Best-Reviewed Kids/Family Movies 2014

Critics Consensus: While it may not reach the delirious heights of The Muppets, Muppets Most Wanted still packs in enough clever gags, catchy songs, and celebrity cameos to satisfy fans of all ages.

Synopsis: Dominic Badguy (Ricky Gervais), The Muppets' new manager, convinces the gang to embark on a world tour. Kermit the Frog doubts that it's a good... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, Tina Fey, Danny Trejo

Directed By: James Bobin

Critics Consensus: Much like its predecessor, Dolphin Tale 2 offers animal antics and sweet, old-fashioned drama that the whole family can enjoy.

Synopsis: Several years have passed since Sawyer Nelson (Nathan Gamble) and the team at Clearwater Marine Hospital gave Winter the dolphin a prosthetic tail, thereby saving... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Harry Connick Jr., Ashley Judd, Kris Kristofferson, Morgan Freeman

Directed By: Charles Martin Smith

Critics Consensus: Pleasant to a fault, Million Dollar Arm is a middle-of-the-plate pitch that coasts on Jon Hamm's considerable charm without adding any truly original curves to Disney's inspirational sports formula.

Synopsis: In a last-ditch effort to save his career, sports agent J.B. Bernstein (Jon Hamm) plans to find baseball's next star pitcher. He heads to India... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jon Hamm, Aasif Mandvi, Bill Paxton, Suraj Sharma

Directed By: Craig Gillespie

Critics Consensus: Affably pleasant without ever trying to be anything more, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is a fine -- albeit forgettable -- family diversion.

Synopsis: An 11-year-old boy experiences the worst day of his young life but soon learns that he's not alone when other members of his family encounter... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner, Ed Oxenbould, Dylan Minnette

Directed By: Miguel Arteta

Critics Consensus: Earth to Echo doesn't do itself any favors by beggaring comparison to E.T., but for younger viewers, it should prove a reasonably entertaining diversion.

Synopsis: After a construction project begins in their neighborhood, best friends Tuck (Brian "Astro" Bradley), Alex (Teo Halm) and Munch (Reese C. Hartwig) begin receiving strange,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Astro, Teo Halm, Reese Hartwig, Ella Wahlestedt

Directed By: Dave Green