At The Movies

Woodlawn Age Rating: PG Runtime: 124 minutes Studio: Pure Flix Entertainment Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A A powerful true story about faith, forgiveness, racial reconciliation, and how one spiritual awakening helped transform a football team, a school, and a community during a time of deep division in America. Ratings My Rating: 7.0/10 The Dove Foundation: PG IMDb: 6.5/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 79% Metacritic: 57/100 TMDb: 6.9/10 (approximate average user rating)  Plot Summary Set in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1973, Woodlawn follows the true story of Tony Nathan, a talented African American football player who joins Woodlawn High School during the turbulent period of school desegregation. Racial tensions are high both on and off the football field, and conflict threatens to divide the team and the community. When a visiting sports chaplain shares the Gospel message with the football team, many players commit their lives to Christ. Their newfound faith begins to change their...

Lost World, The Age Rating: G Runtime: 97 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A An expedition into an unexplored South American plateau discovers living dinosaurs, deadly dangers, and a world untouched by modern civilization. Ratings: My Rating: 6.5/10 The Dove Foundation: G (equivalent family suitability) IMDb: 5.8/10 Rotten Tomatoes: N/A Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 5.8/10 Plot Summary: Professor George Challenger claims to have discovered living dinosaurs on a remote plateau deep within South America. After facing skepticism from the scientific community, he organizes a second expedition to prove his extraordinary claims. Joining him are journalist Ed Malone, adventurer Lord John Roxton, Professor Summerlee, helicopter pilot Manuel Gomez, and several others. Upon reaching the isolated plateau, the explorers encounter creatures believed extinct for millions of years, including dinosaurs, giant spiders, carnivorous plants...

Masters of the Universe Age Rating: PG Runtime: 106 minutes Studio: Cannon Films Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Masters of the Universe Franchise Position: 1 A live-action fantasy adventure that brings the battle between He-Man and Skeletor from Eternia to Earth. Ratings: My Rating: 5.8/10 The Dove Foundation: PG IMDb: 5.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 21% Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 5.7/10 Plot Summary: The evil Skeletor has conquered most of the planet Eternia and captured Castle Grayskull, giving him access to nearly unlimited cosmic power. He-Man, the most powerful warrior in Eternia, joins forces with his allies to stop Skeletor before the villain gains complete control of the universe. During the struggle, a mysterious device called the Cosmic Key accidentally transports He-Man, Skeletor's forces, and several Eternian heroes to modern-day Earth. There they encounter two teenagers, Julie Winston and Kevin Corrigan, who become caught up in the conflict. Together they must recover ...

David Age Rating: PG Runtime: 115 minutes Studio: Angel Studios Country of Origin: United States, South Africa Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A A beautifully animated retelling of the biblical story of David, emphasizing faith, courage, humility, and God's providence in the life of Israel's future king.  Ratings: My Rating: 7.6/10 The Dove Foundation: PG IMDb: 7.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 83% Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 7.4/10 Plot Summary: David follows the life of the young shepherd who would become one of Israel's greatest kings. Beginning with the prophet Samuel's anointing of David, the film chronicles his rise from obscurity, his musical service in King Saul's court, his friendship with Jonathan, and his famous confrontation with the Philistine giant Goliath. As David grows in influence, Saul's jealousy intensifies, forcing David into exile and a life of danger. The film portrays David's journey as one of faith, perseverance, and trust in God. Rather...

Andromeda Age Rating: TV-PG Runtime: 4,950 minutes Studio: Fireworks Entertainment, Tribune Entertainment, Mace Neufeld Productions Country of Origin: Canada A starship captain from a golden age of civilization awakens three centuries after the fall of his government and embarks on a seemingly impossible mission: to restore order, hope, and justice to a fractured galaxy. Ratings: My Rating: 6.7/10 The Dove Foundation: Not Rated IMDb: 6.6/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 60% Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 7.1/10 Plot Summary: Captain Dylan Hunt commands the Commonwealth warship Andromeda Ascendant, one of the most advanced vessels in known space. During a devastating surprise attack that triggers the collapse of the Systems Commonwealth, Hunt and his ship become trapped near a black hole. Over 300 years later, Hunt is rescued to find the Commonwealth gone and the galaxy descended into chaos. Former member worlds have splintered into competing factions, piracy is widespread, and countless civilizations strugg...

Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story Age Rating: TV-14 Runtime: 90 minutes Studio: The Hatchery / Sony Pictures Television / TNT A struggling inner-city student overcomes poverty, prejudice, and personal anger through faith, discipline, education, and perseverance to become one of the world's most respected neurosurgeons. Ratings: My Rating: 7.7/10 The Dove Foundation: Family-Recommended / Inspirational IMDb: 7.5/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 85% Audience Score  Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 7.7/10 (approx.) Plot Summary: Based on the autobiography of Ben Carson, the film follows Carson's journey from a troubled childhood in Detroit to becoming a pioneering neurosurgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Raised by his single mother Sonya Carson, Ben struggles academically and emotionally. Despite having little formal education herself, Sonya insists that Ben and his brother read books, limit television, and pursue excellence. Through hard work and determination, Ben transforms from one of the weakest stud...

Greenland Age Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 119 minutes Studio: STXfilms Franchise: Greenland Franchise Position: 1 A desperate family races through social collapse and cosmic disaster in search of one last shelter from extinction. Ratings: My Rating: 6.9/10 The Dove Foundation: N/A IMDb: 6.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 78% Metacritic: 64/100 TMDb: 7.1/10 Plot Summary: Structural engineer John Garrity, his estranged wife Allison, and their young diabetic son Nathan are selected for emergency shelter after fragments of a comet begin striking Earth. What first appears to be a spectacular celestial event becomes an extinction-level crisis. As panic spreads, the family is separated, betrayed, and forced to cross dangerous territory while trying to reach evacuation flights rumored to be headed for bunkers in Greenland. Critics Review: Critics generally found Greenland stronger than the average disaster thriller because it focuses less on spectacle and more on the human scale of catastrophe. Reviews praise...

Greenland 2: Migration Age Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 98 minutes Studio: Lionsgate Franchise: Greenland Franchise Position: 2 After surviving the end of the world, the Garrity family must leave shelter behind and cross a broken planet in search of a future. Ratings: My Rating: 5.6/10 The Dove Foundation: N/A IMDb: N/A Rotten Tomatoes: 49% Metacritic: N/A TMDb: N/A Plot Summary: Five years after the Clarke comet devastated Earth, John, Allison, and Nathan Garrity leave the safety of their Greenland bunker and travel through a shattered world looking for a new home. Their journey takes them across dangerous, unstable territory where survival depends on family unity, courage, and trust. Critics Review: Critics were mixed to negative. Some praised the sequel’s family-centered survival story and Gerard Butler’s grounded performance, while others felt it repeated the structure of the first film with less emotional impact. Reviews commonly noted that the movie leans heavily on post-apocalyptic ac...

Taking Chance Age Rating: TV-PG Runtime: 78 minutes Studio: HBO Films A quiet journey of honor follows one Marine officer as he escorts a fallen young Marine home, reminding the nation what dignity, sacrifice, and respect look like. Ratings: My Rating: 74% The Dove Foundation: N/A IMDb: 7.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 57% Metacritic: 76/100 TMDb: N/A Plot Summary: Based on real events, Taking Chance follows Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, played by Kevin Bacon, as he volunteers to escort the body of 19-year-old Marine Lance Cpl. Chance Phelps from Dover Air Force Base to his hometown in Wyoming. The film is not a combat movie as much as a solemn tribute. It shows the careful military process of preparing, transporting, and honoring a fallen service member, while Strobl witnesses quiet acts of respect from military personnel and civilians along the way. Critics Review: Critics generally viewed Taking Chance as a respectful, restrained, and emotionally powerful military drama. Many praised its quiet to...

They Were Expendable Age Rating: Approved Runtime: 135 minutes Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer A somber and realistic portrayal of sacrifice, courage, and perseverance among American PT boat crews during the early days of World War II in the Pacific. Ratings: My Rating: 7.8/10 The Dove Foundation: Not Rated IMDb: 7.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 95% Metacritic: 86/100 TMDb: 6.9/10 Plot Summary: Set during the opening months of the Pacific War after the attack on Pearl Harbor, They Were Expendable follows Lieutenant John Brickley and his fellow officers serving in the U.S. Navy’s PT boat squadrons in the Philippines. The film focuses on the frustration faced by these men as military leadership initially underestimates the effectiveness of the small, fast attack boats compared to traditional battleships and cruisers. As Japanese forces rapidly advance across the Pacific, the PT crews undertake dangerous missions including reconnaissance, supply transport, rescue operations, and attacks against enemy ...

