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Resident Alien
Resident Alien
1:05
age 14+
Resident Alien
Quirky, funny genre mash-up has language, some violence.
Genre: Comedy
Release Year: 2021
Fate: The Winx Saga
Fate: The Winx Saga
1:06
age 15+
Fate: The Winx Saga
Aged-up fantasy reboot has teen fairies, violence, drinking.
Genre: Drama
Release Year: 2021
Go, Dog. Go!
Go, Dog. Go!
1:07
age 3+
Go, Dog. Go!
Dog adventures with oodles of preschool laughs.
Genre: Kids' Animation
Release Year: 2021
WandaVision
WandaVision
1:06
age 11+
WandaVision
Scary, surreal visuals in quirky superhero mystery show.
Genre: Drama
Release Year: 2021
Bridgerton
Bridgerton
1:07
age 16+
Bridgerton
Sex, nudity, smoking in sumptuous, diverse period drama.
Genre: Drama
Release Year: 2020
The Wilds
The Wilds
1:02
age 15+
The Wilds
Engrossing, snarky mystery has mature themes, language.
Genre: Drama
Release Year: 2020
Selena: The Series
Selena: The Series
1:09
age 10+
Selena: The Series
Tejano star rises in mostly family-friendly series.
Genre: Drama
Release Year: 2020
Saved by the Bell
Saved by the Bell
1:11
age 13+
Saved by the Bell
Self-mocking sitcom reboot has a diverse, charming cast.
Genre: Comedy
Release Year: 2020
Dash & Lily
Dash & Lily
1:08
age 13+
Dash & Lily
Holiday series has sweet romance, some drinking and sex.
Genre: Drama
Release Year: 2020
The Queen's Gambit
The Queen's Gambit
1:11
age 15+
The Queen's Gambit
Young female chess prodigy struggles with drink and drugs.
Genre: Drama
Release Year: 2018
Blood of Zeus
Blood of Zeus
1:08
age 16+
Blood of Zeus
Compelling, violent anime series explores Greek mythology.
Genre: Drama
Release Year: 2020
The Haunting of Bly Manor
The Haunting of Bly Manor
1:10
age 13+
The Haunting of Bly Manor
Classic novella becomes elegant, spooky ghost story.
Genre: Drama
Release Year: 2020
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The Marksman
The Marksman
1:01
age 14+
The Marksman
Guns and violence in well-made but cliche-ridden thriller.
Rated: PG-13
Genre: Action/Adventure
Release Year: 2021
News of the World
News of the World
1:05
age 13+
News of the World
Stirring, lyrical Western has peril, some harsh violence.
Rated: PG-13
Genre: Drama
Release Year: 2020
Monster Hunter
Monster Hunter
1:05
age 14+
Monster Hunter
Loud, violent video game adaptation is mostly forgettable.
Rated: PG-13
Genre: Action/Adventure
Release Year: 2020
Superintelligence
Superintelligence
1:04
age 10+
Superintelligence
McCarthy fans will like AI comedy with pratfalls, kissing.
Rated: PG
Genre: Comedy
Release Year: 2020
The Empty Man
The Empty Man
1:00
age 15+
The Empty Man
Bloody violence, some sex in disappointing sci-fi chiller.
Rated: R
Genre: Horror
Release Year: 2020
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Minari
Minari
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age 13+
Minari
Thoughtful, inspiring drama promotes family understanding.
Rated: PG-13
Genre: Drama
Release Year: 2020
The Croods: A New Age
The Croods: A New Age
1:09
age 8+
The Croods: A New Age
Prehistoric cartoon sequel has slapstick, rude humor.
Rated: PG
Genre: Family and Kids
Release Year: 2020
Judas and the Black Messiah
Judas and the Black Messiah
1:13
age 15+
Judas and the Black Messiah
Informative Black Panther drama has violence, language.
Rated: R
Genre: Drama
Release Year: 2021
Freaky
Freaky
1:10
age 16+
Freaky
Over-the-top, foul-mouthed slasher comedy goes for the gore.
Rated: R
Genre: Horror
Release Year: 2020
Let Him Go
Let Him Go
1:07
age 15+
Let Him Go
Violent noir Western has smoking, guns, brutal moments.
Rated: R
Genre: Drama
Release Year: 2020
The Little Things
The Little Things
1:09
age 15+
The Little Things
Flawed but well-made, violent, bloody serial killer tale.
Rated: R
Genre: Thriller
Release Year: 2021
Come Play
Come Play
1:02
age 13+
Come Play
Empathy, family, and autism in scary monster story.
Rated: PG-13
Genre: Horror
Release Year: 2020
One Night in Miami
One Night in Miami
1:07
age 15+
One Night in Miami
Powerful play-based drama focuses on iconic Black leaders.
Rated: R
Genre: Drama
Release Year: 2020
Honest Thief
Honest Thief
1:02
age 13+
Honest Thief
Lean, entertaining, but violent Neeson revenge/action movie.
Rated: PG-13
Genre: Action/Adventure
Release Year: 2020
Wonder Woman 1984
Wonder Woman 1984
1:06
age 12+
Wonder Woman 1984
Melancholy DC sequel about redemption has mixed messages.
Rated: PG-13
Genre: Action/Adventure
Release Year: 2020
All My Life
All My Life
1:06
age 11+
All My Life
Affirming outlook on love, loss in flirty romance; drinking.
Rated: PG-13
Genre: Drama
Release Year: 2020
The War with Grandpa
The War with Grandpa
1:05
age 8+
The War with Grandpa
Mischievous slapstick comedy has multigenerational appeal.
Rated: PG
Genre: Family and Kids
Release Year: 2020
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Persona 5 Strikers
Persona 5 Strikers
1:08
age 16+
Persona 5 Strikers
Spin-off takes the Thieves on a fun hack and slash sequel.
Genre: Action/Adventure
Release Year: 2021
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
1:08
age 8+
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
Kid-friendly classic gets fun add-ons for a new generation.
Genre: Action/Adventure
Release Year: 2021
The Medium
The Medium
1:09
age 17+
The Medium
Supernatural psychological horror storytelling at its best.
Genre: Survival Horror
Release Year: 2021
Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy
Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy
1:12
age 13+
Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy
Alchemist returns with right formula for a perfect sequel.
Genre: Role-Playing
Release Year: 2021
Hitman III
Hitman III
1:09
age 18+
Hitman III
Trilogy finale doubles down on deception and bloody murder.
Genre: Action/Adventure
Release Year: 2021
Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077
1:16
age 18+
Cyberpunk 2077
Mature, violent cyber-dystopian action game for adults only.
Genre: Role-Playing
Release Year: 2020
Madden NFL 21
Madden NFL 21
1:07
age 8+
Madden NFL 21
Arcade focus dominates annual gridiron installment.
Genre: Sports
Release Year: 2020
Immortals Fenyx Rising
Immortals Fenyx Rising
1:07
age 13+
Immortals Fenyx Rising
Adventure stresses being true to yourself, helping others.
Genre: Action/Adventure
Release Year: 2020
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
1:10
age 18+
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
Mature, violent shooter offers hours of exciting action.
Genre: First-Person Shooter
Release Year: 2020
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
1:02
age 8+
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Accessible platformer is fun but lacks challenge.
Genre: Action/Adventure
Release Year: 2020
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
1:13
age 13+
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Amazing sequel catches positivity, new hero in its webs.
Genre: Action/Adventure
Release Year: 2020
Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
1:12
age 16+
Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
Viking epic is the best entry in Assassin's Creed series.
Genre: Action/Adventure
Release Year: 2020
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