Average Rating by Parents & Educators

They rate this title iffy for age 10 and up.

They give it four stars

Based on 14 reviews

Average Rating by Kids

They rate this title on for age 6 and up.

They give it four stars

Based on 19 reviews

Ratings at a Glance

78% of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate
56% of parents say it has language their kids can't use
44% of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
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Most Recent Reviews

 

Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. I rate this title off for age 8 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative role models

    should be PG 13

    This movie is filled with sh*t, B*tch, *ss, *sshole, p*ss, d*ck, d*ckless p*cker and I quote during a sexual come on, "I want you inside of me." This did not seem like a movie for children. I did not remember it having such horrible language and a high level of sexual content. This movie would have been just as good or better if they chose to use different language. This movie came out before PG-13 ratings which it should definitely have.

  2. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    Parents might be a little uncomfortable - but the kids loved it!

    I definitely noticed the sexually suggestive scenes when watching with my 7 and 10 year-olds - but it went right over their heads. There were a few bad words (sh*t, b*tch) but again, I don't think it was a big deal. Too much smoking...but I don't think seeing these guys smoke is going to make my kids want to. They LOVED it and thought it was super funny - they keep talking about the slime and the marshmallow man!

  3. I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 3.0

    I don't think my 11 year old needs to see a ghost giving "oral pleasure" to anyone! No thanks!

  4. I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    Only over age 14

    I don't think this is 'tame' when it comes to the sexual content. Alot of innuendo and obvious 'come - on' scenes.

  5. I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    The implied oral sex from a spirit was way too graphic for my kids. This is the first time I have found a common sense rating to be off the mark.

  6. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title off for age 6 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    not for kids under 10

    This movie has way too many scary scenes, smoking, sexual references and violence...the language is awful. I would NOT want my kids using any of the language in this film.

  7. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    perfect for tweens teens and adults

    well i like the movie but to much violence sex related topics and the language is kind of mild

  8. I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    fun, but too much sexual content

    I was not comfortable with the level of sexual content. Without those few scenes the movie is fine.

  9. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0

  10. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 3.0

    Ouch! Way too iffy on the sexual content!

    My major issue is the sex scenes in this movie! One ghost is portrayed as having oral sex and there is another sex scene that is really way over the top! Not for kids with any awareness!

  11. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    I just watched this with my boys (ages 7.5 and 9) and they had no issues with it. There are a couple of scenes that a grownup would immedately associate with sex, but by and large the images are subtle and went over my kids' heads. My younger son was disturbed a bit by the electric shock scene at the beginning. "He's not a nice man, Mommy." The language is very mild (but not perfectly pure) and the only drugs are tobacco.

  12. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0

    Great Classic!

  13. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 4.0

  14. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 3.0

    Blast from the past

    I'd have to disagree slightly with the "not an issue" rating of the CSM reviewers on the topics of "sex" and "drugs/alcohol" (which actually includes tobacco on the main review page but for some reason isn't included on the adult ratings page). I think "receiving oral pleasure" from a ghost not to mention Sigourney Weaver writhing around on the bed should rate an "iffy" in the sec category. But my biggest gripe about the movie, and the rating, is all the gratuitous smoking. I'm fine with smoking on screen because it does on occasion give an indication as to character. However, there is no earthly (no pun intended!) reason for the guys in Ghostbusters to be lighting up. And they do. Constantly. And they're the heroes, the guys we're rooting for, who have a lot of otherwise admirable qualities.

 

Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Great movie. A classic.

  2. I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    Hilarious movie, my favourite line being "Shhh! Can you smell that?" Great movie, pehaps the sex could have been cut. Oral ghost sex?! No thanks.

  3. I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Good comedy!

    A great movie for the whole family!

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title off for age 7 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    Who you gonna call

    do not watch oral part

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0

    if something strange in your neighborhood who your going to call ghost busters!!

    I love this movie and the song is always stuck in my head and do i care no!!

  6. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    LOVED IT I TOTALLY RECOMEND IT

    i ABSOLUTLY loved this movie it was soo funny i totally recomend it to anyone who likes to laugh and be thereselfs. It was like my altime favorite movie BESIDES Twilight!

  7. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Oregon
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0

    great movie

    I loved this movie! It was so good! I think this movie is fine for almost any age.

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    funny

    I cant believe i didn't see it sooner! Anyways, a funny film the whole family can enjoy, but there is sex and violence and some language so know your kids!

  9. I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Negative message

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    Funny Movie

    I like this movie ALOT! There is some parts that could scare little kids out of their PANTS! Tweens and up ONLY! I luv the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, though.Actually, there is some sexual manner at the end when the woman gets possesd by "Zoop". End is way to scary for young kids and sensitive tweens. Otherwise great!

  10. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    Funny Movie

    I like the part with the marshmellow king

  11. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Alaska
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    It was a pretty great movie. I watched it at a sleepover. I was great fun my only concern was the sexual content, but when kids are young they miss most of that stuff. Great movie for kids and adults.

  12. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title iffy for age 3 and give it 3.0

    Graet classic!

    Good for kids.

  13. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 0.0

    My brain shrunk...

    I think my IQ dropped after watching this. Ghosts don't exist, so that really doesn't help. There was some swearing, loads of smoking, and definitely some sensuality and seduction. I really can't recommend this movie AT ALL. It was so boring, I think I almost fell asleep.

  14. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  15. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    What I Thought Of The Movie

    I think it was a good movie. It was a little scary and I think that it would bea little to scary for 7-8 year olds.

  16. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    its funny!

    i like this movie and stuff . if you like ghost stuff this is a good comedy for you!

  17. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Who ya gonna call?

    Ghostbusters is a hilarious comedy and definitely one of my favorite movies from the 80's. I love Slimer, he made me crack up. As far as content goes, Ghostbusters isn't awfully inappropriate. There is one scene that hints at oral sex, some language, and some violence that may be a bit scary for young kids, but overall it's appropriate for kids 10+

  18. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Classic Movie, unecessary content

    good movie, funny and entertaining although the oral sex part was out of the blue, quite pointless and was embarrassing to watch with my little sister who asked me what the lady ghost was doing... good movie overall

  19. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Fun movie

    This movie is lots of fun to watch, but some of the talk is less than pleasent, like in one scene a man says the mayor has no, um, weenee.

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