Family guide to new movie releases

'MICHAEL'

Rated PG-13 for some thematic material, language, and smoking.

What it's about: A biopic about the King of Pop set during the early (noncontroversial) days of his career, from 1966 to 1988.

The kid attractor factor: Most likely the music.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Learn to go your own way and write your own songs.

Violence: Some physical abuse against children.

Language: Some swearing.

Sex: None

Drugs: Smoking but no drug use.

Parents' advisory: This is definitely a safe and family-friendly version of the Michael Jackson story for all audiences, for better or for worse.

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'I SWEAR'

Rated R for language throughout and some violence.

What it's about: A biopic of Scottish Tourette syndrome advocate John Davidson.

The kid attractor factor: Might be of interest to those with a special interest in Tourette's and that experience.

Good lessons/bad lessons: So many people are different and should be treated with respect and kindness.

Violence: A brutal beating, some corporal punishment in schools, a bar fight, etc.

Language: Well ... it's right there in the title. There's a lot of swearing, due to John's tics and involuntary outbursts from his coprolalia.

Sex: None

Drugs: Marijuana smoking and references to drug trafficking.

Parents' advisory: Though there's plenty of swearing this is more in the PG-13 range, content-wise. OK for older kids and teens.

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This story was originally published April 22, 2026 at 10:36 AM.