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 …

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze

‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze’ is a rather clean 1991 action film—even if the original …

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, Christian, Comedy, Kids, Mystery/Suspense
Dot Conner: Webtective

Dot Conner: Webtective offers a kid-friendly mystery-spy flick with minimal content and a biblical message underpinning the narrative.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Biography/History, Christian, Musical, War
David

Angel Studios’ ‘David’ tells the story of King David’s rise to the throne—while omitting some violent moments and adding in …

zootopia 2
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Crime
Zootopia 2

Zootopia 2 has references to some R-rated films, but it’s a largely navigable film with nice messages about helping others …

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 …

Animation
COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing

The stage is colorful and the music bouncy. But is this anime movie based on a popular video game a …

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, Drama
Sarah’s Oil

‘Sarah’s Oil’ is a nice, very watchable movie with some lovely messages. But it comes with more impurities than you’d …