Girl and horse in Spirit Untamed
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Western
Spirit Untamed

This story lauds courage, friendship and family—without throwing a massive amount of unfortunate content at us.

animated kinkajou
Animation, Comedy, Kids, Musical, Romance
Vivo

For the most part, this lovable kinkajou and his fiery human helper make some really beautiful music.

Trollhunters stand together
Action/Adventure, Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans

Battles and destruction can feel very heavy for a flick aimed at an elementary school-aged audience.

Boy and dragon in Wish Dragon
Action/Adventure, Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Wish Dragon

Obviously, a bit of magic is on tap. But the real magic of this movie lies in its lessons.

We see a smiling little girl.
Christian, Drama, Kids
The Girl Who Believes in Miracles

The Girl Who Believes in Miracles reminds audiences young and old that no matter how small their faith may be, …

An animated dog floats on a purple air mattress in a pool.
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids
Dog Gone Trouble

This doggie flick has some sweet lessons to offer on bravery, acceptance and stepping out of one’s comfort zone.

Elephant, Monkey and Alien in Jungle Beat
Animation, Kids
Jungle Beat: The Movie

Jungle Beat is sure to touch the heart of families and remind them just how important it is to love …

Arlo the Alligator Boy and his animal friends sing and dance.
Animation, Kids
Arlo the Alligator Boy

This film about acceptance also embraces thinly veiled visual and verbal nods that reference LGBTQ stereotypes.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon

There’s a bit of toilet humor and some silly stunts along the way. But the real story here is one …

Shot from the movie Yes Day, starring Jennifer Garner, with her and her whole family in a car dressed up as superheroes.
Comedy, Kids
Yes Day

Balance is the lesson that this sweet, and occasionally eye-rollingly silly, little film wants to promote.

An Asian girl and a blue dragon look at each other.
Action/Adventure, Comedy, Fairy Tale, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Raya and the Last Dragon

Disney’s latest animated effort is a compelling, action-packed story and an allegory about how our brokenness separates us.

SpongeBob and Patrick talk to Keannu Reeves as a sentient sage brush plant.
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run

If families decide to dogpaddle into Bikini Bottom, they should be aware of some odd, tangled seaweed amid the colorful …

We see three Bigfoot family members leaning over a rail.
Animation, Kids
Bigfoot Family

Adam Harrison isn’t like any other kid around. His dad is Bigfoot. Yes, that Bigfoot. Once a scientist, Dr. Harrison …

Cinderella and her prince are shown at their marriage.
Fairy Tale, Kids, Musical
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella

This Cinderella is still a lovely addition to the Disney+ ballroom dance card.

We look at a young girl in overalls with pigtails.
Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Earwig and the Witch

Many families may simply decide that Earwig’s content concerns push this story out of bounds for them.