7 New Streaming Picks Families Will Love This May
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By Michael Foust, Crosswalk.com
Unlike the other months of the year, there’s not much to dislike about May. The temperatures are just right – not too hot, not too cool. Sunshine lingers a little longer each evening, while the long days of summer still lie ahead. Flowers are blooming, gardens are bursting with life, and the world seems to awaken each morning in full color.
Of course, you can’t stay outside every single hour of the day. Rain clouds may roll in. A late-season chill might sweep through. And eventually, the sun always sets each evening.
When that moment arrives, a family movie night is the perfect way to end the day.
Thankfully, this month offers plenty of new options from the major streaming platforms. Here are seven:
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A Great Awakening (Home Video)
A British evangelist befriends an American Founding Father, helping spark a historic revival and stir the early flames of revolution. The film recounts the true story of the friendship between George Whitefield and skeptic Benjamin Franklin, a printer and publisher who helped spread the word of Whitefield – it sold newspapers, after all – while apparently remaining unconvinced by his message. A Great Awakening was the second film from Sight & Sound Films – and their best one yet. Rated PG-13 for brief violence
Babe (Prime Video)
A piglet raised among sheepdogs discovers he has a surprising gift for herding sheep and dreams of becoming more than just another farm animal. As he wins over skeptical animals and humans alike, this piglet – “Babe” – learns that kindness and determination can accomplish what strength alone cannot. This charming 1995 film was nominated for seven Oscars, winning one (Best Visual Effects). Rated G.
Babe: Pig in the City (Prime Video)
The lovable piglet named Babe journeys to the big city after a mishap threatens the future of the family farm. In a crowded metropolis far removed from the countryside, Babe finds himself among an unlikely band of animals and outcasts – using his gentle nature to deliver hope amid the chaos. Rated G.
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Despicable Me 4 (Prime Video)
Our favorite villain-turned-hero, Gru, is forced to relocate his family and assume a new identity after a dangerous escaped criminal vows revenge against him. While adjusting to life in a strange town, Gru also struggles to connect with his stubborn newborn son, who seems determined to keep his distance from dad. It’s a film that continues its themes of second chances and the importance of family. Rated PG for action and rude humor.
The First Hymn (Wonder Project)
The history of a 1,800-year-old Christian hymn is traced in this gripping documentary, which follows the journey of a parchment fragment known in the academic world as P.Oxy 1786 to its transformation into a modern worship song. The film follows Chris Tomlin and Ben Fielding as they revive the oldest known Christian song with both its lyrics and musical notation intact, culminating in a worship gathering where thousands sing a melody rooted in the third century A.D.
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GOAT (Netflix)
A small goat named Will dreams of playing professional “roarball,” a fast-paced, full-contact sport dominated by larger, more powerful animals – but is constantly told he’s too small to compete at the highest level. When he gets a once-in-a-lifetime chance to join the pros, Will must overcome bullying and prove that “smalls can ball” – helping transform his struggling team through perseverance, teamwork, and belief in himself. This fun animated film was partially inspired by the life of Steph Curry, who served as a producer. Rated PG for some rude humor and brief mild language (nothing more than “gosh” and “dang”). May 14.
County Rescue, Season 3 (Great American Family)
A team of EMTs and paramedics must navigate high-pressure emergency calls while also dealing with personal struggles, relationships, and questions of faith. In Season 3, the first responders continue facing life-and-death challenges on the job as tensions, romance, and spiritual questions test the tight-knit team. It stars Julia Reilly, Riley Hough, and Brett Varvel. TV-PG. Season 3 Premieres May 17.
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