Standout: The Ben Kjar Story
This warm, PG-rated documentary follows Ben Kjar, born with Crouzon syndrome, as he rises from childhood bullying and multiple surgeries to become a world-champion wrestler and inspirational speaker. The film is honest about the hard parts of his journey, including reenacted bullying scenes and some upsetting medical imagery, but its spirit throughout is deeply hopeful and family-affirming.
A great pick for families with kids roughly 10 and up who enjoy true underdog stories; younger children may need some reassurance around the bullying and surgery content.
If you’d rather skip
The film opens with a stream of harsh online comments directed at Ben, setting a tone of cruelty before the inspirational arc begins; may feel jarring for sensitive kids.
Archival photos of Ben as an infant after skull surgery are shown, including an image of his head open and healing; brief but graphic in a medical sense.
Multiple reenacted scenes show children and adults mocking and shunning young Ben, including one adult pulling children away and warning them to avoid him.