Family Picks

This is a returning classic from 2006, and it holds up as a sunny animated adventure about rookie racer Lightning McQueen learning that the journey matters more than the finish line. Voiced by Owen Wilson and Paul Newman and directed by John Lasseter, it is rated G, so it is a safe, all-ages pick. It sits at 74% on Rotten Tomatoes and 7.3 on IMDb.

The pups land on a mysterious dinosaur island after a storm and rally for their biggest rescue yet when a volcano threatens their new friend Rex. It is a colorful animated adventure, rated PG, and a perfect fit for younger children who love the team. Mckenna Grace and Terry Crews lend their voices under director Cal Brunker.

The Minions take on Hollywood, unleash a monster or two, and band together to fix the mayhem in this rambunctious animated comedy. Rated PG, it is best for kids who enjoy fast, goofy fun, with voices from Christoph Waltz and Jeff Bridges under Pierre Coffin. Note that it has only a single screening this week, so plan ahead if you want to catch it.