Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Here’s a big-picture overview of the most anticipated movies coming out in 2026, along with their proposed release dates. Studios have stacked the year with animated films, franchise sequels, sci-fi epics, and original blockbusters — so there’s something for almost … Continued
This surprisingly layered murder mystery is now playing on Netflix. RATING:PG-13 (expected, based on previous Knives Out films — brief language, violence, adult themes) LENGTH: 2 hours 26 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: A SPONSOR of Today’s movie review:We see … Continued
This psychological drama is now playing on Netflix. RATING: R (suggested – for mature themes, language, and intense subject matter) LENGTH: 2 hours, 18 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE:B- IN A NUTSHELL: After the Hunt is a tense, thought-provoking drama … Continued
This dramatic mystery/thriller is now playing on Netflix RATING: TV-14 LENGTH: 1 hour 30 minutes IN A NUTSHELL: Held Hostage in My Home is a suspenseful made-for-Netflix thriller that plays on one of our greatest fears of being trapped in … Continued
This dramatic WWII movie opens in theaters on October 17, 2025 RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 2 hours 18 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: A- SPONSOR of Today’s movie review: Quite a few books have been written about this true story. Here’s … Continued
This dark, high-octane action dramedy premieres in theaters on Friday, September 12, 2025 RATING: R LENGTH: 1 hour 45 minutes IN A NUTSHELL: The story is about a paramedic who is so burned out that he finally finds another job … Continued
This fun and spooky film by Angel Studios opens in theaters on August 6, 2025 RATING: PG LENGTH: 1 hour 32 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: A- SPONSOR of Today’s movie review: Sketch Pad for Artists: https://amzn.to/453RiaL IN A NUTSHELL: … Continued
This action-adventure movie is now playing on Apple TV+. RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 2 hours 5 minutes IN A NUTSHELL: The film was directed and produced by Guy Ritchie. While there are some familiar elements, this movie doesn’t have his usual … Continued
The newest Marvel movie of misfits, “disposable delinquints”, and antiheroes is now playing in theaters! It’s the final film of Phase 5 of the MCU. RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 2 hours 6 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: B+ SPONSOR of Today’s … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: Another Simple Favor This dark thriller/comedy/mystery premiered at the South by Southwest Festival last month. It is now playing on Amazon Prime Video on May 1. RATING: R LENGTH: 2 hours 0 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: B– … Continued