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Last updated March 31, 2023
The Heart of Christmas
2011 | NR | 4.3 out of 5 StarsAustin and Julie Locke are devastated when they learn that their young son, Dax, has been diagnosed with cancer. But with courage, determination and faith, they decide to give Dax one last Christmas -- even if it has to be in October.
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Mulan: Special Edition
1998 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsDisney brings an ancient legend to life in this animated tale of the brave Mulan, a tomboyish girl who disguises herself as a young man so she can fight with the Imperial Chinese Army against the invading Huns.
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The Perfect Game
2009 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsA seemingly impossible dream of playing baseball for the United States becomes a reality for a group of youngsters from an impoverished Mexican city in this poignant drama based on actual events.
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Little Red Wagon
2012 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsArmed with his beat-up red wagon and a blazing spirit of philanthropy, 8-year-old Zach sets out to help homeless children in the wake of Hurricane Charley by walking from his house in Florida to the White House.
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Standing Up
2013 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsA boy and a girl who are ostracized by their peer groups at summer camp decide to run away together after becoming victims of a vicious prank. They soon develop a bond, helping each other overcome adversity and start down the path of self-discovery.
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Christmas Angel
2012 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsWhile writing an assignment for school about Christmas wishes, Olivia Mead begins to notice strange things happening around her. As her wishes start to come true, she becomes convinced that they are miracles linked to a woman she thinks is an angel.
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Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away
2012 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsThis family-friendly fantasy intertwines magnificent artistic and acrobatic performances from some of Cirque du Soleil's inventive shows -- including "Ka" and "O" -- to create a new story that takes viewers into a beautiful, imaginative world.
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Flicka: Country Pride
2012 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsWhen Toby takes on a job at a stable with Flicka in tow, the owner's teenage daughter, Kelly, quickly bonds with the wild horse. A budding equestrian rider, Kelly hopes to break Flicka for an upcoming competition, despite her mother's disapproval.
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The Mighty Macs
2009 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsBased on true events, this drama tells the story of Cathy Rush (Carla Gugino), who becomes the head women's basketball coach at Immaculata College in Pennsylvania and whips the team into shape to win the first women's basketball national championship. David Boreanaz co-stars as Cathy's husband, NBA referee Ed Rush, with Marley Shelton as a nun and assistant coach, and Ellen Burstyn as Mother Superior.
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Alice in Wonderland
1951 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsDisney's animated, musical retelling of Lewis Carroll's whimsical tale follows young Alice as she falls down a rabbit hole and enters a strange and wonderful world that is home to the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat and the terrifying Queen of Hearts.
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The Lamp
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsAfter his son's accidental death, a grief-stricken novelist loses all sense of joy in his life and success, and even his marriage. Years later, an old lamp and a mystery spirit offer a chance at redemption -- if he knows what to ask for.
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A Monster in Paris
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsEmile and Raoul join forces with Lucille, the big-hearted star of the Bird of Paradise cabaret, an eccentric scientist and his irascible monkey to save a misunderstood monster from the city's ruthlessly ambitious police chief.
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Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
2012 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsThis animated adaptation of the incisive Dr. Seuss classic features the voice of Danny DeVito as the Lorax, a forest-dwelling creature who labors to prevent the short-sighted Once-ler from decimating the environment in order to turn a profit.
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DreamWorks How to Train Your Dragon Legends
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsPrepare for high-flying adventure in this pair of tales. First, Hiccup, Astrid and Gobber rewrite the insider training secrets for 14 different dragon species. Then, Hiccup and the Viking gang join Gobber in hunting down the legendary Boneknapper.
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Snowmen
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsIn this family-friendly drama, a surprising discovery in the snow catapults three small-town boys into the spotlight. Soon the pals hatch a plan to be remembered forever by setting a world record for building snowmen.
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The Emperor's New Groove
2000 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsIn this animated Disney adventure, South American emperor Kuzco experiences a reversal of fortune when his power-hungry adviser Yzma turns him into a llama. Exiled to the wilderness, Kuzco turns to kindly villager Pacha for help.
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The 5th Quarter
2010 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsIn the wake of a car crash that killed his 15-year-old brother, Luke, football player Jon Abbate returns to Wake Forest University with renewed purpose and leads his struggling team to its most successful season ever.
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Amazing Racer
2013 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsAfter the sudden death of her father, a teenage girl travels to meet the mother she never knew. Soon, she befriends a horse trainer and discovers that in caring for a horse, she is able to overcome her hardships and emotional trauma.
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Smitty
2012 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsSent to his grandfather's Iowa farm for the summer, 13-year-old troublemaker Ben has a hard time dealing with his new responsibilities -- but a slowly growing bond with a dog named Smitty helps Ben begin to learn some important life lessons.
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DreamWorks How to Train Your Dragon Legends
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsIn this set of shorts, Hiccup and the gang learn about different species of dragons and what they can do. Then, Gobber goes in search of the Boneknapper Dragon, convinced he's responsible for burning down his house.
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A Mile in His Shoes
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsDean Cain stars in this uplifting family drama as Arthur Murphy, manager of a minor-league baseball team that finds renewed inspiration when they hire new pitcher Mickey Tussler, a lad who happens to suffer from Asperger's syndrome.
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The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry
2008 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsThe lives of three 12-year-old buddies -- sharing a carefree existence in the summer of 1970 -- suddenly change when one of them, Dustin (Jansen Panettiere), makes an unexpected friend after cutting the lawn of 75-year-old Jonathan Sperry (Gavin MacLeod). As Jonathan shares lessons in faith with Dustin and his pals (Frankie Ryan Manriquez and Allen Isaacson), a spiritual transformation occurs in this Christian drama helmed by Rich Christiano.
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Hercules
1997 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsIn Disney's animated take on Greek mythology, the heavenly Hercules is stripped of his immortality and raised on Earth instead of Olympus, where he's forced to take on Hades and assorted monsters.
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The Rescuers Down Under
1990 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsA lawless poacher wants to capture a majestic and rare golden eagle, so he kidnaps the boy who knows where to find the bird. Not to worry -- the Rescue Aid Society's top agents, heroic mice Miss Bianca and Bernard, fly to Australia to save the day.
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Ballerina
2009 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsFilmmaker Bertrand Normand's fascinating documentary profiles five outstanding Russian ballerinas from the prestigious Mariinsky Theatre (the renamed Kirov Ballet), following them from grueling rehearsals to flawless performances around the globe. Dancers in the spotlight include gifted 18-year-old Alina Somova, the newest Mariinsky ballerina, along with Svetlana Zakharova, Evguenya Obraztsova, Diana Vishneva and Uliana Lopatkina.
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