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Is Ghostbusters: Afterlife safe for your child?

Age guide

10+

We advise Ghostbusters: Afterlife from age 10 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk).

5-8
Younger children might find some of the supernatural elements, like the Terror Dogs or the Gozer manifestation, visually intense or frightening, especially during jump scares.
9-12
Children in this age range can generally follow the plot and appreciate the humor and action, but the themes of loss and legacy, particularly related to Egon Spengler, might require some discussion.
13-15
Teenagers will likely enjoy the nostalgic references to the original films and the character development of Phoebe and Trevor, understanding the film's balance of comedy, action, and emotional depth.
16+
Older viewers can fully appreciate the film's homage to its predecessors, the subtle character arcs, and the emotional resonance of the story, including its connections to the original Ghostbusters team.

When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind. They must save the world from a supernatural threat.

Age guide
10+
Overall risk
4/10
Violence
4/10
Toxic behaviour
2/10
Stranger contact
1/10
Addiction risk
7/10
Language
3/10
Influence
5/10

What parents should know

Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a supernatural adventure film that introduces a new generation to the Ghostbusters universe. It contains some intense sequences with ghosts and peril, alongside themes of family, courage, and scientific discovery.

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Ghostbusters: Afterlife age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Ghostbusters: Afterlife?

Parentwise puts Ghostbusters: Afterlife at 10+. We advise Ghostbusters: Afterlife from age 10 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 4/10, language 3/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 7/10.

Can a 10 year old watch Ghostbusters: Afterlife?

Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Ghostbusters: Afterlife (10+). Children in this age range can generally follow the plot and appreciate the humor and action, but the themes of loss and legacy, particularly related to Egon Spengler, might require some discussion.

Can a 12 year old watch Ghostbusters: Afterlife?

Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Ghostbusters: Afterlife (10+). Children in this age range can generally follow the plot and appreciate the humor and action, but the themes of loss and legacy, particularly related to Egon Spengler, might require some discussion.

Can a 13 year old watch Ghostbusters: Afterlife?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Ghostbusters: Afterlife (10+). Teenagers will likely enjoy the nostalgic references to the original films and the character development of Phoebe and Trevor, understanding the film's balance of comedy, action, and emotional depth.

Is Ghostbusters: Afterlife appropriate for kids?

Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a supernatural adventure film that introduces a new generation to the Ghostbusters universe. Parentwise rates Ghostbusters: Afterlife overall as medium risk (4/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.

Is Ghostbusters: Afterlife family friendly?

Ghostbusters: Afterlife sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. It contains some intense sequences with ghosts and peril, alongside themes of family, courage, and scientific discovery.

Ghostbusters: Afterlife parents guide: what should a parent know first?

Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a supernatural adventure film that introduces a new generation to the Ghostbusters universe. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).

Is Ghostbusters: Afterlife safe for kids?

We advise Ghostbusters: Afterlife from age 10 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). It contains some intense sequences with ghosts and peril, alongside themes of family, courage, and scientific discovery.

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