Family Picks

This animated adventure comedy follows the Minions as they conquer Hollywood, unleash monsters, then band together to clean up the mayhem they caused. With voices from Pierre Coffin, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, and Jeff Bridges, it packs a rambunctious 90 minutes rated PG. It is a great pick for younger kids who love goofy laughs, and short enough to keep little ones happily engaged.

This returning 2001 classic from director Chris Columbus introduces Harry as he discovers he is a wizard and heads to Hogwarts, a live action adventure fantasy starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson. Rated PG with 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 7.7 on IMDb, it suits older kids and adults well, though at 152 minutes it is a long sit for the very young. Screenings are thin on the ground this week, so plan ahead if you want to catch it.