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Minari
 
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Thoughtful, inspiring drama promotes family understanding. Full expert review
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Judas and the Black Messiah
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Judas and the Black Messiah

Common Sense says
age 15+
Informative Black Panther drama has violence, language. Full expert review
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The Map of Tiny Perfect Things

Common Sense says
age 13+
Familiar but likable teen time loop tale; cursing, drinking. Full expert review
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To All the Boys: Always and Forever
Movie

To All the Boys: Always and Forever

Common Sense says
age 13+
College, relationships, sex, swearing in romcom threequel. Full expert review
Kid Cosmic
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Kid Cosmic

Common Sense says
age 8+
Fun superhero comedy teaches patience, has mild violence. Full expert review



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