Ghostbusters: Afterlife
FantasyComedyAdventure
10+PG-13
2021·2h 4m·Jason Reitman·Columbia Pictures·● Script read & verified
A family moves to a small town and discovers their grandfather was a Ghostbuster when supernatural events begin occurring. This is a nostalgic sequel that...
Best watched together — Supernatural scares and family themes benefit from discussion, plus nostalgic elements parents can share
Heads Up for Parents
The film deals with themes of abandonment and absent fathers that may resonate unexpectedly with some children
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
None▸
Stimulation
Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
The entire emotional core revolves around Phoebe connecting with her late grandfather Egon's legacy and the family working together to save their town. Family bonds, honoring previous generations, and coming together in crisis drive every major plot point.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows family bonds strengthening through adversity and shared discovery
- ✓Celebrates curiosity and scientific thinking through Phoebe's character
- ✓Demonstrates how legacy and family history connect generations
Cast:Mckenna GraceFinn WolfhardCarrie CoonBokeem WoodbinePaul Rudd