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Inside Out 2: Movie Poster: The emotion characters all squish together, their faces up against the "glass" of the poster
MOVIE

Inside Out 2

age 6+

Growing up is emotional in thoughtful sequel; some peril.

In Theaters (Release Year: 2024)
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Marcel the Shell with Shoes On Movie Poster
MOVIE

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

age 8+

Sweet, poignant mockumentary goes small to make big points.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2022)
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Blinded by the Light Poster Image
MOVIE

Blinded by the Light

age 13+

Charming comedy celebrates family ties and The Boss.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2019)
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Wonder Park Poster Image
MOVIE

Wonder Park

age 8+

Imaginative but intense adventure deals with worry and fear.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2019)
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The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part Poster Image
MOVIE

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part

age 6+

Lego friends back for more adventure, action in fun sequel.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2019)
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Meerkat Moonship Poster Image
MOVIE

Meerkat Moonship

age 10+

Poignant South African drama about death, fear, friendship.

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Every Day Poster Image
MOVIE

Every Day

age 13+

Book-based teen romance has messages of empathy, diversity.

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Battle of the Sexes Poster Image
MOVIE

Battle of the Sexes

age 14+

Moving dramedy serves up sexism, sexuality; lots of smoking.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2017)
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The Big Sick Poster Image
MOVIE

The Big Sick

age 15+

Thoughtful romantic dramedy has swearing, drinking, sex.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2017)
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The Emoji Movie Poster Image
MOVIE

The Emoji Movie

age 6+

Positive messages, but colorful adventure is mostly "meh."

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2017)
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