I've tried all the usual sites for ratings, but I can't find any specific, detailed ratings for Ghostbusters for KIDS. Anyone know of any, or remember enough about this movie to tell me? I assume the profanity will be sky high and perhaps the sexual content as well.

By Dawnk777 on Monday, May 1, 2006 - 12:30 am:

It's been too long since I saw the movie. Sorry. The thing I remember the most if the Puff Marshmallow guy at the end. I saw it for the first time, when I was in my mid-20's and I didn't have any kids yet, so it wasn't a big concern for me.

By Crystal915 on Monday, May 1, 2006 - 01:32 am:

The IMDb has it as PG, I remember there being some adult content, but when I saw it as a kid I didn't "get" the more adult stuff. I don't think th profanity was particularly bad. It's a 22 year old movie (HOLY CRAP!!) so, it's been a while.
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By Trina~moderator on Monday, May 1, 2006 - 06:21 am:

Beware that the ratings were different back then. We watched Short Circuit (PG - 1986) with the kids this weekend and there was a lot of swearing, much more than my kids are used to. I don't remember that being an issue when DH and I first watched it 20 yrs. ago, but we didn't have kids back then. LOL!

By Dawnk777 on Monday, May 1, 2006 - 09:41 am:

I asked my DH this morning. He doesn't remember anything sexual, or any profanity. I can't say that I do, either. Now we'll have to rent it!

What I mostly remember is the guys looking for ghosts, with the funny packs on their backs. I remember more scary creepy stuff, from the ghosts.

By Kaye on Monday, May 1, 2006 - 11:05 am:

I just caught the end of this the other day. I think one of the unappropriate scenes would be the lady getting possessed. She was floating about her bed, several comments made, etc. Depends on the ages of your kids, I would probably let my 10 and 12 year old watch it, the 10 year old is very mature, but not my 8 year old.

By Andyjoy on Monday, May 1, 2006 - 11:09 am:

It DOES have sexual content. See Ghostbusters review for a very brief description. I remember being uncomfortable with the content in a few scenes.

By Andyjoy on Monday, May 1, 2006 - 11:10 am:

It DOES have sexual content. See Ghostbusters Review for a very brief description. I remember being uncomfortable with the content in a few scenes.

By Melanie on Monday, May 1, 2006 - 11:16 am:

There is a scene where Dan Akroyd has a sexual encounter with a ghost. You see his belt being undone and hear him moaning.

By Kate on Monday, May 1, 2006 - 11:18 am:

Thanks everyone. We will definitely skip it!! Not for my ten year old! She won't be happy, but oh well!

By Dawnk777 on Monday, May 1, 2006 - 03:05 pm:

Oh yeah. I remember that now.

By Colette on Monday, May 1, 2006 - 04:32 pm:

I am glad you posted this because I was thinking about renting it for my kids this weekend.