Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
A single mom and her kids uncover a whimsical, wholesome legacy that feels good and full of adventure.
When single mom Callie and her two kids Trevor and Phoebe arrive in a small Oklahoma town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.
How intense is Ghostbusters: Afterlife?
Ghostbusters: Afterlife is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome and broad. Rated PG-13.
What Ghostbusters: Afterlife feels like
- Tone
- nostalgicwhimsicalfeel good
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome, broad and big
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watchFull attention
Where to stream Ghostbusters: Afterlife
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Ghostbusters: Afterlife for you?
Is Ghostbusters: Afterlife scary?
Only a little. Ghostbusters: Afterlife has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Ghostbusters: Afterlife gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Ghostbusters: Afterlife sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Ghostbusters: Afterlife OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Ghostbusters: Afterlife?
Ghostbusters: Afterlife runs 2h 4m.
Where can I stream Ghostbusters: Afterlife?
Ghostbusters: Afterlife is streaming on Hulu and Starz.
Does Ghostbusters: Afterlife have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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