Results for universal pictures
universal pictures has released 204 movies that we have reviewed
Age 14+The Fourth Kind
Realistic alien abduction tale will chill believers only.
Release Date: 11/6/2009
Age 12+Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
Teen vampire flick is scarier, edgier than the book series.
Release Date: 10/23/2009
Age 15+Couples Retreat
Vaughn/Favreau marriage comedy has lots of sex, drinking.
Release Date: 10/9/2009
Age 14+Love Happens
Dramedy about grief and love likely won't interest kids.
Release Date: 9/18/2009
Age 15+A Perfect Getaway
Paradise-set thriller is stylish, slick, and very violent.
Release Date: 8/7/2009
Age 16+Funny People
Stand-up saga has a foul mouth but brains and heart, too.
Release Date: 7/31/2009
No KidsBruno
Intentionally shocking comedy even edgier than Borat.
Release Date: 7/10/2009
Age 14+Land of the Lost
Ferrell's reboot of '70s show is rife with gross-out laughs.
Release Date: 6/5/2009
Age 14+Fighting
Street-fighting saga is stylish but cliched and violent.
Release Date: 4/24/2009
Age 14+State of Play
Mature, well-acted thriller mixes violence and politics.
Release Date: 4/17/2009
Age 14+Fast & Furious
Better than the last two, but still pretty mindless action.
Release Date: 4/3/2009
No KidsThe Last House on the Left
Grim, vengeful horror film well made -- but NOT for kids.
Release Date: 3/13/2009
Age 15+The Unborn
Possession tale is low on blood, but high on scares.
Release Date: 1/9/2009
Age 6+The Tale of Despereaux
Touching, beautiful tale is an excellent family film.
Release Date: 12/19/2008
Age 14+Frost/Nixon
Talky, play-based political drama sheds light on history.
Release Date: 12/5/2008
Age 16+Role Models
Coarse adult comedy elicits some big laughs.
Release Date: 11/7/2008
Age 16+Changeling
Suspenseful drama is heartbreaking, if overlong.
Release Date: 10/22/2008
Age 12+The Express
Inspirational true story tackles race, football.
Release Date: 10/8/2008
Age 13+Flash of Genius
Inventor fights for recognition in feel-good film.
Release Date: 10/3/2008
Age 16+Death Race
Violent action remake races to a high body count.
Release Date: 8/21/2008
Age 12+The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Violent action sequel should've stayed buried.
Release Date: 7/31/2008
Age 17+Wanted
Explosive action film is extremely violent.
Release Date: 6/26/2008
Age 14+Baby Mama
SNL gals deliver hilarious comedy for teens+.
Release Date: 04/23/2008
Age 13+Leatherheads
Clooney's football comedy isn't quite a touchdown.
Release Date: 4/2/2008
Age 14+Definitely, Maybe
Teen-friendly romcom about love's ups and downs.
Release Date: 2/14/2008
Age 14+Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
Good cast can't save stereotype-laden comedy.
Release Date: 2/8/2008
Age 4+The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie
Like steamed veggies: Good for you, but bland.
Release Date: 1/11/2008
Age 15+American Gangster
Violent, drug-fueled drama isn't for kids.
Release Date: 11/1/2007
Age 14+Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Talky, arty, intense sequel may not interest kids.
Release Date: 10/11/2007
Age 16+The Kingdom
Intense, bloody look at Mid East violence.
Release Date: 09/27/2007
Age 13+Sydney White
Tween star hits college; drinking, hazing ensue.
Release Date: 09/20/2007
Age 16+Illegal Tender
Vengeful gangster violence comes to the 'burbs.
Release Date: 08/24/2007
Age 14+The Bourne Ultimatum
Bourne comes home, full-speed. Best yet.
Release Date: 8/2/2007
Age 8+Evan Almighty
Carell's morality tale much milder than Carrey's.
Release Date: 06/21/2007
Age 15+Georgia Rule
Lohan acts out in muddled mother-daughter comedy.
Release Date: 05/10/2007
Age 15+Dead Silence
A Nightmare on Dummy St. from Saw creators.
Release Date: 3/16/2007
Age 14+Breach
True-life FBI tale mixes drama and thrills.
Release Date: 02/15/2007
Age 13+Because I Said So
Keaton and Moore can't save bland, cliched romcom.
Release Date: 02/01/2007
Age 16+Smokin' Aces
Chaotic, violent, and unoriginal. Not for kids.
Release Date: 01/25/2007
No KidsAlpha Dog
Timberlake stars in fact-based drug drama.
