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DVD: 2001: A Space Odyssey

Movies on DVD

Kubrick's sci-fi masterpiece is still relevant.

Release date: 4/6/1968

Age 12+

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DVD: Jurassic Park

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Terrifyingly realistic dinos run amok.

Release date: 6/11/1993

Age 12+

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DVD: Men in Black

Movies on DVD

Lots of fun, but too scary for some kids.

Release date: 7/2/1997

Age 13+

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DVD: Stargate: Ultimate Edition

Movies on DVD

Promising setup killed by action-film cliches.

Release date: 10/28/1994

Age 13+

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DVD: Dark City

Movies on DVD

Mind-stretching, futuristic sci-fi can get gory.

Release date: 08/19/1998

Age 14+

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DVD: The Matrix

Movies on DVD

Intense, but many teens will be able to handle it.

Release date: 3/31/1999

Age 14+

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DVD: Minority Report

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Violent sci-fi detective movie isn't for kids.

Release date: 06/21/2002

Age 14+

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DVD: The Terminator

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Terrific sci-fi action, but too violent for some.

Release date: 10/26/1984

Age 14+

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