NEW YORK (OSV News) – The following are capsule reviews of theatrical movies available now for streaming or scheduled for broadcast on network or cable television during the week of July 5, as well as notes on TV programming for the same week. Televised films may or may not be edited for language, nudity, violence and sexual situations while the programs listed have not been reviewed and therefore are not necessarily recommended by OSV News.

Streaming Now:

"Catch Me If You Can" (2002; Hulu)

Breezy fact-based comedy in which a runaway teen (Leonardo DiCaprio) successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer and cashes fraudulent checks over several years as a dogged FBI agent (Tom Hanks) methodically chases his slippery prey. Director Steven Spielberg turns in a high-style cat-and-mouse tale made interesting by the agent's determination not only to catch the youthful culprit but to rehabilitate him as well. Light-hearted treatment of crime, implied sexual encounters, abortion reference, occasional profanity and an instance of rough language. The OSV News classification is A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association rating is PG-13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

"David" (2025; Netflix)

Topflight animated musical recounting the adventurous life of the biblical king (voice of Brandon Engman in youth, voice of Phil Wickham as an adult) from his anointing by the prophet Samuel (voiced by Brian Stivale) through his defeat of the giant Goliath (voice of Kamran Nikhad) and on to a climactic battle against the Amalekites with an ongoing focus on his tangled relationship with his predecessor, Saul (voice of Adam Gold), as well as his more straightforward friendship with Saul's son, Jonathan (voice of Mark Jacobson). Inspired by the love and cheerful piety of his mother (voice of Miri Mesika), he displays a faith-based courage that sustains him through every challenge. Screenwriter Brent Dawes. who co-directed with Phil Cunningham, mostly adheres to the scriptural account while fleshing the tale out with a sure sense of storytelling and the occasional flash of pleasing wit. A splendid introduction to one of sacred history's most important figures for youngsters, the film will hold the attention of adults as well. Scenes of stylized combat, characters in peril, some potentially frightening events and images. The OSV News classification is A-I – general patronage. The Motion Picture Association rating is PG -- parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

"The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants" (2025; Amazon Prime)

Anxious for the kind of grown-up adventure that will prove his maturity, the childlike title character (voice of Tom Kenny) gets his opportunity when he crosses paths with a ghostly green pirate (voice of Mark Hamill) who, for reasons of his own, lures the lad into a series of challenges designed to show that he has what it takes. He's accompanied by his naive best friend (voice of Bill Fagerbakke) while the restaurateur for whom he works (voice of Clancy Brown), an ill-tempered fellow employee (voice of Rodger Bumpass) and his pet snail all follow in pursuit. As with most episodes of the long-running TV program from which this fourth film in the series is adapted, there are sight gags intended either for adults or savvy older children. This time out, though, director Derek Drymon and screenwriters Pam Brady and Matt Lieberman produce mostly misfires. Still, true to form, the unflaggingly upbeat protagonist emerges from his latest escapades smarter, wiser, pleased with his newly acquired skills and with increased loyalty to his friends. So, although the script's humor may often fall short, the franchise's beguiling charm remains. Characters in cartoonish peril, occasional scatological humor. The OSV News classification is A-I – general patronage. The Motion Picture Association rating is PG -- parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

Looking Ahead:

Sunday, July 5, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. EDT (EWTN) "Closing Mass and Eucharistic Procession." As part of the celebration of the nation's semiquincentennial, the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage concludes with a Mass at Philadelphia's Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, followed by a Eucharistic procession to the National Shrine of St. John Neumann (TV-G -- general audience).

Sunday, July 5, 7-8 p.m. EDT (PBS) "Elisabeth Von Trapp's Journey - Echoes of Sound." A granddaughter of the devoutly Catholic co-founder of the Trapp Family Singers travels to Austria to explore her family's history.

Sunday, July 5, 9:03-11 p.m. EDT (ABC) "The Sandlot" (1993). An adult recalls how baseball influenced his life in the summer of 1962 when, as a newcomer in town, the 11-year-old boy (Tom Guiry) makes friends with a scruffy gang of youngsters who introduce him to the national pastime's craft and lore by playing their heart out every day on a sandlot behind whose left field fence lurks a fearsome canine. Director David Mickey Evans' strained portrayal of the events of that summer rarely measures up to the narrator's supposed fond memories of them and its packaging of sentimentalized nostalgia is too superficial to provide any genuine insights into preteen friendships, fears, anxieties and sexual awakenings. Some fantasy menace, occasional coarse language and a few mild sexual references. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-II -- adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association rating was PG -- parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

Monday, July 6, 6-8 p.m. EDT (TCM) "Running on Empty" (1988). After injuring a janitor in a college bombing as a protest against the Vietnam War, a couple (Judd Hirsch and Christine Lahti) have been on the run from the FBI for 15 years, but problems arise when their 17-year-old son (River Phoenix) wants to go to college and lead a normal life under his own identity. Director Sidney Lumet presents a universal family crisis within the context of an unusual family whose children have been forced to carry the burden of their parents' crime of conscience. Rough language and an implied teenage sexual liaison. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association rating was R -- restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Friday, July 10, 5-8 p.m. EDT (AMC) "The Fugitive" (1993). Having escaped while being transported to the state pen, a Chicago surgeon (Harrison Ford) convicted of murdering his wife must evade the ever-tightening net of a relentless U.S. marshal (Tommy Lee Jones) while desperately tracking down the one-armed man (Andreas Katsulas) who actually killed her. Director Andrew Davis knits together a strong narrative, crackerjack performances and taut editing for a fine thriller not dependent on constant, glorified mayhem for mounting suspense. Brief, sporadic violence. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-II -- adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association rating was PG-13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Saturday, July 11, 5:45-8 p.m. EDT (TCM) "Bullitt" (1968). When an underworld informer is killed while in the protective custody of a San Francisco police detective (Steve McQueen), the detective sets up a ruse to smoke out those responsible. Under the direction of Peter Yates, the action thriller displays a convincing degree of realism thanks to close attention to details of police work, harrowing car chases through city streets and McQueen's tight-lipped performance. Some graphic violence and sexual references. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association rating was PG -- parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

- - - John Mulderig is media reviewer for OSV News. Follow him on X (formerly Twitter) @JohnMulderig1.