Drama
Midwinter Break

A retired couple takes a ‘Midwinter Break’ in Amsterdam. But this slowly paced pic raises some subtle questions about life …

Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
In the Blink of an Eye

‘In the Blink of an Eye’ lauds love and sacrifice as important factors in humanity’s survival. But it also presents …

Biography/History, Drama, War
The Optimist: The Bravest Act Is Truth

While ‘The Optimist’ is never gratuitous, the fact that it walks us through the gates of Auschwitz makes this story …

Action/Adventure, Crime, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller
Mercy

Amazon’s ‘Mercy’ offers audiences a dystopian tale with moments of intense violence and some crude language, too.

Biography/History, Drama, War
I Was a Stranger

Angel’s ‘I Was a Stranger’ evokes sympathy for refugees escaping horrific conditions by displaying their violent circumstances onscreen.

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Thriller
Anaconda (2025)

Anaconda is a comedic take on the 1997 film of the same name, but it constricts audiences with violence and …

greenland 2: migration
Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller
Greenland 2: Migration

This action-heavy disaster sequel is full of PG-13 violence and peril, along with some language. But a lot of humanity …

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Comedy, Drama
Ella McCay

‘Ella McCay’ is a clever political dramedy, but foul language and discussions about a married couple’s sex life make it …

merrily we roll along
Comedy, Drama, Musical
Merrily We Roll Along

‘Merrily We Roll Along’ tells a cautionary tale about fame and fortune, but includes some suggestive situations, language and alcohol …

Comedy, Drama
Rental Family

‘Rental Family’ showcases a struggling American actor playing rent-by-the-hour roles in Japan. It’s a funny and thoughtful pic but with …

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Biography/History, Drama, Music, Romance
Song Sung Blue

Song Sung Blue plays some dissonant notes. But the movie’s likable characters, its sometimes heartwarming messages and buoyant soundtrack help …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution

‘Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution’ is a glorified recap of the show’s violent second season stitched with a couple of the third …

Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller
Predator: Badlands

‘Predator: Badlands’ is the most navigable film in the Predator franchise. But given the franchise’s problematic history, that’s not saying …

Biography/History, Drama, War
Nuremberg

‘Nuremberg’ transports moviegoers back to difficult historical truths—but with deeper thoughts on the reality of evil.

Crime, Thriller
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t

‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ brings back the magical Horsemen for a new abracadabra scheme. That’s not to …