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Knock at the Cabin

age 15+

Strange, gruesome, but effective thriller about compassion.

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The Last of Us

age 16+

Stellar video game adaptation has strong violence, language.

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Fire Emblem Engage

age 12+

Compelling strategy game lets players set the stakes.

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Fire Emblem Engage

age 12+

Compelling strategy game lets players set the stakes.

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The Amazing Maurice

age 8+

Fun Pratchett adaptation has mature themes, scary scenes.

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I Am John Lewis: Ordinary People Change the World

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