PG-13

What it's about: In the third film adapted from the Dan Brown novels about religious-themed mysteries, Robert Langdon attempts to stop a global infectious disease outbreak.

The kid attractor factor: Star Tom Hanks, familiarity with the franchise.

Violence: Some harrowing chase and fight scenes, including knife fights and stabbings, shootings and drownings. A graphic image of a dead body, as well as disturbing visions of a sick and wretched mob.

Language: One instance of strong language.

Sexuality: An intimate moment between lovers, but no nudity.

Drugs: None.

Parents advisory: Fine for teens; too violent for kids.

‘AMERICAN PASTORAL'

R

What it's about: The story of a suburban New Jersey family torn apart by the political tumult of the late 1960s.

The kid attractor factor: Star Dakota Fanning, though this is a sure sign of her maturation into more adult roles.

Violence: There's an explosion in their small town that kills a man, and depictions of the 1967 Newark riots with police violence and shooting. Seymour (Ewan McGregor) brandishes a gun.

Language: Fanning's rebellious character curses frequently.

Sexuality: A scene of manipulative seduction; no nudity but thematically graphic.

Drugs: None; some drinking.

Parents advisory: Fine for teens.

PG-13

What it's about: The 1967 origin story of a haunted house and a young girl who is possessed by evil spirits through her Ouija board.

The kid attractor factor: The spooky element just in time for Halloween, the period style and the young star will attract a younger audience.

Violence: Some disturbing but not graphic images and suggestions of horrible implied violence; an off-screen stabbing.

Language: No strong language.

Sexuality: A kiss between teens in a budding relationship.

Drugs: Wine with dinner, but otherwise none.

Parents advisory: Definitely OK for teens.