What is Casper rated, and is it OK for kids?

Yes. Rated PG, and the tags agree: mild language and a few tense moments.

Casper (1995)

Film · 1h 40m · Rated PG

Comedy, Family, Fantasy

A friendly ghost longs for connection while his boisterous uncles create delightful, spectral chaos.

Wholesome humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Hulu and Peacock.

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Casper parents guide

Mild language and a few tense moments, about what a PG should carry.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.

Scare: Mildly scary; A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares: A couple; One or two sudden jolts.
Gore: No gore
Violence: Some violence; Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity: None noted
Language: Mild; Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is Casper scary?: Only a little. Casper has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Casper?: No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.
What is Casper rated, and is it OK for kids?: Yes. Rated PG, and the tags agree: mild language and a few tense moments.

What is Casper about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.