What do you want to watch tonight?
Each title says who it's good for, and who it isn't. Tap what you want tonight, or say no to one and why.
Closest to The Incredibles first
Incredibles 2 2018
Film
Elastigirl springs into action to save the day, while Mr. Incredible faces his greatest challenge yet – taking care of the problems of his three children.
The sides of Incredibles 2
- Mom goes to work, dad stays home
- A baby with too many powers
- A villain using screens
Good for you if
- you like Elastigirl chasing a runaway train on her motorbike.
- you like a dad struggling with homework and a baby on fire.
- you like a family learning to work as a team, at home and in a fight.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you like quiet, patient films. This one runs at superhero speed.
About: family · parenting · equality
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2018
Film
Struggling to find his place in the world while juggling school and family, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales is unexpectedly bitten by a radioactive spider and develops unfathomable powers just like the one and only Spider-Man. While wrestling with the implications of his new abilities, Miles discovers a super collider created by the madman Wilson "Kingpin" Fisk, causing others from across the Spider-Verse to be inadvertently transported to his dimension.
The sides of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
- A Brooklyn teen becoming Spider-Man
- Spider-people from other worlds
- Graffiti, comics and hip-hop
Good for you if
- you want animation that looks like a comic book come alive.
- you like a spider-pig and a noir detective in the same team.
- you like a hip-hop soundtrack.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you can't take grief tonight. Under the jokes, this is a story about mourning.
About: identity · family · courage
Shrek 2 2004
Film
Happily ever after never seemed so far far away when a trip to meet the in-laws turns into a hilariously twisted adventure for Shrek and Fiona. With the help of ever-faithful Donkey, Shrek takes on the potion-brewing Fairy Godmother, pompous Prince Charming, and infamous ogre-killer Puss In Boots.
The sides of Shrek 2
- Meeting the in-laws
- A fairy godmother with a plan
- Puss in Boots
Good for you if
- you like fairy-tale jokes and pop culture parodies.
- you like family friction. Fiona's father can't stand the ogre his daughter married.
- you like a big musical number at the end.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you want a film to make you cry. Shrek 2 turns meeting the in-laws into a comedy.
About: acceptance · family · love
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse 2023
Film
After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters the Spider Society, a team of Spider-People charged with protecting the Multiverse's very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must set out on his own to save those he loves most.
The sides of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
- Miles meets a whole society of Spider-People
- Every world drawn in its own style
- A rule he refuses to follow
Good for you if
- you want animation that looks like nothing else.
- you like fast, dizzying chases between universes.
- you like a hip-hop score.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you want a complete story. It ends on a cliffhanger.
About: identity · destiny · family
Mulan 1998
Film
When Imperial China calls one man from every family to defend the empire from invading Huns, a young woman disguises herself as a soldier to take her ailing father’s place. Facing ruthless invaders, brutal training, and the risk of execution if discovered, she must decide who she truly is— and what she’s willing to fight for.
The sides of Mulan
- A daughter taking her father's place in the army
- A dragon who's mostly talk
- An avalanche
Good for you if
- you like a heroine winning with her head.
- you like a training song you'll know by heart.
- you like a daughter who takes her father's place in the army.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you'd rather avoid war stories. Mulan joins an army and finds a village burned by the Huns.
About: courage · family honour · identity
Hercules 1997
Film
Bestowed with superhuman strength, a young mortal named Hercules sets out to prove himself a hero in the eyes of his father, the great god Zeus. Along with his friends Pegasus, a flying horse, and Phil, a personal trainer, Hercules is tricked by the hilarious, hotheaded villain Hades, who's plotting to take over Mount Olympus!
The sides of Hercules
- A demigod raised on Earth
- A Hades with flaming hair
- Gospel muses
Good for you if
- you like a fast-talking, funny villain.
- you like gospel songs.
- you want a light Disney adventure.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you want the Greek myths dark and tragic. Here Hades cracks jokes.
About: heroism · belonging · love
Encanto 2021
Film
The tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope.
The sides of Encanto
- A family where everyone has a gift but her
- A magic house that's cracking
- We don't talk about Bruno
Good for you if
- you like songs the whole family will sing.
- you like a story about family pressure and love.
- you want something colourful and warm.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you lose track in big families. The Madrigals are a dozen, each with a gift.
About: family · expectations · belonging
Monsters, Inc. 2001
Film
Lovable Sulley and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the scream-processing factory in Monstropolis. When a little girl named Boo wanders into their world, it's the monsters who are scared silly, and it's up to Sulley and Mike to keep her out of sight and get her back home.
The sides of Monsters, Inc.
- Monsters scaring kids for energy
- A little girl loose in the factory
- A big furry guy who melts
Good for you if
- you like a funny duo who argue like a married couple.
- you want something sweet for the whole family.
- you like a big blue monster who becomes a kind of father to a toddler named Boo.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you want a love story. Mike's dates with Celia keep getting cut short.
About: fear · friendship · care
Shrek 2001
Film
It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey.
The sides of Shrek
- An ogre who wants to be left alone
- A donkey who never stops talking
- Fairy tales turned upside down
Good for you if
- you like jokes for kids and other jokes for adults.
- you want something short and funny for everyone.
- you like a soundtrack of pop hits.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you need suspense to stay hooked. Shrek plays its dragon and its villain for laughs.
About: appearance · friendship · love
Shrek Forever After 2010
Film
A midlife-crisis burdened Shrek, longing for the days of when he felt like a real ogre, makes a pact with magic deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin. But when he's duped and sent to a twisted version of Far Far Away—where Rumpelstiltskin is king, ogres are hunted, and he and Fiona have never met—he sets out to restore his world and reclaim his true love.
