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.

Drama, Musical, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Wicked: For Good

‘Wicked: For Good’ tells a moving tale of friendship and sacrifice, but the movie’s darkness and magic may not be …

Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas

THE GRINCH GOES HOLLYWOOD: This latest incarnation of Dr. Seuss’ time-honored tale spends more time expanding on the traditional story …

Comedy, Romance
Merv

‘Merv’ wants to be the rom-com version of a doggy treat. But, unfortunately, it comes off as a bit of …

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 …