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 Lego Movie first
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
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 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
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
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
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
Madagascar 2005
Film
Four animal friends get a taste of the wild life when they break out of captivity at the Central Park Zoo and wash ashore on the island of Madagascar.
The sides of Madagascar
- Zoo animals lost in the wild
- Penguins with a plan
- I like to move it
Good for you if
- you like penguins who steal every scene.
- you like a lion and a zebra whose friendship is put to the test in the wild.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you want a film that moves you. This one sticks to gags from the zoo to the beach.
About: friendship · nature · home
Frozen II 2019
Film
Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and Olaf head far into the forest to learn the truth about an ancient mystery of their kingdom.
The sides of Frozen II
- A voice calling from the north
- An enchanted forest
- A song to the unknown
Good for you if
- you like big ballads you'll hear for months.
- you want a bright family film.
- you like autumn forests and spirits of nature.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you want a simple story for the kids. Memories frozen in water and a fifth spirit take some following.
About: sisterhood · the past · change
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
The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2023
Film
While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers—and brothers—Mario and Luigi are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi.
The sides of The Super Mario Bros. Movie
- A plumber from Brooklyn in a magic kingdom
- Kart racing on a rainbow road
- A villain who sings
Good for you if
- you want a bright, short family film.
- you like jokes for people who played the games.
- you like a world that looks exactly like the games.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you want a story that takes time with its characters. Mario's quest races by in 90 minutes.
About: brotherhood · courage · games
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 2022
Film
Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: He has burned through eight of his nine lives, leaving him with only one life left. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives.
The sides of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
- A cat down to his last life
- A wolf who scares him
- A wishing star
Good for you if
- you like a swaggering cat and a cheerful therapy dog.
- you like animation that looks like a painted storybook.
- you like sword fights with a cat, a wolf and a gang of bears.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you roll your eyes at heartfelt lessons about friends and the one life you have.
About: mortality · friendship · living
Finding Nemo 2003
Film
Nemo, an adventurous young clownfish, is unexpectedly taken from his Great Barrier Reef home to a dentist's office aquarium. It's up to his worrisome father Marlin and a friendly but forgetful fish Dory to bring Nemo home -- meeting vegetarian sharks, surfer dude turtles, hypnotic jellyfish, hungry seagulls, and more along the way.
The sides of Finding Nemo
- A father crossing the ocean for his son
- A fish who forgets everything
- Sharks trying to quit eating fish
Good for you if
- you like a forgetful fish who's funny every time she speaks.
- you like a story about a worried parent letting go.
- you want something the whole family can watch.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you're watching with toddlers. A shark chase and a deep-sea anglerfish can frighten them.
About: fatherhood · letting go · friendship
The Incredibles 2004
Film
Bob Parr has given up his superhero days to log in time as an insurance adjuster and raise his three children with his formerly heroic wife in suburbia. But when he receives a mysterious assignment, it's time to get back into costume.
The sides of The Incredibles
- A superhero family forced to hide
- A dad bored in an office
- A villain who was once a fan
Good for you if
- you like Dash outrunning henchmen through an island jungle.
- you like family arguments, but with superpowers.
- you like a brassy 60s spy-movie score behind the chases.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you can't laugh at death. Edna lists the heroes killed by their capes.
About: family · identity · being special
Ice Age 2002
Film
Manny the mammoth, Sid the loquacious sloth, and Diego the sabre-toothed tiger go on a comical quest to return a human baby back to his father, across a world on the brink of an ice age.
The sides of Ice Age
- A mammoth, a sloth and a tiger
- A baby to bring home
- A squirrel and his acorn
Good for you if
- you like a mismatched trio and a squirrel who can't catch a break.
- you want a short, sweet film for the family.
- you like three animals who end up as a herd.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you'd rather not cry at a cartoon. One quiet scene in a painted cave is truly sad.
About: friendship · family · trust
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
The Emperor's New Groove 2000
Film
When the self‑absorbed Emperor Kuzco is accidentally transformed into a llama, he must rely on a humble villager to survive the jungle and reclaim his throne.
The sides of The Emperor's New Groove
- An emperor turned into a llama
- A village cook as an unlikely ally
- A scheming advisor and her large henchman
Good for you if
- you like fast cartoon jokes and a hero who talks to the audience.
- you want seventy eight minutes with nothing dark in them.
- you need something the kids and you will both laugh at.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you want a calm film with room to breathe and this one never slows down.
About: selfishness · friendship · power
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
Toy Story 2 1999
Film
Andy heads off to Cowboy Camp, leaving his toys to their own devices. Things shift into high gear when an obsessive toy collector named Al McWhiggen, owner of Al's Toy Barn kidnaps Woody. Andy's toys mount a daring rescue mission, Buzz Lightyear meets his match and Woody has to decide where he and his heart truly belong.
The sides of Toy Story 2
- Woody stolen by a collector
- A rescue across the city
- A cowgirl's song
Good for you if
- you like toys on a road-crossing mission.
- you like a song about being forgotten by a child.
- you want a short, warm film for all ages.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you like patient films. This one races from a yard sale to an airport baggage hall.
About: belonging · friendship · growing up
Ice Age: The Meltdown 2006
Film
Diego, Manny and Sid return in this sequel to the hit animated movie Ice Age. This time around, the deep freeze is over, and the ice-covered earth is starting to melt, which will destroy the trio's cherished valley. The impending disaster prompts them to reunite and warn all the other beasts about the desperate situation.
The sides of Ice Age: The Meltdown
- The ice is melting
- A mammoth who thinks she's a possum
- The squirrel again
Good for you if
- you like the trio and the squirrel's endless chase.
- you like a race to higher ground before the valley floods.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you can't stand a love story. Manny spends the film winning over Ellie, a mammoth who thinks she's a possum.
About: friendship · family · change
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