If you have children who like movies, then you've probably found that a "G", "PG or "PG-13" rating doesn't tell you much. We've seen G movies that were more suggestive than I'd like, and PG movies that I was perfectly comfortable with.
But no more mistakes here, thanks to the website Kids in Mind: Movie Ratings That Actually Work. Every movie is given a 1 to 10 rating in three categories: Sex & Nudity, Violence & Gore, and Profanity. You can search on any movie to see a synopsis and the movie's score -- for instance, Hannah Montana received a 2.2.1, while the original Star Wars got 0.4.2.
If you become a member, you can also see detailed descriptions of the scenes that influenced the movie's ratings. I'm a little disappointed that the once-free site now sells memberships; however, it's a service I'm willing to pay for, and a one-year membership can cost as little as one child's movie ticket, plus you get to view the site ad-free. It's a "pay what you can" service, so you choose to pay $12, $24 or $36 a year, with no difference in what you receive. I figure if the site can save me just once from walking out of an unexpectedly inappropriate movie, it's worth it. Click the link to check out the site! - Caleigh
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