We can all agree that the current film rating system has some flaws. But it used to be much dicier: Before the introduction of the PG-13 rating in 1984, parents really had no idea what their families were in for when they went to see a PG-rated film at the movies. Before you plan your next movie night, here’s a list of PG-rated movies that may seem fun for your household but might not meet your appropriateness standards.Beetlejuice (1988)
Even though a Saturday morning cartoon and Broadway musical have been built around Tim Burton’s masterpiece about the titular character who claims he can rid houses of the living, it’s difficult to recommend this film for family viewing. There are a few frightening scenes that traumatized ’80s youth (myself included) and an f-bomb that, while hilarious, feels out of place. Perhaps the upcoming sequel will be rated more appropriately.Where to stream