Release Date: 01/11/2007
Age 16+The Good Shepherd
CIA's birth wreaks havoc on Matt Damon's family.
Release Date: 12/22/2006
No KidsAmerican Pie Presents: The Naked Mile
Another raunchy race toward the first time.
Release Date: 12/19/2006
Age 16+Let's Go to Prison
Punk'd star in adult jail-house comedy.
Release Date: 11/16/2006
Age 12+Man of the Year
Lame political comedy misses the mark.
Release Date: 10/12/2006
No KidsThe Black Dahlia
Unsolved Hollywood murder inspires dark '40s noir.
Release Date: 09/15/2006
Age 14+Accepted
Dumb comedy about college students partying.
Release Date: 8/18/2006
Age 16+Miami Vice
Dark, violent update of TV series. Not for kids.
Release Date: 07/28/2006
Age 14+You, Me and Dupree
Dumb, obnoxious comedy about immature men.
Release Date: 07/14/2006
Age 14+The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
Car crashes, drinking, guns. You can do better.
Release Date: 6/16/2006
Age 13+The Break-Up
Mean-spirited comedy pushes edge for teens.
Release Date: 6/2/2006
Age 16+United 93
Story of 9/11 hijacking: harrowing, not for kids.
Release Date: 04/28/2006
Age 13+American Dreamz
Social satire more for teens and adults.
Release Date: 04/21/2006
No KidsSlither
Gross-out comedy-horror mix isn't for kids.
Release Date: 03/31/2006
Age 16+Inside Man
Smart heist movie is not for children.
Release Date: 03/24/2006
Age 4+Curious George (2006)
A simple, sweet, sometimes silly monkey tale.
Release Date: 2/10/2006
Age 8+Nanny McPhee
Charming adaption of kids' books. Good family fun.
Release Date: 01/27/2006
Age 15+Prime
Predictable, sexy comedy pushes PG-13 rating.
Release Date: 10/28/2005
No KidsDoom
Bloody and gory. Not for kids.
Release Date: 10/21/2005
Age 17+Two for the Money
Movie about gambling in sports is for adults only.
Release Date: 10/07/2005
Age 12+Serenity
A bit clunky, but entertaining sci-fi.
Release Date: 9/30/2005
Age 16+The 40-Year-Old Virgin
A one-joke sex comedy that is not for kids.
Release Date: 08/19/2005
Age 17+Land of the Dead
Vintage Romero – bloody, grisly, and not for kids.
Release Date: 06/24/2005
Age 10+The Perfect Man
Lighthearted comedy deals with serious issues.
Release Date: 6/17/2005
Age 13+Cinderella Man
Gritty boxing saga not for the faint of heart.
Release Date: 6/3/2005
Age 8+Kicking & Screaming
This sometimes-obnoxious comedy is no Elf.
Release Date: 5/13/2005
Age 15+The Interpreter
This intense thriller is best for older teens.
Release Date: 4/22/2005
Age 15+The Wedding Date
As stale as last week's wedding cake.
Release Date: 2/4/2005
Age 14+White Noise
Dumb would-be thriller -- save your money.
Release Date: 1/7/2005
Age 14+In Good Company
A so-so script but great performances.
Release Date: 12/29/2004
Age 14+Meet the Fockers
Hard-working, slightly stale; not for young teens.
Release Date: 12/22/2004
Age 15+Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
Repeat of first film lacks charm. Not for kids.
Release Date: 11/11/2004
Age 14+Ray
Excellent portrayal of extraordinary musician.
Release Date: 10/29/2004
Age 13+Friday Night Lights
So much more than a football movie.
Release Date: 10/08/2004
Age 14+Wimbledon
Works better as a sports movie than a love match.
Release Date: 9/17/2004
Age 8+Thunderbirds
Fans of the Spy Kids series will enjoy it.
Release Date: 7/30/2004
Age 14+The Bourne Supremacy
A smooth but violent thriller.
Release Date: 7/23/2004
Age 8+Two Brothers
Stunningly beautiful, too intense for little kids.
Release Date: 6/25/2004
Age 14+The Chronicles of Riddick
Very violent and brainless explosion movie.
Release Date: 6/11/2004
Age 13+Van Helsing
This is one vampire movie with bite.
Release Date: 5/7/2004
Age 15+Connie and Carla
The plot is nothing new; not much here for teens.
Release Date: 4/16/2004
No KidsDawn of the Dead
Extremely gory horror movie; not for kids.
