Fionn Whitehead stars as Tommy in “Dunkirk.” (Melinda Sue Gordon/Warner Bros.)

“GIRLS TRIP”

Rating: R for crude and sexual content throughout, pervasive language, brief graphic nudity, and drug material.

What it’s about: A raunchy celebration of female friendship and empowerment as four longtime friends struggle with life’s problems while enjoying Essence Fest in New Orleans.

The kid attractor factor: The bold comedy will likely draw teen audiences.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Confront your problems head-on, tell the truth and lean on those who know you the best. Vulnerability can be a strength.

Violence: A few violent altercations — smacks and punches, an all-female brawl in a club.

Language: Lots of swearing throughout.

Sexuality: Extremely frank and gleefully R-rated discussions of sex and anatomy; male nudity.

Drugs: A hallucination trip on absinthe, discussion of marijuana, smoking marijuana, lots of drinking.

Parents advisory: This movie is a blast, but it’s way too raunchy and sexual for kid audiences. OK for older teens.

“DUNKIRK”

Rating: PG-13 for intense war experience and some language.

What it’s about: Depicts the World War II battle and evacuation of British soldiers from a French beach, with help from British civilian small boats.

The kid attractor factor: Younger audiences will be drawn to young stars like Harry Styles and the action adventure genre.

Good lessons/bad lessons: A group of people coming together to help can accomplish something enormous. Survival requires sacrifice and enormous strength.

Violence: Many scenes of war violence: bombings, shootings, explosions, planes crashing, drownings. Nothing too graphic or gory.

Language: A few instances of strong language.

Sexuality: None

Drugs: None

Parents advisory: The war themes and violence will be too intense for younger kids. It would be fine for mature older kids and teens.

This guide, compiled by Tribune News Service film critics, is published here every Saturday. It can be used with the MPAA rating system for selecting movies suitable for children. Films rated G, PG or PG-13 are included, along with R-rated films that may have entertainment or educational value for older children with parental guidance.