Mormon Moviegoers is a collective of LDS film reviewers helping you to make informed decisions about Hollywood films. It was founded by family counselor Jonathan Decker (of Ask a Mormon Therapist).

I’ve seen the question pop up, time and time again, in my social media feeds: “What are some good Halloween movies that I can watch with my kids?” In a season whose cinematic offerings frequently skew towards the sadistically violent and oppressively occultic, what options are there for entertainment that sets the Halloween mood without going overboard? These dozen films fit the bill. Each one offers a seasonal tone without delving into the needless gore and nudity so often found this time of year. What’s more, they all offer inspiring moral messages for families to discuss and learn from. The reviews below are all from my book 250 Great Movies for Latter-day Families, now available in paperback and Kindle. Please be mindful of the disclaimers found in some of the reviews, as a few of these films may frighten certain age groups. If you like, you can follow the links to purchase or rent the titles.

Following a long winter and spring in Winter Quarters — where 700 homes had been built and the camp of 12,000 members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints divided into 22 wards — the first company was readied to make the journey. Some of the most seasoned and reliable brethren were selected, and at first the 148 in number were to be men only.

So let’s say it's Sunday. You're back from church and you'd like to spend this "day of rest," you know... resting. Maybe you'd like to curl up to a movie, but you'd like to keep the feeling you got from scripture study and church attendance. If you've got Netflix Streaming, I've got you covered! Here are 15 terrific movies and TV series for Sunday viewing found on Netflix.

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“They don’t make ‘em like they used to!” I hear it all the time. Fact is, they do. A bevy of uplifting, inspiring films has recently hit theaters–—with more on the way. If I may be so bold to repeat the words of our late President Hinckley: “When there is a good movie in town, consider going to the theater as a family. Your very patronage will give encouragement to those who wish to produce this type of entertainment” (“In Opposition to Evil,” Ensign, September 2004).

What a heartbreaking but uplifting story shared by the Huffington Post of taking our hardships and using those to help others.

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Mormon Moviegoers is a collective of LDS film reviewers helping you to make informed decisions about Hollywood films. It was founded by family counselor Jonathan Decker (of Ask a Mormon Therapist).

What a beautiful testimony and reminder from this post: "The most important lesson I have learned is that our suffering is utterly unoriginal. Everyone has a story and that story is peppered with heartache. But, if we can remember that we’re all in this together then we don’t have to suffer alone. Let the hearts of others become one with yours as you journey through this life."