Release Date: 3/12/2004
Age 14+Along Came Polly
Talented actors in dumb film with gross sex humor.
Release Date: 1/16/2004
Age 4+The Land Before Time
Baby dinosaur buddy flick that started the series.
Release Date: 12/30/2003
Age 9+Peter Pan (2003)
Live-action version keeps its thrill and charm.
Release Date: 12/25/2003
Age 13+Honey
Honey is just dumb but teens love it.
Release Date: 12/05/2003
Age 5+Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat
Too mature for the kids who are reading the book.
Release Date: 11/21/2003
Age 16+Love Actually
Romantic and entertaining -- for older teens.
Release Date: 11/7/2003
Age 15+Intolerable Cruelty
Screwball comedy for older teens and adults.
Release Date: 10/9/2003
Age 2+Dr. Seuss: Green Eggs and Ham and Other Favorites
Shoddy animation, but still classic Seuss.
Release Date: 10/7/2003
Age 11+The Rundown
Mildly entertaining action movie with The Rock.
Release Date: 09/26/2003
No KidsSwimming Pool
Confusing thriller is absolutely NOT for kids.
Release Date: 9/20/2003
Age 13+Seabiscuit
An inspiring story for teens and up.
Release Date: 07/25/2003
Age 16+American Wedding
Another slice of American Pie. Older teens only.
Release Date: 7/24/2003
Age 7+Johnny English
Fine (if not mentally challenging) for tweens.
Release Date: 7/18/2003
Age 13+The Hulk
The Hulk lacks personality; not a great movie.
Release Date: 06/20/2003
Age 14+2 Fast 2 Furious
Death by sequel. Extremely violent sequel.
Release Date: 06/06/2003
Age 14+Bruce Almighty
Happily deranged comedy has normal Carrey humor.
Release Date: 05/23/2003
Age 5+Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
Nothing like the original, but fun on its own.
Release Date: 3/18/2003
Age 16+The Life of David Gale
An overripe melodrama--a time waster.
Release Date: 2/21/2003
Age 13+The Emperor's Club
Some mature content, but fine for many teens.
Release Date: 11/21/2002
Age 14+The Truth About Charlie
A bad remake of a good movie.
Release Date: 10/25/2002
Age 15+8 Mile
Eminem's edgy, graphic quasi-biopic.
Release Date: 10/8/2002
Age 16+Red Dragon
Great, but too scary and violent for most teens.
Release Date: 10/04/2002
Age 7+The Mummy: Quest for the Lost Scrolls
Animated, but may be too scary for some kids.
Release Date: 10/1/2002
Age 13+Blue Crush
Tough yet tender surfer heroine story.
Release Date: 08/16/2002
Age 14+The Bourne Identity
Lacking in the way of plot or characters, but fun.
Release Date: 06/14/2002
Age 14+Undercover Brother
Stereotype-based satire; not for young kids.
Release Date: 05/31/2002
Age 14+About a Boy
Grant grows a heart in Hornby-book pic; teens+.
Release Date: 05/17/2002
Age 12+The Scorpion King
On the silly popcorn scale, it works pretty well.
Release Date: 4/19/2002
Age 7+E.T.
Spielberg's family classic is still one of the best.
Release Date: 3/22/2002
Age 14+Dragonfly
Boring, phony and a complete waste of talent.
Release Date: 02/22/2002
Age 9+Big Fat Liar
Really likeable family comedy.
Release Date: 02/08/2002
Age 13+The Nutty Professor
A dumb, offensive movie--a good one to skip.
Release Date: 1/2/2002
Age 14+A Beautiful Mind
Oscar-winning biopic is too intense for tweens.
Release Date: 12/21/2001
Age 15+Spy Game
A smart thriller for grown-ups.
Release Date: 11/21/2001
Age 13+K-Pax
Terrific acting by Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges.
Release Date: 10/26/2001
Age 16+Mulholland Drive
Fascinating movie for adults only.
Release Date: 10/12/2001
Age 12+The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
Older kids may like this Woody Allen comedy.
Release Date: 8/24/2001
Age 16+American Pie 2
Better than #1 but still raunchy. Teens love it.
Release Date: 8/10/2001
Age 12+Jurassic Park III
It's not art, but it's good scary fun.
Release Date: 7/17/2001
Age 13+A.I.: Artificial Intelligence
Provocative movie suitable for teens.
Release Date: 6/29/2001
Age 14+The Fast and the Furious
This is a bad, bad movie. Skip it.
Release Date: 6/22/2001
Age 12+The Mummy Returns
Very violent, mostly in comic-book terms.
