Action/Adventure, Kids
The Lion King (2019)

Parents need to be aware that in this beautifully realistic mix, bared claws and teeth look far sharper.

Documentary, Sports
Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable

Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable, a new documentary about the famed female surfer, is a love story.

Comedy, Drama, Kids
A Dog’s Journey

This canine sequel is unquestionably of the same breed and straight out of the same litter as the original.

Drama, Romance
Good Sam

Unlike some original content on Netflix, this PG-rated story avoids the nasty stuff and centers on themes of hope and …

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Kids, Mystery/Suspense, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Pokémon Detective Pikachu

The movie’s wonderfully rendered Pokémon will have young fans of the franchise (mostly) oohing and awing.

The Pilgrim’s Progress (2019)

A SNAPSHOT REVIEW John Bunyan’s classic story of spiritual pilgrimage, The Pilgrim’s Progress, is often said to be the second-most …

Drama
Breakthrough

This powerful and true story reminds us that miracles still happen.

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Kids
Missing Link

This rollicking, stop-motion lark still has some subtle issues that parents need to be aware of.

Action/Adventure, Drama, Kids
Storm Boy

Storm Boy weaves a captivating tale about a boy and his birds. It’s a bittersweet story that will pull out …

Drama, Kids, Mystery/Suspense
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase

The latest iteration of Nancy Drew is the kind of movie we want Hollywood to make more of … almost.

Comedy, Romance
Faith, Hope & Love

The focus here isn’t really on dancing as much as it’s on the power of God to restore lives that …

Drama
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

This a pretty inspirational story, too, one that’s augmented by the film’s realistic atmosphere.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

This final chapter in the How to Train Your Dragon saga wings its way toward a surprisingly bittersweet conclusion.

Drama, Sports
Run the Race

Run the Race beautifully unpacks the emotional burdens carried by those who are broken and wounded.

Action/Adventure, Drama, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Kid Who Would Be King

This kids pic stands strong, trumpeting solid lessons about unity, friendship and courage in the face of wicked malice.