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How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
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How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Family-friendly threequel has peril, bloodless battles.
Rated: PG
Genre: Family and Kids
Release Year: 2019
Alita: Battle Angel
Alita: Battle Angel
1:05
age 14+
Alita: Battle Angel
Big effects, lifeless characters in sci-fi action tale.
Rated: PG-13
Genre: Science Fiction
Release Year: 2019
Fighting with My Family
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age 13+
Fighting with My Family
Some language, lots of pro wrestling in funny biopic.
Rated: PG-13
Genre: Drama
Release Year: 2019
Happy Death Day 2U
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age 13+
Happy Death Day 2U
Slasher sequel held together by strong characters, themes.
Rated: PG-13
Genre: Horror
Release Year: 2019
Isn't It Romantic
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age 13+
Isn't It Romantic
Laughs, thoughtful messages in charming romcom satire.
Rated: PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Release Year: 2019
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Darkly comic thriller is bloody but clever, thoughtful.
Rated: R
Genre: Thriller
Release Year: 2019
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
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age 6+
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Lego friends back for more adventure, action in fun sequel.
Rated: PG
Genre: Family and Kids
Release Year: 2019
The Prodigy
The Prodigy
1:01
age 16+
The Prodigy
Graphic violence, language in "bad seed" horror movie.
Rated: R
Genre: Horror
Release Year: 2019
What Men Want
What Men Want
1:00
age 15+
What Men Want
Henson shines in mature, formulaic comedy.
Rated: R
Genre: Comedy
Release Year: 2019
Miss Bala
Miss Bala
1:02
age 14+
Miss Bala
Female-driven crime action has violence, swearing, drugs.
Rated: PG-13
Genre: Thriller
Release Year: 2019
Serenity
Serenity
1:05
age 16+
Serenity
Modern-day film noir with a twist goes hopelessly adrift.
Rated: R
Genre: Thriller
Release Year: 2019
The Kid Who Would Be King
The Kid Who Would Be King
1:08
age 10+
The Kid Who Would Be King
'Goonies' meets 'LOTR' in fun but sometimes scary adventure.
Rated: PG
Genre: Family and Kids
Release Year: 2019
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Bohemian Rhapsody
Bohemian Rhapsody
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age 13+
Bohemian Rhapsody
Exuberant music, electric performance in routine biopic.
Rated: PG-13
Genre: Drama
Release Year: 2018
Nobody's Fool
Nobody's Fool
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age 17+
Nobody's Fool
Perry's Tiffany Haddish romcom is lewd, crude, pro-pot.
Rated: R
Genre: Comedy
Release Year: 2018
The Front Runner
The Front Runner
0:55
age 15+
The Front Runner
Thought-provoking, well-acted drama about politics, media.
Rated: R
Genre: Drama
Release Year: 2018
Dr. Seuss' The Grinch
Dr. Seuss' The Grinch
1:07
age 6+
Dr. Seuss' The Grinch
Pratfall-heavy take on holiday tale is fun but no classic.
Rated: PG
Genre: Family and Kids
Release Year: 2018
Lu Over the Wall
Lu Over the Wall
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age 8+
Lu Over the Wall
Imaginative animated mermaid adventure has a few scares.
Rated: PG
Genre: Family and Kids
Release Year: 2018
The Girl in the Spider's Web: A New Dragon Tattoo Story
The Girl in the Spider's Web: A New Dragon Tattoo Story
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age 17+
The Girl in the Spider's Web: A New Dragon Tattoo Story
Strong lead can't save violent, over-serious thriller.
Rated: R
Genre: Thriller
Release Year: 2018
The Sisters Brothers
The Sisters Brothers
1:11
age 17+
The Sisters Brothers
Heavy violence, camaraderie in revisionist Western.
Rated: R
Genre: Western
Release Year: 2018
Widows
Widows
1:03
age 16+
Widows
Above-average crime drama has language, violence, sex.
Rated: R
Genre: Thriller
Release Year: 2018
Hunter Killer
Hunter Killer
1:07
age 15+
Hunter Killer
Violence, language in passable military/submarine thriller.
Rated: R
Genre: Action/Adventure
Release Year: 2018
Indivisible
Indivisible
0:55
age 13+
Indivisible
Touching, well-acted drama about faith, family, service.
Rated: PG-13
Genre: Drama
Release Year: 2018
Suspiria
Suspiria
1:04
age 17+
Suspiria
Serious, lengthy, but creepy and unsettling horror remake.
Rated: R
Genre: Horror
Release Year: 2018
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
1:09
age 8+
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Disney's take on Christmas classic is colorful but intense.
Rated: PG
Genre: Family and Kids
Release Year: 2018
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Apex Legends
Apex Legends
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age 14+
Apex Legends
Epic battle royale game is more realistic than Fortnite.
Genre: First-Person Shooter
Release Year: 2019
Kingdom Hearts III
Kingdom Hearts III
1:09
age 10+
Kingdom Hearts III
Cartoon tale has good messages but loads of commercialism.
Genre: Action/Adventure
Release Year: 2019
Resident Evil 2
Resident Evil 2
1:00
age 18+
Resident Evil 2
Compelling remake of one of the scariest games ever made.
Genre: Action/Adventure
Release Year: 2019
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
1:01
age 11+
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
Take to the skies in challenging, fun aerial combat game.
Genre: Action/Adventure
Release Year: 2019
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
0:59
age 12+
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Cartoonish brawler is largest one yet, and incredibly fun.
Genre: Action/Adventure
Release Year: 2018
Just Cause 4
Just Cause 4
1:09
age 18+
Just Cause 4
Over-the-top shooter has mindless violence, no consequences.
Genre: Third-Person Shooter
Release Year: 2018
Darksiders III
Darksiders III
1:08
age 14+
Darksiders III
Violent action game cuts a path through the Apocalypse.
Genre: Action/Adventure
Release Year: 2018
Battlefield V
Battlefield V
1:08
age 17+
Battlefield V
Epic, violent WWII shooter targets soldiers' emotional toll.
Genre: First-Person Shooter
Release Year: 2018
Fallout 76
Fallout 76
1:07
age 18+
Fallout 76
Buggy post-apocalyptic tale has loads of blood, gore.
Genre: Role-Playing
Release Year: 2018
Spyro: Reignited Trilogy
Spyro: Reignited Trilogy
1:08
age 8+
Spyro: Reignited Trilogy
Anthology of classic adventures that stand the test of time.
Genre: Action/Adventure
Release Year: 2018
Hitman 2
Hitman 2
1:06
age 18+
Hitman 2
Sneaky action game packs lots of mature violence, gore.
Genre: Action/Adventure
Release Year: 2018
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Red Dead Redemption 2
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age 18+
Red Dead Redemption 2
Outstanding Western adventure has very mature themes.
Genre: Action/Adventure
Release Year: 2018
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