A man and a gorilla touch foreheads.
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids
The One and Only Ivan

This lovely film’s minor blemishes don’t mar the positive, family-friendly lessons at the heart of this unfettered story.

Comedy, Drama
The King of Staten Island

The King of Staten Island is funny and authentic and painful and problematic and offensive.

A man and a girl sit in the street and talk.
Christian, Comedy, Drama
Tulsa

No matter what terrible or broken spot we find ourselves in, we can find God’s hand offering rescue.

Four kids sneaking around in costumes, concerned.
Action/Adventure, Comedy, Kids
The Sleepover

The Sleepover brims with violence and toilet humor that some parents will likely want to steer younger kiddos away from.

Magic teacher and kids make a mess.
Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Magic Camp

This Disney+ movie’s main message is impossible to miss, namely that true magic is really about love and kindness.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Fearless

While Fearless has a good heart and a kid-friendly story, frequent bathroom humor stinks up what could’ve been a welcome …

Comedy
How to Build a Girl

This film has moments of insight, wit and even beauty. But that goodness can be overwhelmed with all the badness …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Mr. Peabody & Sherman

Mr. Peabody & Sherman probably won’t go down in history as an all-time classic. But it doesn’t wholly embarrass its …

Comedy, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
An American Pickle

An American Pickle is a little like a pickle itself: A little sour and a little sweet.

Comedy, Romance
Made in Italy

Made in Italy is rightfully rated R for its harsh language, it also teaches the importance of drawing closer to …

Comedy, Music, Romance
Work It

While there’s a lot to like here, there’s also plenty that might leave you feeling a little off beat.

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Dora and the Lost City of Gold

This live-action revamp of Nick’s timeless heroine is not entirely successful.

Comedy, Kids
Zookeeper

Forget about all that fun Doctor Dolittle had with his furry friends. If you’re one of those who thinks it’d …

Comedy, Romance
The Kissing Booth 2

Parents shouldn’t be fooled by a lenient rating that doesn’t provide enough warning for the sexualized story line.

Animation, Comedy, Kids
Animal Crackers

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