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A Quiet Place: Day One

The third entry in the ‘Quiet Place’ franchise once again contrasts savage alien brutality with surprising human tenderness.

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Blue Lock: Episode Nagi

Kinds of Kindness

Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1

Janet Planet

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A Family Affair

We Grown Now

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

Summer Camp

Trigger Warning

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

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On the Radar: The ‘Heatwave Freezer Hack’, ‘Sadfishing’ and Drowsy Driving Teens

The Bible Goes to Hollywood: Seven Movies and Shows Based on Biblical Stories

Episode 240: The Dark Side of the Influencer World. Plus, a Conversation with Director Andrew Erwin

Identifying Dark Patterns and Protecting Your Kids Against Them

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Orphan Black: Echoes

The Acolyte

Rising Impact

Land of Women (Tierra de Mujeres)

Big City Greens

Destination Heaven

House of the Dragon

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DaFuq!?Boom! (Skibidi Toilet)

Apologia Studios

Real Civil Engineer

The Urban Rescue Ranch

The Secret of Us

Fathers & Sons

Hit Me Hard and Soft

The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology

Not Like Us

I Had Some Help

Still Wakes the Deep

Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game

Star Wars: Hunters

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

Little Kitty, Big City

Rise of the Ronin

This Again?

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

Island of Whispers

Bookshops & Bonedust

Elf Dog and Owl Head

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A Quiet Place: Day One PG-13 Overall: B-

Theaters: In this prequel, aliens who hunt by sound land on earth and start killing humans.

Daddio R Overall: D

Theaters: A young woman and a cab driver share important conversations on a drive from the airport into Manhattan.

Horizon: An American Saga R Overall: C+

Theaters: An epic chronicle of the expansion and settlement of the American West during the Civil War.

Kinds of Kindness R

Theaters: A story in three parts following a man seeking to break free from his predetermined path, a cop questioning his wife's demeanor after her return from a supposed drowning, and a woman searching for an individual prophesied to become a renowned spiritual guide.

A Family Affair PG-13 Overall: D

Netflix: The assistant to a Hollywood hunk is shocked to discover her mom is dating her boss.

Fancy Dance R Overall: C

Apple TV+: A woman searches for her missing sister while caring for her niece and preparing for an upcoming powwow.

Drawing Closer TV-14 Overall: B-

Netflix: Two teens with terminal illnesses fall in love and dedicate themselves to making the most of the time they have left.

The Bikeriders R Overall: C-

Theaters: A Midwestern motorcycle club in the 1960s starts as a social club for outsiders, but finds itself drawn into a criminal underworld.

Watch at Home

The Croods: A New Age PG Overall: A-

Digital on Demand: The Croods have found some new neighbors, a family called the Bettermans, who claim to be more highly evolved than the Croods. And you thought your neighbors were snooty.

Greenland PG-13 Overall: B+

Digital on Demand: A colossal comet is streaking towards Earth, and fragments are doing unspeakable damage across the globe. John, his wife Allison, and son Nathan now have to make a run for safety, while the sky falls around them and society collapses.

Toys of Terror R Overall: D

When kids find a box of toys in a creepy attic, there's no way they can be prepared for what those toys are going to do.

Love and Monsters PG-13 Overall: B

In Theaters: Although the rise of terrifying monsters and the apocalypse drove them apart, Joel was determined not to give up on Aimee. Now separated by an insurmountable 85 miles, every inch of which is crawling with dangerous monsters, Joel embarks on the journey of a lifetime for love.

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Period Romances

Tale as old as time...

Three Family Films for Black History Month

History without nightmares (we hope).

Best Films of 2022: Part 2

Films for families with teenagers

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Film picks for families with children

Upcoming New Movies

Despicable me 4, beverly hills cop: axel f, sound of hope: the story of possum trot, space cadet, upcoming blu-ray/streaming, i used to go here, the secret garden (2020), bill & ted face the music.

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Best Movies for Family Movie Night

Need a great pick for your next family movie night ? Having trouble finding a movie you can all agree on? Our editors have hand-picked some of the best kids' and family movies available to rent or stream on Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, or your favorite streaming service, including beloved classics, action-packed adventures, laugh-out-loud comedies, and powerful dramas. No matter what your family is feeling, these films are perfect to watch together. Need even more inspiration? Be sure to check out our list of 50 Movies All Kids Should Watch Before They're 12 for our favorite time-tested titles we know your family will love. Or use our age-based filters to find the perfect pick, no matter your kid's age. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy!

The Adventures of Milo and Otis

Lovable pet tale about friendship despite differences.

A Bug's Life

Cute animated tale with some mild peril and scary bugs.

Finding Nemo

Sweet father-son tale has some very scary moments.

Wintry Disney musical is fabulous celebration of sisterhood.

The Little Mermaid

Superb, entertaining animated musical has some scary stuff.

My Little Pony: A New Generation

Sweet tale of acceptance has some mildly scary scenes.

My Neighbor Totoro

Beautifully animated fantasy about friendship fit for all.

Toy Story (1995)

Pixar classic is one of the best kids' movies of all time.

Beauty and the Beast

Disney fave has great music, strong messages, some scares.

Vibrant visuals, catchy songs, moving messages.

Creative, clever story about big feelings has peril, scares.

The Lego Movie

Hilarious toy tale plugs product but is nonstop fun.

The Lion King (1994)

Musical king-of-the-beasts blockbuster is powerful, scary.

Sweet fish-out-of-water story about friendship, adventure.

March of the Penguins

Stunning, loving documentary; some intense peril.

Mary Poppins

Classic family movie has positive messages.

Mary Poppins Returns

Blunt is a delight in sweet, nostalgic, toe-tapping sequel.

Muppets Most Wanted

Amusing Muppets sequel ups the gags, as well as the action.

My Fair Lady

Witty, stylish musical classic will entertain all ages.

Over the Moon

Dreamy, China-set musical fairy tale has positive lessons.

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Best Kids & Family Movies 2021

Studio adaptations of beloved children’s IP primarily make up this list: Tom & Jerry , Clifford: The Big Red Dog , Flora & Ulysses , and Space Jam . But it’s the true story of Dream Horse, starring Toni Collette, that is tops. Dream Horse dramatizes the triumph of an unlikely racehorse and her human family who, with little money or experience but a whole lot of heart and determination, make their way into the nation’s top competitions.

The order reflects Tomatometer scores (as of December 31, 2021) after adjustment from our ranking formula, which compensates for variation in the number of reviews when comparing movies or TV shows.

Dream Horse (2020) 88%

The Water Man (2020) 77%

Flora and Ulysses (2020) 72%

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021) 67%

Clifford the Big Red Dog (2021) 58%

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As the pandemic changed homes in 2021, it feels like families watched movies together more than ever. These are the best family films of 2021, as chosen by the assigned critics every week here at  RogerEbert.com . What are the best animated films and the best family films of the year? Click on the reviews below to read more and find links on exactly where to watch the best family films of 2021. 

A Boy Called Christmas

Glenn Kenny

Monica Castillo

Finding 'Ohana

Flora & Ulysses

Raya and the Last Dragon

Brian tallerico.

Ron's Gone Wrong

Christy lemire.

Space Jam: A New Legacy

The Addams Family 2

The Mitchells vs. The Machines