Clockwise from left, Patrick Fabian, Louis Herthum, Caleb Landry Jones and Ashley Bell are shown in a scene from, “The Last Exorcism.” See the full review in today's GO! Magazine.

‘The Last Exorcism’

Rating: PG-13 for disturbing violent content and terror, some sexual references and thematic material.

What it’s about: A charlatan exorcist struggles to help a girl who turns out to have real satanic issues.

The kid attractor factor: A horror movie without an R-rating is a rare thing for the 16-and-younger horror fan.

Good lessons/bad lessons: “Ignorance” and “poverty” breed superstition.

Violence: A minimum of gore, some blood, bones breaking.

Language: Almost profanity-free.

Sex: Teen pregnancy and incest are bandied about.

Drugs: Alcohol abuse is discussed.

Parents’ advisory: Seriously adult themes and situations rule this out for 12-and-youngers.

‘Lottery Ticket’

Rating: PG-13 for sexual content, violence, brief underage drinking and language, including a drug reference.

What it’s about: A teen wins a Lotto ticket, only to have assorted thugs and hangers-on try to cash in on it.

The kid attractor factor: The artist formerly known as Lil Bow Wow, Naturi Naughton, kids spending too much money.

Good lessons/bad lessons: “Many a false step is made by standing still,” and lotteries serve “to keep poor people poor.”

Violence: Guns, some pretty severe beatings, and blood.

Language: Less than a dozen profanities, including one whopper.

Sex: Frankly discussed, flirted with.

Drugs: Alcohol.

Parents’ advisory: Whatever its other adult themes, the graphic (not comic) violence makes this suitable only for 13-and-older.

‘Nanny McPhee Returns’

Rating: PG for rude humor, some language and mild thematic elements.

What it’s about: Another dysfunctional family calls on the services of the real “Super Nanny,” Nanny McPhee.

The kid attractor factor: Kids behaving badly, then getting what’s coming to them.

Good lessons/bad lessons: “Don’t fight. Share. Help each other. Be brave. Have faith.”

Violence: Kids brawling, menacing thugs, a German bomb.

Language: A lot of talk about “poo” and cow patties and such.

Sex: Nary a whit, despite the presence of Maggie Gyllenhaal.

Drugs: None

Parents’ advisory: If your kids have worn out the “Nanny McPhee” DVD, this is for them. A fairy tale that’s suitable for all ages.

‘The Switch’

Rating: PG-13 for mature thematic content, sexual material including dialogue, some nudity, drug use and language.

What it’s about: A guy is reluctant to tell his “best friend” that he swapped the donor sperm that got her pregnant.

The kid attractor factor: A cute little boy is the subject of a lesson in genetics and the biology of “the birds and the bees.”

Good lessons/bad lessons: “Some things have to be said, even if they’re uncomfortable.”

Violence: One slap, off-camera bullying.

Language: Very little profanity.

Sex: Discussed discreetly.

Drugs: Alcohol is consumed, sometimes in large doses.

Parents’ advisory: It’s entirely too biological for younger children but is surprisingly family-friendly, considering its subject. OK for 12 and older.

‘Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World’

Rating: PG-13 for stylized violence, sexual content, language and drug references.

What it’s about: A nerdy guy has to defeat a woman’s seven evil ex-lovers to court her.

The kid attractor factor : A comic book adaptation with comic book sensibilities, video game visuals and Michael Cera.

Good lessons/bad lessons: The “mysterious ones” are more trouble than they’re worth.

Violence: Broad, comically exaggerated and plentiful.

Language: Bursts of profanity, with much of it bleeped out for comic effect.

Sex: Discussed, pursued.

Drugs: Alcohol.

Parents’ advisory: This gonzo action comedy is a brawl and an F-bomb shy of an R-rating, but it is jokey enough to be OK for kids ages 13 and older.

‘Step Up 3D’

Rating: PG-13 for brief strong language.

What it’s about: New York kids compete, in 3D, in epic break-dance battles in this almost-romance.

The kid attractor factor: “Step Up” is a proven brand for teen screen dance musicals.

Good lessons/bad lessons: “Just be true to who you are.”

Violence: A near-brawl.

Language: Mild profanity.

Sex: Suggestive song lyrics and dancing, nothing more.

Drugs: None.

Parents’ advisory: Far closer to a PG than a PG-13, this is fine for ages 10 and older.

‘The Other Guys’

Rating: PG-13 for crude and sexual content, language, violence and some drug material.

What it’s about: Mismatched cops try to bust a Wall Street evil-doer, and win the respect of their fellow cops.

The kid attractor factor: It stars the ever-juvenile Will Ferrell, has lots of action and occasional naughty language.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Do not judge a cop by his desk, job title or car.

Violence: Gunplay, car chases, slapstick.

Language: The odd comic blast of profanity.

Sex: Talked about in the crudest, PG-13 manner.

Drugs: Alcohol is consumed, a coke bust goes wrong.

Parents’ advisory: Ferrell makes comedies for the inner-teenage boy in us all; suitable for 13 and older.

‘Dinner For Schmucks’

Rating: PG-13 for sequences of crude and sexual content, some partial nudity and language.

What it’s about: An ambitious guy must lure an unsuspecting dope to dinner where rich Wall Street-types can mock him.

The kid attractor factor: The comedy is broad and daft, with exceptionally goofy characters fleshing out most scenes.

Good lessons/bad lessons: The real “schmucks” are those who think mocking others is funny.

Violence: Not really.

Language: A little profanity, here and there.

Sex: Talked about and pursued, comically.

Drugs: Wine and liquor.

Parents’ advisory: The message in-between the laughs — that even those we mock have a story, and that those who mock can be clueless themselves — may resonate with teens; OK for 13 and older.

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.