Two young sea monsters share a whimsical, heartwarming summer on the Italian Riviera, hiding their true identities.
Nostalgic, with wholesome humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Disney+.
Nothing past what a PG promises: no swearing and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.
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Luca and his best friend Alberto experience an unforgettable summer on the Italian Riviera. But all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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