5 Kids Movies Now Streaming

“Elemental”

Watch on Disney+.

The idea of ​​star-crossed lovers is that a fiery woman (literally) named Ember Lumen (voiced by Leah Lewis) meets Wade Ripple (Mamoudou Athy), an emotional softie made of water. This Pixar work you encounter will take on new meaning. They live in the Elemental City, a place where Fire, Earth, Air, and Water exist, although they are divided into four socio-economic classes, each taught to follow its own class. . When Ember and Wade begin to fall in love, she does everything she can to keep them apart. It doesn’t help that her proud father Bernie (Ronnie Del Carmen) tries to keep his daughter away from Wade. At first glance, the character animations may seem unpleasant, or dare I say, ugly. However, once the story begins to unfold, children will be drawn into the visual world that director Peter Thorne and his team have created. The screenplay by Brenda Hsu, John Hoberg, and Kat Rickel plays out like any good romantic comedy. We root for Ember and Wade as they ignore the opposition and risk everything for love. The second time I saw this movie, my son, who was wearing headphones, exclaimed, “This is my favorite movie!” This is coming from a kid who is more interested in ninja fights than romantic comedies.

“You’re not really invited to my bat mitzvah.”

Watch it on Netflix.

Adam Sandler, who plays the beleaguered father of his teenage daughters, is light years away from the neurotic gambling-addicted jeweler he played in Uncut Gems. Teenage girls with overprotective fathers might recognize his portrayal of Danny Friedman. He’s a man who watches helplessly as his 13-year-old daughter Stacey (played by Sandler’s biological daughter Sunny Sandler) finally becomes popular with her bat mitzvah bang. . This is a family affair for the Sandler family, with Sandler’s wife Jackie and eldest daughter Sadie appearing in the film. Idina Menzel plays Bree, Danny’s wife. The story is based on the 2005 novel by Fiona Rosenbloom about Stacey’s friendship with her best friend Lydia (Samantha Lorraine) and what happens when that friendship unravels ( Because of the cute boy, of course). Directed by Sammy Cohen (Hulu’s “Crash”) and written by Alison Peck (“UglyDolls”), this is a charming look at the drama (and comedy) that comes with friendship, family, and growing up. This is a work.

After writing and directing the first four “Spy Kids” movies starting in 2001, Robert Rodriguez returns with a reboot of the series for a new generation. Spy Kids: Armageddon, co-written and produced with his son Racer, stars Tony (Connor Esterson) and Patty (Everly Carganilla), whose parents are James Bond-level secret agents. It depicts the story of young brothers. Gina Rodriguez and Zachary Levi. When evil video game developer Ray “The King” Kingston (Billy Magnussen) releases a virus that gives them the power to conquer the world, Tony and Patty must save Mom, Dad, and the universe. The kids have a field day exploring a “safe house” filled with spy suits and cool gadgets that many elementary school kids dream of. There are plenty of intergenerational jokes about young people being more knowledgeable than their parents (at least when it comes to video games), and the action and fast-paced developments will entertain anyone who dreams of donning their own super spy suit. must.

“Shazam! Wrath of the Gods

Please watch it on Max.

Embattled foster kid Billy Batson (Asher Angel) hasn’t been seen since 2019, when he first uttered the word “Shazam!” He then transformed into the DC superhero of the same name (played by Zachary Levi). Director David F. Sandberg returns with the sequel, which has the same cheeky humor and quirky tone as its predecessor, but this time the children are grown up and battling the enraged daughters of Atlas, Hespera ( Helen Mirren wearing a pointy crown) and Calypso (Lucy Liu). The daughters believe that Shazam stole the powers of the gods, and of course they want to control everyone on Earth, so they are bent on revenge. It’s up to Billy/Shazam and his foster friends Freddie Freeman (Jack Dylan Grazer), aka Captain Everypower (Adam Brody), and Anthea (Rachel Zegler) to stop them. Masu. Atlas’ secret third daughter also makes an appearance to keep viewers guessing, and there are plenty of all-out scenes with humorous quotes and punchy reactions. Djimon Hounsou is back as the ancient wizard who gave Billy his powers, and screenwriters Henry Gayden (co-writer of “Shazam!”) and Chris Morgan (“Fast & Furious” series) are back as the teenager. It successfully expresses the charm of young people. A superhero who constantly battles with his own insecurities and insecurities, but always overcomes them. But the friendship that unites Billy, Freddie, and Anthea is what holds this movie together. That and a big old computer-generated battle scene.

If your child isn’t into superhero action, “Belle” may be a better choice. Written and directed by Oscar-nominated Japanese director Mamoru Hosoda (“Mirai”), this Cyber ​​Age reimagining of the classic “Beauty and the Beast” is vibrant, fantastical, and at times The eerily surreal animation will captivate viewers who love this work. Gorgeous visual storytelling. The fairy tale heroine here is Suzu (voiced by Kaho Nakamura), a lonely and painfully shy teenager who lives with her widowed father in a rural village. When she discovers a virtual world called U, she can live through a pink-haired avatar called Belle. Bell has no problem singing on stage in front of millions of people. Suzu can finally escape her sadness and her insecurities that plague her IRL. . The beast here is a dragon. A creature with horns and a cloak, he captures Belle’s heart, although he tries his best to blackmail her and keep his true identity a secret. Director Hosoda’s gentle treatment of teenage angst, the blissful horror of first crushes, and the angst that everyone had to deal with at that age should resonate with older children and teens. is. You’ll also notice that Suzu is quietly excited to see her online following skyrocket.