Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Family FavoritePG-13

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

The ghost with the most is back.

2024 • 105 min • Comedy · Fantasy · Horror

Synopsis

After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Betelgeuse, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife.

Our family guide

Best from age 12
92
Movie Knight Score
3231 reviews
  • 100 Reviewers · 8 · 75%
  • 69 Audience · 3223 · 25%

After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return to Winter River, only to find Lydia’s life turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife, unleashing unexpected supernatural chaos. They must once again contend with Beetlejuice.

Violence & peril
4/10
Language
3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
2/10
Romance & sensuality
1/10
Scary moments
5/10

Heads up

  • Some frightening supernatural visuals and jump scares
  • Themes of death and the afterlife are central
  • Moments of dark humor and irreverence

What it models well

  • Family bonds and reconciliation
  • Acceptance of grief and change
  • Courage in facing fears

Talk about it after

  • Navigating family changes and new dynamics
  • Understanding different ways people cope with loss
  • The impact of our choices on others

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Top billed cast

Director: Tim Burton • Crew: Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, Alfred Gough, Seth Grahame-Smith, Miles Millar

Trailers & clips

Now Streaming on Max

Official American Sign Language Trailer

Behind the Scenes: Handbook for the Recently Deceased

Movie Clip: Entering the Afterlife

Behind the Scenes: Til Death Do We Park

Movie Clip: Marriage Counseling

Behind the Scenes: Meet the Deetz

Behind the Scenes: Beetlejuice Returns!

Reviewer notes

Recommended

"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" is wise not to take any liberties with the already well established traits of some characters. Lydia Deetz is a case in point. She now hosts a television show devoted to all things paranormal.…

Recommended

Having recently watched the original in anticipation of this film, I was struck by just how lean it was. In comparison, this felt bloated with too many subplots that lead nowhere.

Recommended

An enjoyable second helping of <em>'Beetlejuice'</em>. <em>'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'</em> isn't far adrift the original, even if I'd still rank the first film higher. I gotta say those behind this did a good job with the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6yDanmWI1E" rel="nofollow">teaser trailer</a>, I hadn't even seen the 1988 flick but that got my interest.…

Recommended

"Lydia" (Winona Ryder) has made a good living from her ghost-hunting style books and broadcasts much to the sceptical chagrin of her teenage daughter "Astrid" (Jenna Ortega) but they have to try to get on for the funeral of "Charlie" who was married to their mother/grandmother "Delia" (Catherine O'Hara).…

Recommended

Well it's 2024, and that means that movies like this get a 10 of 10 even though back in the 90s, 00s, 80s, they would get maybe a 5/10. The good news is, save a mention of meh, Climate Change it is basically Meh politics free. There is no lecturing. It makes no attempt to shame the audience for being male, straight, white, Christian, or Jewish. All it does is try and entertain the viewer... and I appreciate that.…

Recommended

Recapturing the sparks of brilliance that made a movie a screen classic is a tall order to fill, to be sure. It can be difficult to work the same magic a second time, especially if the first effort was so eminently memorable. And, when the sequel in which that second sought-after lightning strike takes 36 years to come into being, the chances of realizing that level of success once more can be even slimmer.…

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers

Without revealing any spoilers, I want to share my thoughts on the sequel titled Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Originally released in 1988, this sequel maintains the same humorous tone as its predecessor. It offers a blend of cheesy charm and new characters that bring fresh energy to the screen.…

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://talkingfilms.net/beetlejuice-beetlejuice-review-a-nostalgic-magical-return-with-ambitious-missteps/ "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice captures the original's magic but stumbles over its narrative ambition. Tim Burton manages to maintain the visual charm and peculiar atmosphere that captivated so many viewers, with the cast fully embodying both new and classic characters.…

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Details

TMDB audience
6.9/10 (3,223)
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Budget
$99,000,000
Box office
$452,000,435
Franchise
Beetlejuice Collection

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