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Hamilton
 
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Hamilton

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age 11+
Filmed Broadway smash has mature content, positive messages. Full expert review
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Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga

Common Sense says
age 13+
Uneven spoof has swearing, comic violence, sexual humor. Full expert review
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Irresistible
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Irresistible

Common Sense says
age 15+
Jon Stewart's profane political comedy lands a bit softly. Full expert review
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My Spy
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My Spy

Common Sense says
age 10+
Funny but formulaic action comedy has violence, language. Full expert review
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The Baby-Sitters Club (2020)
TV

The Baby-Sitters Club (2020)

Common Sense says
age 10+
Tween-friendly books-based reboot celebrates friendship. Full expert review
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