Action/Adventure, Animal, Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Hoppers

Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ encourages viewers to be better stewards of the planet. But the messages (and the comedy) fall a little …

Christian, Documentary
He Calls Me Daughter

‘He Calls Me Daughter’ comforts girls and women hurt by their earthly dads, helping them to overcome their “father wound” …

Documentary
Orangutan

Nature can be brutal—but it can be beautiful and funny, too. ‘Orangutan,’ playing on Disney+, serves as a nice reminder …

the pout-pout fish
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Pout-Pout Fish

‘The Pout-Pout Fish’ encourages us to help others no matter what the cost—and to always look for the good in …

panda plan 2
Action/Adventure, Comedy
Panda Plan 2: The Magical Tribe

‘Panda Plan 2’ has a great message about family. But mystical elements, minor language and suggestive moments might give some …

i can only imagine 2
Biography/History, Christian, Drama, Music
I Can Only Imagine 2

‘I Can Only Imagine 2’ is a well-crafted, uplifting film with powerful messages about gratitude and clinging to God, especially …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Sports
GOAT

In ‘GOAT,’ a skinny goat gets a shot at the big leagues. He must build a winning team while trying …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids
Charlie the Wonderdog

Charlie the Wonderdog is a lovable mutt who gains alien superpowers. But his movie can’t quite lift off the ground.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids
Tafiti: Across the Desert

‘Tafiti’ teaches important lessons about friendship and prejudice through the shared adventure of a meerkat and bush pig.

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 …

the carpenter
Action/Adventure, Christian, Drama
The Carpenter

‘The Carpenter’ crafts a unique story for an underserved demographic: people who love Jesus, MMA and heavy metal.

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 …

Animation, Sports
Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era

This sports movie about racing horse girls is a beautifully crafted anime with some nice messages about competition, hard work …

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.