• Suitable for families

“The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian,” grade B-

(PG) — The faith-based allegory continues with more epic battle sequences and mild violence. “Horton Hears a Who,” grade B+

(G) — Families can call a truce and all enjoy this Dr. Seuss, a squeaky-clean tale with this vocal cast: Jim Carrey, Steve Carell, oh boy, what a blast. “Nim’s Island”

(PG) — A novelist (Jodie Foster) helps a young fan (Abigail Breslin) find her missing father. Mild action violence and child peril, plus a few rude words.

• Suitable for families, with reservations

“Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” grade B+

(PG-13) — The fabled movie hero returns with more violence, bloodless gunplay and frantic action. A few scary images figure into the plot, and a handful of profanities, so the rating’s age recommendation is worthy. “Iron Man,” grade A-

(PG-13) — A Marvel Comics superhero (Robert Downey Jr.) kicks off the blockbuster season. Intense sci-fi action comparable to last year’s Transformers, with a dash of suggestiveness and brief alcohol abuse. “Shine a Light,” grade A-

(PG-13) — The Rolling Stones still play sexually suggestive concerts, with Keith Richards chain-smoking and Mick Jagger letting a few profanities fly. But, hey, it’s only rock ‘n’ roll. “Speed Racer,” grade C-

(PG) — This hyperactive live-action version of the cult cartoon contains automotive action that children shouldn’t imitate, plus profanity, smoking and brief violence, including suggested torture. “Young@Heart, grade A- (PG) — This documentary about a seniors chorus belting out rock ’n’ roll songs could be fun for older kids who love their grandparents. Brief profanity and mature themes of mortality.

• Not suitable

“21,” grade B

(PG-13) — Skipping college classes to scam Las Vegas casinos is glamorized, with all the vices of Sin City, profanity and a pervasive amoral tone. “Baby Mama,” grade B

(PG-13) — Tina Fey’s comedy of surrogate motherhood contains crude and sexual humor, profanity and brief drug references. “Made of Honor”

(PG-13) — Originally rated R, this romantic comedy was trimmed, yet still has sexual content and profanity. “The Visitor,” grade B+

(PG-13) — Children won’t be interested in a somber drama about cross-cultural bonding between a professor (Richard Jenkins) and two illegal immigrants. Brief profanity. “What Happens in Vegas,” grade B

(PG-13) — Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz co-star in a sexy, crudely humorous romance also containing profanity and a drug reference.

The Family Movie Guide should be used along with the Motion Picture Association of America rating system for selecting movies suitable for children. Only films rated G, PG or PG-13 are included in this weekly listing, along with occasional R-rated films that may have entertainment value or educational value for older children with parental guidance. Compiled by St. Petersburg Times film critic Steve Persall.