Here's the deal: critics absolutely trashed this movie (38% on Rotten Tomatoes), but regular families gave it 84%. That gap tells you everything—it's not cinema, but it's a perfectly serviceable family movie night option.
The grief storyline is surprisingly well-handled for what could've been a goofy ghost romp. LaKeith Stanfield plays a widower who can't move on, and the movie doesn't shy away from that heaviness. If your family has experienced loss, this might actually spark good conversations. If you haven't, it might just feel like a downer in the middle of a comedy.
The scares are real enough that Common Sense Media says 11+, and I'd agree. Younger kids will have nightmares about skeleton ghosts. But for tweens who want to feel brave? Perfect. It's spooky without being traumatizing.
Is it a must-watch? No. Will your 12-year-old have fun and maybe even get a little teary at the end? Probably. It's solidly in the "yeah, sure, why not" category of Disney+ family films.