The Enemy Below Age Rating: Approved Runtime: 98 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox A tense World War II naval thriller that transforms a deadly cat-and-mouse battle between an American destroyer captain and a German U-boat commander into a deeply human story about honor, leadership, and respect between enemies. Ratings: My Rating: 7.6/10 The Dove Foundation: N/A IMDb: 7.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 86% Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 7.0/10 Plot Summary: Set during the Battle of the Atlantic in World War II, The Enemy Below follows Captain Murrell, commander of the American destroyer escort USS Haynes, as he detects and pursues a German U-boat commanded by Captain von Stolberg. What begins as a tactical hunt quickly becomes a psychological duel between two experienced naval officers determined to outthink and outmaneuver one another. As the pursuit continues across the ocean, both captains face mounting pressure from exhaustion, damaged equipment, and the responsibility of protecting their crews. Murrel...

Freedom Writers Age Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 123 minutes Studio: MTV Films, Jersey Films, Double Feature Films, Paramount Pictures A powerful true-story drama about a young teacher who uses compassion, literature, and personal writing to break through racial hatred, gang violence, and hopelessness in an inner-city classroom. Ratings: My Rating: 7.1/10 The Dove Foundation: Not Approved / Mature Teen Audience IMDb: 7.6/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 69% Metacritic: 64/100 TMDb: 7.4/10 Plot Summary: Set in Long Beach, California during the aftermath of the Los Angeles riots, the film follows Erin Gruwell, a new and idealistic English teacher assigned to a classroom full of students considered “unteachable.” Her students come from different racial gangs and backgrounds, and many have experienced violence, poverty, abuse, and death firsthand. At first, the class rejects her completely. Over time, Erin begins connecting with them through literature such as The Diary of Anne Frank and by encouraging them ...

Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin. Age Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 132 minutes Studio: Angel Studios Country of Origin: Belgium, Ireland As Nazi darkness swallowed Europe whole, one pastor faced an impossible choice: remain faithful to peace or risk everything to confront evil before it consumed the world. Ratings: My Rating: 78% The Dove Foundation: PG-13 IMDb: 6.8/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 66% Critics / 92% Audience Metacritic: 58/100 TMDb: 7.0/10 Plot Summary: Set during the rise of Nazi Germany and World War II, Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin. follows the life of German theologian and pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a deeply committed Christian who becomes increasingly alarmed by Adolf Hitler’s growing power and the corruption of the German church by Nazi ideology. After studying abroad in the United States and experiencing the influence of African American churches in Harlem, Bonhoeffer returns to Germany with a stronger conviction that Christianity must actively resist injustice and racism. ...

The Three Musketeers Age Rating: PG Runtime: 105 minutes Studio: Walt Disney Pictures Country of Origin: United States A young swordsman joins three legendary musketeers to defend honor, friendship, and the crown against betrayal and corruption. Ratings: My Rating: 6.2/10 The Dove Foundation: PG IMDb: 6.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 31% Metacritic: 52/100 TMDb: 6.4/10 Plot Summary: D’Artagnan, an eager and idealistic young man, travels to Paris to join the King’s Musketeers. Instead, he finds them disbanded due to the schemes of the corrupt Cardinal Richelieu. Along the way, he befriends three former musketeers—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis—each with their own personalities and pasts. Together, they uncover a plot to overthrow the king and seize control of France. Facing danger, betrayal, and political intrigue, the four unite under the famous motto “All for one, and one for all,” risking their lives to restore justice and protect the throne. Critics Review: The film received mixed reviews, with ...

Radio Age Rating: PG Runtime: 109 minutes Studio: Columbia Pictures Country of Origin: United States An unlikely friendship between a high school football coach and a mentally challenged young man transforms an entire community. Ratings: My Rating: 6.8/10 The Dove Foundation: PG IMDb: 6.9/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 35% Metacritic: 38/100 TMDb: 7.3/10 Plot Summary: Based on a true story, the film follows James “Radio” Kennedy, a shy young man with an intellectual disability who lives in a small South Carolina town. He is often misunderstood and mistreated until Coach Harold Jones, played by Cuba Gooding Jr., takes him under his wing. Coach Jones invites Radio to assist with the high school football team, gradually integrating him into the school and community. Over time, Radio becomes a beloved figure, and his presence challenges the town to confront its prejudices and learn compassion, patience, and acceptance. Critics Review: “Radio” received mixed reviews from critics. While many praised th...

