‘PEOPLE LIKE US’

Rating: PG-13 for language, some drug use and brief sexuality.

What it’s about: An adult son learns his dead dad had another family and tries to get to know them.

The kid attractor factor: A cute kid interacting with Chris “Capt. Kirk” Pine.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Whatever you face in life, “lean into it,” be present and involved.

Violence: None.

Language: Some profanity.

Sex: Discussed.

Drugs: Alcohol is consumed and abused, AA meetings are attended.

Parents’ advisory: The adult themes will play over the heads of most kids. Suitable for ages 12 and older.

‘MAGIC MIKE’

Rating: R for pervasive sexual content, brief graphic nudity, language and some drug use.

What it’s about: A young slacker finds lucrative work as a male stripper, but discovers the dark side of that world.

The kid attractor factor: Channing Tatum, Cody Horn, lots of dancing — dirty dancing.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Taking your clothes off for money is hard work, and not as demeaning as you’d believe.

Violence: A few punches are thrown.

Language: Quite a bit of profanity.

Sex: Why yes, and lots of nudity and stripping and such.

Drugs: Drug abuse and its consequences are dealt with.

Parents’ advisory: Despite the generally light tone and kid-friendly cast, this is a seriously adult movie — suitable for ages 16 and older.

‘BRAVE’

Rating: PG for some scary action and rude humor.

What it’s about: A Scottish princess bristles at having her husband and her future chosen for her.

The kid attractor factor: Pixar’s magical way with animation and story, vivid characters, big laughs.

Good lessons/ bad lessons: “We can’t just run away from who we are.”

Violence: Aye, a wee bit.

Language: Disney clean.

Sex: No.

Drugs: Ancient Scots partying.

Parents’ advisory: Suitable for all ages, with lots of humor aimed squarely at 8 and younger.

This guide, compiled by Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel film critic Roger Moore, should be used along with the Motion Picture Association of America rating system for selecting movies suitable for children. Films rated G, PG or PG-13 are included in this weekly listing, along with occasional R-rated films that may have entertainment or educational value for older children with parental guidance.