Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Close Encounters of the Third Kind

This early Steven Spielberg classic holds up well story-wise, but it might have more content than you remember.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Drama, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Imaginary

The animated Netflix film The Imaginary is beautiful, scary and mostly clean. But its handful of problems aren’t imaginary at …

Drama
We Grown Now

We Grown Now is a work of cinematic poetry—a look at inner-city turmoil and poverty through the forgiving, knowing eyes …

Animation, Comedy, Drama
IF

Director John Krasinski’s follows a grieving tween named Bea who discovers the world is full of cast-off imaginary friends.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Ultraman: Rising

Ultraman: Rising isn’t perfect. But as far as positive messages go, it definitely earns the title of “ultra.”

Biography/History, Christian, Drama, Music
Unsung Hero

What does it take to persevere in faith and family when the bottom drops out? It takes leaning on each …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Thelma the Unicorn

Thelma the Unicorn has to lie in order to gain fame. But is the lie worth losing herself?

Biography/History, Drama, Sports
The Long Game

The Long Game wedges in a lot of positive messages about overcoming adversity and standing true to what’s right.

Kung Fu Panda 4
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids
Kung Fu Panda 4

Kung Fu Panda 4 reminds us that change is hard. But the film also proves that sometimes, the familiar can …

One Life 2024
Biography/History, Drama
One Life

One Life tells a poignant story of one Englishman’s determination to save Czech refugee children from the Nazis on the …

Ordinary Angels 2024
Biography/History, Christian, Drama
Ordinary Angels

Anchored by two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank, Ordinary Angels gives us an extraordinary, well-crafted story.

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Ghostbusters II

While they both have a lot of slime, this sequel has far more issues than your average Nickelodeon series.

a fish-boy in Luca
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Luca

Pixar still knows how to craft a great, resonant story. It might just nurse out a tear or two from …

Labyrinth 1986
Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Labyrinth

This 1986 cult classic fantasy story starring David Bowie is beloved by some but may still be a nonstarter for …

Turning Red movie
Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Turning Red

Turning Red didn’t have me turning red. But it didn’t leave me tickled pink, either.