Focus on the Family

Plugged In Entertainment Reviews

Kids EN ↓ 1858 episodes

Take a minute to hear a family-friendly review of the hottest movie, YouTube video, streaming series, video game, or new technology to help you decide if it’s a good choice for your kids and family. Hosted by Focus on the Family’s media and culture analysts, these reviews for parents offer a fresh Christian perspective on entertainment from a Biblical worldview.

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Oct 30, 2026

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Blog: Parenting Controls on Hulu 30.11.2021

Read Plugged In’s guide to setting up Hulu’s parental controls. Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/getting-started-with-parental-controls-hulu/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Movie Review: Shang-Chi and The Legend Of The Ten Rings 29.11.2021

Families—even families already familiar with the MCU—still might want to pause before grabbing this ring. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/shang-chi-and-the-legend-of-the-ten-rings-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Movie Review: Encanto 26.11.2021

Disney’s latest animated musical revolves around an enchanted house and a family with magical abilities—except for a girl named Mirabel who doesn’t receive a magical talent. The result is a surprisingly resonant story about family, identity and acceptance. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/encanto-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us you...

TV Review: Aquaman King of Atlantis 25.11.2021

In the new animated show "Aquaman: King of Atlantis", DC’s underwater icon has second thoughts claiming the throne. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/aquaman-king-of-atlantis/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The Screen in Your Pocket: Connection Before Correction 24.11.2021

Have you ever considered that parental controls are only as good as the conversations that go along with them? Read the Plugged In guide: https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Youtube Review: Like Nastya 23.11.2021

7-year-old Nastya (along with her parents) creates videos where she plays, learns, sings, explores and shares her life experiences. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/like-nastya/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Movie Review: Clifford the Big Red Dog 22.11.2021

A beloved children’s book cartoon character makes his jump to the big screen in "Clifford the Big Red Dog". Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/clifford-the-big-red-dog-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Movie Review: Ghostbusters: Afterlife 19.11.2021

The latest "Ghostbusters" sequel includes some surprisingly sweet family themes. But those redemptive moments are gift-wrapped into a paranormal tale filled with all kinds of problematic spiritual stuff. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/ghostbusters-afterlife-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.c...

TV Review: The Lost Symbol 18.11.2021

The Da Vinci Code’s Robert Langdon is tracking down clues again, and bashing religion along the way. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/lost-symbol/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The Screen in Your Pocket: Marvel’s Guardians of The Galaxy 17.11.2021

The Guardians of the Galaxy have always been fun and messy. Fittingly, so is this game. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/marvels-guardians-of-the-galaxy/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Blog: Facebook is Not Our Friend 16.11.2021

Guess what? Facebook isn’t as much of a friend as you thought. Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/latest-bombshell-proves-that-social-media-is-not-our-friend/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Movie Review: Jungle Cruise 15.11.2021

You could argue that the Jungle Cruise, the ride, is timeless. The movie? Not so much. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/jungle-cruise-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Movie Review: Home Sweet Home Alone 12.11.2021

If you’ve been thinking it’s time for a "Home Alone" reboot, Hollywood’s one step ahead. And this relaunch of the now-familiar story of a boy left behind to ward off home invaders is both nicer and meaner than the original. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/home-sweet-home-alone-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https:/...

TV Review: Star Wars: Visions 11.11.2021

What happens when Star Wars meets anime? "Star Wars: Visions" is the answer to that question. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/star-wars-visions/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Game Review: Floor Plan 2 09.11.2021

Escape rooms and … Muppets? What kind of VR game is "Floor Plan 2"? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/floor-plan-2/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Movie Review: Respect 08.11.2021

It’s a messy story, no doubt. But it’s done in service to a fascinating, and ultimately inspiring, tale. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/respect-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Movie Review: Eternals 05.11.2021

Marvel’s latest superhero flick, "Eternals", offers a sweeping, syncretistic creation story that’s full of bargain-bin gods but no divinity or transcendence. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/eternals-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

TV Review: Foundation 04.11.2021

Apple TV+’s take on Isaac Asimov's classic sci-fi series takes some unwanted liberties with the source material. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/foundation/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The Screen in Your Pocket: Parental Screen Checkup 03.11.2021

Is it time for Mom and Dad to consider how much time they’re spending on their screens? Read the Plugged In article: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/when-facebook-went-out-did-you/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Youtube Review: Smarter Every Day 02.11.2021

While some videos will be way too advanced for little kids, many offer interesting, solid content for older explorers. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/smartereveryday/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Movie Review: Paw Patrol: The Movie 01.11.2021

These animated pups are cute, courteous, and courageous—and so is this film. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/paw-patrol-the-movie-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Movie Review: Ron's Gone Wrong 29.10.2021

In the animated movie "Ron’s Gone Wrong", middle schooler Barney Pudowksi’s new robot—whom he names Ron—goes a bit crazy. Hijinks ensue in a kids movie with lessons about technology and social media … and some toilet humor, of course. Read the Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/rons-gone-wrong/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https:/...

TV Review: The Wonder Years 28.10.2021

This is truly a family show that feels both real and aspirational. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/wonder-years/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The Screen in Your Pocket: TikTok Ring Light 27.10.2021

Are you concerned about your kids’ desire to dive into the influencer realm? Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/entertainment-media-and-mental-health-the-influence-of-social-media/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Book Review: Clever Cub Book Series 26.10.2021

Clever Cub may be a shy little bear cub, but he’s bright and clever enough to listen to his mom’s stories. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/clever-cub-series/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

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