Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

The first ‘Star Wars’ film to ever hit theaters is a classic, no question. But even the classics deserve caution, …

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

‘The Empire Strikes Back’ deserves its stellar reputation, but it’s a darker film than its predecessor—and it comes with a …

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi

‘Return of the Jedi’ wraps up the original ‘Star Wars’ trilogy with lots of flashy, lightsaber-swinging, blaster-firing, Sith-lightning fare.

Action/Adventure, Animal, Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Hoppers

Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ encourages viewers to be better stewards of the planet. But the messages (and the comedy) fall a little …

Christian, Documentary
He Calls Me Daughter

‘He Calls Me Daughter’ comforts girls and women hurt by their earthly dads, helping them to overcome their “father wound” …

Documentary
Orangutan

Nature can be brutal—but it can be beautiful and funny, too. ‘Orangutan,’ playing on Disney+, serves as a nice reminder …

panda plan 2
Action/Adventure, Comedy
Panda Plan 2: The Magical Tribe

‘Panda Plan 2’ has a great message about family. But mystical elements, minor language and suggestive moments might give some …

i can only imagine 2
Biography/History, Christian, Drama, Music
I Can Only Imagine 2

‘I Can Only Imagine 2’ is a well-crafted, uplifting film with powerful messages about gratitude and clinging to God, especially …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Sports
GOAT

In ‘GOAT,’ a skinny goat gets a shot at the big leagues. He must build a winning team while trying …

Comedy, Romance
Solo Mio

‘Solo Mio’ keeps its heart warm and its nose (mostly) clean. And it reminds us that disappointment can lead to …

buffalo kids
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Western
Buffalo Kids

‘Buffalo Kids’ is a sweet, animated story that emphasizes the importance of friendship and family (and with only a few …

the carpenter
Action/Adventure, Christian, Drama
The Carpenter

‘The Carpenter’ crafts a unique story for an underserved demographic: people who love Jesus, MMA and heavy metal.

Animation, Kids
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain

Oscar-nominated ‘Little Amélie’ is beautifully animated and shares messages about loss and growing up. But it’s best navigated with mom …

arco
Action/Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Arco

‘Arco’ is a beautifully animated, sweet fantasy story—although the film contains a few moments that might give parents pause.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants

‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’ puts our porous pal right into the nefarious clutches of the Flying Dutchman.