A grandfather inventor talks to his granddaughter.
Kids, Musical, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

this film’s strong storytelling, talented cast and uplifting songs (Jingle Jangle is a musical!) make it a tale the whole …

A smiling woman stands next to a grumpy-looking, dragon-like monster.
Action/Adventure, Drama, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Emily and the Magical Journey

Emily and the Magical Journey is a fantastical children’s flick about the bravery and power of a young girl.

An older woman teaches a young girl about monster hunting with cobwebs all around.
Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting

There are some terrific messages here. But monster-y moments may push this often fun flick out of bounds for some …

Shaggy and Scooby-Doo freak out in fear.
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Mystery/Suspense
Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!

There’s definitely enough fright here to ward off the littlest of viewers, or those who might be sensitive to ominous …

Five super-powered teens line up in blue uniforms.
Action/Adventure, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Secret Society of Second-Born Royals

Think Spy Kids meets Princess Diaries. Kind of.

Snow White and seven greenish dwarfs stand in a field.
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs

This animated kids’ original holds an important message for viewers of all ages: Outward beauty is no match for what’s …

Animated dogs and robots stand around.
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids
Pets United

The message of this film is a positive one: You don’t have to be perfect in order to belong.

Girls wake up in side-by-side beds.
Christian, Comedy, Drama, Kids
Switched

Think Freaky Friday, but throw in themes that talk about the need to love God and others, and you’ve got …

A girl sees an alien in suspended animation.
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe

Candace and her siblings band together, serve justice to the alien invaders and save the world.

A bunch of muppets in a care with two people.
Comedy, Kids, Musical, Romance
The Muppets

Kermit, Fozzie and Miss Piggy are back, and they’re just as colorful as ever—in more ways than you might immediately …

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.

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 …

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 …