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Staying Alive Age Rating: PG Runtime: 96 min Studio: Paramount Pictures Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Saturday Night Fever Franchise Position: 2 A dance drama following Tony Manero six years after Saturday Night Fever, as he leaves Brooklyn for Manhattan and pursues his dream of becoming a Broadway dancer. The story traces his struggles balancing work, relationships, and artistic ambition while competing for roles in a major stage production. Ratings: My Rating: 6.5/10 The Dove Foundation: PG IMDb: 6.5–7.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 3% Tomatometer, ~40% audience Metacritic: 24–38/100 TMDb: 5.8/10 Plot Summary: Former disco king Tony Manero now lives in Manhattan, working as a waiter and dance instructor while chasing a big break on Broadway. When he auditions for a new show, Satan’s Alley, he lands a part as a backup dancer and must navigate romantic entanglements, professional rivalries, and personal growth. Tony’s journey culminates in a high‑energy Broadway performance that t...

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Age Rating: PG Runtime: 107 min Studio: Touchstone Pictures Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Sister Act Franchise Position: 2 Deloris Van Cartier returns to her nun disguise to help her friends at a struggling Catholic high school by teaching music and forming a choir in hopes of saving the school from closure, using her showbiz flair to inspire a rowdy group of students. Ratings: My Rating: 6.8/10 The Dove Foundation: PG IMDb: 6.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 19% Tomatometer, 61% Audience Score Metacritic: 38/100 TMDb: 6.0/10 Plot Summary: In this musical comedy sequel, Whoopi Goldberg’s Deloris Van Cartier is called back to help when the parochial school run by her nun friends faces closure due to poor student behavior and budget troubles. Reassuming her alter ego Sister Mary Clarence, she takes on the challenge of teaching music to a class of unmotivated teens, sparking transformation and unity through uplifting choir performances while navigating h...

Zorro, The Gay Blade Runtime: 95 minutes Age Rating: PG Release Date: July 24, 1981 Studio: 20th Century Fox Franchise: Zorro Franchise Position: 5th George Hamilton stars in this comedic take on the Zorro legend, portraying both Don Diego Vega and his flamboyant twin brother, Bunny, who takes up the mantle when Zorro is incapacitated. Ratings: My Rating: 7.0/10 The Dove Foundation: PG IMDb: 6.7/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 81% (Audience) Metacritic: N/A Plot Summary: The film follows Zorro as he fights corrupt politicians in Spanish California. When he is injured, his twin brother Bunny disguises himself as a colorful version of Zorro to continue the fight. The movie combines swordplay, satire, and slapstick humor. Critics Review: Critics praised Hamilton’s dual performance, clever humor, and entertaining swordplay. The film is considered a lighthearted parody of the classic Zorro legend. Christian Perspective: Highlights courage, cleverness, and using one’s gifts for good. While humorous in n...

Fireproof Year: 2008 Franchise: Kendrick Brothers Franchise #: 3 (after Flywheel and Facing the Giants) MPAA Rating: PG Total Runtime: 122 minutes Tagline: “Never leave your partner behind.” Main Cast Kirk Cameron as Caleb Holt Erin Bethea as Catherine Holt Ken Bevel as Michael Simmons Stephen Dervan as Wayne Floyd Alex Kendrick as Pastor Strauss Reviews Synopsis: Fireproof centers around Caleb Holt, a heroic firefighter whose personal life is going up in flames. His marriage is on the brink of collapse, and divorce seems inevitable. But when his father challenges him to take “The Love Dare,” a 40-day experiment in selfless love, Caleb starts to change. At first, it’s mechanical—but over time, something real starts to happen: he’s transformed from the inside out by God’s love. Overview: If you’ve ever thought a Christian film couldn’t be emotionally gripping, Fireproof might surprise you. It’s a story about marriage, but even more about sacrifice, pride, and redemption. It doesn’t pret...

