‘Crater’
Disney+ has this gem in its streaming library. Set in 2257, the film follows Caleb (Isaiah Russell-Bailey) and his friends as they embark on an adventure to explore a mysterious crater and potentially unearth treasure. Directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez, “Crater” is a fun, futuristic and emotional sci-fi adventure that will captivate the attention of younger audiences.
‘Slumberland’
Available on Netflix, “Slumberland” is a brave attempt to adapt Winsor McCay’s classic comic strip “Little Nemo in Slumberland” to the screen. The movie tells the story of Nemo (Marlow Barkley), who escapes to her dreams to cope with her father’s death and embarks on an adventure with a trickster figure named Flip (Jason Momoa) to find her father and mythical pearls. The fantastical plot and compelling characters make this live-action film directed by Francis Lawrence an engaging watch for kids of all ages.
‘Peter Pan & Wendy’
Directed by David Lowery, “Peter Pan & Wendy” presents a fresh take on J.M. Barrie’s classic story with Wendy (Ever Anderson) taking center stage. This live-action film follows Wendy and Peter (Alexander Molony) on their adventure to Neverland, where they meet pirate ships and magical creatures. The movie’s fantastical world and emotional depth make it a great choice for older kids and preteens.
‘Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank’
This animated adventure and comedy on Amazon Prime Video stars Michael Cera as the voice of Hank, a floppy-eared beagle who dreams of becoming a samurai, with the help of a rotund samurai cat, Jimbo (Samuel L. Jackson). “Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank” is a silly and fun film that will entertain younger kids with its sight gags, comedic moments and sword fight scenes.
‘True Spirit’
A Netflix original movie directed by Sarah Spillane, “True Spirit” tells the inspirational true story of Australian teen Jessica Watson (Teagan Croft), who sailed around the globe alone in a pink sailboat and became the youngest person to do so. This movie inspires children of all ages with its feel-good wisdom and pop soundtrack.
