A billionaire boy with a batting coach and no friends navigates a whimsical, wholesome plot to save his family.
Campy, with wholesome humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on YouTube (free).
Nothing past what a PG promises: mild language and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.
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Billionaire heir Richie Rich has it all, including Reggie Jackson as a batting coach and Claudia Schiffer as a personal trainer -- but no playmates. What's more, scoundrel Laurence Van Dough is scheming to take over the family empire. Uh-oh! Enter faithful butler Cadbury to save the day.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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Toy Story (1995)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · briskWholesome humor and brisk adventure follow toys learning to share a child's heart.
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide (2004)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measuredWholesome, witty friends navigate middle school with earnest tips and a constant, nostalgic fourth-wall breaking.
Victorious (2010)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · briskA bright-eyed singer finds her voice and friendships blossom at a whimsical performing arts high school.
A Christmas Story (1983)Wholesome humor · nostalgic · family watch · measuredA young boy's whimsical, wholesome quest for a BB gun defines a heartwarming 1940s Christmas.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measuredA street-smart teen brings wholesome, broad humor and feel-good whimsy to his posh new family.Prompts we typed into CouchRot, and the lists that share its tags.
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