Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The Spengler family returns to where it all started - the iconic New York City firehouse - to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who've developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age.
Rated PG-13 • 2024 • 1h 55m
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire follows the Spengler family as they team up with original Ghostbusters to stop an ancient deity, Garraka, from unleashing a new Ice Age upon New York City. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for sequences of supernatural action and violence, as well as some intense thematic elements involving death and ghostly possession. Parents should be aware of frequent scenes of frightening creatures, chilling imagery… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire appropriate for kids?
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire follows the Spengler family as they team up with original Ghostbusters to stop an ancient deity, Garraka, from unleashing a new Ice Age upon New York City. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for sequences of supernatural action and violence, as well as… Read more — free account
Content severity in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
What happens in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, moment by moment
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:35 💬 Language 3/10
Sex and nudity in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
There is no overt sexual content, though there is a very brief mention of characters being a couple and minor flirtation between teen characters.
Violence and gore in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
The film contains moderate supernatural violence, including characters being frozen solid, hit by spectral energy beams, and threatened by terrifying ghostly entities. Some scenes involve intense, fast-paced action where characters are in significant peril from paranormal phenomena.
Language in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Language includes moderate profanity, with several uses of 'hell', 'damn', 'ass', 'bitch', and some crude humor interspersed throughout the dialogue.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
There are occasional, brief depictions of characters drinking alcohol in social settings or at the firehouse, but no focus on substance abuse or heavy usage.
Mature themes in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
The film deals with heavy themes, including the death of family members, the loneliness of spirits stuck in limbo, and the emotional struggle of a teenager feeling alienated from her family. There are also depictions of historical murder and the existential threat of a global catastrophe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire follows the Spengler family as they team up with original Ghostbusters to stop an ancient deity, Garraka, from unleashing a new Ice Age upon New York City. The film is rated PG-13 primarily…
What age rating does Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire have?
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire about?
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire follows the Spengler family as they team up with original Ghostbusters to stop an ancient deity, Garraka, from unleashing a new Ice Age upon New York City. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for sequences of supernatural action and violence, as well as some intense thematic elements…
Is there sex or nudity in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire?
There is no overt sexual content, though there is a very brief mention of characters being a couple and minor flirtation between teen characters.
How violent is Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire?
The film contains moderate supernatural violence, including characters being frozen solid, hit by spectral energy beams, and threatened by terrifying ghostly entities. Some scenes involve intense, fast-paced action where characters are in significant peril…
Is the language in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire appropriate for kids?
Language includes moderate profanity, with several uses of 'hell', 'damn', 'ass', 'bitch', and some crude humor interspersed throughout the dialogue.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire?
There are occasional, brief depictions of characters drinking alcohol in social settings or at the firehouse, but no focus on substance abuse or heavy usage.
What mature themes appear in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire?
The film deals with heavy themes, including the death of family members, the loneliness of spirits stuck in limbo, and the emotional struggle of a teenager feeling alienated from her family. There are also depictions of historical murder and the existential…
How long is Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire?
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire runs 115 minutes, directed by Gil Kenan, released in 2024.
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