‘LIFE ITSELF’

R

What it’s about: A sprawling story of two families and their tragic yet happy destinies.

The kid attractor factor: This one is for moms — can’t imagine kids will be too interested in an adult romantic drama.

Violence: A couple of violent and disturbing images — shooting, bus accident.

Language: Swearing throughout.

Sexuality: References to sex but no sex scenes.

Drugs: Drinking, etc.

Parents advisory: Fine for teens.

‘THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS’

PG

What it’s about: Based on the 1973 novel, a young orphan boy goes to live with his uncle and discovers he’s a warlock.

The kid attractor factor: The kid star, Owen Vaccaro, and family-friendly spooky action-adventure story.

Violence: Some scary scenes of magical fighting, chasing, battling, etc. Nothing too gory.

Language: One or two instances of strong language, some toilet humor.

Sexuality: None.

Drugs: None.

Parents advisory: Probably too scary for the littlest ones.

‘A SIMPLE FAVOR’

R

What it’s about: A suburban single mom befriends a stylish and mysterious woman who suddenly goes missing.

The kid attractor factor: No real kid attraction; this is more for audiences of older women, but teen girls might be into stars Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick.

Violence: Some violence — a shooting, a drowning, images of a dead body, etc.

Language: Swearing throughout.

Sexuality: A sex scene, some nudity, sexual references and a painting that depicts graphic nudity.

Drugs: On-screen marijuana and implied heroin use.

Parents advisory: OK for mature teens.