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The Bad Guys

age 6+

Book-based animated heist is so fun, it's criminal.

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Our Great National Parks

age 6+

Stunning, educational nature show inspires hope; some peril.

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The Northman

age 16+

Powerful, incredibly bloody, vengeance-fueled Viking saga.

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Powerful, incredibly bloody, vengeance-fueled Viking saga.

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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

age 12+

Visually impressive but dark Wizarding World adventure.

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