A brisk, whimsical adventure sends a crew back in time, saving Earth with wholesome humor and uplifting hijinks.
Feel-good and crowd-pleasing, with dry wit. A comfort watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Paramount+, Kanopy (free) and Tubi (free).
No surprises for a PG: mild language and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.
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When a huge alien probe enters the galaxy and begins to vaporize Earth's oceans, Kirk and his crew must travel back in time in order to bring back whales and save the planet.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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