Overcomer Year: 2019 Franchise: Kendrick Brothers Franchise #: 6 (following Flywheel, Facing the Giants, Fireproof, Courageous, War Room) MPAA Rating: PG Total Runtime: 119 minutes Tagline: “What do you allow to define you?” Main Cast Alex Kendrick as Coach John Harrison Aryn Wright-Thompson as Hannah Scott Priscilla Shirer as Principal Olivia Brooks Cameron Arnett as Thomas Hill Shari Rigby as Amy Harrison Jack Sterner as Ethan Harrison Reviews Synopsis: In Overcomer, Coach John Harrison has his world turned upside down when his basketball team is shut down and he’s reassigned to coach cross-country—a sport he knows nothing about. Enter Hannah, an asthmatic teenager with a tough past, who becomes his unlikely runner. As their stories intertwine, both John and Hannah are challenged to find their true identity—not in achievements or failures—but in who they are in Christ. Overview: This is one of the Kendrick Brothers' most emotionally rich and spiritually direct films. It takes the...

War Room Year: 2015 Franchise: Kendrick Brothers Franchise #: 5 (after Flywheel, Facing the Giants, Fireproof, Courageous) MPAA Rating: PG for thematic elements TV Parental Guidelines: TV-PG Total Runtime: 120 minutes Tagline: “Prayer is a powerful weapon.” --- Main Cast Priscilla Shirer as Elizabeth Jordan T.C. Stallings as Tony Jordan Karen Abercrombie as Miss Clara Tenae Downing as Danielle Jordan (Elizabeth & Tony's daughter) Michael Jr. as Michael Alena Pitts as Jennifer Stephens --- ⭐ Reviews Synopsis (Casual Conversational) War Room is about a woman named Elizabeth who seems to have it all—a nice house, a good job, and a beautiful daughter—but her marriage is falling apart. Her husband, Tony, is successful but arrogant and unfaithful. Elizabeth meets Miss Clara, a wise older woman who introduces her to the idea of a “war room”—a private prayer closet where she can fight for her family on her knees. As she begins to pray, everything starts to change—beginning with her own...

Facing the Giants Year : 2006 Franchise : Kendrick Brothers Films Franchise #: 2 (following Flywheel, and preceding Fireproof) MPAA Rating : PG for some thematic elements Total Runtime : 111 minutes Tagline : “With God, all things are possible.” Main Cast Alex Kendrick as Grant Taylor (Head Coach) Shannen Fields as Brooke Taylor (Grant’s wife) Jason McLeod as Brock Kelley Bailey Cave as David Childers Jim McBride as Mr. Bridges Chris Willis as Larry Childers Reviews Synopsis Facing the Giants is about a high school football coach, Grant Taylor, whose life seems to be falling apart. His team can’t win, his job is on the line, and he and his wife are struggling with infertility. But when Grant surrenders everything to God—his team, his future, his failures—he starts coaching with a new purpose. The result? A season of miraculous transformation both on and off the field. Overview This movie is a faith-filled underdog story with a ton of heart. Think Remember the Titans, but with prayer a...

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Year : 2010 Franchise : Chronicles of Narnia Franchise #: 3 (third in the Walden Media trilogy) MPAA Rating : PG for some frightening images and sequences of fantasy action Total Runtime : 113 minutes Tagline : "Return to magic. Return to hope. Return to Narnia." Main Cast Georgie Henley as Lucy Pevensie Skandar Keynes as Edmund Pevensie Ben Barnes as King Caspian Will Poulter as Eustace Scrubb Simon Pegg (voice) as Reepicheep Tilda Swinton as The White Witch (cameo) Gary Sweet as Lord Drinian Liam Neeson (voice) as Aslan Reviews Synopsis This time, it’s not a wardrobe or a train station—it’s a painting that brings Lucy, Edmund, and their annoying cousin Eustace back to Narnia. They’re swept aboard the Dawn Treader, a majestic sailing ship led by King Caspian, on a quest to find the lost Lords of Narnia. Along the way, they battle sea serpents, resist temptation, confront personal fears, and discover that this journey ...

