The Towering Inferno

Lots of threat as a fire engulfs a skyscraper packed with people attending a party on the top floor. Firefighters and party guests are hurt and killed in explosions. People are seen on fire, some jump from broken windows. Kids are shown in dangerous situations. People struggle to breathe through smoke inhalation. Some bloody injury. A helicopter crew dies when the chopper crashes. Character gets punched in the stomach. To save himself, a character pushes people off an escape route to their death.

A couple kiss and later lay in bed in their underwear. Another couple -- who are having an affair -- talk about having just "made love."

Infrequent language includes "hell," "damn," "screwing," "crap," "son of a bitch," "bastard," "s--t," and "bulls--t." "Jesus" is also used as an exclamation.

A case of vintage wine is presented to a senator. Guests at a party drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes.

Parents need to know that The Towering Inferno is a 1974 Oscar-winning disaster movie -- with an all-star cast -- about a huge fire that causes severe peril, injury, and death. People are shown on fire and jumping from windows. A helicopter crew dies when their aircraft crashes. People also struggle to breath from smoke inhalation. The building's architect, Doug Roberts (Paul Newman), and Fire Chief O'Halloran (Steve McQueen) are both brave, caring, and resourceful. But other characters, such as the building manager (Richard Chamberlain), are shown as cowardly and selfish -- he at one point pushes people to their death to save himself. The language is infrequent but includes variants of "s--t" and "son of a bitch." Despite boasting the acting talents of the likes of Faye Dunaway, most of the female characters are restricted to the role of "wife" or "mistress." A couple kiss, and sex is implied as they are shown talking in bed wearing their underwear. Another couple kiss while having an affair. During a party, a number of revelers are seen smoking and drinking. The movie pays homage to the work of firefighters while taking a stance against building developers who cut corners on safety to save money.

To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails.