Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
Kernel Score: 83% · 5,053 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure
Released: 2021-11-18
Runtime: 124 minutes
Is Ghostbusters: Afterlife worth watching?
Worth watching. A family moves to a small town and finds a link to the original Ghostbusters. It's a warm, nostalgic sequel that works for kids, and fans get plenty of nods, though the last act leans on them.
Watch it if you
- loved the original Ghostbusters
- like family adventures with a retro feel
- want a gentle spooky comedy
Skip it if you
- haven't seen the 1984 film and don't care to
- dislike nostalgia-heavy sequels
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Ghostbusters: Afterlife
- Stream: Hulu, Fubo, YouTube TV, FXNow, Starz
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a PG-13 family adventure with ghost-hunting action and some scares.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Rated PG-13 with supernatural ghost encounters and some tense, scary sequences involving ancient evil forces.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Ghostbusters: Afterlife
If you liked Ghostbusters: Afterlife, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Ghostbusters (1984) — 90%: The original, which this film builds on.
- Love and Monsters (2020) — 82%: Fun monster adventure with a likeable young hero.
- Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) — 77%: Nostalgic sequel with a spooky comedy tone.
- Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) — 82%: Light, family-friendly spooky sequel.
- The Princess Bride (1987) — 85%: Charming, funny adventure for all ages.
- Big Trouble in Little China (1986) — 80%: Fun 80s action-comedy with a supernatural twist.
Director
Cast
- Mckenna Grace as Phoebe
- Finn Wolfhard as Trevor
- Carrie Coon as Callie
- Bokeem Woodbine as Sheriff Domingo
- Paul Rudd as Grooberson
- Logan Kim as Podcast
- Celeste O'Connor as Lucky
- Bill Murray as Peter Venkman
- Dan Aykroyd as Ray Stantz
- Ernie Hudson as Winston Zeddemore
Ghostbusters: Afterlife FAQ
Is Ghostbusters: Afterlife worth watching?
Worth watching. A family moves to a small town and finds a link to the original Ghostbusters. It's a warm, nostalgic sequel that works for kids, and fans get plenty of nods, though the last act leans on them.
Where can I watch Ghostbusters: Afterlife?
In the US you can stream Ghostbusters: Afterlife on Hulu, Fubo, YouTube TV, FXNow and Starz and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Ghostbusters: Afterlife OK for kids?
Ghostbusters: Afterlife is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a PG-13 family adventure with ghost-hunting action and some scares.
What movies are like Ghostbusters: Afterlife?
If you liked Ghostbusters: Afterlife, try Ghostbusters, Love and Monsters, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Hocus Pocus 2.