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Year: 2005 Franchise : Chronicles of Narnia Franchise #: 1 (first in the Disney/Walden Media live-action trilogy) MPAA Rating : PG for battle sequences and frightening moments Total Runtime : 143 minutes Tagline : "The beloved masterpiece comes to life." Main Cast Georgie Henley as Lucy Pevensie Skandar Keynes as Edmund Pevensie William Moseley as Peter Pevensie Anna Popplewell as Susan Pevensie Tilda Swinton as The White Witch James McAvoy as Mr. Tumnus Liam Neeson (voice) as Aslan Jim Broadbent as Professor Kirke Ray Winstone & Dawn French as Mr. and Mrs. Beaver (voices) Reviews Synopsis Four siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy—are evacuated from WWII London and sent to the countryside. But their lives take a wild turn when Lucy discovers a wardrobe that leads to the magical world of Narnia. There, they find a land frozen in winter and ruled by the evil White Witch. With the help of a great lion named ...

Title: The Muppets Most Wanted Year : 2014 Franchise : The Muppets Franchise #: 8th theatrical Muppet film MPAA Rating : PG  for some mild action TV Parental Guidelines : TV-PG equivalent Total Runtime: 107 minutes Tagline : "Taking the world by farce." Main Cast Ricky Gervais as Dominic Badguy Ty Burrell as Inspector Jean Pierre Napoleon Tina Fey as Nadya Steve Whitmire as Kermit the Frog, Beaker, Statler, and others Eric Jacobson as Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, Sam the Eagle, and others Dave Goelz as Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Waldorf, and others Bill Barretta as Rowlf, Dr. Teeth, Pepe, and others Matt Vogel as Constantine, Floyd Pepper, and others Reviews Synopsis This one picks up right after The Muppets (2011) and jumps straight into the action—literally, with a big musical number. The Muppets head out on a world tour, only to be swept up in a criminal plot when a Kermit look-alike named Constantine (the "World's Most Dangerous Frog") switches place...

Smurfs (2025) Franchise : Smurfs Franchise #: 4 (modern animated reboot, following The Lost Village) Total Runtime : 1 hr 32 min  MPAA Rating : PG Tagline :  Adventure Comes Out of the Blue Main Cast (Voice) Rihanna – Smurfette Xolo Maridueña - Brainy Smurf Chris Miller - Grouchy Smurf  John Goodman - Papa Smurf  Octavia Spencer - Asmodious Marshmello - Turtle  Kurt Russell - Ron Natasha Lyonne - Mama Poot Dan Levy - Joel JP Karliak - Razamel Nick Offerman - Ken Reviews Synopsis When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe. Overview The 2025 Smurfs looks to be a bold reimagining—more music, more style, and a fresh narrative. With Rihanna at the helm musically and vocally, expect catchy songs, high production polish, and a focus on S...

Smurfs: The Lost Village Year : 2017 Franchise : Smurfs Franchise #: 3 (reboot of previous two live-action/CGI hybrids) Total Runtime : 90 minutes MPAA Rating : PG (for some mild action and rude humor) Tagline : “They’re not in Smurf Village anymore.” Main Cast (Voice) Demi Lovato – Smurfette Rainn Wilson – Gargamel Joe Manganiello – Hefty Smurf Jack McBrayer – Clumsy Smurf Danny Pudi – Brainy Smurf Mandy Patinkin – Papa Smurf Julia Roberts – Smurf Willow Michelle Rodriguez, Ellie Kemper, Ariel Winter – Female Smurfs of the Lost Village Reviews Synopsis This reboot ditches the live-action humans and takes the Smurfs back to their fully animated roots. When Smurfette discovers a mysterious map hinting at another Smurf village, she sets off into the Forbidden Forest with Brainy, Clumsy, and Hefty. Along the way, they discover a secret tribe of all-female Smurfs—and that Gargamel is on the hunt too. Overview Visually brighter and more faithful to the original comics, this one was made ju...

