War of the Buttons (2011)
What is it about?
1960, a village in the south of France. A gang of boys, aged 7 to 14, led by the impudent Lebrak, fights against the children of the neighboring village, their sworn enemies. A merciless war that has been going on for generations. We fight for honor and loyalty, and any means to victory is good. Even, if necessary, fight naked like a worm, or worse, get the help of a Lantern girl! – A new band recruit, full of fandom and ingenuity. But it’s not so easy to be an army of little men so that mom and dad don’t get caught! When we come home after a fight with our clothes torn and unbuttoned, we better be careful…
from what age 8 years
What your kids will like: Parents who grew up with the War of the Buttons movies (the ’62 original and the ’95 remake) will most likely want to show their offspring this 2011 version, which uses the same ingredients. In the program: laughter, tenderness and a beautiful final moral.
Royal Corgi
What is it about? The adventures of Her Majesty’s favorite dog, Rex, who loses his beloved status and gets lost in a litter of abandoned dogs. His quest to return to Buckingham and regain the Queen’s favor leads him to face many dangers, but also to find love.
from what age 6 years
What your kids will like: What kid doesn’t love movies with animals and especially dogs? You’ll be happy with Royal Corgi, which only has an advantage of 1h25 (including credits). Where children will enjoy this very funny and colorful adventure, parents will see a critique of the monarchy and politics in general (and Trump makes an appearance!).
Kings of Skating 2
What is it about? Cody Maverick convinces the cast of The Hang 5 to accompany him in search of a mysterious “place” that, according to legend, is home to the world’s biggest waves.
from what age 6 years
What your kids will like: He’s going to surf! This animated film is perfect for the summer period, as we follow a penguin who loves to skate and dreams of only one thing: the perfect wave. Everything is rhythmic and colorful. After watching Kings of Sliding 2, your little ones will want to sit on the board and imagine themselves on the Caribbean beach…
Nimona
What is it about? To justify himself, a knight accused of a terrible crime calls upon Nimona, a teenage form who may be the very monster he has sworn to destroy.
from what age 10 years
What your kids will like: It’s the latest streaming sensation when it comes to animated movies. Nimona gently pokes fun at fairy tales and offers a successful portrait of adolescence, featuring a heroine in the midst of an identity crisis. It’s slim, smart and modern with a special use of inclusive subtext.
bad Boys
What is it about? Inspired by the best-selling children’s book series of the same name, this comedic adventure from Dreamworks Animations features a gang of fearsome animal criminals who set out to commit their greatest crime: becoming respectable citizens.
from what age 6 years
What your kids will like: Released in 2022, this animated film created a surprise at the box office on our screens. So it’s no surprise that it’s been in the top 10 most watched titles on Netflix since its release on the platform. In addition to attractive and colorful characters, The Bad Guys is first and foremost a gangster film for children, which is especially funny, intelligent and full of cinematic references.
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