Information for parents deciding which movies are best for kids ages 2 to 18:

‘Beautiful Creatures’

Why it’s rated PG-13: Themes of good and bad magic, some disturbing images, characters in peril, sad deaths.

Minimum age: High school.

Family discussion: Who makes the choice for the Casters? What makes Lena different? What do you learn from the sacrifice in the movie?

If you like this, try: The series of books by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl, the books read by Ethan and Lena in the movie, and the “Twilight” films.

‘Safe Haven’

Why it’s rated PG-13: Themes of domestic abuse with some graphic and disturbing images, fire with child and adults in peril, references to sad death of parent, sexual situation, some strong language, alcohol abuse.

Minimum age: High school.

Family discussion: What does Katie learn from Jo that she cannot learn any other way? What changed Alex’s mind?

If you like this, try: The book by Nicholas Sparks and some of his other movies, like “The Notebook,” “The Lucky One” and “Dear John.”

‘A Good Day to Die Hard’

Why it’s rated R: Constant peril and violence, many characters injured and killed, shooting, punching, chases and explosions, some graphic and disturbing images, strong language.

Minimum age: Mature teens.

Family discussion: How are John and Jack alike? Why was Jack so angry with John? What changed his mind?

If you like this, try: The other “Die Hard” movies, especially the first and third.