Family films from Disney, Pixar and Laika dominate this month's video-on-demand titles. Just remember that the animated "Sausage Party" is definitely not for kids. All titles are available on all cable and satellite systems.
"Star Trek Beyond" (available now): Here's a refreshingly upbeat "Star Trek" installment, in which the crew investigates a ghost ship on a distant planet. No complicated back story, no dark psychodrama, just quips and action. With Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Karl Urban.
"Bad Moms" (available now):. Yes, it's the "The Hangover" for moms, from the same writers. Here's the surprise: It's funny and rather sweet. With Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and a show-stealing Kathryn Hahn.
"Indignation" (Nov. 8): One of the better adaptations of a Philip Roth novel stars Logan Lerman as a studious college kid thrown for a loop by a sexually advanced classmate (Sarah Gadon). Compelling, unpredictable and unnerving.
"Sausage Party" (Nov. 8): An R-rated Pixar spoof starring Seth Rogen as the voice of Frank, a supermarket hot dog, and Kristen Wiig as Brenda, a bun. It's ridiculous, juvenile and hilarious. With Bill Hader, Jonah Hill and Edward Norton.
"Finding Dory" (Nov. 15): Ellen DeGeneres returns as the voice of Dory, the forgetful sidekick in "Finding Nemo," now on a quest to find her lost parents. Not quite an A-plus Pixar effort, but it strikes all the right notes of action, fun and drama. With Albert Brooks and Ed O'Neill.
"Kubo and the Two Strings" (Nov. 22): From the stop-motion wizards at Laika comes this tale of one boy's adventures through an ancient and magical Japan. The animation is stunning, the story less so, but very young viewers will be hypnotized. With the voices of Charlize Theron and Matthew McConaughey.
"Pete's Dragon" (Nov. 29): Disney's fantasy-adventure about a boy and his invisible dragon is a far cry from the whimsical 1977 movie. This is the dramatic version, with gorgeous cinematography and several intense emotional beats. Prepare for tears. With Bryce Dallas Howard and Robert Redford.
"Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie: (Nov. 29): Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley finally adapt their saucy BBC sitcom for the big screen. It's late in arriving and doesn't tell much of a story, but the two stars' louche charms and withering deliveries haven't faded a bit. Fans will be pleased.
