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  • ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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Movie Reviews

Ways to Live Forever
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
Emotional tale of boy with cancer who's curious about death.
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On DVD/Streaming
(2015)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
Reboot offers impressive action, distracting innuendo.
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On DVD/Streaming
(2014)
The Giver
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
Pain makes life colorful in dystopian adaptation.
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On DVD/Streaming
(2014)
The Wind Rises
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
Lovely, contemplative tale of famed aeronautical engineer.
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On DVD/Streaming
(2014)
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
Lots of historical detail in evenhanded, traditional docu.
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On DVD/Streaming
(2014)
Moms' Night Out
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
Bland faith-based comedy supports traditional gender roles.
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On DVD/Streaming
(2014)
Belle
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
Important, affecting, engrossing drama for tweens and up.
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On DVD/Streaming
(2014)
The Perfect Summer
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
Wholesome surf drama has positive messages, some bullying.
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On DVD/Streaming
(2014)
A Fine Step
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
Thoughtful tale of horses and grief has some peril.
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On DVD/Streaming
(2014)
Hamlet and Hutch
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
Alzheimer's drama has strong messages, mature themes.
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On DVD/Streaming
(2014)
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
Sequel bolstered by brave elves, scary dragon, big spiders.
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On DVD/Streaming
(2014)
20 Feet from Stardom
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
Smart, thoughtful docu shines light on background singers.
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On DVD/Streaming
(2014)
Grace Unplugged
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
Predictable prodigal daughter tale with Christian message.
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On DVD/Streaming
(2014)
I'm in Love with a Church Girl
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
Drug dealer's conversion story appeals to faith audiences.
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On DVD/Streaming
(2014)
Billy and Buddy
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
Subtitled French dog tale has odd suggestiveness.
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On DVD/Streaming
(2014)
Wilderness Love
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
Funny romcom about divorce has mature themes.
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On DVD/Streaming
(2013)
42
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
Inspiring Jackie Robinson biopic has great messages.
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On DVD/Streaming
(2013)
Jack the Giant Slayer
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
Fantasy violence eased by humor in tween-friendly adventure.
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On DVD/Streaming
(2013)
The Dragon Pearl
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
Family-friendly adventure full of magic and battles.
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On DVD/Streaming
(2013)
Betty & Coretta
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
Moving tribute to two civil rights widows' legacies.
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On DVD/Streaming
(2013)

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