Miles Teller and Haley Bennet star in “Thank You For Your Service.” (Francois Duhamel/Universal Pictures)

“THANK YOU 
FOR YOUR SERVICE”

Rating: R for strong violent content, language throughout, some sexuality, drug material and brief nudity.

What it’s about: The story of several solders from Operation Iraqi Freedom, returning home to family struggles and PTSD in 2007.

The kid attractor factor: Star Miles Teller

Good lessons/bad lessons: Leave no man behind; it’s OK to ask for help and receive it; relief can come from releasing strong emotions.

Violence: Some very gory and bloody violence during the Iraq scenes, shootings, an onscreen suicide, bloody hallucinations, gun use.

Language: Some strong language throughout.

Sexuality: A few sex scenes without graphic nudity, discussions of sex among men.

Drugs: References and use of MDMA, onscreen use of marijuana, drinking, etc.

Parents advisory: This film has some mature themes but a strong message about taking care of our soldiers. Appropriate for mature 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.