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A small woodland creature and a majestic bird, two natural sworn enemies of the Valley, magically trade places and set off on an adventure of a lifetime to switch back. Their journey soon uncovers a greater threat—one that could endanger not only their species, but the entire valley they call home.

Streaming

Released 30 Apr 2026

The Sheep Detectives

2026 PG Reviewed

George Hardy is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can't possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.

Recent family release

Released 30 Apr 2026

Animal Farm

A satirical allegory of revolution and power that traces how a movement for equality is systematically corrupted. As the pigs consolidate control, truth is erased, dissent is crushed, and the farm descends into a ruthless dictatorship.

Theatres / streaming

Released 22 Apr 2026

Orangutan

Narrated by Josh Gad, journey high into the rainforest canopy of Southeast Asia where a magnificent and mysterious community filled with playful personalities lives. Witness the exhilarating action, heartwarming encounters, and a closeup look at a stunning jungle teeming with wildlife as the inquisitive adolescent orangutan Indah prepares to leave her family and venture out on her own for the first time.

Theatres / streaming

Released 18 Apr 2026

Krypto Saves the Day!: Coastal Catastrophe

2026 NR Reviewed

A fun day at the beach goes sideways when some sneaky foes get between Krypto and his hot dog.

Theatres / streaming

Released 15 Apr 2026

The Loud House: European Adventure

The Louds are headed to Europe, where they'll attend a knighting ceremony in London, search for the world's best pizza in Italy, spend a night in a creepy castle in Transylvania, ski the Swiss alps, and time-travel to ancient Greece!

Theatres / streaming

Released 3 Apr 2026

DJ Gabe: The Movie

2026 NR Reviewed

DJ Gabe: The Movie follows the inspiring journey of Gabriel Winters, a passionate musician known as DJ Gabe. The film explores his deep-rooted connection to music, faith, and his local community in Oregon. Through a blend of high-energy concert footage, intimate interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories, the movie celebrates the power of following one's calling and the impact of uplifting others through art and service.

Theatres / streaming

Released 1 Apr 2026

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

2026 PG Reviewed

Having thwarted Bowser's previous plot to marry Princess Peach, Mario and Luigi now face a fresh threat in Bowser Jr., who is determined to liberate his father from captivity and restore the family legacy. Alongside companions new and old, the brothers travel across the stars to stop the young heir's crusade.

Recent family release

Released 26 Mar 2026

The Magic Faraway Tree

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A modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents. They're transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures.

Recent family release

Articles For Christian Parents

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Weekend Picks 4 min read

3 Family Movies To Watch With The Kids This Weekend

Three family movie options with quick Christian discernment notes, review links, and simple conversation prompts for parents.

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How LionLens Weekend Picks Help Family Movie Night

A short guide to the weekend-picks format we are building for Christian families choosing movies on streaming platforms and at the cinema.

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Movie Lists 5 min read

3 Current Cinema Movies For Christian Families This Weekend

Three current cinema films give families very different conversation paths: video-game adventure, animal-body comedy, and an animated political fable.

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Recent Reviews

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Plankton: The Movie

2025 Full review

The film is light in tone but includes repeated threats, rude insults, and a stronger-than-usual focus on selfish ambiti...

World-domination jokes Rude insults Pride and control

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Spellbound

2024 Full review

This is a family-friendly fantasy with mild peril and a strong emotional focus on a strained parent-child relationship....

Monster curse Family strain Fantasy peril

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Wish

Fantasy threat Wish-centered worldview Grief and loss

This is a fairly light family fantasy on the surface, but it includes some tense villain scenes, grief, and a worldview...

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Descendants: The Rise of Red

2024 Full review

The film has light-to-moderate family-film peril, some threatening language, and a strong parent-child conflict at its c...

Beheading threats Controlling mother Time-travel chaos

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Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken

Mild fantasy peril Identity and fitting in Casual family deception

This is a bright, family-friendly animated adventure with mild peril, some rude language, and a strong emphasis on self-...

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Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie

Animated peril Teen crushes Magic and identity

Families will find a bright, energetic adventure with comic peril, bullying, and some intense action. The bigger discern...

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Peter Pan & Wendy

Swordplay and peril No growing up Fairy fantasy

The film has PG-level peril, swordplay, and some scary pirate conflict, but no sexual content and only mild language. Ch...

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Leo

Rude classroom humor Fear of growing up Mild peril

Leo is light in tone but includes rude humor, gross-out jokes, and some peril. Its strongest value for Christian familie...

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Lightyear

Space peril Mild language Teamwork lesson

This is a fairly typical PG animated adventure with peril, chase scenes, and a little mild language. The bigger family d...

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The Sea Beast

Monster attacks Coarse pirate speech Truth vs tradition

This is a lively PG adventure with monster attacks, peril at sea, and some coarse language. Its bigger question for Chri...

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The Book of Life

2014 Full review

The surface content is mostly mild, with some fantasy peril, spooky imagery, and a little romance. The bigger discernmen...

Day of the Dead Underworld imagery Love triangle

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DC League of Super-Pets

Cartoon peril Crude dog jokes Letting go

The film is light and funny overall, but parents may want to note the cartoon peril, crude jokes, and a few worldview co...

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Turbo

2013 Full review

This is a bright, upbeat family film with mild peril, teasing, and a little flirtatious humor. The bigger question for C...

Mild racing peril Teasing and insults Dreams and self-belief

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Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers