The exquisite, Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It, deftly explores the appeal and charisma of an actor whose career spans seven decades and never ceases to amaze and entertain.

Garry Marshall likes two things late in his directorial career: holidays and large casts. He first tackled Valentine’s Day with the star-studded film Valentine’s Day, then New Year’s Eve with an even more star-powered New Year’...