Casper (1995) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Casper is a kind young ghost who peacefully haunts a mansion in Maine. When specialist James Harvey arrives to communicate with Casper and his fellow spirits, he brings along his teenage daughter, Kat. Casper quickly falls in love with Kat, but their budding relationship is complicated not only by his transparent state, but also by his troublemaking apparition uncles and their mischievous antics.
Rated PG • 1995 • 1h 40m
A paranormal expert and his daughter move into a haunted mansion where they befriend a lonely young ghost while dodging his three mischievous uncles. This film is rated PG and recommended for ages 7 and up primarily for slapstick cartoonish violence, some mild language, and brief suggestive humor. Parents should be aware that while the movie is a comedy, it deals heavily with mature themes of death, grief, and the afterlife.
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Is Casper appropriate for kids?
A paranormal expert and his daughter move into a haunted mansion where they befriend a lonely young ghost while dodging his three mischievous uncles. This film is rated PG and recommended for ages 7 and up primarily for slapstick cartoonish violence, some mild language, and… Read more — free account
Content severity in Casper
What happens in Casper, moment by moment
- 0:26 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:37 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:52 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Casper
Mild. A budding tween romance and a first kiss; light innuendo.
Violence and gore in Casper
Mild slapstick and spooky scares from the ghost uncles. No real harm.
Language in Casper
Mild. Some mild words and crude humor.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Casper
Mild. Adult drinking.
Mature themes in Casper
Death, grief, and loss are surprisingly central — Casper is a dead child who misses his life, and the heroine grieves her late mother. Sweet but with a genuinely poignant, melancholy core.
Scary moments in Casper
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Casper appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Casper is best for ages 7+. It's rated PG. A paranormal expert and his daughter move into a haunted mansion where they befriend a lonely young ghost while dodging his three mischievous uncles. This film is rated PG and recommended for ages 7 and up primarily for…
What age rating does Casper have?
Casper is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is Casper about?
A paranormal expert and his daughter move into a haunted mansion where they befriend a lonely young ghost while dodging his three mischievous uncles. This film is rated PG and recommended for ages 7 and up primarily for slapstick cartoonish violence, some mild language, and brief suggestive humor. Parents should be…
Is there sex or nudity in Casper?
Mild. A budding tween romance and a first kiss; light innuendo.
How violent is Casper?
Mild slapstick and spooky scares from the ghost uncles. No real harm.
Is the language in Casper appropriate for kids?
Mild. Some mild words and crude humor.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Casper?
Mild. Adult drinking.
What mature themes appear in Casper?
Death, grief, and loss are surprisingly central — Casper is a dead child who misses his life, and the heroine grieves her late mother. Sweet but with a genuinely poignant, melancholy core.
How long is Casper?
Casper runs 100 minutes, directed by Brad Silberling, released in 1995.
Where can I read the full Casper parent guide?
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