Last Action Hero Age Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 130 minutes Studio: Columbia Pictures Country of Origin: United States A young movie fan is magically pulled into the world of his favorite action hero—where cinematic fantasy collides with real-world consequences. Ratings: My Rating: 6.4/10 The Dove Foundation: Not Rated IMDb: 6.5/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 40% Metacritic: 44/100 TMDb: 6.4/10 Plot Summary: Danny Madigan, a teenage movie lover, idolizes action star Jack Slater, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Through a magical movie ticket, Danny is transported into Slater’s latest film, where the exaggerated rules of action movies—invincible heroes, endless ammo, and over-the-top villains—are the norm. As Danny tries to convince Slater that his world isn’t real, a villain escapes into the real world, where the stakes become genuine and deadly. Slater must adapt to reality, where he can be hurt and actions have consequences, while Danny learns the difference between fantasy and truth. Together, the...

House of David Season 1 Age Rating: TV-PG Runtime: 440 minutes Studio: Amazon MGM Studios Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A A shepherd rises from obscurity to destiny, as faith, failure, and kingship collide in one of Scripture’s most human stories. Ratings: My Rating: 7.4/10 The Dove Foundation: TV-PG IMDb: 7.2/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 78% Metacritic: 70 TMDb: 7.5/10 Plot Summary: House of David follows the life of David, the young shepherd chosen by God to become king of Israel. Beginning with his humble origins, the series traces his anointing by the prophet Samuel, his rise to prominence after defeating Goliath, and his complicated relationship with King Saul. As David gains favor with the people, Saul’s jealousy intensifies, forcing David into a life of exile and survival. Along the way, the series explores David’s friendships, his deep faith in God, and the moral struggles that shape him into a leader. The story balances political intrigue,...

First Kid Age Rating: PG Runtime: 101 minutes Studio: Walt Disney Pictures Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A A family comedy about responsibility, friendship, and growing up under pressure—set inside the White House. Ratings: My Rating: 5.4/10 The Dove Foundation: Approved (Family-Friendly) IMDb: 5.2/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 8% Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 5.7/10 Plot Summary: First Kid stars Sinbad as Sam Simms, a Secret Service agent assigned to protect the President’s rebellious teenage son, Luke Davenport. Initially dismissed as inexperienced and unqualified, Sam struggles to connect with Luke, who feels isolated and resentful of the restrictions placed on him as the First Son. Over time, Sam gains Luke’s trust by offering guidance, discipline, and friendship. When Luke becomes entangled in trouble with a manipulative classmate and a false accusation involving stolen exam answers, Sam stands by him, helping him face consequences and grow in characte...

Fat Albert Age Rating: PG Runtime: 93 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids Franchise Position: Live-action adaptation A heartfelt comedy that brings a beloved animated character into the real world to help a lonely teen rediscover friendship and confidence. Ratings: My Rating: 5.3/10 The Dove Foundation: Approved (Family-Friendly) IMDb: 4.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 23% Metacritic: 40/100 TMDb: 5.0/10 Plot Summary: Fat Albert follows Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids as they magically leave their animated world and enter live-action reality to help a shy teenager named Doris regain her confidence and social life. Led by the kind-hearted and wise Fat Albert (voiced and portrayed by Kenan Thompson), the group navigates the challenges of the real world, including school pressures, popularity struggles, and teenage relationships. As Albert spends more time outside the cartoon world, he begins to develop real emotions and faces a d...

Lt. Robin Crusoe Age Rating: G Runtime: 110 minutes Studio: Walt Disney Productions Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A A lighthearted Disney adventure that reimagines the classic castaway tale with a naval twist and tropical charm. Ratings: My Rating: 6.2/10 The Dove Foundation: Approved (Family-Friendly) IMDb: 6.5/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 44% Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 6.0/10 Plot Summary: Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N. stars Dick Van Dyke as Lt. Robin Crusoe, a resourceful but somewhat overconfident naval pilot who is stranded on a deserted island after ejecting from his jet. Determined to maintain order and efficiency even in isolation, Crusoe approaches survival with engineering precision, constructing elaborate shelter systems and mechanical conveniences. His solitude ends when he discovers a chimpanzee he names Floyd and later encounters a mysterious woman, Wednesday (played by Nancy Kwan), who has also been stranded. Cultural misunderstandings and comedic mishaps follow as Crusoe att...