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Top 10 Lists April 23, 2021

Our Top 10 Family Movies from 2020

1

THE SOCIAL DILEMMA

Discernment Documentary · PG-13

THE SOCIAL DILEMMA mixes investigative style interviews of some major Big Tech, social media whistleblowers with dramatized scenes to reveal social media’s effect on society and the dangers it poses for the future. The movie includes interviews from tech developers, psychologists and former social media employees. It illustrates what they say through a narrative portion that zooms in…

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2

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG

Family Comedy · PG

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG is a comedy based on the beloved character from Sega Video Games. Sonic comes to Earth to escape those who want to steal his speed. One day, Sonic’s super-speed produces an electric current that turns off the electricity for…

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3

STARDOG AND TURBOCAT

Family Animated/Comedy/Science Fiction · PG

STARDOG AND TURBOCAT is a funny, witty animated superhero animal movie. In 1969, a scientist named David sends his dog, Buddy, into outer space for an important mission. Some kind of strange energy knocks out Buddy, who doesn’t return to Earth until…

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4

ONWARD

Discernment Animated/Comedy/Fantasy · PG

ONWARD is an animated comedy about two elf brothers, Ian and Barley. It takes place in a modern fantasy world where fairy tale creatures have abandoned magic for technology. On his 16th birthday, Ian receives a gift from his late father, a…

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5

I AM PATRICK PATRON SAINT OF IRELAND

Family Documentary · PG

I AM PATRICK: PATRON SAINT OF IRELAND is a docudrama that unpacks Saint Patrick’s life according to historical experts and his famous letter, the “Confessio.” During the course of the movie, viewers learn more about Patrick’s upbringing in Britain and how he…

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6

A SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE: FARMAGEDDON

Family Animated/Comedy/Science Fiction · G

A SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE: FARMAGEDDON is another great, funny, heartwarming, delightful Aardman Studio stop motion family cartoon. Shaun tries to help an alien find his missing spaceship after it’s taken by a mean government UFO official. Meanwhile, farmer gets the crazy…

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7

JINGLE JANGLE: A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY

Family Musical · PG

JINGLE JANGLE:  A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY is a delightful family movie streaming on Netflix. Jeronicus Jangle is a brilliant inventor, the best in Cobbletown. His toy store is doing well. When he makes a robot that thinks for itself, the robot tries to take over. The robot convinces Jeronicus’ assistant, Gustafson, to steal Jeronicus’ inventions. As a result, Gustafson becomes…

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8

RED SHOES AND THE SEVEN DWARFS

Family Animated/Action Adventure · PG

 RED SHOES AND THE SEVEN DWARFS is a delightful animated fairytale. Seven human princes have been cursed and changed into little green dwarfs. They must find a princess to kiss and break the curse. Meanwhile, a wicked witch has taken over the kingdom and is desperate to be the land’s prettiest woman. She creates shoes that…

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9

THE CROODS: A NEW AGE

Family Animated/Comedy · PG

The animated comedy THE CROODS: A NEW AGE starts with Eep falling in love with Guy, the teenage boy her prehistoric family found. Eep’s father, Grug, is sad that Guy and Eep are planning to make a life for themselves. He feels…

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10

SAFETY

Family Drama/Sports Drama · PG

SAFETY is a heartrending, powerful, triumphant movie streaming on Disney Plus [Disney+]. Ray has a full football scholarship to Clemson, a football powerhouse in the NCAA. He’s also extremely bright. At first, Ray is overwhelmed by taking too many course credits as…

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