The Smurfs 2 Year : 2013 Franchise : Smurfs Franchise #: 2 (sequel to The Smurfs 2011) Total Runtime : 105 minutes MPAA Rating : PG (for some rude humor and action) Tagline : “Get ready to get naughty!” Main Cast Neil Patrick Harris – Patrick Winslow Jayma Mays – Grace Winslow Brendan Gleeson – Victor Doyle (Patrick’s stepfather) Hank Azaria – Gargamel Katy Perry – Smurfette (voice) Jonathan Winters – Papa Smurf (voice, in his final role) Christina Ricci – Vexy (voice) J.B. Smoove – Hackus (voice) George Lopez, Anton Yelchin, John Oliver, Alan Cumming – returning Smurfs Reviews Synopsis Gargamel’s up to no good again—this time he's created two new mischievous creatures called “The Naughties” to help him capture Smurfette. Why? Because she holds the secret spell that can turn his creations into real Smurfs. So it's off to Paris for another wild rescue mission with the whole gang. Overview The sequel doubles down on silly antics, slapstick, and glittery visuals, but doesn't a...

The Smurfs Year : 2011 Franchise : Smurfs Franchise # : 1 (of 5, including the 2025 reboot) Total Runtime : 103 minutes MPAA Rating : PG (for some mild rude humor and action) Tagline : "Smurf Happens." Main Cast Neil Patrick Harris – Patrick Winslow Jayma Mays – Grace Winslow Hank Azaria – Gargamel Sofía Vergara – Odile Jonathan Winters – Papa Smurf (voice) Katy Perry – Smurfette (voice) Alan Cumming – Gutsy Smurf (voice) Anton Yelchin – Clumsy Smurf (voice) George Lopez – Grouchy Smurf (voice) Reviews Synopsis When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the Smurfs out of their magical village, they fall through a portal and end up smack in the middle of Central Park—New York City, that is. Now these tiny blue troublemakers must navigate the big city, find a way home, and keep their secrets safe from their nemesis, all while helping a young couple with their own life crisis. Overview This movie blends live-action with CGI to reintroduce the Smurfs to a new generation. It’s goofy, fa...

Freakier Friday Franchise : Freaky Friday Franchise #: 5 of 5 (Sequel to the 2003 theatrical reboot) Year : 2025 MPAA Rating: PG (sequel PG in development) Total Runtime : 111 minutes  Tagline : “Freakier than you’d expect.” (Described by Jamie Lee Curtis as a “love letter to mommies and daughters.”)  CAST Main Cast Jamie Lee Curtis – Tess Coleman Lindsay Lohan – Anna Coleman Returning: Mark Harmon (Ryan), Chad Michael Murray (Jake), Christina Vidal Mitchell, Haley Hudson, Lucille Soong, Stephen Tobolowsky, Rosalind Chao   New Cast : JuPGlia Butters – Harper (Anna's daughter) Sophia Hammons – Lily (Eric’s daughter / Anna’s future stepdaughter) Manny Jacinto – Eric (fiancé) Vanessa Bayer – Fortune teller Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Chloe Fineman, Elaine Hendrix   Reviews Synopsis Anna Coleman is now a single mom engaged to British chef Eric, and she’s blending families with his daughter Lily. When a fortune teller triggers another accidental body swap—this time ...

Freaky Friday (2003) Franchise : Freaky Friday Franchise #: 3 of 5 (First theatrical remake, following the 1976 original and 1995 TV movie) Year : 2003 MPAA Rating / TV Rating : PG — for family-friendly themes, mild language, and teen content (e.g. band drama, partying) Total Runtime : 97 minutes Tagline : “Mother’s mistakes… daughter’s reality.” (Unofficial, but spot‑on tone) Main Cast Jamie Lee Curtis as Tess Coleman Lindsay Lohan as Anna Coleman Mark Harmon as Ryan (Tess' fiancé) Chad Michael Murray as Jake (Anna’s crush) Ryan Malgarini as Harry (Anna’s younger brother) Supporting roles: Christina Vidal, Haley Hudson, Stephen Tobolowsky Reviews Synopsis Tess and Anna are perpetually at odds—until a magical Chinese fortune cookie causes them to swap bodies. Suddenly, Tess is thrust into high school and teen drama, and Anna into wedding planning and adult responsibilities. Through hilarious identity chaos, they finally gain empathy and understand each other from the inside out. O...

The Bad Guys 2 Year : 2025 Franchise : The Bad Guys Franchise #: 2 (Direct sequel to the 2022 original film) Total Runtime : Approximately 104 minutes  MPAA Rating : PG (for cartoon action, mild rude humor, and some suggestive references)  Tagline  “Trust isn’t given. It must be earned.” (Unofficial, reflective of themes) Main Cast Sam Rockwell – Mr. Wolf Marc Maron – Mr. Snake Craig Robinson – Mr. Shark Anthony Ramos – Mr. Piranha Awkwafina – Ms. Tarantula ("Webs") Danielle Brooks – Kitty Kat (leader of the new "Bad Girls")   Maria Bakalova – Pigtail Natasha Lyonne – Doom Zazie Beetz – Governor Diane Foxington Richard Ayoade – Professor Marmalade Alex Borstein – Commissioner Misty Luggins Lilly Singh – Tiffany Fluffit   Reviews Synopsis Five years after their reformation, the now-good Bad Guys are pulled into “one last job” by a rival all-female crew known as the Bad Girls. Torn between loyalty to their new clean lives and the thrill of the heist, th...

The Bad Guys Year: 2022 Franchise : The Bad Guys Franchise #: 1 (First feature film adaptation of the graphic novel series by Aaron Blabey) Total Runtime : 100 minutes  MPAA Rating : PG (for action and rude humor)  Tagline  “Good is no fun at all.”  Main Cast Sam Rockwell – Mr. Wolf Marc Maron – Mr. Snake Craig Robinson – Mr. Shark Anthony Ramos – Mr. Piranha Awkwafina – Ms. Tarantula / Webs Richard Ayoade – Professor Marmalade Zazie Beetz – Diane Foxington Alex Borstein – Police Chief Misty Luggins   Reviews Synopsis This is a lively animated heist movie where a gang of “bad guy” animals—Mr. Wolf, Snake, Shark, Piranha, and Tarantula—are forced to clean up their act under the watch of reformed thief-turned-governor Diane Foxington. As Mr. Wolf begins to enjoy doing good, he uncovers a plot by supposed hero Professor Marmalade. Soon the gang must choose growth over greed and prove that anyone can change for the better.   Overview Think Ocean’s El...

Batman: The Movie Year : 1966 Franchise : Batman Franchise # : 1 (First theatrical Batman film, based on the 1960s TV series) Total Runtime : 104 minutes MPAA Rating: Approved (equivalent to PG) Tagline  “The Caped Crusader battles his most diabolical foes!” Main Cast Adam West – Batman / Bruce Wayne Burt Ward – Robin / Dick Grayson Lee Meriwether – Catwoman Cesar Romero – The Joker Burgess Meredith – The Penguin Frank Gorshin – The Riddler Neil Hamilton – Commissioner Gordon Synopsis This movie follows Batman and Robin as they team up to stop a wild alliance of their most notorious enemies—The Joker, The Penguin, The Riddler, and Catwoman. Each villain plots to steal a powerful invention that could control the world’s weather. Packed with colorful costumes, silly gadgets, and classic one-liners, it’s a fun, lighthearted superhero adventure straight out of the 1960s TV show. Overview Batman (1966) is pure campy charm, with goofy villains, exaggerated fight scenes, and lots of pun-...

Title : Star Trek: Insurrection Year: 1998 Franchise : Star Trek Franchise # : 9 MPAA Rating / TV Parental Guidelines MPAA Rating : PG TV Parental Guidelines : TV-PG Total Runtime 103 minutes (1 hour, 43 minutes) Tagline “The battle for paradise has begun.” Main Cast Patrick Stewart – Captain Jean-Luc Picard Jonathan Frakes – Commander William Riker Brent Spiner – Lieutenant Commander Data LeVar Burton – Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge Michael Dorn – Worf Gates McFadden – Dr. Beverly Crusher Marina Sirtis – Counselor Deanna Troi F. Murray Abraham – Ru'afo Donna Murphy – Anij Anthony Zerbe – Admiral Dougherty Gregg Henry – Gallatin Reviews Overview Insurrection feels like an extended Next Generation TV episode—but in a good way, if you're a fan of the series. The story pits Picard and crew against corrupt elements within the Federation who want to forcibly relocate a peaceful alien race from a rejuvenating planet. It's a quieter, more reflective film that deals with et...