Release Date: 5/4/2001
Age 11+Josie and the Pussycats
Movie rates itself out of an ideal audience.
Release Date: 4/11/2001
No KidsThe Caveman's Valentine
Complex and violent movie -- not for kids.
Release Date: 2/23/2001
Age 13+Head Over Heels
Romance, pratfalls, grossout jokes in lame comedy.
Release Date: 2/2/2001
No KidsShadow of the Vampire
Vampire satire has some creepy moments.
Release Date: 1/26/2001
Age 15+Brotherhood of the Wolf
Werewolf thriller set during French revolution.
Release Date: 1/1/2001
Age 13+The Family Man
Pleasant movie despite some predictability.
Release Date: 12/22/2000
Age 6+How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Sugarplum of a movie based on Dr. Seuss of course.
Release Date: 11/17/2000
Age 6+Casper's Haunted Christmas
A sweet and somewhat sophisticated holiday tale.
Release Date: 10/31/2000
Age 14+Billy Elliot
Terrific story of young ballet dancer has strong language.
Release Date: 10/13/2000
Age 13+Meet the Parents
Star-driven comedy at times offensive and funny.
Release Date: 10/06/2000
Age 16+The Watcher
Tired plot and disastrous casting.
Release Date: 9/8/2000
Age 13+Bring It On
Smart and sassy movie marred by raunchy humor.
Release Date: 08/25/2000
Age 12+Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
Bodily function humor galore marks Murphy sequel.
Release Date: 7/28/2000
Age 5+An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster
A mystery with spunk, courage and heart.
Release Date: 7/25/2000
Age 15+What Lies Beneath
Cross between Fatal Attraction, Poltergeist.
Release Date: 7/21/2000
Age 12+Jaws
Five-star movie could scare the pants off kids.
Release Date: 7/1/2000
Age 5+The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle
Kids will enjoy it, even if the jokes escape them.
Release Date: 6/30/2000
Age 6+Chicken Run
Fab animation from Wallace and Gromit creator.
Release Date: 6/23/2000
Age 13+Small Time Crooks
Not much here to interest to children.
Release Date: 5/19/2000
Age 15+Gladiator
Really excellent but really violent Oscar winner.
Release Date: 05/05/2000
Age 5+Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
Um, no surprises here. Better than the original.
Release Date: 4/28/2000
Age 14+U-571
A very tense and exciting war movie.
Release Date: 4/21/2000
Age 5+Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman
A loveable horror story with life lessons.
Release Date: 4/11/2000
No KidsBeyond the Mat
WWF documentary is OK for older teens.
Release Date: 3/31/2000
Age 15+Erin Brockovich
Julia Roberts winner. R mostly for language.
Release Date: 3/17/2000
Age 16+Isn't She Great
Midler's character is empty, boring, selfish.
Release Date: 1/28/2000
Age 16+Hurricane
Denzel dazzles in biopic of boxer Rubi.
Release Date: 1/9/2000
Age 14+Snow Falling on Cedars
Good movie for adults and older teens.
Release Date: 1/9/2000
Age 3+Count with Maisy
An imaginative and fun learning video.
Release Date: 1/1/2000
Age 8+Galaxy Quest
Hilarious, fast, funny, fresh fun for the family.
Release Date: 12/21/1999
No KidsEnd of Days
Tired dud of an over-the top violent action movie.
Release Date: 12/9/1999
Age 13+Notting Hill
Not deep, but definitely funny--teens will enjoy.
Release Date: 11/10/1999
Age 12+Mystery Men
Decent depiction of post-modern comic-book story.
Release Date: 8/15/1999
Age 13+Bowfinger
Entertaining, great actors but not a home run.
Release Date: 8/15/1999
Age 12+The Haunting
High-tech remake is dumb and overblown.
Release Date: 7/27/1999
Age 16+American Pie
Ultra-raunchy sex comedy is a teen fave -- beware.
Release Date: 7/1/1999
Age 12+Patch Adams
Unforgivably manipulative and shallow.
Release Date: 6/20/1999
Age 15+Being John Malkovich
Kids won't get this sex-driven, head-trip comedy.
Release Date: 06/06/1999
Age 12+The Mummy
A cut above most action films. Not for children.
Release Date: 5/7/1999
Age 8+Babe: Pig in the City
Darker than the original, not for young kids.
Release Date: 4/28/1999
Age 10+October Sky
Inspiring tale for older tweens and up.
