Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011)

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance parents guide

No surprises for a PG-13: no sex or nudity and some strong language.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare

Mildly scary

A few tense or eerie moments.

Jump scares

A couple

One or two sudden jolts.

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

None noted

Language

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance scary?

Only a little. Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated PG-13. Expect some strong language and strong violence, so it suits teens more than kids.

What is Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance about?

When the devil resurfaces with aims to take over the world in human form, Johnny Blaze reluctantly comes out of hiding to transform into the flame-spewing supernatural hero Ghost Rider -- and rescue a 10-year-old boy from an unsavory end.

Cast and crew

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