A sad little girl holds a stuffed animal rabbit.
Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Come Away

Come Away isn’t always as “magical” as one might expect or hope at first glance.

Katie Holmes and Josh Lucas smile at something off camera in the movie The Secret: Dare to Dream.
Drama
The Secret: Dare to Dream

This movie’s magical logic is not just anti-Christian. It’s not just un-scientific. It’s positively insulting.

We see a group picture of well-dressed witches.
Action/Adventure, Mystery/Suspense, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Witches

The Witches’ twisted blend of pagan spirituality and its creepy premise make this a movie many families may well avoid.

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 …

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 …

Comedy
Selfie Dad

Selfie Dad revolves around a very simple message: prioritizing Scripture and allowing it to transform your life.

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 …

Mom and teen daughter cheer at high school game.
Drama
All Together Now

All Together Now packs inspiring messages into a story that takes some hard turns.

A smiling man walks in the street in Victorian England.
Comedy, Drama, Romance
The Personal History of David Copperfield

While David himself may not always be a “good” person, this movie almost always is a “good” movie.

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.

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
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 …

Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Secret Garden

There is a lot to love here for older audiences, but many themes may be too mature for the littlest …

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 …