PG

What it's about: Depicts the true story of the African-American women who worked as mathematicians and engineers at NASA during the space race in the 1960s.

The kid attractor factor: The uplifting and inspiring true story and lighthearted tone are a great draw for families.

Violence: None.

Language: Some strong-ish language from an exasperated Mr. Harrison at NASA.

Sexuality: A kiss during a courtship; some comments about attractiveness of men.

Drugs: Moonshine drinking.

Parents advisory: Appropriate for kids of all ages. Should be required watching for junior high and high school students.

PG-13

What it's about: A stand-alone installment in the “Star Wars” canon, “Rogue One” follows the Rebel Alliance as it attempts to stop the Empire's world-destroying weapon.

The kid attractor factor: Well, it is a “Star Wars” movie, so your kids might be a little bit excited. Stormtroopers and droids and Darth Vader and more.

Violence: This is a very dark and gritty installment, and the third act is a wildly violent shoot-'em-up. There are several on-screen deaths, ship crashes, apocalyptic explosions, etc.

Language: None.

Sexuality: None.

Drugs: None.

Parents advisory: Too scary for younger kids.

PG

What it's about: Think of it as “Zootopia Idol,” an animated comedy about a city filled with walking, talking, singing animals who put on an “American Idol”-style singing competition.

The kid attractor factor: The animated cuddly animals and the soundtrack filled with pop hits.

Violence: A scene of peril in which a building is destroyed in a flood and crumbles; a robbery heist and getaway.

Language: None.

Sexuality: Do twerking bunnies count?

Drugs: None.

Parents advisory: Appropriate musical fun for kids of all ages.