“AMERICAN MADE”

Rating: R for language throughout and some sexuality/nudity.

What it’s about: The life story of Barry Seal, a drug smuggler working for the government in the ’80s.

The kid attractor factor: Tom Cruise’s star power might draw teens, but this is an adult-skewing film.

Good lessons/bad lessons: You can get away with just about anything when you’re everybody’s friend (bad lesson).

Violence: Some shooting, dramatic flight scenes, a car explosion.

Language: Strong language used throughout.

Sexuality: A few sex scenes, no graphic nudity, except Tom Cruise mooning the camera several times.

Drugs: He’s a drug smuggler … yeah, there are drugs. Talk of drugs, smuggling drugs, dropping drugs in a swamp, doing drugs. All cocaine.

Parents advisory: Kids probably won’t be drawn to this, but it would be OK for most mature teens.

“TIL DEATH DO US PART”

Rating: PG-13 for thematic elements involving domestic abuse, violence, some sexuality and language.

What it’s about: A woman tries to escape her violent and abusive husband.

The kid attractor factor: Teens may be attracted to the genre.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Never stay in an abusive relationship; fight back, but be smart about it.

Violence: Scenes of domestic violence with slapping and choking, a car wreck, a physical fight between men, stabbing and shooting.

Language: Some strong language.

Sexuality: Reference to sex, some intimate cuddling-type scenes and kissing but no sex scenes.

Drugs: None

Parents advisory: Definitely too scary and mature for kids but OK for 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.