A big-hearted caveman's good deed goes comically awry, leading to whimsical, stone-age family fun.
Big broad humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Netflix.
Mild language and nothing scary, about what a PG should carry.
Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.
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Modern Stone Age family the Flintstones hit the big screen in this live-action version of the classic cartoon. Fred helps Barney adopt a child. Barney sees an opportunity to repay him when Slate Mining tests its employees to find a new executive. But no good deed goes unpunished.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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Ratatouille (2007)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measuredA rat with refined tastes pursues his culinary dreams in Paris, forming a heartwarming, witty alliance.
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