6 movies to watch with kids in May 2024: Blue and Company, Super Lion…

Do you want a family movie? Here are the must-see feature films in theaters in May, categorized by release date and age for kids, and tips to help you find your way around.

And for movies coming out in April, here it is!

Blue & Company – from 6 years

Released on May 8 – What if your imaginary friends were real? It’s the premise of John Krasinski’s ( The Office , No Sound ) film Blue & Company , which combines real footage and computer-generated imagery.

Bea (Caley Fleming), a young girl, one day discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends. Then begins a magical adventure to reconnect each child with their forgotten imaginary friend. He will be supported by Callie, his neighbor, played by Ryan Reynolds.

This is the first film directed by the actor and director for a young audience. He explains to our microphone that he wanted to make a film that his children could see, and that the story of Blue & Company came to him during the Covid-19 pandemic, when he saw his children playing and inventing the world to protect themselves from the outside world. .

A fun and exciting feature film that will appeal to kids as much as parents.

Super Lion – from 6 years old

Released on May 8 – Prolific Norwegian director Rasmus A. Sivertsen – already working on Snow for Christmas, The Great Cheese Race and A Trip to the Moon – is back with Super Lion, directed by Jean-Luc Julian.

The feature film tells the story of 11-year-old Evie, an unusual little girl. He juggles school, friends, and his passion for video games. Quietly! He has an incredible secret: his father is Super Lion, the coolest superhero in the world… Soon it will be his turn to show his power and dive into the craziest adventure of his life. Get ready, Super Evie is coming!

This colorful adventure conveys a message of self-confidence about the need to surrender and unite. A little girl’s passion for video games will eventually pay off and allow her to become a confident young girl who has faith in herself.

The film also shows how the child manages to cope with the parents’ expectations, sometimes very high.

4 souls of coyote – from 9 years

Released on May 15 – Winner of the Jury Prize at the recent Annecy Animated Film Festival, Coyote’s 4 Souls is an environmental tale that examines Native American mythology. In the latter, the coyote is particularly associated with the transition from life to death.

Áron Gauder’s feature film tells the story of Native American activists who opposed an oil pipeline project on their ancestral land. In the evening, they gather around the fire with their grandfather, who tells them the story of creation. The tale reminds everyone of man’s place on earth and his role in destroying nature.

Inspired by a real event (the story of Standing Rock), this film with traditional graphics (frame-by-frame animation), which required 8 years of work, can be seen from 9 years.

Mystery on Cake Hill – Ages 6 and up

Released on May 22 – Since Cake Hill was released in 2019, Clara the little cow is back in the animated film Mystery on Cake Hill.

This Norwegian film from Qvisten Animation studio (A Trip to the Moon) takes kids on an Agatha Christie-worthy investigation.

Cake Hill Farm is in crisis, the crops are not growing… Fortunately, Albert, a famous inventor from the region, has developed a revolutionary nanoseed that can solve the problem. While traveling to present his invention on a high-tech laboratory train, his priceless seed is stolen. The thief is among them! Clara and Gavin join forces with renowned detective Agatha Christensen to uncover the culprit and secure the future of Cake Hill.

A film for novice detectives.

Zack and Krista’s Adventures in the Fernguli Rainforest – Ages 6 and up

Released on May 29 – 31 years after its theatrical release, Bill Kroyer’s animated film Zack and Krista’s Adventures in the Ferngul Rainforest returns to theaters. An opportunity for young audiences of the time to introduce their children to this classic at the cinema.

This musical fairy tale (titled “some other world” composed and performed by Elton John), takes place in Ferngul Forest. Krista, a little fairy, learns about magic and conservation. One day, she helplessly witnesses the slaughter of trees by loggers, but thanks to her powers she saves a young worker: Zach. Together with Krista and her people, Zack discovers the wonders of Ferngul.

The film conveys an ecological message and talks about the importance of preserving nature, a rather rare subject in 90s animated films.

Adam is slowly changing – from the age of 12

Released on May 29 – Presented in the Contrechamps section of the recent Anise Animated Film Festival, Adam is slowly changing, Joel Vaudriel’s first feature.

The film, aimed at an older audience, tells the story of 15-year-old Adam, whose body changes due to the teasing and comments of those around him. Not ideal for a difficult teenager…

This movie with a graphic world inspired by Beavis & Butt-head and son of satan, evokes themes of adolescence, the impact of a period of great rebellion, harassment, complexes and words, and especially ridicule. For viewing from the age of 12.