The sides of Shrek Forever After
- Shrek tired of family life
- A deal with Rumpelstiltskin
- A world where he never existed
Good for you if
- you like the fairy-tale jokes again.
- you want a warm ending to the saga.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you roll your eyes at sincere family messages. Shrek's midlife crisis plays for feelings as much as jokes.
About: family · gratitude
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 2017
Film
The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill's true parentage.
The sides of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
- A son meeting his father
- Baby Groot dancing
- A family of misfits arguing
Good for you if
- you want an adventure that keeps the jokes coming.
- you like another mixtape of old hits.
- you like a silly film that turns out to be about fathers.
Bad for you if
- you're in the mood for something dark and serious.
- living planets and a talking raccoon are too silly for you.
About: fathers · family · belonging
Back to the Future 1985
Film
Eighties teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent back in time to 1955, inadvertently disrupting his parents' first meeting and attracting his mother's romantic interest. Marty must repair the damage to history by rekindling his parents' romance and - with the help of his eccentric inventor friend Doc Brown - return to 1985.
The sides of Back to the Future
- A teen stuck in his parents' past
- A time machine made from a car
- A clock tower and a bolt of lightning
Good for you if
- you like a comedy where your mother has a crush on you.
- you want a film that's pure fun from start to finish.
- you like time travel told simply and with joy.
Bad for you if
- you need time travel that holds up. A DeLorean and a bolt of lightning are all it takes here.
- you like patient films with long silences. This one races the clock on the clock tower.
About: time · family · chance
Coco 2017
Film
Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.
The sides of Coco
- A boy who wants to play music
- A trip to the land of the dead
- A song for a great-grandmother
Good for you if
- you like a family film with an ending that floors you.
- you like songs that carry the story.
- you want a world glowing with orange flowers and colour.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- a story of dead relatives and a fading great-grandmother is too much for you tonight.
About: family · memory · death · music
Toy Story 1995
Film
Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the duo eventually learns to put aside their differences.
The sides of Toy Story
- Toys that come alive
- A cowboy jealous of a spaceman
- A rescue from the boy next door
Good for you if
- you like a buddy comedy between two rivals.
- you want a short, warm film for any age.
- you like the idea that your toys come alive when you leave the room.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you scare easily. Sid's room is full of toys stitched back together wrong.
About: friendship · jealousy · childhood
Megamind 2010
Film
After Megamind, a highly intelligent alien supervillain, defeats his long-time nemesis Metro Man, Megamind creates a new hero to fight, but must act to save the city when his "creation" becomes an even worse villain than he was.
The sides of Megamind
- A supervillain who defeats his hero
- Nothing left to do
- Becoming the good guy
Good for you if
- you like a villain with big ideas and bad pronunciation.
- you want a fun family film.
- you like a villain becoming a hero.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you want an animated film that makes you cry. This one keeps to jokes and explosions.
About: identity · purpose · love
Big Hero 6 2014
Film
A special bond develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.
The sides of Big Hero 6
- A boy genius and a soft robot
- A team of nerds turned heroes
- A brother's legacy
Good for you if
- you like a huggable robot who takes everything literally.
- you like a family film about grief.
- you want something warm and fun for all ages.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you'd rather skip superhero fights. The second half turns into a long battle with a masked villain.
About: grief · friendship · invention
Moana 2016
Film
In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain's daughter's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the demigod to set things right.
The sides of Moana
- A girl called by the ocean
- A demigod with a big ego
- Sailing to restore a heart
Good for you if
- you like songs that stay in your head for weeks.
- you want a bright family adventure.
- you like the ocean as a living character.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you want a love story. Moana has none. She sails to save her island.
About: identity · courage · nature
Finding Dory 2016
Film
Dory is reunited with her friends Nemo and Marlin in the search for answers about her past. What can she remember? Who are her parents? And where did she learn to speak Whale?
The sides of Finding Dory
- A forgetful fish searching for her parents
- An octopus with seven arms
- An aquarium escape
Good for you if
- you like Hank the grumpy octopus and two sea lions guarding their rock.
- you like a story about memory and family.
- you want something sweet for the whole family.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you roll your eyes at heartfelt lessons. Dory's search for her parents comes with plenty about never giving up.
About: family · memory · belonging
Tangled 2010
Film
Feisty teenager Rapunzel, who has long and magical hair, wants to go and see sky lanterns on her eighteenth birthday, but she's bound to a tower by her overprotective mother. She strikes a deal with Flynn Rider, a charming wanted thief, and the duo set off on an action-packed escapade.
The sides of Tangled
- A girl locked in a tower
- A thief who climbs in
- Lanterns in the sky
Good for you if
- you like a chameleon and a horse who steal the show.
- you like songs like "I See the Light" that you end up humming.
- you want a bright, funny fairy tale.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you'd rather skip love stories. Rapunzel and Flynn fall for each other under the lanterns.
About: freedom · growing up · love
Aladdin 1992
Film
In the boorish city of Agrabah, kind-hearted street urchin Aladdin and Princess Jasmine fall in love, although she can only marry a prince. He and power-hungry Grand Vizier Jafar vie for a magic lamp that can fulfill their wishes.
The sides of Aladdin
- A street thief and a princess
- A genie who never stops talking
- A magic carpet ride
Good for you if
- you like a genie doing a hundred impressions a minute.
- you like songs like A Whole New World, sung on a flying carpet.
- you like a street thief who poses as a prince to win a princess.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- hand-drawn animation from 1992 feels dated to you.
About: freedom · honesty · love