The 2nd installment from the Paul Rudd era of Ghostbusters is back in theaters and is good! If you have seen Ghostbusters: Afterlife you know what to expect sorta. If you have little ones you are probably asking, “Is Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire appropriate for families?”

I liked this one even better than Ghostbusters: Afterlife I think it is the writing and not the fear of having to have so many Easter Eggs that then lose a bit of the storytelling aspect from the film.

In this movie, we see Paul Rudd take more of a father figure to Phoebe, the true lead of the film.  

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Is Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire appropriate for families?

At what age would be good to see the movie?

The movie is rated PG-13. I would imagine if you were okay with your kids watching the first one, that this one has the same amount of language and would need the same amount of guidance. If your little one is okay with ghosts, comedy, and some language then this movie would be good to watch with your guidance.

Is it controversial?

No, not at all! The main character has a friendship with one of the ghosts and if you wish to believe that the relationship is more than just a friendship you can. I wondered if it was only because I am often asked about lgbtq inclusiveness in films and I didn’t notice.

How long is the movie?

The movie was an hour and fifty-five minutes long. It did not feel long to me, but I think the little ones will need a potty break or two during this one.

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Are there any special effects or visual spectacles in the movie?

The movie has a lot of special effects and CGI like the others. It might be a little too overwhelming for the small kids but I LOVED the effects of things turning into ice and breaking. It had a sense of satisfaction to watch the effects.

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What is the movie’s plot summary or synopsis?

In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age.