some of its magical moments may leave Christians …

Drama, Sports
The Senior

Angel Studios’ The Senior recounts the true story of Mike Flynt, a 59-year-old guy who returned to college to finish …

Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Freakier Friday

It’s been 22 years since Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis first swapped bodies. This time around, two teens get …

Drama, Romance
Ruth & Boaz

Netflix’s ‘Ruth & Boaz’ shares a lovely story about love and loyalty. But parents should be cautious of a few …

Drama
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

In the final chapter of the ‘Downton Abbey’ saga, the Crawley family’s loyalty is tested once again as they face …

hola frida
Animation, Biography/History, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Hola Frida

On its own, ‘Hola Frida’ is a sweet story about a little girl dealing with big problems. But dig a …