'THE PENGUIN LESSONS'

Rated PG-13 for strong language, some sexual references and thematic elements.

What it’s about: A British teacher at an Argentinean school in the 1970s befriends a penguin who helps him connect with his new community during the military junta.

The kid attractor factor: The cute animal co-star and heartwarming story.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Opening yourself up to others around you is a chance to have a better relationship with yourself and your community.

Violence: Some military violence and threats, references to torture in detention camps.

Language: Some swearing.

Sex: References to sex.

Drugs: None

Parents’ advisory: Fine for older kids and teens, probably a bit too mature for younger kids to find much appeal.

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'WORKING MAN'

Rated R for strong violence, language throughout, and drug content.

What it’s about: A construction worker with a military past goes on the warpath trying to rescue the daughter of his employers who has been kidnapped by human traffickers.

The kid attractor factor: This is an action movie with extreme violence — not much appeal for kids.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Like the tagline says, "human traffickers beware." Some lessons about digital surveillance and staying aware of surroundings, and a lesson about ever crossing Jason Statham.

Violence: Strong violence throughout — stabbings, shootings, grenades, bites, explosions, threats of sexual violence, etc.

Language: Swearing throughout.

Sex: References to sexual violence but nothing graphic or depicted.

Drugs: On screen drug use and references to drug trafficking (cocaine, meth).

Parents’ advisory: Too violent for kids — this one is for older teens and adults only.

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