We Have a Ghost (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests We Have a Ghost is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. We Have a Ghost follows young Kevin as he bonds with a mute, amnesiac spirit named Ernest haunting his new home. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for frequent profanity, crude humor, and moderate action-based violence…

We Have a Ghost is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

We Have a Ghost follows young Kevin as he bonds with a mute, amnesiac spirit named Ernest haunting his new home. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for frequent profanity, crude humor, and moderate action-based violence. Families should be aware of themes involving familial betrayal and murder, alongside scenes…

The film contains fleeting suggestive comments and a brief, non-explicit kiss between teen characters. One instance of crude dialogue occurs where a character mentions dry humping.

There are scenes of moderate violence involving scuffles, physical altercations, and gunshots. A character is seen being struck in the head, and another falls to his death during a climactic confrontation.

Profanity is frequent and pervasive throughout the film. It includes numerous uses of 'shit,' 'hell,' and 'bitch,' along with various instances of 'goddamn' and 'BS.'

Minor, incidental consumption of alcohol is depicted, mostly shown in the context of adults in the family setting.

The story centers on family dysfunction, specifically the father's willingness to exploit his son and the ghost for profit. It also covers darker revelations regarding a past murder, abandonment, and the search for closure.

We Have a Ghost runs 127 minutes, directed by Christopher Landon, released in 2023.

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