Release Date: 2/21/1999
Age 14+One True Thing
Probably won't appeal to teens.
Release Date: 1/30/1999
Age 5+Babe
Heartwarming farm story touching and a bit scary.
Release Date: 1/5/1999
Age 6+Archie's Weird Mysteries: Archie and the Riverdale Vampires
Perfunctory but fun cartoon.
Release Date: 1/1/1999
Age 16+Bride of Chucky
Grisly, tongue-in-cheek sequel isn't for kids.
Release Date: 10/16/1998
Age 13+What Dreams May Come
Worthwhile for thoughtful teens.
Release Date: 10/15/1998
Age 15+Out of Sight
Clooney and Lopez sizzle in gun-happy heist flick.
Release Date: 07/18/1998
Age 5+Balto
Brave dog saves kids in adequate fact-based film.
Release Date: 12/22/1995
Age 12+Apollo 13
Thrilling, heartwarming, scary, and superb.
Release Date: 6/30/1995
Age 6+Casper
Haunted house tale not as mild as the cartoons.
Release Date: 05/26/1995
Age 6+Beethoven's 2nd
A bland but enjoyable good time.
Release Date: 4/15/1993
Age 6+Beethoven
A sloppy but lovable pooch of a movie.
Release Date: 1/1/1992
Age 5+An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
The further adventures of immigrant mice.
Release Date: 6/27/1991
Age 4+Jetsons: The Movie
Great visuals, lackluster characters and plot.
Release Date: 7/6/1990
Age 8+Back to the Future Part III
Trilogy wrap-up is an old West thrill ride.
Release Date: 1/1/1990
Age 12+Field of Dreams
Instant baseball classic for whole family.
Release Date: 1/1/1989
Age 11+The Great Outdoors
Good cast can't help lame Man vs. Nature farce.
Release Date: 6/17/1988
Age 5+An American Tail
Adorable, heartwarming tale of immigrant mouse.
Release Date: 11/21/1986
Age 13+The Money Pit
Hanks is hilarious in classic '80s fix-it comedy.
Release Date: 03/26/1986
Age 13+Out of Africa
An authentic look at 20th-century Colonial Africa.
Release Date: 2/26/1986
Age 11+Fletch
Chevy Chase at his very funniest. Teens OK.
Release Date: 05/31/1985
Age 13+Mask
Complex, moving story most appropriate for teens.
Release Date: 01/01/1985
Age 15+Sixteen Candles
Racy, drunken, hilarious '80s high school comedy.
Release Date: 1/1/1984
Age 9+The Last Starfighter
Lighthearted space adventure has a fun '80s feel.
Release Date: 1/1/1984
Age 13+The Jerk
Steve Martin is a genius of silly in '70s hit.
Release Date: 12/14/1979
Age 11+The Bad News Bears
Very edgy baseball comedy is funny, poignant.
Release Date: 7/18/1976
Age 10+The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars and Motor Kings
Overlooked gem for the whole family.
Release Date: 01/01/1976
Age 13+The Sting
Smart, stylish caper -- but not for kids.
Release Date: 12/25/1973
Age 13+American Graffiti
Coming-of-age classic still a must-see for teens.
Release Date: 4/11/1973
Age 9+The Bride of Frankenstein
A riveting, funny, and suspenseful horror classic.
Release Date: 1/1/1935
Age 10+I Know Where I'm Going
Love competes against money in 1945.
Release Date: 1/1/1945
Age 9+The Mummy (1932)
This vintage classic is more funny than scary.
Release Date: 12/22/1932
Age 13+The Hunchback of Notre Dame
This classic silent film will appeal to teens.
Release Date: 1/1/1923
Age 11+Bring It On: Fight to the Finish
Nothing new to rah-rah about, but cheer fans will watch it.
Release Date:
Age 7+Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
Classic comedy-horror for older kids and teens.
Release Date: 1/1/1948
Age 13+Spartacus
Thrilling epic is too intense for the youngest.
Release Date: 1/1/1950
Age 14+The Birds
Classic horror film still gives the chills.
Release Date: 3/28/1963
Age 12+To Kill a Mockingbird
Masterpiece with crucial lessons of prejudice.
Release Date: 7/15/1962
Age 13+Vertigo
A must-see for any classic movie bug.
Release Date: 7/15/1958
Age 8+Harvey
Jimmy Stewart + a 6' rabbit = a family delight.
Release Date: 10/13/1950
Age 10+The Thrill of It All
Thrilling comedy will engage older tweens and up.
Release Date: 07/17/1963
