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Charming

Movie

Charming

Common Sense says

age 7+

Animated fairy tale with a twist has some scary scenes. Full expert review

Soul

Movie

Soul

Common Sense says

age 8+

Amazing animation, serious themes in existential dramedy. Full expert review

We Can Be Heroes

Movie

We Can Be Heroes

Common Sense says

age 8+

Rodriguez' superhero-kid adventure has action, humor. Full expert review

Wonder Woman 1984

Movie

Wonder Woman 1984

Common Sense says

age 12+

Melancholy DC sequel about redemption has mixed messages. Full expert review

Bridgerton

TV

Bridgerton

Common Sense says

age 16+

Sex, nudity, smoking in sumptuous, diverse period drama. Full expert review

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One Night in Miami

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One Night in Miami

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Love and Monsters

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Soul

age 8+

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Radium Girls

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