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Emma.

Movie

Emma.

Common Sense says

age 12+

Delightful Austen adaptation has a couple of cheeky scenes. Full expert review

The Call of the Wild

Movie

The Call of the Wild

Common Sense says

age 9+

Thrilling, sometimes intense adventure teaches resilience. Full expert review

Blumhouse's Fantasy Island

Movie

Blumhouse's Fantasy Island

Common Sense says

age 14+

Horror reboot of '70s TV series is violent, cheesy fun. Full expert review

Sonic the Hedgehog

Movie

Sonic the Hedgehog

Common Sense says

age 8+

Carrey lights up video game movie; peril, some drinking. Full expert review

Zombies 2

TV

Zombies 2

Common Sense says

age 8+

Sweet sequel promotes inclusion, challenges stereotypes. Full expert review

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Knives Out

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Knives Out

age 13+

Emma.

Movie

Emma.

age 12+

The Call of the Wild

Movie

The Call of the Wild

age 9+

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Movie

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

age 10+

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